CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: Jose Mourinho‚ and his teams‚ were always at their best when snarling and snapping. Here‚ he and Benfica were just too nice. The Especially Kind One arrived on Tyneside and spoke so warmly of Newcastle United‚ Eddie Howe‚ St James' Park and Sir Bobby Robson‚ the man who stoked his affection. Mourinho revealed that he spoke to Robson's bronze bust as entered the stadium on the eve of the game. That likeness of the former Newcastle boss might well have whispered 'thank you' as his former Barcelona assistant left the ground on Tuesday night.

Mourinho reveals 'biggest lesson' he learned from Robson

CRAIG HOPE: The 62-year-old was assistant to Robson at Barcelona having previously been his translator in Portugal‚ but he turned down the chance to be his No.2 at Newcastle. However‚ Mourinho's affection for Robson and the club was clear when he spoke on the eve of Tuesday's Champions League tie.

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Mason Greenwood sends emotional Mother's Day message to partner and mum of their two kids Harriet Robson - as Marseille forward says 'being a dad has changed everything'

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Robson's cheeky response to Southgate's claim that Keane won Man United captain battle

Raith boss Robson preaches focus - watch Fife derby on BBC

Mason Greenwood scores first goal since welcoming second child with partner Harriet Robson after moving to Marseille following Man United exit

Ex-Man Utd ace Mason Greenwood welcomes second child with partner Harriet Robson

Greenwood and partner Robson welcome second baby daughter

Mason Greenwood welcomes second child with partner Harriet Robson after moving to Marseille for new life in France following Man United exit

Ratcliffe slashes the wages of Cole‚ Irwin and Robson at Man Utd in controversial move

Fans convinced Raith Rovers' welcome post for Barry Robson is PHOTOSHOPPED

Championship Raith appoint former Aberdeen boss Robson

Barry Robson appointed manager of SPFL club - 11 months after Aberdeen axe

Barry Robson breaks Aberdeen sacking silence 7 months on as he pinpoints why it went pear shaped

West Ham coach Robson upbeat after EFL Trophy defeat

‘I'm not sure'. Stewart Robson not impressed by latest £20m Chelsea deal

Stewart Robson tells Arsenal to sign ‘remarkable' striker this summer‚ he is now available for £50m

Southgate and England should surpass Robson's record‚ but Sir Bobby will always be the best

Newcastle loan chief Ameobi: Saudi takeover lifted cloud off our city; Howe epitomises Robson beliefs

John Terry and Laura Robson lead well-wishes to Laura Woods after the TNT Sports presenter was forced to pull out of working Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk after suffering cuts to her arms and face

Steven Naismith must perfect Hearts Euro balancing act or he could topple like Neilson and Robson

Manolo Botubot exclusive: Glory with Valencia; facing Maradona‚ Man Utd & West Brom with Robson; Mosquera hope

Robson lifts lid on Bellingham Man Utd talks with Cantona and Ferguson

Sacked Robson & two current SPFL bosses spotted back at Pittodrie for cup do

Ex-Man Utd boss Solskjaer: Sir Alex‚ Robson and Cantona all spoke to Bellingham

Mason Greenwood wishes girlfriend Harriet Robson a happy birthday as the exiled Man United star shares a rare glimpse into his private life in Spain

Mason Greenwood posts photo with partner Harriet Robson and calls her “best mum”

Greenwood posts rare photo with 'best mum' Harriet Robson

Aberdeen bring in veteran manager Neil Warnock to replace Barry Robson

Scott Parker snubs Aberdeen interest and will not replace Barry Robson at Pittodrie - with the Dons' high turnover of managers likely to been a key factor in his decision

Aberdeen FC transfer state of play as Vincente Besuijen weirded out and echoes fans over Barry Robson gripe

Who should be Aberdeen's next manager? Our writers make their picks after Barry Robson sacking

Aberdeen make 'difficult call' to sack Robson

Warnock and Lennon join frontrunner in race to replace axed Robson as Dons boss

8 next Aberdeen manager candidates as Barry Robson axe makes Dave Cormack goodwill disappear

Aberdeen axe Robson with eighth spot 'unacceptable'

Aberdeen considering shock move for iconic veteran manager to replace Robson

Aberdeen sack manager Robson

BREAKING! Barry Robson SACKED by Aberdeen boss as 'exhausting' process takes toll on Dave Cormack and board

Barry Robson SACKED as Aberdeen manager as club instantly install stand-in coach

EXCLUSIVE! Barry Robson in crunch talks with Aberdeen as boss faces the SACK after 9 months in permanent charge

Barry Robson keeps Aberdeen FC laser focus as bullish boss declares there is no need to panic

Dundee snatch draw at Pittodrie to pile pressure on Robson

Barry Robson a dead man walking as Aberdeen FC in-house pundit says he's 'on the brink' and fans go into meltdown

Graeme Shinnie 'blanks' furious Aberdeen fan backlash as squad WON'T turn back on Barry Robson

Mattie Pollock is Aberdeen transfer target as Barry Robson keen on Watford star amid defensive issues

