Leeds_Bear 8,101 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Saw this on and posted this in the DoF/Managers thread, but as his move gets closer thought everyone would be interested to read some info about him from someone with a good understanding of the Mexican game. https://rangers-culture.com/2017/03/07/who-is-pedro-caixinha-the-lowdown-on-rangers-new-manager/ Many Rangers fans will be unfamiliar with potential new manager Pedro Caixinha so we had a chat with Mexican Football expert and Liga MX ESPN Correspondent Tom Marshall to get the lowdown on the 46-year-old. Tom covered Pedro during his successful 2 season in Mexico as manager of Santos Laguna. What kind of manager is Pedro Caixinha, what are his philosophies? Studious, meticulous in preparation, hands on in training and ambitious. I’d also say he is pragmatic when it comes to style. He is results-focused. Caixinha’s Santos Laguna side tended to be less concerned with possession – like most teams are in Mexico – and more focused on hitting the opposition in transitions with pace, although I wouldn’t like to say he’d necessarily play that way with Rangers. Caixinha has learned from Carlos Queiroz and Jose Mourinho and follows the tactical periodization methodology of Victor Frade. The style Caixinha would implement will likely depend on the players at his disposal. He’ll be very aware of what the club means after studying in Scotland. When he came to Mexico he read Octavio Paz’s “Labyrinth of Solitude” to help him better understand Mexican culture. Caixinha will know what he is getting himself into if he gets the Rangers job. What are his main strengths/weaknesses? Caixinha is shrewd tactically, prepares his teams very well and is clearly obsessed with achieving big things. He has studied English, picked up Spanish very quickly in Mexico and has sacrificed a lot in his personal life to make it as a manager, despite not being a big-name player. However, he didn’t always have a great relationship at times with Santos fans, other managers in Mexico and some of the press. Basically, Caixinha isn’t afraid to speak his mind and some in Mexico didn’t take kindly to him rocking the boat. He was sent off a couple of times for losing it on the bench after refereeing decisions. Could you summarise his achievements in Mexico? Santos (Laguna) reached the semifinal in three of the five tournaments he was here and they were crowned champions once. That was despite experienced players like Oribe Peralta, Oswaldo Sanchez and Juan Pablo Rodriguez, as well as Colombian Darwin Quintero, all leaving the club in that period. Aside from that, his methodology and level of preparation were very new in Mexico. For example, he never repeated a training session in almost three years at the club. It was almost like Arsene Wenger coming to England and gradually changing the culture, although obviously Caixinha wasn’t in Mexico long enough to have the same impact. Whats his record like in the transfer market? Very good. Santos sold big-name players and brought in Argentines like Agustin Marchesin, Carlos Izquierdoz and Diego “Pulpo” Gonzalez and went on to become champion. He used his connections in Portugal to sign the relatively unknown Cape Verde international Djaniny, who was a key player in the title run. What type of football does he like to play? Honestly, I wouldn’t like to say how his Rangers team will play. As I understand Caixinha’s philosophy, it will largely depend on the players at his disposal. His Santos team had a physically strong core and were rapid on the wings, picking teams off on the counter – Santos won the Clausura 2015 final 1st leg 5-0 – but only had 38 percent possession. Make no mistake though, he’ll have a firm idea of what he wants to implement and won’t be wishy-washy about it. How does he handle the media? Caixinha comes to press conferences prepared and often with a message he wants to get across. In Mexico, he once brought a list of examples of how refereeing decisions had benefited Club America and read them out one by one. I miss having him in Mexico because he got debates going and was a straight-talker. He went against the grain and is clearly intelligent. Rangers fans will enjoy his passion. Comparisons have been made with Mourinho, in what way are they similar? Pragmatist, work ethic, coaching methodology, ambition and high level of confidence in own abilities. How far can he go in the game? If he can tame his fiery temper a touch and not get into as much trouble with the authorities, Caixinha has the background to do very well. There is no doubt he’ll see reeling in Celtic as the central challenge at Rangers. From there, he’ll be keen to make a mark in European competition. With the way Portuguese managers are so in vogue at the moment, it’d be no surprise to see him at Porto, Sporting or Benfica, in the Premier League or in La Liga five years from now. What he lacks at the moment is a proven track record in Europe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackrfc95 4,255 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 'I'd also say he's pragmatic when it comes to style. He is results focused' Exactly what we need and what Warburton wasn't. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goianegra 4,680 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Sounds good, but I'm still trying to get my head round how much of a risk this is. Such a bizarre choice, but will get my full support. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Vamos Mantequilla!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
True Azure 1,414 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Hopefully he can get in some South American players in to strengthen the spine of our team? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackrfc95 4,255 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 1 minute ago, True Azure said: Hopefully he can get in some South American players in to strengthen the spine of our team? Sanchez wants to leave Arsenal... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, True Azure said: Hopefully he can get in some South American players in to strengthen the spine of our team? Work permits would probably prevent that and I certainly don't see us signing any experienced internationals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, True Azure said: Hopefully he can get in some South American players in to strengthen the spine of our team? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 6 minutes ago, Willis said: Vamos Mantequilla!!! A bet some folk don't know that means butter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eejay the dj 31,964 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 I just hope he doesn't fill the team with wee Mexicans :-)) It wouldn't work Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0411 1,226 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Call me an old cynic but is this not beginning to sound like a Portuguese PLG?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 7 minutes ago, eejay the dj said: I just hope he doesn't fill the team with wee Mexicans :-)) It wouldn't work Remember the Alamo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
denya 1,661 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Why is so many people saying he is a PLG? Just because he is foreign does not mean he will be exactly like PLG. Walter Smith and Graeme Souness etc were not just the same as McCoist/Warburton because they are British too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben10 2,257 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 26 minutes ago, Willis said: Vamos Mantequilla!!! If your IQ is north of 75 I'll be astounded Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, yermaw145 said: If your IQ is north of 75 I'll be astounded Thats rich coming from a guy who uses a compass to count. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds_Bear 8,101 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 9 minutes ago, Tom0411 said: Call me an old cynic but is this not beginning to sound like a Portuguese PLG?? Other than the fact he's not British, what other similarities? I can't see any myself! For example PLG inherited his Lyon team which was full of big name players and didn't sell them to bring in his own. Pretty sure PLG was also quite a cool head on the touchline. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 11 minutes ago, Willis said: Thats rich coming from a guy who uses a compass to count. Am I stupid or smart for not understanding this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coplandbear11 1,087 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 27 minutes ago, eejay the dj said: I just hope he doesn't fill the team with wee Mexicans :-)) It wouldn't work Nachos Novo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 4 minutes ago, Jack The Flipper said: Am I stupid or smart for not understanding this? Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 17 minutes ago, Willis said: Thats rich coming from a guy who uses a compass to count. How do you use a compass to count? One of the worst put downs ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 2 minutes ago, Willis said: Yes. Supposed to be ''wrong answer'' Instead looks like a guy who really really likes Horlicks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 27 minutes ago, denya said: Why is so many people saying he is a PLG? Just because he is foreign does not mean he will be exactly like PLG. Walter Smith and Graeme Souness etc were not just the same as McCoist/Warburton because they are British too. Its so ignorant but happens all the time. Rowatt is the new Warburton, Pedro is the new PLG and any ex player is the new McCoist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson83 1,059 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 He's got a 41% win rate in his career can't say that excites me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misteral 2,932 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 If he's our next manager. he's definitely a risk and one that hopefully turns out to be one worth taking. The interview is encouraging though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack The Flipper 5,936 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 1 minute ago, Pearson83 said: He's got a 41% win rate in his career can't say that excites me PLG is 47.5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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