The farewell press conference of the captains of the CD Lugo Carlos Pita, Fernando Seoane and Iriome González It will be etched forever in the memory of albivermellos fans. If firing a captain is always a source of emotion, having the three of them say goodbye is nothing short of a catharsis. Accompanied by the president Tino SaquésThere was time for tears Pitathe smiles of Iriome and the most purely Galician breech of seoane. And a warning for those who come, the patrimony of the Lugo It is not economic, but emotional and in this the three greats have collaborated more than anyone who will end their journey with the albivermella on Saturday.
the president began loot the address. Despite his fame as a tough man, he couldn’t help but be moved by the farewell of the captains, whom he described as “good players, but even better people”. He pointed out that his is “an unrepeatable trajectory” and acknowledged that “I wanted the three of them, who lived together for a long time, to say goodbye together” and also discovered that “we have met many times to listen to their opinion, and many times I didn’t share it, but they have always contributed for the common good”. On the verge of tears, Saqués was honest to emphasize that “living something like this is hell”.
From there, the protagonists. It was The first to pick up the mic whistles and the tears came after acknowledging that, for him, “the word pride is what describes the fact of belonging to CD Lugo”. He also acknowledged that “there have been successful seasons like the promotion, or quiet, but the last ones have been hard, with a lot of wear and tear.” Besides, announced that in principle he will continue to be linked to the club, the news that everyone was waiting for. He is linked to the sports management.
seoane He did not disappoint in his appearance either. He began by saying that these years have been “resounding success for a club with our budget, especially if we look at other teams that are now in the First RFEF”. He also asked the fans for unity, asserting that “people have to appreciate that the games go ahead, whoever wants to whistle must wait until the end, if everyone goes their own way there will be nothing to do.” In his case, he used sarcasm to reveal his future, stating that “I spoke with the president to see if I could find myself well in a position within the club… but I didn’t find any,” he said between laughs. He clarified that “I am going to continue here, in Lugo, and I will dedicate myself to my other passion, livestock”as seoane He owns a horse breeding center.
In case of Iriome it is the most different of the three. He himself summed it up with humor saying that “here I am a foreigner. When I arrived I did it because it was an option that arose, I never thought I would be here for so long or that I would find myself so comfortable.” He also acknowledged that “in the end I haven’t had any luck with the injuries, this was the right time to leave Lugo, decisions have to be made at the right time”. He also wanted to make it clear that “I think that value has not been given to what the club has achieved, it is not easy to spend so many years in the Second Division”.
In the end, three friends saying goodbye. Three institutions within a club that leave a void that will cost to fill. Three captains who on Saturday will receive the tribute they deserve, on the green and with their own.