#2 Paco Jemez
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Spain’s puritan approach to football has its admirers and amongst the ranks of the current range of managers, few stand to be as obsessive a proponent of the Spanish style of football as Paco Jemez. Having recently left Rayo Vallecano after an impressive few years at the club came to an abrupt halt (his side were finally relegated years after they were originally touted as favorites to drop into the next division), Jemez could prove to be a fairly clever choice for the Spanish National side.
The obsessive domination of the ball that his Rayo Vallecano side propagated despite being one of La Liga’s more budget restricted teams was a joy to watch. It helped his side achieve some impressive finishes in the table by their standards.
There would be some belief amongst several important individuals that he would be the perfect coach for Spain, especially higher up in the Football Hierarchy, who have professed their impressions about Jemez before. After all, it takes some doing to break Barcelona’s possession record under the late Tito Vilanova let alone with a team like Rayo.
Manager-Team Match Rating – 3.5/5
There seems to be little doubt as to how apt the appointment will be, but Jemez stands on shaky ground in some quarters. There are murmurs that the greatest detriment to his appointment is a track record that does not boast major trophies.
Jemez has only ever managed sides that have been devoid of any stars. His teams have consisted almost always of clever players who managed to produce a greater sum of the parts than individuals. It is again a matter which will need dealing with as Spain has some very respectable senior stars. The doubts are valid ones, even if his coaching ability gives his appointment greater credence than most.
Rumor Rating – 3/5
There could be a risk involved with appointing Jemez, but it could be worth the risk for the Spanish Football Federation. He is a free agent which makes negotiations easier. He has also reportedly been linked to Valencia which has since been filled by someone else and to Watford, who have decided to go Italian instead. There is a good chance that the appointment does take place with barely few practical hurdles to this ascension.
