Jose Mourinho's influence on Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto - and what he will never forget.

When Sean Neave struck a dramatic late winner at Bristol City, emotions were running high in the Wolves dugout.

You could forgive boss Cesar Peixoto for wanting to recreate the famous touchline sprint of his former manager Jose Mourinho.

“I was tempted to, but I stayed in the dugout because I would have got a yellow card. I had to stay,” Peixoto explained, smiling.

Peixoto was part of Porto’s 2003/04 Champions League-winning squad, but a serious knee injury sustained in a group-stage tie against Marseille in October 2003 forced him to miss much of the campaign.

He was watching from home when Mourinho famously sprinted down the Old Trafford touchline following Porto’s last-minute equaliser against Manchester United - a moment he recalls vividly, and part of a period in his career he will never forget.

Jose Mourinho sprinted down the touchline at Old Trafford in 2004 after his Porto side struck a late equaliser | PA

placeholder image — Jose Mourinho sprinted down the touchline at Old Trafford in 2004 after his Porto side struck a late equaliser | PA

“I have very good memories. We won everything under him at Porto in two years,” Peixoto said.

“We won the Champions League, the Uefa Cup, two cups, the league, a lot of things.

“I have very good memories and learned a lot as a player with him. It was a long time ago, I am 46 years old. When I played for him I was 21 years old. It was a long time ago. But they are happy memories. We won everything we could.”

Mourinho, nicknamed ‘The Special One’, needs little introduction to English football, having enjoyed considerable success, particularly with Chelsea.

Peixoto spent five years at Porto between 2002 and 2007, experiencing first-hand the remarkable period under Mourinho, who won six major trophies during his two seasons in charge, including the Champions League, Uefa Cup and two league titles.

So, what did Peixoto learn from one of the most decorated managers in football?

“The winning mentality,” he said. “In the two years with him, I think we lost a couple of games.

Cesar Peixoto (right) suffered a serious knee injury against Marseille in October 2003 | AFP via Getty Images

“We went to all of the finals, including the Champions League final, and we won. We played around 60 games per season across both years and lost just a few games.

“I learned with him about the winning mentality. That winning mentality stayed with me throughout my career and now as a coach.”

Now, Peixoto is hoping to bring that same winning mentality to Wolves as he targets an immediate return to the Premier League.

Porto’s Cesar Peixoto is challenged by Rangers’ Ross McCormack in 2005 | Getty Images

His move to Molineux this summer represented a major new chapter, too. Having spent his playing career in Portugal and briefly Spain, before managing several clubs in his homeland, the 46-year-old was embarking on his first job in English football.

He heads into this international break with his Wolves side unbeaten in six games and just a point behind the Championship’s leading three sides, with momentum building.

And while he is beginning to settle into life in England, there has been little time for sightseeing.

Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto talks with his team during training this week | Wolves via Getty Images

“I don’t have a lot of time to go shopping or explore,” Peixoto smiled. “I get to the training ground at 8am, sometimes I stay until 8pm at night. row.

“But I like the football stadiums, I like Wolverhampton, the staff at the club. I am very happy at the club.

“The weather is more difficult. They told me that the cold is coming and it will only get worse. In Portugal it stays sunny at this time of year.”