The Alphabet Challenge
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2013 Summer Transfers
Season Expectations:
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Our odds for the new season reflect the success of last season minus the worldwide reputation of Real Madrid and Barcelona, instilled as third favourites at 16/1.
After bleeding the club dry with my relentless transfer activity last season i wasn't expecting a huge transfer kitty but 1.9m was less than i hoped for. Choosing title challenge as minimum expectation. The transfer kitty was not an issue as there are already 9 players due to arrive in July - including six freebies.
This of course would leave me with a lot of players so i will be looking to move some of them on.
Notable Transfers Out:
Gerard Autet - Retired
Simone Perrotta - Retired
Jesus Mendoza - Retired
David Cortes - Released
Miquel Robuste - Released
Albano Bizzarri - At.Madrid
Iliasu Shilla - Villarreal
Jose Manuel Rueda - Atalanta
Andrea Poli - Valencia
Pablo Pintos - Inter
Bruno Herrero - Osasuna
Malkhaz Asatiani - Hannover
Chidi Odiah - Bordeaux
Gerard Autet retired age 34 after failing to feature for us all season.
Jesus Mendoza retired age 35, playing just one cup game this season.
Simone Perrotta had stated earlier in the season his desire to leave for first team football, at the end of the season he announced his retirement stating he did not want to play at a lower level. Played 19 times for us and picked up his first league title in his entire career.
David Cortes' and Miquel Robuste's contracts ran down and were not offered new deals.
Albano Bizzarri fell out with me because i didn't think he was worthy of number one so i offloaded him for just 1k.
Iliasu Shilla, increasingly out of favour since Givaldo arrived, went to newly promoted Villarreal.
Jose Manuel Reuda starts a new challenge in Italy with Atalanta.
Andrea Poli was signed by Valencia as they matched his buyout clause.
Pablo Pintos' buyout clause also saw him move on, just six months after joining us. I tried to counter his move to Inter, offering him a new contract. I wanted him to stay.
Bruno Herrero surplus to requirements went to Osasuna.
Malkhaz Asatiani and Chidi Odiah fell down the pecking order after the summer arrivals so they left before the window closed.
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Our odds for the new season reflect the success of last season minus the worldwide reputation of Real Madrid and Barcelona, instilled as third favourites at 16/1.
After bleeding the club dry with my relentless transfer activity last season i wasn't expecting a huge transfer kitty but 1.9m was less than i hoped for. Choosing title challenge as minimum expectation. The transfer kitty was not an issue as there are already 9 players due to arrive in July - including six freebies.
This of course would leave me with a lot of players so i will be looking to move some of them on.
Notable Transfers Out:
Gerard Autet - Retired
Simone Perrotta - Retired
Jesus Mendoza - Retired
David Cortes - Released
Miquel Robuste - Released
Albano Bizzarri - At.Madrid
Iliasu Shilla - Villarreal
Jose Manuel Rueda - Atalanta
Andrea Poli - Valencia
Pablo Pintos - Inter
Bruno Herrero - Osasuna
Malkhaz Asatiani - Hannover
Chidi Odiah - Bordeaux
Gerard Autet retired age 34 after failing to feature for us all season.
Jesus Mendoza retired age 35, playing just one cup game this season.
Simone Perrotta had stated earlier in the season his desire to leave for first team football, at the end of the season he announced his retirement stating he did not want to play at a lower level. Played 19 times for us and picked up his first league title in his entire career.
David Cortes' and Miquel Robuste's contracts ran down and were not offered new deals.
Albano Bizzarri fell out with me because i didn't think he was worthy of number one so i offloaded him for just 1k.
Iliasu Shilla, increasingly out of favour since Givaldo arrived, went to newly promoted Villarreal.
Jose Manuel Reuda starts a new challenge in Italy with Atalanta.
Andrea Poli was signed by Valencia as they matched his buyout clause.
Pablo Pintos' buyout clause also saw him move on, just six months after joining us. I tried to counter his move to Inter, offering him a new contract. I wanted him to stay.
