Ever since Jose Luis Sanchez Sola, commonly known as Chelis, took over the reins of the modest Puebla he has become one of the Mexican Football League’s most controversial figures. It has been almost three years now since Chelis arrival to the coaching scene and I must admit my impression of the Pierluigi Colina look alike has greatly changed.
My first impression of Chelis, with all due respect, was that of a little bitch. Chelis caught his fair share of the agro from the Mexican media, which had a field day, every time the Puebla boss began tearing up at post match press conferences. Now, I am not sure what happened between the Apertura 2006 to the 2009 season but Chelis balls grew to the size of Grapefruit.
The images of a teary eyed Chelis have now been replaced by that of a no nonsense, take no prisoners, lumberjack of a man that happens to look like Mr. Clean. Indeed, the big-balls Chelis not only told the CONCACAF higher ups to go fuck themselves up their stupid asses but he also said what many have wanted to say in the MFL and were afraid to say; that Pachuca cheats to win.
Perhaps, Chelis claims have been out of line but there is no denying that he is a changed man. Chelis outbursts, however, have come at a price and the Puebla coach has now been fined on two occasions. As for Chelis capabilities as a coach; with the bald man at Puebla’s helm the “Camoteros” have gone from relegation candidates to reaching the league semifinals.
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