Selflessness, wasting no moments, and dedicating hours to a lasting memory. The centennial commission is tasked with compiling the roster of Hercules of Alicante legends who will take part in the memorial game this Thursday. A century of life for the club, with 35 players deemed suitable to join a celebration that honors a club through which countless fans have passed, fostering a sense of belonging that endures despite everything.
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The call to be present at the stadium was welcomed by those whose careers reached meaningful moments for the club, and nearly 40 volunteers stepped forward to honor old memories and rediscover how significant the club has been to them. The spirit runs through the city team.
Manolo Jimenez and Quique Hernandez, two emblematic figures from one of the club’s deepest benches, both promoted to the First Division and guiding the Hercules locker room, will oversee the event. Eighteen legendary players from the Spanish squad will join on Thursday at 20:00. Admission is free for subscribers, while tickets are priced at 5, 7, and 10 euros depending on seating area, a price tag designed to honor a moment that most fans will never forget.
The challenge for the two coaches is to be joined on the pitch by someone who rose to the top with the club, Esteban Vigo, nicknamed Anchovies. The lineup includes Valerio, Quique Sala, Miguel Marí and Toño as the goalkeeper; Varela, Pellicer, Lledó, Giner, Pamarot and Bonastre as defenders; Paquito, Manolo Martínez, Álvaro Cámara, Visnjic, Louis name, Palomino, Juli, Raúl Ivars, Rufete, Latorre, Félix Palomero, Ramos, Israel and Fernando Béjar as midfielders; Sigüenza, Portillo, Moisés and Borge as forwards.
This special gathering confirms the following list of participants:
goalkeepers
- Valerius
- Tony Martinez
- Miguel Mari
- Quique Room
defenses
- Alexander Varela
- clamp
- to come
- gin
- Pamarot
- Gonzalo Bonastre
- Mirror
- baroja
- Paco Pena
- Stubble
- zunzunegui
- Vicente Verdejo
- Daniel Barroso
midfielder
- paquito
- Manolo Martinez
- Alvaro Camera
- visnjic
- louis name
- palomino
- July
- Raul Ivars
- rufette
- Tower
- Felix Palomero
- bouquets
- Israel
- Fernando Bejar
strikers
- Sigüenza
- passage
- Moses
- Borge
Thirty-five players will join for a few moments, including Fernando Giner, current president of the Spanish International Footballers Association and a former Alicante player who will be on the bench. José Rico Pérez, delighted and nervous about returning to the bench, and the two coaches publicly thanked the centennial commission and recalled one member, Ramon Perez, for his role in coordinating responses from players who could attend and those who could not or preferred not to take part. He noted that even invites were extended to those who could not participate.
Two coaches with a conciliatory tone urged fans for maximum affection for the club, insisting that the celebration should be seen as a tribute to a hundred years of existence rather than a sign of current progress. The centenary event holds sentimental value for the players and fans alike, serving as a reminder of the club’s lasting heritage.
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Fabled names are missing from the call, as several politely declined due to work, family duties, or health reasons. The list of absent greats includes Tote, Alfaro, Sergio Fernández, Farinós, Falagán, Kempes, Eduardo Rodríguez, David de la Hera, Paco López, Sendoa, Samuel Llorca, Calatayud, Unai Alba, Pascual Luna Parra, Betzuen, Albadalejo, Falcón and Chechu Flores, plus coach Jose Bordalas who was invited. Even Anton expressed regret but planned to attend the stadium. The event will proceed without dwelling on past tensions.
Ticket sales will open two hours before kickoff. Tickets for the centennial game at José Rico Pérez, starting at 20:00, cannot be bought at the box office two hours before the match. Online distribution is prioritized to avoid crowds. As of last night, the online option remained active, with no refunds allowed within 48 hours of the game. The club expects around six thousand subscribers to attend, ensuring familiar seats are reserved for them. Others will need to pay 5, 7 or 10 euros depending on seating area. The box office will open at 18:00, two hours before kickoff, the closing moment of the centennial events. The event, which includes the participation of a group of famous Red players visiting Alicante, is supported by the Provincial Assembly with a 22,000 euro contribution for organizing the rivalry and related activities. Invitations had not yet been sent as of yesterday noon, a commitment the club fully owns for this celebration.