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MIÉ 01.07.2015
José Luis Mendilibar was presented this last Wednesday, July 1st, as the new coach of SD Eibar. Accompanied by the president of the club, Alex Aranzabal, and their sports director, Fran Garagarza. The manager, born in Zaldivar (Vizcaya), was happy and excited for this new challenge.
"The club is doing things well. Eibar is a great opportunity for me and I'm really looking forward to doing it right", the manager assured in the press room of the Municipal de Ipuraua stadium. "We have to work hard and we hope to build a competitive team which will excite everyone", he emphasized.
Return to where he caressed a dream
The magical atmosphere in Ipurua is not unknown to Mendilibar. A decade earlier, in the 2004-05 season, the 54 year-old manager coached the Armerian team in the Liga Adelante and almost grasped the promotion. That mythical Eibar, which included figures like Gorka Iraizoz and Joseba Llorente, ended the season in fourth position with 73 points.
"That season was an important step for me, the year ended well and from there on in I initiated a new phase. We were so close to promotion, although we knew it was complicated. Now I’m ten years older and experience provides the power to manage the squads." Now, ten years later, Mendilibar will take on the challenge of again thrilling the fans of the Basque squad.
© LALIGA - 2015