Bruno Herrero surplus to requirements went to Osasuna.
Malkhaz Asatiani and Chidi Odiah fell down the pecking order after the summer arrivals so they left before the window closed.
Staying with Xerez has crossed my mind. I may stay for a couple more seasons but i intend to carry on with the alphabet challenge.
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well what ever u do mate will be keeping a eye out for your next update
Thanks, glad you're following/enjoying it. Its been a really fun save so far
Next update will be in an hour, going to post up my summer signings and the August games.
2013 Summer Transfers Continued:
Transfers In:
Samir Handanovic
Age: 29 - Nationality: Slovenia - Position: GK
From: Udinese - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
Signed him on an end of contract deal way back in January. Adds strength and depth to GK position.
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Juan Manuel Insaurralde
Age: 28 - Nationality: Argentina - Position: DC
From: Boca - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
Insaurralde improves our back line which needs improving.
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Nicolas Pallois
Age: 25 - Nationality: France - Position: DL
From: Valenciennes - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
I have no idea why i signed this guy, he couldnt get a game at Valenciennes...
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Walter Pandiani
Age: 37 - Nationality: Uruguay - Position: ST
From: Espanyol - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
Finally signed El Rifle on a full time basis - he spent his entire Espanyol career on loan with us anyway.
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Gelson Fernandes
Age: 26 - Nationaliy: Switzerland - Position: DM
From: St Etienne - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
Fernandes offers realistic competition for Mehmet Topal.
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David Ospina
Age: 25 - Nationality: Colombia - Position: GK
From: Nice - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
Had Ospina agreed to sign before Handanovic then i may have only signed Ospina. Will start season number one.
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Eiji Nishizawa
Age: 18 - Nationality: Japan - Position: DL/DR
From: Tokyo Metro Feliz - Fee: 110k - Date: 1/7/13
Promisng young fullback can play either side - will fight with Insua and Mendes for first team action.
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Kyrylo Tomakh
Age: 18 - Nationality: Ukraine/Russia - Position: DR
From: Dinamo Kiev - Fee: 180k - Date: 5/7/13
Like the signings above, the deal was done months ago, having to wait until his 18th birthday to join us. Will be used as right back although he looks much better going forwards.
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Walter Montillo
Age: 29 - Nationality: Argentina - Position: MC
From: Man City - Fee: Loan - Date: 17/7/13
Following the sale of Poli to Valencia, i set about finding a midfield replacement. Out of favour Montillo was signed on loan for the season.
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Coutinho
Age: 21 - Nationality: Brazil - Position: MC
From: Inter - Fee: Loan - Date: 18/7/13
Another season long loan MC to help fill Poli's place.
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Keisuke Honda
Age: 27 - Nationality: Japan - Position: MC
From: CSKA Moscow - Fee: 4.5m - Date: 21/7/13
The Honda deal gives us a full time Poli replacement. Transfer listed he was a bargain at 4.5m. He'll make that back in shirt sales.
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Radamel Falcao
Age: 27 - Nationality: Colombia - Position: ST
From: At.Madrid - Fee: 18.5m - Date: 7/8/13
After player sales we had 25m burning a hole but not many areas still needed strengthening. Transfer listed and available for his value, we smashed the Xerez transfer record to land a truly world class player. Very very excited about this one.
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Rodolfo Rojas
Age: 18 - Nationality: Argentina - Position: DC
From: Velez - Fee: 575k - Date: 10/8/13
Another deal done months ago, Rojas joined us on his 18th birthday.
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Transfers In: 24m
Transfers out: 33.5m
Net Spend: -9.5m
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Samir Handanovic
Age: 29 - Nationality: Slovenia - Position: GK
From: Udinese - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
Signed him on an end of contract deal way back in January. Adds strength and depth to GK position.
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Juan Manuel Insaurralde
Age: 28 - Nationality: Argentina - Position: DC
From: Boca - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
Insaurralde improves our back line which needs improving.
