Despite A few months before he learned that he would not continue to coach Elche CF even if he was promoted to the Major League. in the highest category, napkinElche club owner’s decision, Christian BragarnikNot renewing the contract was a real stab.
that was it Idol of the fans after franjiverde took his team from the well of Second B to the First Division. He had earned the love and respect of fans, players and club staff. no one understood how chose to bet on largest shareholder Jorge Almirón For a return to the elite of Spanish football.
Even the public announcement that it would not continue was delayed for several days. The Burgos coach was confident that Bragarnik would take a step back, reconsider his initial position and let him lead the team in the First Division.. The decision was final, however, and with great heartache, Pacheta had to pack up and look elsewhere. later, The owner of Elche admitted that he was still wrong and should have given him the opportunity..
On August 24, 2020, it was Martínez Valero’s last time to set foot in the events of the promotion celebration, which were restricted due to the pandemic.. He’s been back in town a few times since then, but didn’t want to go near the green-fringed colosseum. More than two and a half years have passed and, Even though the pain has eased and he has fulfilled his dream of training in the Major League, the disappointment is still within him..
Since leaving, Sala de los Infantes coach, who never closed his door on his return to Elche, faced the Elche team twice. And he won both.
First 30th match day of the 2020-2021 seasoninside El Alcoraz stadiumin a direct duel for permanence, trying to swim Huesca. Elche training at the time Fran Escriba, another idol of Franjiverde fans, lost 3-1.. Raphael Mir He put Huesca ahead in the 3rd minute and scored an own goal. vavroa minute later he allowed a draw for Elche. Sandro Ramirez30 years old and Rafa Mir, penalty kick, in 1988, confirmed the local victory that so moved Elche. Finally, the franchisdes saved themselves after beating Athletic Club de Bilbao on the last day; and the confident Huesca couldn’t beat Valencia at home..
Pacheta for the second time Elche took place on the 13th matchday of this campaign.inside The new Jose Zorrilla stadiumalready as coach of Valladolid. Burgos manager takes ‘revenge’ on who replaces him On the Elche bench, Jorge Almiron. Pucelanos won 2-1. Javi Sánchez and Roque Mesa (39 and 45 minutes)) they scored for blanquivioletas and Josan closed the gap at 62.
Pacheta will return to Martínez Valero as his first opponent on Saturday. The Burgos coach will receive the love and applause of the stands and the green-Franjiverde fans who will not forget him, because he is a legend in the centuries-old history of the club. He will appreciate this support but will want to win the match as a pro.
But, there will be a certain indifference towards the box. The education and respect that always accompanied him allowed him to maintain an intimate relationship. But he will never forget the blade that Bragarnik took, when he does not renew it..
Technician is accompanied by a legion of exfranjiverde
it will be saturday A day of many meetings at Martínez Valero and not just with Pacheta. There is a legion of exfranjiverdes in Valladolid. assistants, football players and sports commission membersAccompanying coach from Burgos in Pucelano team .
his second, He grew up from Chema Monzón, Elche and Martínez Valero as a scout, analyst and coach.. Pacheta quickly recognized his virtues in watching football at Elche and has since accompanied him on all the teams he has been on, both at Huesca and now in Valladolid.
Jorge Trigueros He is part of the physical trainers team and Guillem Galmes performs the functions of the analyst.
The Blanquivioleta roster includes up to five players with a background in Elche. the newest Kike Perez and Lucas Olaza. Both came to the Elche team on the winter market last season and helped ensure persistence.
ivan sanchez He also spent three seasons with Martínez Valero and was promoted to the Second and First Divisions under Pacheta’s leadership. Like the technician, his contract expired and could not be renewed. In your case, it’s your decision. Later went to Birmingham and last year, Burgos coach played him in Valladolid. He was a key player in promotion and is spending many minutes in the Premier League this season.
In more remote cases Sergio Leon and Luis Pérez. He played in the subsidiary and became the figure of the team with the 2nd place after Elche’s administrative relegation in the 2025-2016 season. Ruben Baraja as coach. It scored 22 points and became the “Pichichi” of the category.. on his behalf Luis Pérez died with more sadness than victory Relegation to Second B for the Elche team in the 2016-2017 season.
Valladolid sports commission also sports director Fran Sánchezthey accompany you Luis Casas as an assistant and Ivan Martinez “Pachu”He works as a scout and analyst for rival teams.
Five survivors of his time on Elche
On the Elche team, there are only four people on the Elche team who survived the Pacheta stage. gonzalo gave And josan they were members of his old guard and were part of the teams that succeeded. Promotions to the Second and First Division. Edgar Badia, Fidel and Father Milla They came to the silver category with the team and Essential pieces of history jumped into the highest category. The Catalan striker was the name that brought Edgar Badia forward with his saves and Fidel with his assists in Girona.