What Jose Mourinho Taught Me About Winning (ft. Ruben Amorim's Classmate)
Sat Jan 24 2026
At 16, he was rejected by every major club in Europe. At 30, he was sharing a classroom with Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim and studying under Jose Mourinho.
In this episode of Wired In, we sit down with Richard Hood, arguably one of India’s most qualified football strategists.
This isn't just a "football chat." It is an investigative deep dive into why the Indian ecosystem is broken. Richard moves past the usual excuses and reveals the hard data that nobody talks about—from the "28 District" bias to the "Zero Effort" reality of age fraud.
He explains exactly what he learned about winning from Jose Mourinho, how Ruben Amorim operates at an elite level, and why India’s current training model is setting players up for failure.
If you care about Indian sports, systems, or talent development, you cannot afford to miss this reality check.
Topics Discussed:
The "Delusion" of mailing 100+ European clubs for a trial.
Why 75% of Indian talent comes from just 28 districts (out of 800).
The awkward lunch with Jose Mourinho & the tactical breakdown of the Europa League Final.
Why Age Fraud is the "silent killer" of Indian potential.
The "2-Month School" analogy: Why Indian players are technically "part-time."
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At 16, he was rejected by every major club in Europe. At 30, he was sharing a classroom with Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim and studying under Jose Mourinho. In this episode of Wired In, we sit down with Richard Hood, arguably one of India’s most qualified football strategists. This isn't just a "football chat." It is an investigative deep dive into why the Indian ecosystem is broken. Richard moves past the usual excuses and reveals the hard data that nobody talks about—from the "28 District" bias to the "Zero Effort" reality of age fraud. He explains exactly what he learned about winning from Jose Mourinho, how Ruben Amorim operates at an elite level, and why India’s current training model is setting players up for failure. If you care about Indian sports, systems, or talent development, you cannot afford to miss this reality check. Topics Discussed: The "Delusion" of mailing 100+ European clubs for a trial. Why 75% of Indian talent comes from just 28 districts (out of 800). The awkward lunch with Jose Mourinho & the tactical breakdown of the Europa League Final. Why Age Fraud is the "silent killer" of Indian potential. The "2-Month School" analogy: Why Indian players are technically "part-time."