Terry backs coach to succeed at Manchester United

Steve Dede 20:34 - 30 May 2016

Manchester United appoint "Special One" as manager

Terry won eight trophies under Mourinho during the 53-year-old coach's two spells at Stamford Bridge.

Mourinho, who was named as Louis van Gaal's successor on Friday, will hope to usher in a return to the glory days the club's fans took for granted until Alex Ferguson ended his trophy-laden 26-year tenure with his retirement in 2013.

"It's fantastic news for Manchester United," Terry said at a charity event on Sunday.

"I'm sure that United's fans and players will be delighted with that because, as I've said many times before, he's the best manager I've worked under... He'll be great for Manchester United, I'm sure."

With a host of highly coveted managers, including Pep Guardiola at Manchester City and Antonio Conte at Chelsea, set to ply their trade in England's top-flight next season, Terry expects exciting times ahead.

"I think it's great for English football... Jose and Pep Guardiola up in Manchester, Conte coming to Chelsea," the defender added.

"There's real fight amongst the managers who'll be eager to start well so I think it will be interesting times."

United missed out on Champions League qualification for the second time in the last three seasons after they finished fifth in the table. However, they did win the FA Cup in Van Gaal's final game in charge, a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace.