Jose Mourinho 'oozes class' claims Yeovil Town boss Darren Way after Manchester United's FA Cup win

He said 'it wouldn't surprise me if he knew my children's names'

Mourinho impressed Way with his manner (PA)

Yeovil Town manager Darren Way said Jose Mourinho “oozes class” after his side were defeated 4-0 by Manchester United in their FA Cup fourth-round tie at Huish Park.

It took the Premier League team 40 minutes to break the deadlock on what was star new signing Alexis Sanchez’s debut, so Way expressed pride in his team.

“It's an absolute honour for me to speak to a manager of that class,” the Yeovil boss said. “He oozes class, and was very humble towards me. He's done his homework. It wouldn't surprise me if he knew my children's names.

“To share that moment with him was special. I'll be interested to ask him what he thought of my team but, by all accounts, he was impressed with what he saw. The guy's a winner. My players gave everything."

United eventually won the game with goals from Marcus Rashford, Ander Herrera, Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku.

“As individuals they've been tested mentally and physically, had to cover more distance than ever before, and many haven't had many league games,” Way said. “So they deserve all the rewards they get through this FA Cup run. It's managed to give us good finances that were needed, and I've brought in two players today.

“Very proud. I thought the first 20 minutes we caused United's back four problems. The game could have been different if we'd scored from the two chances we had. If there was a disappointment it was the goal we conceded in the 41st minute. Playing against one of the best teams in the world, against the best manager in the world, we just lived the dream for 90 minutes.

“I told them this opportunity may never come again. You've almost got to take your body and mind to a place they've never been before, playing against those type of players. I thought Sanchez was world-class. As hard as we tried to stop their best players, it's very difficult.”