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May 30th, 2008

Basque/Vasco Coaches

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I just wanted to pay homage to all the current Basque or Vasco coaches. Here’s what I have amassed to date. Incredible amount of coaches who love the beautiful game.



May 27th, 2008

The Silly Season ~ Bilbao Style

By: Elisa | Comments No Comments

Our First Signing of the Summer aka Striker Watch:
Athletic signs Sestao River’s 23 year old forward Gaizka Toquero, who already had a pre-contract with Eibar. He is returning on loan with Eibar. He has signed with Athletic until 2010.

May 24th, 2008

End of Season Score Card

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It’s been a helter skelter year for Athletic Bilbao, but all in all a satisfying one. It’s looking up, as I have stated in previous posts.
This end of season, instead of nail biting, swearing, suffering and agony at the end with the threat of relegation looming, it was pink elephants, chocolate bunnies [...]

May 19th, 2008

Jornada 38 - Sevilla v Athletic Bilbao

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Sevilla were far superior and rallied at home to thump Los Leones del Bilbao 4-1. Too many injuries, players out out of position and once Sevilla got on a roll, our heads just went down. Just like the game vs Madrid. Sad…
I don’t want to rehash all the gory details. [...]

May 14th, 2008

Ups and Downs

By: Elisa | Comments 2 Comments

Games In Brief
OK we beat Murcia away midweek, but then we drew against Racing this past weekend. We’re safe, but a chance at Europe is slipping through our fingers. We still lack that self believe, that winning confidence. Luck was not on our side today as Deportivo failed to qualify for UEFA [...]



May 7th, 2008

Missed Opportunities…

By: Elisa | Comments No Comments

The prodigal son, Gurpegui returns, but missed opportunities cost us the game.
What can I say! Athletic of late, has been in a bit of a slump. Three defeats in four games. The latest a defeat at home against an in form Mallorca 1-2. And we are still on 46 points. Yes, we’ve [...]

May 2nd, 2008

Dreaming of Intertoto….

By: Elisa | Comments 1 Comment

Injury Update aka Woe is Me!
Along with Gorka, Orbaiz, Ocio, Muñoz, Ustaritz and Yeste - Exteberria and Susaeta are doubtful vs Mallorca. Uggh! On a positive note, Koikili and Del Horno have recuperated and available this weekend.
Oh and my man of the match vs El Madrid - Iraola.




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