Jose Mourinho backs Ed Woodward after Man Utd fans fly 'specialist in failure' banner over Turf Moor
J ose Mourinho offered a public show of support to Ed Woodward after Manchester United fans flew a plane over Turf Moor in protest at the club’s executive vice-chairman. A banner that read “Ed Woodward A Specialist In Failure” was flown over the ground 20 minutes before kick-off, the same choice of words Mourinho had once used to describe Arsene Wenger, the former Arsenal manager. But Mourinho brushed off the protest after United’s 2-0 win over Burnley as he offered Woodward his backing, despite their relationship becoming strained over the summer over transfers. “You know, in the match I am not looking to the sky – unless I am asking something for the guy to give me help,” Mourinho said, smiling. “I didn’t see planes but Ed Woodward won this afternoon. He won 2-0.” Mourinho suggested some of his critics would be “disappointed” to see United win, a reaction to the criticism the Portuguese has received after successive defeats to Brighton and Tottenham.