Javi Gracia: Valencia’s new giant-killing coach brings defensive nous
It’s official: Valencia have a new tactician in the dugout. Former Watford boss Javi Gracia’s arrival has been rubber-stamped after weeks of speculation.
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Author: Ignatius Koh
4 lessons from Valencia’s turbulent season
Two coaches were sacked and two directors of football resigned. A qualification for Champions League knock-out stages for the first time in 6 years and a blossoming of academy players in the first team. Pandemic interrupted football and left Valencia adrift. What can we learn from the turbulent 2019-2020 season?
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Valencia miss out on Europa League after suffering 0-1 defeat to Sevilla
Before this game, Valencia’s European qualification prospects had been on thin ice, and so it proved.
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Voro’s Valencia lose unbeaten home record to Athletic Bilbao in error-strewn display
Zero goals in three games. Zero points in three games. One undefeated streak at home gone. Voro Gonzalez’s sixth coming was supposed to resurrect the club, but there was no salvation at our hallowed ground.
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Valencia’s slim Champions League hopes evaporate after Eibar loss
Adios, Champions League. You just cannot trust Valencia to win away from home.
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Valencia drift further away from Champions League spots after Alaves draw
Scoring an otherworldly free kick, followed by conceding from a basic defensive error. Sigh, typical Valencia. And just like that, our hopes of finishing in 4th are looking increasingly dim.
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Are Valencia ready to end slump and challenge for Champions League place?
Shoulders slumped. Legs shook with fatigue. Grimaces all around. As Dani Parejo led his depleted troops off the Anoeta Stadium after the 0-3 trouncing by Real Sociedad last Saturday, it was clear that Valencia are tired and out of ideas.
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Valencia routed by rampaging rookies Atalanta to leave Champions League hopes hanging
European veterans against the newcomers. Two-time Champions League finalists versus competition debutants. There was a clear winner here – only it was not Valencia.
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10-man Valencia miss chance to go fifth after implosion against Real Mallorca
It was the perfect opportunity for Valencia to reel in Atlético Madrid and Sevilla, who both lost on Saturday, in the top four battle. A win would have closed the gap to one point, but Los Che somehow contrived to lose 1-4 against Real Mallorca.
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January transfer window: Valencia in search for a right-back
Christmas may be over but the season of buying and selling is just beginning. The rumour mills are starting to spin now and soon, the January transfer window will open. It will just last a month but expect a frantic period ahead, as clubs move to plug gaps, reinforce their injury-hit squads and offload expensive […]
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