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R.C.D Espanyol de Barcelona are pleased to announce that Welsh manager Nicholas Pring has taken the reigns, taking over from previous manager Mauricio Pochettino. Pring has signed a two year contract at Los Periquitos. R.C.D Espanyol de Barcelona play their football at the Estadi de Cornella – El Prat, and have a fierce rivalry with FC Barcelona. Pring will be charged with the season objective off maintain a top half finish in Liga BBVA, and has been handed a transfer budget of £875k. Pring meets media for the first time:You sit here as the manager of Espanyol. Is this your dream job?I am pleased the chairman has trusted me with this position. Espanyol are somewhat of a sleeping giant in Spain, and I’m fully committed to awakening this team and hopefully achieving greatness with them.You have taken this job without being able to speak Spanish. Won’t it be tough to manage the side until you get to grips with the language?I don’t have any worries, football is a universal language. I have also brought my closest friend in, who is multi lingual, which will no doubt help us in the long run.Do you already have an idea of which players you like, and those you are not so happy with?Everyone will get their chance to prove their worth. We have a great squad of players here, and I think I need one or two signings and we’ll be complete for the season.You certainly have confidence in your side. What do you consider as the strongest part of your side?After watching the lads in training, I think we’re pretty well covered in all areas if I’m honest.It can’t be easy to follow in the footsteps of a legend like Mauricio Pochettino. How do you think you’ll measure up to your predecessor?I’m confident in my ability, I’m confident in the squad’s ability, so yeah, I think we’ll do pretty well this season. Don’t get me wrong Mauricio has done wonderful things here, but sometimes change is necessary, and I believe I’m the right person for the job to take this club to the next level.What can we expect in the transfer market? Well, I like to make sure the signings I make are well thought out and must make some improvement to the squad. As I said, I will be looking to sign one or two players within the next two weeks.How would you describe your tactical approach?I believe football should be played at a good pace, and have an attacking look to the game, therefore I will be telling the lads to enjoy the games as they come, and to express themselves on the pitch and not off it.Reports have linked you with Salamanca’s Toti. Is there any interest in the left winger?Toti is a decent player, and there is definitely some interest from our side. Whether or not I pursue my interest is another question, as I have other targets, which I hope to sign.You come in when it is likely that central defender Juan Forlin will leave the club. Do you think you’ll be able to keep him at the club?Yes, I have spoken to Juan and he is very happy to work under me, and I believe he will stay here for many years to come. He is the future of the Espanyol team.Thanks Mr Pring, it’s been a pleasure meeting you, and good luck for the following season.Thanks gentlemen.Espanyol start their season at home against Madrid based side Getafe on the 29th August 2010. | |
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2011-01-23, 14:40 by Jelly