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Nicolas Pallois
Age: 25 - Nationality: France - Position: DL
From: Valenciennes - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
I have no idea why i signed this guy, he couldnt get a game at Valenciennes...
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Walter Pandiani
Age: 37 - Nationality: Uruguay - Position: ST
From: Espanyol - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
Finally signed El Rifle on a full time basis - he spent his entire Espanyol career on loan with us anyway.
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Gelson Fernandes
Age: 26 - Nationaliy: Switzerland - Position: DM
From: St Etienne - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
Fernandes offers realistic competition for Mehmet Topal.
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David Ospina
Age: 25 - Nationality: Colombia - Position: GK
From: Nice - Fee: Free - Date: 1/7/13
Had Ospina agreed to sign before Handanovic then i may have only signed Ospina. Will start season number one.
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Eiji Nishizawa
Age: 18 - Nationality: Japan - Position: DL/DR
From: Tokyo Metro Feliz - Fee: 110k - Date: 1/7/13
Promisng young fullback can play either side - will fight with Insua and Mendes for first team action.
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Kyrylo Tomakh
Age: 18 - Nationality: Ukraine/Russia - Position: DR
From: Dinamo Kiev - Fee: 180k - Date: 5/7/13
Like the signings above, the deal was done months ago, having to wait until his 18th birthday to join us. Will be used as right back although he looks much better going forwards.
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Walter Montillo
Age: 29 - Nationality: Argentina - Position: MC
From: Man City - Fee: Loan - Date: 17/7/13
Following the sale of Poli to Valencia, i set about finding a midfield replacement. Out of favour Montillo was signed on loan for the season.
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Coutinho
Age: 21 - Nationality: Brazil - Position: MC
From: Inter - Fee: Loan - Date: 18/7/13
Another season long loan MC to help fill Poli's place.
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Keisuke Honda
Age: 27 - Nationality: Japan - Position: MC
From: CSKA Moscow - Fee: 4.5m - Date: 21/7/13
The Honda deal gives us a full time Poli replacement. Transfer listed he was a bargain at 4.5m. He'll make that back in shirt sales.
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Radamel Falcao
Age: 27 - Nationality: Colombia - Position: ST
From: At.Madrid - Fee: 18.5m - Date: 7/8/13
After player sales we had 25m burning a hole but not many areas still needed strengthening. Transfer listed and available for his value, we smashed the Xerez transfer record to land a truly world class player. Very very excited about this one.
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Rodolfo Rojas
Age: 18 - Nationality: Argentina - Position: DC
From: Velez - Fee: 575k - Date: 10/8/13
Another deal done months ago, Rojas joined us on his 18th birthday.
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Transfers In: 24m
Transfers out: 33.5m
Net Spend: -9.5m
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August 2013
I'm not going to post the friendlies this season - there were only four of them and not very exciting.
I enter the season full of confidence. On the back of two highly successful seasons we enter the champions league, armed with a world class forward. Our success made me a wanted man over the summer:
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Having already conquered Spain with the letter X and wanting to conquer England with letter M with Man United, neither job was worth taking except for enhancing my reputation. Although i was tempted to join Madrid, i mean, imagine what you could do with 245m on top of the team they already have!!!
Anyway, down to business...
Real Madrid 2-6 Xerez (Spanish Super Cup first leg)
(Falcao 5, Mandzukic)
Our first game was against Madrid, 2nd choice manager Ancelotti at the helm. As debut's go, you'll be hard pressed to find a more impressive one than Falcao's - first goal took just four minutes, hattrick arrived twenty minutes later and finished the game with five, against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
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Xerez ( 7 )1-2( 4 ) Real Madrid (Spanish Super Cup second leg)
(Mandzukic)
A strong first half saw Madrid 2-0 up. We were all over the place until the second half, we pushed on and almost got an equalizer. Falcao's first leg brilliance won us the Spanish Super Cup for the first time.
