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Next potential #SWFC manager analysis thread is Paco Jémez 
He's another leftfield name to have appeared on the bookies list, courtesy of being an Erik Alonso client. Most recently at Rayo Vallecano in the Segunda División but left in August 2020. (1/13)
He's another leftfield name to have appeared on the bookies list, courtesy of being an Erik Alonso client. Most recently at Rayo Vallecano in the Segunda División but left in August 2020. (1/13)
Jémez has 30 years of experience in football - 15 as a manager across 2 countries (Spain and Mexico) which makes him a little different from journeyman managers. In terms of formations, he mainly plays 4-2-3-1 and 4-1-4-1 but changes formation in the build up phases. #SWFC (2/13)
Jémez's style of play is clear - ATTACK to win. Very much believes in adherence to his principles regardless of the opposition. Rayo Vallecano often did get battered by larger teams as a result - Madrid (12 goals) and Barca (7 goals). Loves high press in final 3rd! #SWFC (3/13)
Jémez's teams play possession football in spanish style - the goalkeeper & back three play short to attract pressure. In his formation the DM drops in as the 3rd CB during build up; full backs historically rigid & only attacking when the wingers tucks in. #SWFC (4/13)
When in possession his midfield is fluid with passing triangles formed to move the ball around and frustrate opponent. Jémez's lone striker either holds up the ball or controls it for players following up from midfield - likes a physical presence up top as such. #SWFC (5/13)
He's known to implement the rigid concept known as Juego de Posicion - a zonal task practice utilised heavily by Louis van Gaal. As a manager Jémez is described as a cross between Guardiola and Zdenek Zeman. #SWFC (6/13)
The stats:
*Jémez's career Points Per Game is 1.24 which is below Irvine.
*A career win percentage of 32% which is poor but to be expected when he's managed the Spanish Wigan half his career.
*Goals For/Against is 516:661 which clearly shows how little he defends. #SWFC (7/13)
*Jémez's career Points Per Game is 1.24 which is below Irvine.
*A career win percentage of 32% which is poor but to be expected when he's managed the Spanish Wigan half his career.
*Goals For/Against is 516:661 which clearly shows how little he defends. #SWFC (7/13)
The good:
*In his prime Jémez has had small clubs with tiny budgets punching above their weight for budgets (€7m-€8m per year at Rayo and achieved 8th place).
*Jémez has solid football experience & is highly regarded as a coach in La Liga. #SWFC (8/13)
*In his prime Jémez has had small clubs with tiny budgets punching above their weight for budgets (€7m-€8m per year at Rayo and achieved 8th place).
*Jémez has solid football experience & is highly regarded as a coach in La Liga. #SWFC (8/13)
The good cont':
*As a result of low budget Paco Jémez's often had to rely on & develop smart free transfers and loans - think youngish players such as Jordi Amat, Jonathan Viera and Alberto Bueno.
*He plays electric attacking football. Great for the neutrals.
#SWFC (9/13)
*As a result of low budget Paco Jémez's often had to rely on & develop smart free transfers and loans - think youngish players such as Jordi Amat, Jonathan Viera and Alberto Bueno.
*He plays electric attacking football. Great for the neutrals.
#SWFC (9/13)
The bad:
*Without a doubt we are not suited to Jémez's overwhelming attacking nature. #SWFC have a strong backline, made up of traditional
defenders, with a decent track record but lacking quality in creativity and the final third. Surely would need big transfers? (10/13)
*Without a doubt we are not suited to Jémez's overwhelming attacking nature. #SWFC have a strong backline, made up of traditional
defenders, with a decent track record but lacking quality in creativity and the final third. Surely would need big transfers? (10/13)
The bad cont':
*Jémez's career is currently in a downward spiral since 2016. Very little success or anything of note since his first Rayo Vallecano spell.
*His style of football doesn't guarantee success. Recently relegated with RV & failed to achieve play offs #SWFC (11/13)
*Jémez's career is currently in a downward spiral since 2016. Very little success or anything of note since his first Rayo Vallecano spell.
*His style of football doesn't guarantee success. Recently relegated with RV & failed to achieve play offs #SWFC (11/13)
The bad cont':
*Obligatory mention that he hasn't managed in England. As always this doesn’t automatically disqualify him from success (think Daniel Farke) but means he may struggle to hit the ground running. #SWFC (12/13)
*Obligatory mention that he hasn't managed in England. As always this doesn’t automatically disqualify him from success (think Daniel Farke) but means he may struggle to hit the ground running. #SWFC (12/13)
Overall Jémez would be an exciting ride for #SWFC, the literal opposite of Tony Pulis in footballing philosophy. If you had offered me Paco after Carlos left I would have said yes... but now i'm not sure we have the squad currently. Not someone I would appoint mid-season. (13/13)
