Rubi's working relationship with Vilanova would only last a month, though, cruelly cut short when the latter was forced to leave the job as his battle with throat cancer intensified. I'm convinced he will do very well at Espanyol. "Guardiola's inkling proved correct. Espanyol had become used to finishing in the lower half of La Liga but Rubi has overseen their best start to a season since 2010, when Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino was at the helm.An excellent run of home form, winning five of six games, has taken them into seventh place, sparking hopes of a push for European football next season. (Reporting by Richard Martin Editing by Toby Davis)

Source: Egypt Today December 06, 2018 12:33 UTC