Orlando Pirates head coach Jose Riveiro says he was not shocked to be known as a ‘plumber’ when he first joined the crew.
The 49-year-old joined the Buccaneers in 2023 and has since gained 5 trophies with the Soweto giants. He’s at present in his final season, having introduced that he would depart the membership on the finish of his contract within the coming months.
Talking to Thomas Mlambo, Riveiro revealed that the Pirates’ administration warned him that his appointment won’t please some followers.
“To be sincere, I used to be conscious of that (plumber tag). The membership administration defined to me that ‘we’re going to announce you as coach and this could occur’. I simply understood; it’s regular, no person is aware of me and I’m not coming from Premier League,” he stated.
Orlando Pirates followers referred to Riveiro as a plumber
The Spaniard stated he understood why followers had been sceptical of him, given he by no means coached for giant groups. He stated his time at Pirates has proved that he was dedicated and devoted to the membership.
“I don’t know the that means of the phrases they stated about me or what they’re attempting to precise. If their doubt is about my professionalism, they are often calm. I’m an individual who is actually dedicated to his job,” stated the Pirates coach.
Riveiro is ready to depart Pirates subsequent month
“Like we stated, soccer will communicate for us, what we’re going to obtain will communicate for us. We’re right here to entertain the folks and if the folks say we’re plumbers, then it’s high quality, no drawback in any respect,” Riveiro stated.
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