Mourinho brushes off Keane 'disgrace' comments

The Republic of Ireland assistant had slammed the Chelsea boss for attempting to shake hands with Aston Villa's managerial team before the end of last month's 3-0 win

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has laughed off the criticism he received has brushed off criticism from Roy Keane and Paul Lambert about his practice of shaking hands before the final whistle and insists he will do it again.

Keane labelled Mourinho a "disgrace" for attempting to shake hands with Aston Villa's managerial team and head down the tunnel before the end of Chelsea's 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge last month.

The Republic of Ireland assistant and Lambert snubbed Mourinho's advance and afterwards criticised him for his actions, but the Blues boss insists he has no regrets.

"First of all I want to say I appreciate the comments," Mourinho told reporters.

"I think they are both great examples of polite and well educated people, and because I’m a humble guy who tries to learn every day and with every experience, I appreciate the comments."

When asked if he would attempt to shake hands with managerial opponents before the final whistle again, Mourinho replied: "Yes," before adding that he does not understand the complaints against his actions.