Paco Jémez left in The Tribe reflections of football significance and also messages loaded with naturalness. The coach, to whom the program wanted to send “a message of affection and support”, he responded with closeness and without avoiding any current topic.
Asked about the figure of José Mourinho and his time at Real Madrid, Paco Jémez was clear. “All Madrid coaches have had a great Real Madrid. I don’t remember a bad Real Madrid“, he stated, underlining the permanent demand that surrounds the white club.
The coach acknowledged that sometimes he has been unfair to the Portuguese. “It is a bit unfair that when we say Mourinho we end up thinking about angerin the finger in the eye or in Iker’s substitution, when he also has football arguments in his baggage,” he noted, before insisting on a key idea: “The numbers are there. Another thing is perception, but the numbers are incontestable.”
The staging of the coach and the media focus
During the talk, Jémez reflected on the importance of the coach’s speech and language. “The staging is very important. The coach has the possibility to divert attention when he wants“, he explained, acknowledging that in his career he has made mistakes, “some of them on purpose.”
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“Making a fuss is not bad, because the spotlight is on you and the players remain a bit in the background“He added, with a sincerity that defines his way of understanding football. Of course, he also admitted differences in character: “I like to take out the gun. There are trainers who dodge all the arrows; I don’t”.
His new stage as second coach in the Premier
Paco Jémez spoke openly about his current role as assistant coach at West Ham. “I had never been second, I had always been first coach, and I doubted how I was going to fit inr”, he confessed. However, he acknowledged that the experience is being positive.
“Here the one in charge is Nuno, I have it very clear, but he brought me not to say yes to everything, but to tell him what I think“He explained, detailing that he even has the freedom to direct tasks in training. “He gives me practically the same card as if I were the head coach.”
Here the one in charge is Nuno, I have it very clear, but he brought me not to say yes to everything
Paco Jémez, in La Tribu
Regarding English football, he did not hesitate: “This is a real beauty“he said, especially highlighting the physical aspect. “These fly. Physically they are on another level. If you don’t measure up, they pass you over.”
The debate at the Rayo Vallecano stadium
One of the most anticipated moments came with the question about the future of the Rayo Vallecano stadium. Jémez showed understanding towards both positions. “I understand that people do not want to leave Vallecas, because of what that stadium represents.”, he stated.
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However, he also left a clear reflection on the growth of the club. “If we want a Rayo that grows, that can put more people and compete better, it needs another place”, comparing the situation with the departure of Vicente Calderón: “People did not want to leave and now they are delighted.”
Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.