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Xerez 6-0 Getafe
(Falcao 4, Rubio, Baptista)
Fantastic start to the defence of our league title. Falcao imperious.
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Xerez 5-2 Real Madrid (European Super Cup)
(Rubio, Falcao 3, Mandzukic)
While we battled it out for the title last season with Barca and Real, they had their own European Champions Cup battle for the right to play the EURO Cup winners (us). So an all Spanish affair and another Falcao inspired thriller. Xerez's first ever European Super Cup.
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A fantastic start to the season winning two trophies, beating Real Madrid to both, exacting revenge for the Spanish cup final in May. Record signing has hit the ground running to say the least.
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Player of the Month:
Falcao
Who else? 5 on his debut, 12 in four games.
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I enter the season full of confidence. On the back of two highly successful seasons we enter the champions league, armed with a world class forward. Our success made me a wanted man over the summer:
View attachment 267135View attachment 267136
Having already conquered Spain with the letter X and wanting to conquer England with letter M with Man United, neither job was worth taking except for enhancing my reputation. Although i was tempted to join Madrid, i mean, imagine what you could do with 245m on top of the team they already have!!!
Anyway, down to business...
Real Madrid 2-6 Xerez (Spanish Super Cup first leg)
(Falcao 5, Mandzukic)
Our first game was against Madrid, 2nd choice manager Ancelotti at the helm. As debut's go, you'll be hard pressed to find a more impressive one than Falcao's - first goal took just four minutes, hattrick arrived twenty minutes later and finished the game with five, against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
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Xerez ( 7 )1-2( 4 ) Real Madrid (Spanish Super Cup second leg)
(Mandzukic)
A strong first half saw Madrid 2-0 up. We were all over the place until the second half, we pushed on and almost got an equalizer. Falcao's first leg brilliance won us the Spanish Super Cup for the first time.
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Xerez 6-0 Getafe
(Falcao 4, Rubio, Baptista)
Fantastic start to the defence of our league title. Falcao imperious.
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Xerez 5-2 Real Madrid (European Super Cup)
(Rubio, Falcao 3, Mandzukic)
While we battled it out for the title last season with Barca and Real, they had their own European Champions Cup battle for the right to play the EURO Cup winners (us). So an all Spanish affair and another Falcao inspired thriller. Xerez's first ever European Super Cup.
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A fantastic start to the season winning two trophies, beating Real Madrid to both, exacting revenge for the Spanish cup final in May. Record signing has hit the ground running to say the least.
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Player of the Month:
Falcao
Who else? 5 on his debut, 12 in four games.
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September 2013
Deportivo 0-5 Xerez
(Falcao 3, Mandzukic, Pandiani)
Newly promoted Deportivo offered little resistance as we ran riot.
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Xerez 5-1 Barcelona
(Falcao 3, Rubio, Valdes og)
A stunning performance to finally record a win against Barcelona. Fernandes went off with a sprained ankle and will be out for six weeks. Rubio did not have any injury post game. Barca winless after three games and Busquets' header against us is their first goal of the season!
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Anderlecht 1-4 Xerez (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Falcao 4)
We made our champions league debut against Belgian side Anderlecht. The Falcao show rolled on. The other teams in our group are Lyon and Dinamo Kiev.
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Real Madrid 0-4 Xerez
(Falcao 3, Rubio)
We saw off Real at the Bernabeu with ease, Falcao has scored 8 in two games at the famous stadium. Astonishingly the 4th time we played Real in the first 8 games!!
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Xerez 1-0 R.Sociedad
(Falcao)
The result was never in doubt, even without added a second we were comfortable winners.
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Racing 0-8 Xerez
(Baptista, Falcao 6, Jorda)
Complete domination as Falcao equalled Connor Wickham's 6 goal record. I have never seen 4 injuries in one game before- this left them with ten men for the last 30 mins - a period where we scored 5 goals.
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We comfortably lead BBVA as Barcelona and Real have faltering starts, including losing heavily to us. We already have a 5 point lead over At.Madrid and Valencia.
