Off the PitchDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 9 Aug 2026
Lampard and Terry reveal tears over Mourinho's Chelsea exit
In a new Netflix documentary, Chelsea legends recall the emotional dressing room scenes when Jose Mourinho was sacked in 2007.
José Mourinho
coach
Who
Jose Mourinho, Frank Lampard, John Terry
What
Mourinho's first Chelsea exit discussed in Netflix docu-series 'MOURINHO'
When
Documentary due Tuesday; sacking in September 2007
Where
Chelsea dressing room
What happened. Frank Lampard and John Terry opened up in a new Netflix documentary about the emotional impact of Jose Mourinho's first departure from Chelsea in 2007, with tears shed in the dressing room.
- Lampard recalled Mourinho telling him he'd been sacked and the tears that followed.
- Terry said he still feels responsible, blaming himself for a Champions League draw.
- Mourinho's relationship with owner Roman Abramovich deteriorated over time.
“I would leave that pitch in a coffin for him.”
— John Terry
The documentary 'MOURINHO' releases Tuesday, offering an inside look at his first Chelsea tenure.
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