Thanks for the feedback. On 19 October 2015, following the dismissal of Paco Herrera, Setién became the new manager of UD Las Palmas in the top flight. [46] He mentioned the game as an influence on his football tactics, which prioritised possession and midfield domination. [21] After that he moved to another team he played for, Logroñes in division three, being relieved of his duties midway through the 2007–08 campaign. He was manager of Barcelona from January to August 2020, and was sacked after their 8–2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. [22], In June 2009, Setién became CD Lugo's coach. In 2001, Setién became manager of Racing, and went on to coach several Spanish clubs.
After he was sacked on Monday, Barcelona said: "This is the first decision within a wider restructuring of the first team.". This is the first decision within a wider restructuring of the first team which will be agreed between the current technical secretary and the new coach, who will be announced in the coming days. That’s been the story for a few years. [16], Setién began working as a manager on 5 October 2001, succeeding the dismissed Gustavo Benítez at a Racing side that had started poorly following relegation to Segunda División. Quique Setien Considering Legal Action Against Barcelona Over Sacking. [7], Afterwards, Setién played for Atlético Madrid for three years.
He played three more years with the latter, and retired in June 1996 at nearly 38 after featuring for Levante UD in the third division play-offs, which also ended in promotion;[12] he appeared in almost 600 official matches in nearly two decades of play, totalling 95 league goals. And Ronald Koeman is going to solve their problems? The best sports complex in the centre of a big city. It’s clear that Vidal isn’t the best option for big away games where the coach tries to control the game, while he started at Anfield and against Bayern. The Official site of the Barça Foundation. Jordi Alba reached his 300th La Liga match against Celta, Ronald Koeman talks after breaking the Celta away curse comfortably, Ansu Fati becomes La Liga top-scorer in less than 90 minutes played, Fans will be allowed in UEFA Champions League games, Video: This is what happened when Messi and Ronaldo faced each other in the Champions League. Achievements • Privacy Policy • Cookie Policy • Licensed Images • Partners Copyright © 2017 - 2020 Barca Universal - [email protected]. Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was contacted and there were talks with him even though the chairman realised the fans wouldn't like him [as a former Espanyol player and manager]. Former Real Betis manager Setien, 61, was appointed in January and took charge for just 25 matches. It's not his fault, it's structural issues at barca. From Johan Cruyff’s tactics to his boldness, Setién mesmerised a fanbase that watched him in a few games with Lugo, Las Palmas and Real Betis. "Following a month of complete silence from the Barcelona board and following various requests made by us, we didn't receive the first official communication from the club until yesterday [Wednesday 16 September] and did so via burofax," he began. The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman, who played for the Catalan giants between 1989 and 1995, is set to replace Setien at the Nou Camp. As a player, he was nicknamed El Maestro, and was best known for his two spells with Racing de Santander, starting and finishing his 19-year professional career at the club. Is it his fault? Press conferences are not always positive events. The brand Setién proposed at Las Palmas and Betis was much better than what he offered at Barça. "After a month of absolute silence from Barcelona's board of directors, and after diverse demands on our behalf, we did not receive any communication from the club until receiving a letter yesterday via burofax (recorded delivery)," said the statement. ", "El Real Betis y Quique Setién deciden no continuar juntos la próxima temporada", "Barcelona appoint Quique Setién as head coach to replace Ernesto Valverde", "Barcelona appoint former Real Betis coach Quique Setien as Ernesto Valverde replacement", "What is the worst Barcelona result in history? [20] For three months during the following year, he was in charge of Equatorial Guinea. In a joint statement with assistants Eder Sarabia, Jon Pascua and Fran Soto released on his official Twitter account, Setien said he had only received written notice of the termination of his contract on September 16, having been sacked on August 17. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. In my case, the club and the president very publicly announced my sacking with immediate effect on August 17. It is the people who make the appointments that are the failures and they should go. Rishi Sunak did say he couldn't save every job. [10][11], Setién then moved to CD Logroñés in 1988 where, after a slow start, he was essential in helping the Riojans retain their top-tier status.
An end to the away conundrum for Barcelona? The statement added that Setien's three assistants had not received any compensation either but had instead been offered a "future relocation" inside the club. Probably not! To use comments you will need to have JavaScript enabled. [15] His debut came on 20 November 1985 in a 0–0 friendly with Austria, in Zaragoza. Barcelona defender Gerard Pique said he would be the "first to leave" if the club wished to make changes. The 34-year-old returned to Racing in 1992, and scored a career-best 11 goals in the first year in his second spell as the side returned to the top level. Jordi Alba has been faulty for at least a year, and yet he plays every clash, even when there is a young up and coming left-back in the ranks. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. [28] He arrived with them in the relegation zone, and led them to 11th place in his first season.
Never the players or the board. The truth is Barca have had problems since Xavi and Iniesta left. He would have said yes to a one-year deal. Pochettino is a better option. [42], Setién's son, Laro, is also a footballer and a midfielder.
Thee … Summary; Passport First name Enrique Last name Setién Solar Nationality Spain Date of birth 27 September 1958 Age 61 Country of birth Spain Place of birth Santander Position Midfielder Height 183 cm. "[49], "Acta del partido celebrado el 22 de diciembre de 2017, en Sevilla", "Quique Setién, la nueva estrella del Atlético", "Quique Setién, cara a cara ante el equipo de su vida", "Quique, otro "cerebro" para el Atlético", "Quique Setién: el fino centrocampista amante del ajedrez que se enfadó con Jesús Gil", "Arteche, Landáburu, Quique y Setién ganan a Gil en los juzgados, pero no juegan", "DATOS CLAVE-Ficha de Setién, nuevo entrenador del Barcelonatrans-title=KEY DATA-Profile of Setién, new Barcelona manager", "Del utillero falangista al positivo de Calderé: nuestro Mundial 86 en diez episodios", "El Racing hace oficial la destitución de Gustavo Benítez", "El 'Poli' Ejido destituye a Setién como entrenador", "Кике Сетьен возглавил ФК «Барселона»! U. U17273362.
Enrique ("Quique") Setién Solar (Santander, 27 september 1958) is een Spaans voormalig voetballer die doorgaans speelde als middenvelder.Tussen 1977 en 1996 was hij actief voor Racing Santander, Atlético Madrid, Logroñés, opnieuw Racing Santander en Levante.Setién maakte in 1985 zijn debuut in het Spaans voetbalelftal en in twee jaar speelde hij drie interlands. Against Villareal, Coutinho looked more proactive than ever. The 1988 Motín del Hesperia: can Barcelona now learn from it? As per usual when a side doesn’t perform the boss takes the bullet, wasn’t it the player’s who didn’t perform the against Bayern, they should all be sacked tomorrow! Ronald Koeman will try to confirm what he is capable of, The pages are blotted with injuries, but Dembele’s Blaugrana story is far from over, Getting to know Barca’s latest signing Sergiño Dest, Four candidates for the right-back spot at Barça are on the table, The Barcelona transfers: The story so far, Thiago or Wijnaldum: A decision that could shape Barcelona’s season. Shop now at Barça's Official Store Camp Nou. Quique Setién in his first pre-match press conference at Barcelona However, since 2017, there has always been a nauseating atmosphere around the club and its heavyweights. He failed, unfortunately. [48] In April 2020, in an interview with TV3, he talked about winning La Liga and Champions League titles, when he said: "If it can be both, better.