Emilio Cruz (footballer) explained

Emilio Cruz
Fullname:Emilio Cruz Roldán
Birth Date:24 January 1951
Birth Place:Madrid, Spain
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Atlético Madrid
Years1:1972–1973
Years2:1974–1975
Years3:1975–1976
Manageryears1:1986–1988
Managerclubs1:Tomelloso
Manageryears2:1988–1989
Managerclubs2:Atlético Madrid B
Manageryears3:1989–1990
Managerclubs3:Atlético Madrid (assistant)
Manageryears4:1990
Managerclubs4:Rayo Vallecano
Manageryears5:1991
Managerclubs5:Toledo
Manageryears6:1992–1993
Managerclubs6:Atlético Madrid (assistant)
Manageryears7:1993
Managerclubs7:Atlético Madrid
Manageryears8:1994–1995
Managerclubs8:Atlético Madrid B
Manageryears9:1995
Managerclubs9:Getafe
Manageryears10:1996–1997
Managerclubs10:Toledo
Manageryears11:1997
Managerclubs11:Levante
Manageryears12:1998
Managerclubs12:Ourense
Manageryears13:2000
Managerclubs13:Cádiz

Emilio Cruz Roldán (born 24 January 1951) is a Spanish businessman and former football manager.

Career

Born in Madrid, Cruz started his career at Tomelloso CF in 1986 before moving to Atlético Madrid two years later. Initially a manager of the reserves, he was named Javier Clemente's assistant in 1990.

In January 1990 Cruz was appointed manager of La Liga side Rayo Vallecano, but suffered relegation after achieving only three wins out of 18 matches. After a two-year spell at CD Toledo he returned to Atleti, being appointed manager of the first team on 11 November 1993.[1]

Cruz was replaced by José Luis Romero after eight games in charge, which included only one win. He was subsequently in charge of Getafe CF,[2] Toledo, Levante UD, CD Ourense and Cádiz CF, never being able to complete a season; his reign with the Valencians only lasted five games, with his side failing to obtain a single point.[3]

Cruz subsequently retired from football, focusing solely on his company which was making the security of the Vicente Calderón Stadium during his time as a manager.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Emilio Cruz, el nuevo entrenador. Emilio Cruz, the new manager. El País. es. 11 November 1993. 11 March 2016.
  2. Web site: 'Chato' González releva a Emilio Cruz en el Getafe. 'Chato' González sacks Emilio Cruz at Getafe. El País. es. 22 September 1995. 11 March 2016.
  3. Web site: Emilio Cruz, destituido en el Levante. Emilio Cruz, sacked at Levante. El País. es. 16 September 1997. 11 March 2016.