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Player of the Month:
Falcao
The Colombian is still averaging a hattrick a game!!
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(Falcao 3, Mandzukic, Pandiani)
Newly promoted Deportivo offered little resistance as we ran riot.
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Xerez 5-1 Barcelona
(Falcao 3, Rubio, Valdes og)
A stunning performance to finally record a win against Barcelona. Fernandes went off with a sprained ankle and will be out for six weeks. Rubio did not have any injury post game. Barca winless after three games and Busquets' header against us is their first goal of the season!
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Anderlecht 1-4 Xerez (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Falcao 4)
We made our champions league debut against Belgian side Anderlecht. The Falcao show rolled on. The other teams in our group are Lyon and Dinamo Kiev.
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Real Madrid 0-4 Xerez
(Falcao 3, Rubio)
We saw off Real at the Bernabeu with ease, Falcao has scored 8 in two games at the famous stadium. Astonishingly the 4th time we played Real in the first 8 games!!
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Xerez 1-0 R.Sociedad
(Falcao)
The result was never in doubt, even without added a second we were comfortable winners.
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Racing 0-8 Xerez
(Baptista, Falcao 6, Jorda)
Complete domination as Falcao equalled Connor Wickham's 6 goal record. I have never seen 4 injuries in one game before- this left them with ten men for the last 30 mins - a period where we scored 5 goals.
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We comfortably lead BBVA as Barcelona and Real have faltering starts, including losing heavily to us. We already have a 5 point lead over At.Madrid and Valencia.
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Player of the Month:
Falcao
The Colombian is still averaging a hattrick a game!!
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Wow Falcao is doing amazing! What a bargain at only 18.5 million for 32 goals in all comps already!
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Um... Yes? The main thing is not to disrupt your tatic though, so if he fits in, a definite yes.
He would play either right or left of three strikers. I currently have six strikers, 2 for each position, so its not desperate to get him but while the first three are strong, the back up three aren't so good.
First choice: SL Rubio, SC Falcao, SR Mandzukic
Backup: SL Jorda, SC Pandiani, SR Velez
Velez is the poorest so he would be sold if any striker was added to my team.
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October 2013
Firstly, i'd like to apologize for the delay.
Xerez 3-0 Dinamo Kiev (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Jorda, Baptista (p), Mandzukic)
We always looked comfortable but took time to kill the game off. Rare off day for Falcao.
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Valencia 1-3 Xerez
(Falcao 2, Rami og)
Toughest game of the season so far, Valencia deserved something from this game but we had the luck.
Interesting side story was Poli vs his replacement Honda, Poli won the battle but Honda won the war.
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Xerez 2-0 Osasuna
(Falcao 2)
Very comfortable result, could have been more than 2 and, in the case of Falcao, should have been more than 2, missing a penalty to seal his hattrick.
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Xerez 3-0 Lyon (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Baptista, Falcao, Lisandro Lopez og)
We bossed the French champions, making it safe on the hour with a second.
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Xerez 5-0 Zaragoza
(Falcao 2, Mandzukic, Lafita og, Baptista (p))
Complete dominance, we could have scored more. Without registering a shot at goal, Zaragoza still had a player on the scoresheet thanks to Lafita's og.
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Orihuela 0-4 Xerez (Spanish Cup 4th Rnd first leg)
(Rubio 2, Gonzalez Gonzalez 2)
Took advantage of the favourable cup draw to rest a few key names and play some fringe players - including GGG who bagged a brace.
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We power on in all competitions all to easily, Valencia aside they were all routine victories. Pulling away at the top as no team can match our consistency.
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Player of the Month:
Joao Baptista
Can't give it to Falcao every month. Three goals from Baps as well as vital assists.
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Xerez 3-0 Dinamo Kiev (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Jorda, Baptista (p), Mandzukic)
We always looked comfortable but took time to kill the game off. Rare off day for Falcao.
