Following Orlando Pirates' triumph in the MTN8 on the weekend, Jose Riveiro has emerged as one of the best coaches to have led the team in the club's history.
On the weekend, Riveiro led the Buccaneers to a 3-1 victory over Stellenbosch FC to win the trophy for the third consecutive time thus making history by becoming the first team to achieve this in the PSL era.
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"In just 830 days at the helm, Riveiro's accomplishments have reverberated throughout South African football. Under his guidance, the Mighty Buccaneers have roared back into a competitive force. Three MTN8 titles, two Nedbank Cup trophies, and back-to-back second place finishes in the Betway Premiership are a testament to his leadership," Pirates said about the coach's progress on the club's official website.
The Numbers Game
To truly appreciate Riveiro's performance over the last two and a half years, a look at the numbers is revealing:
Win Ratio:?
Riveiro has secured 58 wins, 17 draws, and 20 losses in 95 matches, giving him a win ratio of 60%. This ranks him second (alongside Mike Makaab) only to Julio Leal, who achieved a 64% win ratio, albeit from just 28 matches.
Top 3 Coaches by Win Ratio:
Julio Leal: 64%
Jose Riveiro: 60% / Mike Makaab: 60%
Ted Dumitru: 54%
Total Wins:
With 58 wins, Riveiro ranks second in total victories, behind only Ruud Krol, who managed 65 wins in 125 matches between 2008 and 2011.
Top 3 Coaches by Total Wins:
Ruud Krol: 65
Jose Riveiro: 58
Mike Makaab: 41
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Speaking to the Siya crew, former Pirates striker James Mothibi lauded Riveiro for his progress.
"Jose Riveiro is one of the best coaches to have coached Pirates. I said it from the beginning when people were making noise about his appointment that we should give the coach a chance to see what he can do. He doesn't talk too much and he believes in hard work. Under him, you can see that Pirates are like a well-oiled machine and is going far in terms of what is going to be achieved this season. Against Stellenbosch FC in the MTN8, I predicted a 3-1 win and that's exactly what happened. I predicted that the team will go to the group stages in the Champions League, and that has been achieved," said Mothibi.
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