Neil Warnock reveals admiration for Spurs boss Jose Mourinho and admits he is a ‘good looking lad’

Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock has spoken out about his friendship with Jose Mourinho, revealing the pair keep in touch throughout the year as he leapt to the defence of the under-fire Tottenham coach. 

Mourinho is in danger of losing his job at Spurs after being dumped out of both the FA Cup and Europa League, while the team face an uphill battle to secure a place in the Champions League next season. 

But while many Tottenham fans have voiced their anger about the former Chelsea manager’s tactics and poor results, veteran boss Warnock says he has ‘a lot of time’ for Mourinho.

Neil Warnock (left) has revealed his friendship with Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho (right)

And so too does his wife Sharon, according to Warnock, as he revealed she had been sent a picture of the two managers together, captioned ‘your two favourite handsome men’. 

Speaking to Sky Sports, Warnock said: ‘I had two wonderful photographs sent to me and my wife Sharon and me and Jose – She loved Jose.

‘On the letter it said “Dear Sharon, please find enclosed two photographs of your two favourite handsome men”. It was me and Jose. I thought she might have just crossed me out with a pen because he’s a good looking lad isn’t he?’

Mourinho has divided opinion in north London since taking over the reins from Mauricio Pochettino in November 2019, but he has guided Spurs to the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on April 25th.

Mourinho is facing pressure over his position at Spurs unless he secures a top four spot 

Warnock admits Mourinho is ‘a good looking lad’ and that his wife ‘loves’ the Portuguese boss

Sportsmail understands he will be sacked if the team fails to finish in the top four, with some players not buying into his defensive tactics that have coincided with a number of disappointing results this term.

His side topped the Premier League table in December but have plummeted down the standings after nine defeats.

However, Warnock feels Mourinho’s record speaks for himself and admits he can’t help but admire the 58-year-old, revealing that the pair have a good relationship and text throughout the year. 

The Boro boss backed Mourinho and pointed out his record of winning trophies in his career

‘He might not be everybody’s cup of tea, but have a look at what he’s won,’ the former Cardiff boss added. 

‘I’ve got a lot of time for him. He always texts me two or three times a year and I do the same. You just admire people like that.’

Mourinho’s men face a must-win game against Newcastle next on Sunday, before two tough fixtures against former club Manchester United and Everton.