Jose Mourinho Receives Cookie from Fans in Sweet Throwback to Chelsea Tradition – “That’s Adorably Cute!”

JOSE MOURINHO was given his favourite biscuits by a legendary member of Chelsea staff following his return to the club.

His Benfica side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to the Blues in the .

Jose Mourinho shared an embrace with legendary Chelsea staff member Brian Pullman Mourinho was given his favourite biscuits by Pullman Mourinho was treated to a warm reception upon his Champions League return

Ahead of kick-off Mourinho declared he was , and his reception at the club seemed to prove that true.

One long-serving staffer on his return to the ground.

While another Brian Pullman, who worked for for 55 years before retiring last year, served up his favourite biscuits.

Pullman, who was a familiar face in the media room, shared a warm embrace with and placed some custard creams on the desk in front of him.

It is a tradition that dates back to Mourinho’s first stint as Chelsea boss between 2004 and 2006.

The Portuguese gobbled one up ahead of speaking to the press – just as he did in 2010 after his side beat Chelsea in the Champions League.

Fans loved the special moment with one saying: “That’s so cute.”

Another added: “That’s amazing, respect and class is permanent.”

A third wrote: “Heritage.”

And another commented: “Heartwarming.”