"This decision has been taken due to the team's recent performances and with the clear aim of keeping the club in the top flight.". Abelardo Fernández Antuña: Date of birth 19 April 1970 (age 49) Place of birth: Gijón, Spain: Height: 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) Playing position: Centre back: Club information; Current team. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. Apr 19, 1970 (50). This page was last modified on 19 May 2016, at 13:52. This is an overview of the career of a manager. Subsequently he took up coaching, starting with his first club's B-side in 2008. A player with good heading and marking ability, he was also known for a distinctive bald head, a style which he adopted from a relatively young age. [8] He went on to collect 54 caps with three goals, and was a participant at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups and UEFA Euro 1996 and 2000. Abelardo made his debut for the Spanish national team on 4 September 1991, in a friendly against Uruguay in Oviedo. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. term as coach: 1.34 Years Full name: Abelardo Fernández Artuña: Date of Birth: Apr 19, 1970: Place of Birth: Gijón : Age: 50: Citizenship: Spain Avg. Alongside the date of the transfer, the clubs involved and the transfer fee, it also displays the market value of the player at the time of the transfer. After one year he took over Gijón’s second team and coached them for two years. Fernández also played 53 times for the Spanish national team. For using this site, please activate JavaScript. Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! Sevilla's home struggles continue in draw with Valladolid. Struggling Espanyol said on Saturday they have sacked coach Abelardo Fernandez, the third manager they have dispensed with this season, as they fight to extend their 26-year stay in La Liga. Born in Gijón, Asturias, Abelardo started his professional career with local Sporting de Gijón, with which he made his La Liga debuts. Abelardo was also an essential member of the squad that won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, netting in both the semifinals (2–0, Ghana) and the final (3–2 over Poland). The Spaniard, who is known by… Struggling Espanyol said on Saturday it has sacked coach Abelardo Fernandez, the third manager it has dispensed with this season, as the club fights to extend its 26-year stay in La the Liga. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Date of birth/Age: Midway through his second year he was fired, with the team managing to retain their third division status nonetheless. However, he was greatly hampered by injuries in his final years at the Camp Nou. Fernandez was appointed in December after David Gallego and Pablo Machin were each dismissed, but despite a positive start since play resumed following a three-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday's 1-0 defeat at Real Betis proved the last straw. Barcelona leads the competition by two points ahead of Real Madrid. term as coach : Preferred formation : Last club : Most games for : Retired . Apr 19, 1970 (50), Place of birth: To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Abelardo Fernández. SPORTS In the 2010 summer, he moved to neighbouring amateurs Candás CF. Abelardo Fernández already said he was something of a “masochist” at his presentation as Espanyol coach. Signing with FC Barcelona for the 1994–95 season in a 275 million pesetas deal, he was always an important first-team element, helping the Catalans to two leagues, cups and supercups, adding another two European trophies. Enditem, Your email address will not be published. BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Abelardo Fernández already said he was something of a “masochist” at his presentation as Espanyol coach. Struggling Espanyol said on Saturday they have sacked coach Abelardo Fernandez, the third manager they have dispensed with this season, as they fight to extend their 26-year stay in La Liga. The Alavés coach was a centre-back during his playing career. He played for Sporting Gijón and FC Barcelona, before ending his career in 2005 after three years at Alavés. * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. Kampala, Uganda | XINHUA | La Liga’s bottom club RCDE Espanyol on Saturday confirmed that Abelardo Fernando has been relieved of his duties as first team coach after just 13 games in charge. Leave a comment. In May 2010, he moved to neighbouring amateurs Candás CF. Career (Coach) Team From To; Espanyol: December 2019: June 2020: Deportivo Alavés: December 2017: May 2019: Sporting Gijón: term as coach : His first game is a daunting home fixture on Sunday against La Liga leader Real Madrid. BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Abelardo Fernández already said he was something of a “masochist” at his presentation as Espanyol coach. Abelardo Fernandez (Photo Credit: Twitter). [1], Aged 32, Abelardo joined Deportivo Alavés, initially signing a two-year deal[2] but retiring after just one season[3] due to a recurrent knee injury, which had already bothered him at Barcelona.[4]. [6] Late into the following season, he led them to a 4–1 away win over neighbouring Real Oviedo and, one week later, replaced the sacked José Ramón Sandoval at the helm of the main squad.[7]. Gelu Rodríguez, Avg. The club added in a later statement that sporting director Francisco Rufete would take charge of the team for the remainder of the season. “This decision has been taken due to the team's recent performances and with the clear aim of keeping the club in the top flight.”, RELATED| “The club has taken the decision as the result of the sporting performances of the first team and with the clear aim of saving the ‘blue and whites’ from relegation,” informed the official communique of the sacking on the Espanyol website. “Espanyol announce that Abelardo Fernandez has been relieved of his duties as first team coach,” the club said in a statement. catch(e){var iw=d;var c=d[gi]("M458147ScriptRootC719905");}var dv=iw[ce]('div');dv.id="MG_ID";dv[st][ds]=n;dv.innerHTML=719905;c[ac](dv); Subsequently, Fernández took up coaching, starting with his first club's B-side in 2008. Abelardo Last name Fernández Antuña Nationality Spain Date of birth 19 April 1970 Age 50 Country of birth Spain Place of birth Gijón Position Defender. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Vinicius, Ramos see off Mallorca as Real Madrid wins again. Spain, Agent: His first station as coach was in 2007 at the under 19’s team of his childhood club Gijón. This page displays all transfers for the selected player. var D=new Date(),d=document,b='body',ce='createElement',ac='appendChild',st='style',ds='display',n='none',gi='getElementById',lp=d.location.protocol,wp=lp.indexOf('http')==0?lp:'https:'; Struggling Espanyol have sacked coach Abelardo Fernandez, the third manager they have dispensed with this season, as they fight to extend their 26-year stay in La Liga. 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