José Luis Trejo
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José Luis Trejo Montoya, (born August 4, 1951 in Tepeji del Rio de Ocampo, Hidalgo, Mexico
) is a Mexican
football coach. He was fired from UAG Tecos in 2008. He is currently employed with the Mexican first division club Puebla F.C.
Trejo has coached Toros de Neza, Cruz Azul,, Jaguares de Chiapas
, C.F. Pachuca, UANL Tigres
, Monarcas Morelia and Necaxa
.
Trejo took Cruz Azul to the Copa Libertadores de América
final against Boca Juniors in 2001, which made Cruz Azul the first Mexican team to reach the Libertadores final. The game ended 1-1 on aggregate, and had to be defined on penalties.
In 2006, Trejo won the Clausura 2006 with Pachuca.
One day after he won the league, Trejo signed with Tigres
to be their coach for one year. This action initiated a controversy over the ethics of Tigres's management, and seriously embittered Pachuca's fans. The action fueled an ongoing rivalry between Tigres and Pachuca.
His tenure in Tigres was shady. Despite having a good record for the first few games, the team began showing lack of commitment. Soon, the record showed eight consecutive games without winning, including a 7-0 defeat against Toluca, and all the responsibility was put on Trejo's management. His last game with Tigres was against Pachuca, the very same team he had made champion a year before. After the team lost 5-0, he was fired on October 1, 2006. Trejo was not unemployed for long, as he was hired by Necaxa after manager Hugo Sánchez
left to coach the Mexican national team
.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
) is a Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
football coach. He was fired from UAG Tecos in 2008. He is currently employed with the Mexican first division club Puebla F.C.
Trejo has coached Toros de Neza, Cruz Azul,, Jaguares de Chiapas
Jaguares de Chiapas
The Club de Fútbol Jaguares de Chiapas, is a Mexican football club now based in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the state of Chiapas. They currently play in Primera División de México...
, C.F. Pachuca, UANL Tigres
UANL Tigres
Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, often known only as Tigres or UANL, a Mexican football club that plays in the Primera División. It is one of the two professional football teams of the state of Nuevo León. The team plays home games at the Estadio Universitario, located in San...
, Monarcas Morelia and Necaxa
Necaxa
Necaxa is a Mexican football club and is based in the city of Aguascalientes. it plays in the Estadio Victoria. Necaxa is ranked seventh overall and 1st in ranking in Mexican football within the IFFHS Central and North America's Clubs of the Century in the CONCACAF behind CD Saprissa San Juan de...
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Trejo took Cruz Azul to the Copa Libertadores de América
Copa Libertadores de América
The Copa Santander Libertadores de América , known simply as the Copa Libertadores and originally known as the Copa Campeones de América , is an annual international club football competition organized by CONMEBOL since 1960...
final against Boca Juniors in 2001, which made Cruz Azul the first Mexican team to reach the Libertadores final. The game ended 1-1 on aggregate, and had to be defined on penalties.
In 2006, Trejo won the Clausura 2006 with Pachuca.
One day after he won the league, Trejo signed with Tigres
UANL Tigres
Tigres de la Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, often known only as Tigres or UANL, a Mexican football club that plays in the Primera División. It is one of the two professional football teams of the state of Nuevo León. The team plays home games at the Estadio Universitario, located in San...
to be their coach for one year. This action initiated a controversy over the ethics of Tigres's management, and seriously embittered Pachuca's fans. The action fueled an ongoing rivalry between Tigres and Pachuca.
His tenure in Tigres was shady. Despite having a good record for the first few games, the team began showing lack of commitment. Soon, the record showed eight consecutive games without winning, including a 7-0 defeat against Toluca, and all the responsibility was put on Trejo's management. His last game with Tigres was against Pachuca, the very same team he had made champion a year before. After the team lost 5-0, he was fired on October 1, 2006. Trejo was not unemployed for long, as he was hired by Necaxa after manager Hugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez Márquez , popularly nicknamed Pentapichichi, or Hugol, is a Mexican football coach and former striker. He played for four European clubs, including Real Madrid. Sanchez is considered the first highly talented Mexican player. He was also a member of the Mexico national team, and...
left to coach the Mexican national team
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
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