Sergio Pellicer: “Another club would not have held out in the Professional League”

First balance in the hour of goodbye. “The team has shown pride and I have made the most difficult decision. A year and a half ago when I arrived this was an earthquake and now it is almost a paradise. “Teamwork has been fundamental. Any other club in Spain would not have held out in the Professional League. We have to remember that journey that we have passed, each one from their own plot, teamwork, sense of belonging, pride, passion … May it hurt you! And that each one on his plot is what he has tried to do. The administrator gave stability. Manolo (Gaspar the sports director) and I have grown side by side, it has been very easy for both of us. For me the key is green, because if there hadn't been those results … The pity is that these games are not being consistent with what the team has given ”.

Possible offers. “When someone makes a decision like this, they think there is something behind it. I said it the first day, I have only spoken with Malaga. Now the season is over and you don't know what the future will be like. Now finish and vacations but pending. I have not spoken to anyone, I am on the sidelines. Whatever has to come in the future, we will see what happens, but right now there is nothing ”.

Last match. “They are my last hours, it is the most complicated decision, I do not know if I was wrong. But I have the peace of mind that I have given everything, both myself and those who have worked with me. A year ago this was an earthquake on a sports and social level, and now there is calm, it has a better future and it is a paradise because the club has taken a step forward. When one gives everything, you can go with your head held high, with a feeling of pity on the one hand, but knowing that I have given everything “.

Farewell coexistence. “I have received affection from the club and from all the plots. Yesterday we had a coexistence with the maintenance and cleaning staff … That very important plot, the invisible ones. Andy, a man living in La Rosaleda, said a few words that touched my heart. That working hand with that closeness and that demand makes there a feeling. We have been able to enjoy the fans very little, and that is the pity I have. Yesterday we had a meal with us, and feeling the affection of all those people and what they transmitted to me fills you with pride and touches your heart ”.

Last call. “Casualties from Escassi and Alexander. We got Cristian back, Caye has been able to train and Benkhemassa we are going to put him on call due to chip problems. Let's see what affiliate files we start with. They are going to come youth because the subsidiary has an important game. They will be players who were here. I have told them that with training they can be called up with the first team. There are opportunities in the face of adversity, and everyone has to take advantage of it. Let's see the eleven that we put, due to the match plan, and surely some youth will have their chance ”.

Match against Castellón. “At a professional level it is a game for two teams that already know their goal. We are facing a team that descended, I wish Castellón all the luck in the world. I am from there I want him to return to professional football. It was our first victory there, and we want to finish with the last victory against the same rival as well. In this last cycle of matches, the results have not been consistent with the team's work. And we want to leave with the good taste of a victory in our mouths and add 53 points, which is important for the club and above all because of the pride that the team has shown throughout the season. The heads must be focused on achieving victory and doing it with a clasp at the end, which is being consistent with this cycle of matches. We could have some more points that would make us beautify it a little more ”.