But Jose ain't got no quarrel with Plato or his like. Nope, he's just sick to the back teeth of those who criticise his tactics and methods. And, in typical Jose Mourinho style, he's ready to return fire.

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The Louisville Lip, Old Big Head, The Special One... love them or loathe them, there's something quite compelling about outspoken sporting figures.

They polarise opinion, split the tap room, dominate the back pages and tend to live long in the memory years after they have moved on from centre stage.

Not that The Special One has vacated his stage just yet. Nope, he's still there - masterminding tactical triumphs and seemingly creating mayhem with every word which comes out of his mouth. Today's agenda? Philosophers.