Manolo Herrero (footballer, born 1967) explained

Manolo Herrero
Fullname:Manuel Herrero Maestre
Birth Date:10 October 1967
Birth Place:Villena, Spain
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Villena
Years1:1984–1985
Clubs1:Villena
Years2:1985–1986
Years3:1986–1989
Caps3:47
Goals3:0
Years4:1989–1991
Caps4:36
Goals4:1
Years5:1991–1994
Caps5:71
Goals5:2
Years6:1994–1996
Caps6:63
Goals6:2
Years7:1996–1997
Caps7:29
Goals7:0
Years8:1997–1998
Years9:1998–1999
Caps9:31
Goals9:0
Years10:2000
Years11:2000–2001
Years12:2001–2002
Manageryears1:2002–2003
Managerclubs1:Palamós
Manageryears2:2004–2005
Managerclubs2:Elche B
Manageryears3:2005–2006
Managerclubs3:Villajoyosa
Manageryears4:2006
Managerclubs4:Alcoyano
Manageryears5:2008–2009
Managerclubs5:Eldense
Manageryears6:2009–2010
Managerclubs6:Villajoyosa
Manageryears7:2010–2011
Managerclubs7:Alzira

Manuel 'Manolo' Herrero Maestre (born 10 October 1967) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a midfielder, and a current coach.

Playing career

Born in Villena, Province of Alicante, Herrero played five consecutive seasons in La Liga, starting with Real Murcia then spending two years with Sevilla FC. His best input in the top division was 24 games in 1987–88, helping the former team narrowly avoid relegation after finishing 17th.

After three campaigns in the second division with CD Castellón, Herrero played the rest of his career in the lower leagues, retiring in June 2002 with Jumilla CF at the age of nearly 35.[1]

Managing career

Immediately after retiring, Herrero begun his coaching career, starting with Palamós CF in the third level. In the following years he worked exclusively in the lower divisions and in his native Valencian Community, being in charge of Elche CF Ilicitano, Villajoyosa CF (two spells), CD Alcoyano, CD Eldense and UD Alzira.

In the 2011–12 season, Herrero was Alicante CF's director of football,[2] as the division four club was overwhelmed with financial difficulties.

Notes and References

  1. News: Manolo Herrero se convierte en el nuevo entrenador del Eldense. Manolo Herrero becomes new coach of Eldense. Diario Información. Spanish. 28 May 2008. 12 April 2012.
  2. News: Manolo Herrero será el nuevo director deportivo del Alicante. Manolo Herrero will be the new sports director of Alicante. Golsmedia. Spanish. 13 September 2011. 11 June 2012.