Mourinho labels Baggies defender Olsson a Micky Mouse player as pair clash following controversial penalty decision By SAMI MOKBEL PUBLISHED: 01:33 GMT, 12 November 2013 | UPDATED: 01:51 GMT, 12 November 2013 Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and West Bromwich defender Jonas Olsson were at the centre of a furious tunnel row in the aftermath of Saturdays fiery draw. The pair were involved in an angry bust-up as they left the Stamford Bridge pitch just moments after referee Andre Marriner awarded Chelsea a controversial injury time penalty that Eden Hazard converted to secure a 2-2 draw. Initially, the duo were embroiled in a foul-mouthed slanging match, with Mourinho calling Olsson a Micky Mouse player while the Swede told the Blues manager to f*** off. Controversial: Andre Marriner awarded a penalty after Ramires went down under a challenge from Steven Reid Incensed: Jonas Olsson (left) and his West Brom team-mates complain to Marriner following his decision Lucky? Jose Mourinho showed no reaction to Chelseas goal after it saved his unbeaten home record The clash sparked an ugly melee in the Stamford Bridge tunnel, involving up to 20 players from both sides before match-day stewards and coaching staff quickly moved in to de-escalate the confrontation. Tensions between the duo were tested merely 30 minutes later as the pair came within touching distance of each other as the players left their respective dressing rooms before leaving the stadium. The pair are believed to have settled their differences before Olsson boarded the West Bromwich team coach. Confrontation: Olsson and Mourinho argued after Saturdays match but later settled their differences Tempers were already running high thanks to Marriners decision to award the home side a vital spot kick for Steven Reids innocuous challenge on Ramires. The decision infuriated West Brom manager Steve Clarke - who remains close friends with Mourinho following their time working together at Chelsea - and his players. Nevertheless, Mourinho refused to concede the referee had made the wrong decision, whilst also claiming Marriner failed to spot a foul on Branislav Ivanovic in the lead up to Stephane Sessegnons goal that gave the Baggies a 2-1 advantage. Close friends: Mourinho and West Brom manager Steve Clarke embrace ahead of Saturdays fiery draw There is no doubt (it was a penalty), said Mourinho. And I am in no doubt that there is a big mistake from the referee for their second goal, so if someone has a reason to be upset (it is us). But I dont change my opinion, Andre is one of the best in England and Europe, for me. And I wont my opinion because he has one bad game.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 05:00:58 +0000