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Who Needs Mourinho

Bolton's brilliant dig, who needs Mourinho when you've got Big Sam?

Sung by Bolton · Championship · England

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One of the cheekiest Bolton Wanderers chants ever, a direct shot at the football establishment. When Sam Allardyce was delivering UEFA Cup football at the Reebok, the Trotters fans had the confidence to ask: who needs a so-called Special One? Brilliant BWFC terrace wit. Full lyrics on FanChants.

Lyrics for Who Needs Mourinho

Who needs Mourinho, We've got Sam Allardyce, Who needs Mourinho, We've got Sam Allardyce...
Language · English Team · Bolton
Behind the chant

What's the story behind Who Needs Mourinho?

This chant reflected real confidence, during Allardyce's peak years, Bolton were finishing above several bigger clubs in the Premier League and competing in European football.

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