Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.
The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.
Join us at Football University!
If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode.
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Welcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.
The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.
Join us at Football University!
If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On today's episode of It Was What It Was, hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson explore a crucial moment in Premier League history: José Mourinho's dramatic 2015/16 season at Chelsea. They discuss Mourinho's second sacking at Chelsea and the key incidents that led to his sacking just 6 months after winning the title, including the infamous Eva Carneiro incident and clashes with players like Eden Hazard, and a turbulent pre-season tour.
The episode examines how these factors contributed to a season of rapid decline, leading to Mourinho's sacking and raising questions about his methods in modern football.
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Reflecting on Jose Mourinho's 2015 Season
01:42 The Beginning of the End: Preseason Signs
06:01 The Eva Carneiro Incident
14:29 Preseason Tour Troubles
20:50 Early Season Struggles
26:07 The Impact of the Eva Carneiro Affair
27:54 Conclusion and Transition to Second Half
29:04 Chelsea's Struggles Begin
29:31 Tactical Changes and Player Issues
30:33 Transfer Market Woes
33:33 Leadership Void and Dressing Room Dynamics
37:43 Marino's Public Outbursts
45:57 The Final Straw: Leicester Defeat
48:21 Marino's Departure and Legacy
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