MOURINHO INSISTS UNITED COME BEFORE HIS FUTURE

Manchester: Jose Mourinho (pic) insists he is only interested in the future prosperity of Manchester United rather than his own position at the troubled club.

Mourinho has found his future as United manager the subject of much discussion after a tempestuous period, dating back to a frustrating close-season transfer window.

That led to conjecture that Mourinho was not happy with the efforts of executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, who handles player signings at Old Trafford.

Equally damaging has been Mourinho’s relationship with star player Paul Pogba, which has come under close scrutiny after comments made by the France midfielder.

Mourinho was in particularly dour and uncooperative mood ahead of his team’s Premier League meeting with Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham, although, in one of his few talkative moments, he did reveal his gratitude for the support shown by fans over the first two games of the season.

“The supporters were fantastic in both matches,” said Mourinho. “Not for me, for the team which is the only thing that matters.

“In my career I was never selfish and thinking about myself, I was always a club man.

“That’s what I am. I am really happy when the supporters they support the team. Against Leicester, you can say in a normal situation because the team was playing well and was winning.

“But to be supportive of the team against Brighton, where we didn’t play well and lost the match, it gives you a fantastic feeling.

“I hope that feeling, the players also feel it and the players they are ready to give them everything they have.” — AFP