Managers are no strangers to being targeted by footballers-turned-pundits. Few choose to retaliate, let alone engage in a full-blown war of words, particularly when managing one of the world's biggest clubs.
Enter Jose Mourinho, the Special One, or rather, the Moody One, as he appeared increasingly agitated towards the end of his tenure as Manchester United manager.
Mourinho began his stint at Old Trafford as he had everywhere else, by winning trophies in the form of the EFL Cup and the Europa League in the 2016/17 season.
Yet as United's performance waned in the following seasons, his erratic outbursts and conflicts with players began to draw negative attention. READ MORE: 'Deserve better' - Paul Scholes gives verdict on Manchester United's Erik ten Hag decision READ MORE: Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been told eight words that will test his Manchester United authority No one was more critical than Red Devils legend Paul Scholes.
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