Jorge Pinto has taken the coaching reins at Oliveirense. He’s stepping into a new role for the first time in Portugal’s second division. Pinto wants to bring a fresh feeling to the club and the city.
This isn’t Pinto’s first time with Oliveirense. The 47-year-old former defender played for the team back in the 2000/01 season. He’s coached other teams like Fafe and Lusitânia de Lourosa before this. He’s happy to be back in a place he knows.
Pinto shared his big goal. He wants to create a good buzz around the club. His plan is to bring the city and fans together. He hopes for a strong connection between everyone. He wants his team to play exciting football. He believes this style will make people want to come to the stadium. The league is very tough, he noted.
The coach admitted the team is a bit small right now. “Circumstances led to this,” he said. But he praised his players. He finds them very united and ready to work hard. They are also very supportive of each other. This teamwork helps his coaching style a lot. He’s really pleased with what he sees.
Pinto stressed one key idea: unity. It’s a powerful word for the club, whose full name includes “Union.” He said the fans are the heart of the team. They need the supporters to cheer them on. He believes this bond is crucial for success.
