David Vidal
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David Vidal Tomé is a Spanish
football manager.
or second divisions
), Vidal took up coaching in 1982, first with Cádiz CF
, his adopted city, where he had hung up his boots.
He began with the Andalusia
ns' youth sides, then moved to assistant manager, being finally appointed head coach for 1988–89, after a brief interim spell in 1987. It was during that time he managed arguably the club's ever best player, Salvadoran
Mágico González
, of whom he once said: "Technically he was better than Maradona
".
After two 1/2 additional years in the topflight with modest CD Logroñés
, which always maintained its status, Vidal resumed his career mainly in the second level. On 12 January 2007, he was appointed manager of Elche CF
, following the sacking of Luis García
. On 12 October 2008, following a draw at Celta de Vigo
, which meant Elche only managed two points from seven games, the manager was sacked, following a meeting with the club's directors. His assistant, former Spain
and Deportivo de La Coruña
striker Claudio Barragán was temporarily placed in charge of the team.
On 17 March 2010, the board of directors of Albacete Balompié
announced that Vidal would replace Julián Rubio
as manager of the second division outfit, until the end of the season
. After helping the Castile-La Mancha
side avoid relegation, as 15th, he was released.
Vidal returned to Albacete midway through the 2010–11 season
, replacing fired Antonio Calderón. He was also sacked after only one 1/2 months in charge, as the team was eventually relegated to the third division
after 21 years.
Spain
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football manager.
Managerial career
After an unassuming playing career (the central defender never played in the firstLa Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
or second divisions
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
), Vidal took up coaching in 1982, first with Cádiz CF
Cádiz CF
Cádiz Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1910, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home games at Estadio Ramón de Carranza, with a 22,000-seat capacity.Salvadoran legend Mágico González, who...
, his adopted city, where he had hung up his boots.
He began with the Andalusia
Andalusia
Andalusia is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities of Spain. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a nationality of Spain. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and...
ns' youth sides, then moved to assistant manager, being finally appointed head coach for 1988–89, after a brief interim spell in 1987. It was during that time he managed arguably the club's ever best player, Salvadoran
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
Mágico González
Mágico González
Jorge Alberto González Barillas , popularly known as El mágico , is a retired Salvadoran footballer....
, of whom he once said: "Technically he was better than Maradona
Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine football player and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over the course of his professional club career Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, setting...
".
After two 1/2 additional years in the topflight with modest CD Logroñés
CD Logroñés
Club Deportivo Logroñés, S.A.D. was a Spanish football team based in Logroño, in the autonomous community of La Rioja. Founded in 1940, it last played in Regional Preferente de La Rioja....
, which always maintained its status, Vidal resumed his career mainly in the second level. On 12 January 2007, he was appointed manager of Elche CF
Elche CF
Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Elche, Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, holding home matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with a capacity of 38,750 seats.-Recent seasons:-Season to...
, following the sacking of Luis García
Luis García Plaza
Luis García Plaza is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a central defender, and the current manager of Getafe CF.-Playing career:In his career, García never played in higher than Segunda División B...
. On 12 October 2008, following a draw at Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
, which meant Elche only managed two points from seven games, the manager was sacked, following a meeting with the club's directors. His assistant, former Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
and Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
striker Claudio Barragán was temporarily placed in charge of the team.
On 17 March 2010, the board of directors of Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded on August 2, 1940, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, with a 17,300-seat capacity.-History:The club was founded...
announced that Vidal would replace Julián Rubio
Julián Rubio
Julián Rubio Sánchez, born Montealegre del Castillo , is a former player and coach of football in Spain. He is currently the trainer of KF Tirana.-As a player:...
as manager of the second division outfit, until the end of the season
2009–10 Segunda División
The 2009–10 Segunda División was made up of the following teams:-League table:||rowspan=15 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-2009–10 Results:To read this table, the home team is listed in the left-hand column....
. After helping the Castile-La Mancha
Castile-La Mancha
Castile-La Mancha is an autonomous community of Spain. Castile-La Mancha is bordered by Castile and León, Madrid, Aragon, Valencia, Murcia, Andalusia, and Extremadura. It is one of the most sparsely populated of Spain's autonomous communities...
side avoid relegation, as 15th, he was released.
Vidal returned to Albacete midway through the 2010–11 season
2010–11 Segunda División
-Personnel and sponsorship:-Managerial changes:-League table:||style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|||rowspan=11 style="background-color:#F9F9F9;"|-Positions by round:Source: -Results:...
, replacing fired Antonio Calderón. He was also sacked after only one 1/2 months in charge, as the team was eventually relegated to the third division
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
after 21 years.
Manager
| Team | Nation | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Played | w | d | l | Win % | ||||
| Lleida UE Lleida Club Lleida Esportiu is a Spanish football team based in Lleida, Catalonia. Founded in 2011, it plays in Segunda División B, holding home games at Camp d'Esports, with a capacity of 13,500 seats.-History:... |
 |
2 May 2006 | 17 June 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 63.63 |
| Elche Elche CF Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Elche, Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, holding home matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with a capacity of 38,750 seats.-Recent seasons:-Season to... |
|
12 January 2007 | 12 October 2008 | 64 | 26 | 15 | 23 | 40.62 |