Xerez CD

Xerez

Full name	Xerez Club Deportivo, S.A.D.
Nickname(s)	Xerecistas, Azulinos ("Blues")
Founded	1947
Ground	Chapín, Jerez, Andalusia, Spain (Capacity: 20,300)
Chairman	Joaquín Bilbao
Manager	Javi López
League	Segunda División
2009–10	La Liga, 20th (relegated)
Home colours Away colours
Current season

Xerez Club Deportivo, S.A.D., usually just Xerez, is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, Andalusia. Founded on September 24, 1947, it plays in Segunda División, holding home matches at Estadio Municipal de Chapín, with an overall 20,300-seat capacity.

Team colours are usually blue shirt and socks, and white shorts.

History

Matchday in Chapin

Due to the link between Jerez de la Frontera and the United Kingdom created by the exports of sherry (Jerez in Spanish), football had its beginnings in the region towards the second half of the 1800s. In the early 1900s, Sir Thomas Spencer, who worked with the William & Humbert winery, founded Sociedad Jerez Foot-Ball Club. He also served as chairman, player and captain.

From 1942–47, the club had several names, ending with Jerez Club Deportivo, which was changed to the current name in 1960s. Xerez first reached the second division in 1953–54, remaining there for five years. Previously, in the 40's, the team had promoted on the field but, due to the "high national interest" of the dictatorial government, left its position to España de Tánger Football Club.^[1]

The team's new stadium, Estadio Municipal de Chapín, was inaugurated on July 10, 1988, replacing the old Estadio Domecq. The first match there was a friendly against Real Madrid. After decades in that category and also in the third, it had a 2001–02 second division campaign which almost resulted in an historic top level promotion, the year after ascending another level. The club seemed certain to gain promotion all season, but ultimately failed after a dramatic loss of form towards the end of the season, only notching four points in the last eight matches.

Since then, Xerez finished in the top 10 in the division each campaign, except in the 2007–08 season, when a weak start led to a 15th place finish. The following campaign proved excellent, as the club was always in the top positions. On June 13, 2009, after beating SD Huesca 2–1 at home, it achieved promotion to the top division for the first time in its history. In the final day of the competition, a draw at Celta de Vigo proved enough for the title, as CD Tenerife lost 1–2 home to CD Castellón, in the final minute.

The first season of Xerez in the top level would be short-lived, as it ended in relegation. After only collecting seven points from the first 19 games - which led to the sacking of coach José Ángel Ziganda - the club amassed 27 in the remaining 19, not good enough however to prevent the drop as last (the club, however, had chances to stay up until the final round, a 1–1 draw at CA Osasuna).

Club background

Xerez Fútbol Club - (1907–46) → ↓

Xerez Club Deportivo - (1947–)

Club Deportivo Jerez - (1942–46) → ↑

Presidents

Current squad

As of 16 July 2010 Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player 1 GK Chema 2 DF Juan Redondo 3 DF Jesús Mendoza (captain) 5 MF Bruno 6 MF Vicente Moreno 8 FW Antoñito 9 FW Mario Bermejo 30 GK Toni

No. Position Player - MF Capi - DF Edu Moya - MF Pablo Redondo - MF Rafa Barber - MF José Vega - FW José Mari

Players on loan from other teams (2009–10)

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player 4 MF Álex Bergantiños (on loan from Deportivo) 5 DF Leandro Gioda (on loan from Independiente) 12 FW Nicolás Vigneri (on loan from Puebla)

No. Position Player 15 FW Fabián Orellana (on loan from Udinese) 21 FW Matías Alustiza (on loan from Argentinos Juniors) 23 DF Aythami (on loan from Deportivo) 24 MF Sidi Keita (on loan from Lens)

Seasons

Recent seasons

Celebrating promotion to La Liga

Season	Cat.	Pos.	Pl.	W	D	L	GS	GA	P	Cup	Notes
2002–03	2D	6	42	17	13	12	55	53	64	Round of 16
2003–04	2D	9	42	12	18	12	47	49	54	3rd Round
2004–05	2D	8	42	14	17	11	39	36	59	2nd Round
2005–06	2D	7	42	18	13	11	60	46	67	5th Round
2006–07	2D	8	42	16	10	16	47	42	58	Round of 32
2007–08	2D	15	42	12	16	14	47	56	52	Round of 32
2008–09	2D	1	42	24	10	8	73	42	82	2nd Round	Promoted

Season to season

• 1 season in Primera División
• 23 seasons in Segunda División
• 17 seasons in Segunda División B
• 21 seasons in Tercera División
• 2 seasons in Categorías Regionales

Statistics 2008–09

• Top Scorers:
  • Momo - 16 goals
  • Antoñito - 13 goals
  • Mario Bermejo - 12 goals
• Top Goalkeepers:
  • Chema - 41 goals in 41 matches
  • Porato - 1 goal in 1 match

Selected players

• Jesús Mendoza^[2]
• Vicente Moreno^[3]
• Antoñito^[3]
• Momo^[3]
• Emilio Viqueira
• Aythami^[4]

Selected coaches

• Carlos Orúe
• Bernd Schuster
• Esteban Vigo^[5]
• José Ángel Ziganda
• Néstor Gorosito

Reserve team

Founded in 1975, Xerez CD B is currently playing in Primera Andaluza.

References

External links

• Official website (Spanish)