Athletic Club de Bilbao

[XaviMessiGirl]

What happened? I remember that a couple of years ago every1 on this forum was raving about Bielsa, wanting him to coach Argentina or even as Pep's successor for Barca.

Treated players such as Llorente & Amorebieta like crap all season because they announced they did not want to renew. Every time a player did something that wasn't kissing ass to Athletic or Basque nationalism, they got unnecessarily & overly "punished". This was fueled also by the club's president & ultras, all of this led to a very unpleasant situation. So Bielsa being gone won't solve the problem completely but hopefully the next coach will be better.

 

[DonAndres]

Former (1988-90) Barcelona player Ernesto Valverde (49) has been appointed as new coach of Athletic Bilbao

Valverde was a good choice, hope he can help rebuild what Bielsa destroyed.

 

[BXI Fútbol]

Former (1988-90) Barcelona player Ernesto Valverde (49) has been appointed as new coach of Athletic Bilbao

Valverde was a good choice, hope he can help rebuild what Bielsa destroyed.

I wouldn't fault Bielsa but the board.

Beñat is now an Athletic player.

 

[DonAndres]

I wouldn't fault Bielsa but the board.

Beñat is now an Athletic player.

The board was horrible as well in dealing with the mess but Bielsa only added fuel to the fire with his horrible man management

 

[DonAndres]

Looks like he's enjoying life in Turin

 

[DonAndres]

First preseason game under Valverde, although it might not be be broadcasted.

Lineup: Iraizoz; Iraola Balenziaga, Albizua, Gurpegi, San Jose, Ruiz de Galarreta, Iturraspe, Aduriz, De Marcos, Ibai.

Bench: Iago Herrerin; Ramalho, Saborit Ekiza, Etxeita, Moran, Beñat, Herrera, Sola, Susaeta, Toquero.

 

[Catorce]

I hate to see San Mames being left behind, but the new San Mames is looking very good! Here are some pictures for the interested people:

http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=0&b=1&c=2&d=1000&berria=8812&foto=1&idi=1#fotos

Would love to see the fans close to the pitch as in the maquette.

 

[DonAndres]

Got to visit the San Mames earlier this summer, saying goodbye to a historic stadium

San Mames Barria does look very nice

 

[Fishdoll]

Got to be there in April to see this:

 

[DonAndres]

Always gotta one-up me don't you

 

[XaviMessiGirl]

Got to be there in April to see this:

You forgot the more important stuff you saw

 

[Fishdoll]

As long as you have Bart......yes.

And XMG, I could post some of THOSE pictures in the Men thread but, well, I wouldn't want to scandalize any of the guys.

 

[DonAndres]

Golazooo del Athletic

Beautiful linkup in the final third and it's Susaeta who scores Athletic's first goal of the 13/14 season. Beautiful play, Benat is such a great acquisition. Even Muniain is looking like his deadly self

 

[DonAndres]

Iker Muniain makes it 2-1!!!! He looks motivated and hungry, one of the best talents in Spain is coming back to the top

 

[ShandyFFM]

Already scored as much as last season