Comments on: Bilbao Analyzes Players´ Futures

By: elisaFF

elisaFF — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:24:08 +0000

I think he meant Javi Martinez.

By: Marius

Marius — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:34:49 +0000

Del Olmo is a new signing, and not a veteran at all. The same with Garmendia; he is born in 1985. Murillo is born in 1983, but has been part of the squad for some seasons. You are though right about Etxebarria, he is a veteran. One out of four is correct; I am impressed!
Tiko is at loan to Eibar this season after hardly any games the last seasons; not desperately needed:)
And who the hell is Jaime Fernandez?

By: elisaFF

elisaFF — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:06:07 +0000

Juan, nice to see you writing about some of the smaller teams. It's early doors though, I wouldn't doom Athletic to relegation just yet.

Yes they are trying to sign their pearls. They just signed Amorebieta and Javi Mar. They are having talks with El Gallo Extebe. Markel Susaeta will probably be reupped sometime this season based on how he performs. The kid is class, but with just one season under his belt, they are being cautious.

Joseba Del Olmo is a new signing and still hasn't played in the first team this season.

The average age is around 24 years of age, so it is a young group that just needs polishing.