Barry Robson reacts to Aberdeen Ultras protest as boss tells diehards 'I'm one of you'

Barry Robson tells Aberdeen critics 'I'll be better in 12 months' as first year hasn't been ALL bad in his eyes

BREAKING! Killian Phillips seals Aberdeen transfer as Barry Robson offers inside track on Crystal Palace deal

Pressure mounts on Barry Robson as Aberdeen ultras demand new manager

Aberdeen FC ultras want Barry Robson OUT and tell him why it's time to go in front door Pittodrie protest

Robson sends defiant message over his Dons future amid growing fan pressure

Barry Robson calls out Aberdeen FC culprits in dressing room inquest as seething fans urge him to 'get to f***'

Barry Robson's knack for Aberdeen dark arts revealed by pal who offers glimpse into boss' winning mindset

Barry Robson makes Aberdeen transfer stance clear on Bojan Miovski as striker hailed Premiership's best

Barry Robson in Duk Aberdeen transfer prediction as striker interest intensifies

Barry Robson in Aberdeen plea to out of contract duo as Kelle Roos and Connor Barron stall on new deals

Barry Robson pleads Aberdeen patience over Pape Gueye as he insists players need a break after punishing Euro schedule

Stefan Gartenmann in Aberdeen FC transfer talks as Barry Robson looks to make defender stay permanent

Barry Robson reveals strict Aberdeen transfer criteria as recruitment team kick into gear

Steve Agnew hoping for Aberdeen deja vu as Barry Robson CAN lead Dons to third place surge

Barry Robson challenges Aberdeen stars to 'do it all again' as repeat of last season's surge to third required

Barry Robson targets Aberdeen FC 'reset' during winter break as boss looks to repeat trick he used last season

Dave Cormack denies blocking Aberdeen fans as Dandies accuse Pittodrie chief of Barry Robson 'radio silence'

Under-fire Robson says SORRY to Dons support - 'it's the angriest I've been'

Willie Miller rips into Aberdeen FC as Barry Robson told board will be twitchy after 'embarrassing' St Mirren loss

Bojan Miovski transfer suitors have Aberdeen FC hurdle to jump as Barry Robson takes defiant exit talk stance

Barry Robson admits another Aberdeen fixture gauntlet awaits but boss won't wince over postponement headache

Barry Robson gets frank with Aberdeen board over Miovski as boss tells Dave Cormack 'he's NOT allowed to go'

Barry Robson fumes Aberdeen should have had TWO Rangers penalties as miffed Dons boss says there's 'no debate'

Barry Robson bristles at Rangers quality contrast as Aberdeen boss insists Viaplay Cup were winners 'hanging on'

Barry Robson reveals the simple Aberdeen team talk from Derek McInnes he'll be channeling to down Rangers at Hampden

Barry Robson sides with Dons fans and explains why he DEMANDS trophies like them

Barry Robson turns Aberdeen tickets delivery man as boss dishes out the Viaplay Cup final briefs ahead of destiny date

Barry Robson in giggling Bojan Miovski Aberdeen injury hint as Viaplay Cup final chances rated with a smirk

3 Aberdeen Viaplay Cup Final conundrums as Polvara‚ Duk and Sokler give Barry Robson the best kind of problem

Barry Robson moves to make one Rangers thing clear as Aberdeen boss reveals Miovski update after slaying Eintracht

Aberdeen 0 Eintracht 0 Frankfurt LIVE: All the build up‚ action and analysis from Europe Conference League clash at Pittodrie

Barry Robson spares Aberdeen video rerun of Frankfurt demolition job on Bayern as he draws Conference League parallels

Aberdeen chief Cormack throws weight behind Robson as he opens up on fan anger

Dave Cormack's Aberdeen AGM 3 point address from Robson future to binning VAR and Viaplay Cup Final tickets

Barry Robson gives Bojan Miovski Aberdeen injury update as early exit sparks Viaplay Cup Final sweat

Barry Robson could be toast of Aberdeen again with Viaplay Cup glory so judgement day will have to wait for Pittodrie boss

Barry Robson roars Aberdeen WILL turn it around as fans reminded massive Viaplay Cup moment lies in wait

Robson and Kettlewell are on the brink‚ and their words are doing them NO favours

McInnes backs under-fire Dons boss Robson but sack calls come with the territory

Barry Robson gripped in Aberdeen death spin and decline is traced to a man with whopping great ego - Keith Jackson

Derek McInnes backs Barry Robson to ride out Aberdeen storm as it's 'ridiculous' to even think about sacking him

Will Robson avoid axe from toiling Aberdeen?

Under-pressure Robson 'confident' of Aberdeen revival

Barry Robson tells Aberdeen fans you're RIGHT to be seething but toiling boss offers one argument in return

Pressure mounts on Robson as Kilmarnock beat Aberdeen

Barry Robson refuses to go into Slobodan Rubezic mistakes as Aberdeen boss sets stars Rangers challenge

Barry Robson faces nightmare Aberdeen FC scenario as board met with 'stick or twist' conundrum