Igor Oca: Leganés Confirm Permanent Boss Status from Day One
The 'pepineros' clarify that Oca has been their official first-team coach since Paco López's departure, with no decision deadline looming on December 18th.
Leganés Clear the Air on Oca’s Status
Forget the rumour mill - Igor Oca has been Leganés’ official first-team manager since the moment Paco López got his marching orders, with no temporary tag in sight.
There’s been plenty of chatter around Butcher’s Hook way suggesting the Madrid club needed to make a formal decision about their gaffer’s future by December 18th. However, MARCA sources have confirmed that’s a load of old cobblers - Leganés were free to stick with Oca or give him the boot whenever they fancied.
Regulatory Clarity
The confusion stemmed from an outdated regulation that previously required clubs to confirm interim coaches after a specific period. But thanks to the Spanish FA’s 2023 rule update, that 14-day deadline in Article 174 only applies when appointing coaches without professional credentials.
What the regulations do allow is for a coach promoted from the B team to return to the reserves at any point. But this flexibility doesn’t mean Leganés face any imminent deadline decision.
Strong Backing
The ‘pepineros’ have actually been ahead of the curve on this one. Oca has been their official first-team manager in the eyes of the law since taking over, with the club making their intentions crystal clear from the get-go.
The decision to appoint Oca has gone down a treat both in the dressing room and with the supporters, who’ve rallied behind the new boss. It’s a proper vote of confidence for the former B-team manager as he looks to steer Leganés through the choppy waters of Segunda División.
With the administrative nonsense now put to bed, Oca can focus on the football without any uncertainty hanging over his position. Sometimes the simplest solution is the right one, innit?