A coach with over 25 years of experience on the bench, recently renewed with UD Telde, has analyzed the current state of Canarian football. He highlights a period of «good» health and a more «clean» management compared to the large investments prior to the 2008 crisis. This professional has been involved with various clubs such as Faycán, Vecindario, San Fernando, UD Valleseco, and Femarguín femenino, before returning to UD Telde with the goal of promotion to Tercera División.
The coach also addressed UD Las Palmas' recent defeat in Andorra, describing it as «complicated» despite a promising first half. He noted that, although the team showed solvency and control, the own goal and the difficulty in changing dynamics after halftime were decisive. Despite the setback, UD Las Palmas remains in a favorable league position, facing direct challenges against teams like Almería and Deportivo.
“"It's time to unite forces and thoughts, draw up a plan and stick to it, because you play away against two direct rivals whom, if you beat them, you can even overtake or challenge for one of those high playoff spots."
Regarding the evolution of regional football, the coach emphasizes a significant change. Before the crisis, between 2005 and 2007, there were up to seven Canarian teams in 2ª B with large investments, which later dissipated. Now, there is an «economic respite» that allows for better budgets and the presence of up to six professional teams in the Tercera Canaria, indicating more sustainable management and a greater understanding of clubs' financial realities.
Finally, the coach advocates for the Canarian coach, who, in his opinion, faces a more pronounced «glass ceiling» than island footballers. Although Spanish coaches find opportunities abroad, Canarian coaches, even with proven merits, seem to require extra effort to be considered on the peninsula. This professional has also renewed with UD Telde and is involved in a personal project, the «Complete Coach Method,» to train amateur coaches.