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Valencia 1-3 Xerez
(Falcao 2, Rami og)
Toughest game of the season so far, Valencia deserved something from this game but we had the luck.
Interesting side story was Poli vs his replacement Honda, Poli won the battle but Honda won the war.
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Xerez 2-0 Osasuna
(Falcao 2)
Very comfortable result, could have been more than 2 and, in the case of Falcao, should have been more than 2, missing a penalty to seal his hattrick.
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Xerez 3-0 Lyon (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Baptista, Falcao, Lisandro Lopez og)
We bossed the French champions, making it safe on the hour with a second.
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Xerez 5-0 Zaragoza
(Falcao 2, Mandzukic, Lafita og, Baptista (p))
Complete dominance, we could have scored more. Without registering a shot at goal, Zaragoza still had a player on the scoresheet thanks to Lafita's og.
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Orihuela 0-4 Xerez (Spanish Cup 4th Rnd first leg)
(Rubio 2, Gonzalez Gonzalez 2)
Took advantage of the favourable cup draw to rest a few key names and play some fringe players - including GGG who bagged a brace.
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We power on in all competitions all to easily, Valencia aside they were all routine victories. Pulling away at the top as no team can match our consistency.
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Player of the Month:
Joao Baptista
Can't give it to Falcao every month. Three goals from Baps as well as vital assists.
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November 2013
Granada 1-6 Xerez
(Falcao 3(1p), Rangel og, Baptista, Rubio)
Granada offered little resistance as we cruised to victory. Another og!!
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Lyon 0-4 Xerez (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Mandzukic, Honda, Falcao 2)
This was never a 4-0-away-win-in-europe performance. Honda bagged his first Xerez goal.
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Xerez 4-0 Sporting
(Rubio, Falcao, Mandzukic, Baptista (p))
A pleasing win as all three strikers who started got a goal.
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Xerez ( 13 ) 9-0 ( 0 ) Orihuela (Spanish Cup 4th Rnd second leg)
(Honrubia og, Falcao 5, Bottinelli, Emilio Jose og, Mehmet Topal)
Again we rested a few key names, although not Falcao. Bottinelli and Mehmet Topal both scored their first Xerez goals in this hammering.
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Espanyol 0-1 Xerez
(Falcao)
I think complacency set in, we were never in threat of losing but we were wasteful and didn't kill off a game against 10 men.
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Xerez 4-0 Anderlecht (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Falcao 2, Mandzukic, Rubio)
The big three all on the scoresheet again. Another Falcao missed penalty.
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100% record in tact, Barca and Real still nowhere.
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Player of the Month:
Mario Mandzukic
A strong month from Mandy, chipping in with three goals.
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(Falcao 3(1p), Rangel og, Baptista, Rubio)
Granada offered little resistance as we cruised to victory. Another og!!
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Lyon 0-4 Xerez (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Mandzukic, Honda, Falcao 2)
This was never a 4-0-away-win-in-europe performance. Honda bagged his first Xerez goal.
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Xerez 4-0 Sporting
(Rubio, Falcao, Mandzukic, Baptista (p))
A pleasing win as all three strikers who started got a goal.
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Xerez ( 13 ) 9-0 ( 0 ) Orihuela (Spanish Cup 4th Rnd second leg)
(Honrubia og, Falcao 5, Bottinelli, Emilio Jose og, Mehmet Topal)
Again we rested a few key names, although not Falcao. Bottinelli and Mehmet Topal both scored their first Xerez goals in this hammering.
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Espanyol 0-1 Xerez
(Falcao)
I think complacency set in, we were never in threat of losing but we were wasteful and didn't kill off a game against 10 men.
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Xerez 4-0 Anderlecht (Champions Cup Grp F)
(Falcao 2, Mandzukic, Rubio)
The big three all on the scoresheet again. Another Falcao missed penalty.
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100% record in tact, Barca and Real still nowhere.
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Player of the Month:
Mario Mandzukic
A strong month from Mandy, chipping in with three goals.
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