It is a mark of the respect Jose Mourinho holds Newcastle United in that he gave members of the written press more than half an hour of his time on Monday evening - well over the 15 minute guide mark for UEFA press conferences.

The Benfica boss was slightly delayed in arriving at St James' Park to deliver his pre-match press conference and while he looked tired from the journey, he made sure to answer countless questions from both the Portuguese press and the English media.

From the moment he walked in, Mourinho had the room gripped on his every word. As he dealt with questions about Benfica's upcoming presidential elections and their start of the season, it wasn't long until he was asked about his relationship with the late Sir Bobby Robson.

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