Hercules Football Club is weighing a bold path to bring Rico Pérez action directly to blue-and-white supporters who can’t be at the stadium for a variety of reasons. The aim is simple: keep the club’s heartbeat alive in homes and on devices, widening the reach beyond the terraces while building a tighter community connection. In the last season, the team played 17 home matches and began conversations with rival sides to extend any streaming deal to training days when the team visits as a guest. That option had only appeared once before, when the system was first introduced. (Attribution: Hercules FC management discussions)
Last season, the streaming service drew 3,000 unique users, a notable figure since live broadcasts often travel through informal channels rather than professional setups. The broadcasts demonstrated the potential to unite fans who would otherwise miss a match, sometimes with several viewers sharing the same stream. The service, powered by the webdirecto.com platform, faced early hiccups, but the club solved them and continued offering access for a modest fee. Access to the live signal cost €5.95 per viewing, and while there were interruptions during critical moments, most fans stayed loyal to following their team. The format relied on a single-camera setup, capturing broad action from an open angle and tracking play across the field, without the close-ups of professional broadcasts. This approach delivered a straightforward, accessible viewing experience for devoted supporters.
Overall, three thousand users accessed the Hercules streaming service last season through the webdirecto portal. Many joined the broadcast with friends or family, suggesting the actual audience could be even larger than the recorded figure. The streaming initiative proved financially meaningful, generating roughly €20,000 from pay-per-view access. That revenue helped cover service costs and validated offering matches beyond traditional media coverage, especially in a climate where national outlets may not cover every fixture. Club leadership viewed this as a foundational step toward a broader, more inclusive viewing experience for supporters who crave accessible, fan-centered coverage of Hercules’ games.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation’s early attempt to restructure the league and monetize more modest broadcasts faced challenges. Plans to eliminate the Second B and reframe the competition hit logistical hurdles, and the first season showed the difficulty of sustaining a blanket, 45-game weekly broadcast model without sufficient resources. Still, the trend toward fan-oriented streaming persisted, and Hercules signaled its willingness to manage image rights in a dedicated capacity, leveraging permissive resources through collaboration with webredirecta. A platform that could grow as more clubs join the effort. The club remains open to expanding the network of participating teams, which would enhance the system’s usefulness and value for supporters across the league.
Rubén Torrecilla won’t land in Alicante until next week
Nine days remain before Hercules launches its tenth straight bid to rise higher in the league. The club will begin this campaign with the 18th coach in the blue-and-white era away from top-tier football. Rubén Torrecilla is set to steer the team next week, with contract players identified on the 20th, and a full medical checkup plus resistance tests scheduled to gauge each player’s physical condition before the season kicks off. The plan places the start of training events around July 24 after election day, ensuring the squad is ready for competitive action. Meanwhile, the new head coach works remotely to shape the roster, staying in constant contact with the technical secretariat and sharing profiles of potential signings. Torrecilla has discussed alternative options in case offers fall through and has highlighted key players who could join the A team if negotiations proceed smoothly.
With a focus on assembling a competitive squad, the coaching staff continues to evaluate talent and integrate possibilities that align with the team’s strategic vision. The coming period will involve careful planning and ongoing dialogue between coaches, scouts, and the club administration to ensure the roster is balanced and capable of meeting the season’s demands. The next steps will decide how the blue-and-whites adapt to rising competition and what changes might best support their climb in the standings.
Lolo Escobar chose Hercules even though he knew he would join Algeciras
Former Castellón coach Lolo Escobar has been included in Hercules’ planning process even as his future moves in the wider coaching market remain fluid. Escobar contributed to the strategic layout by adding players who could strengthen the system he aims to implement, while keeping an eye on other targets that may come onto the board. The coaching staff has continued to refine lists of potential signings and personnel who could help advance the team’s tactical approach. By the start of the week, Torrecilla is expected to arrive in Alicante to settle into his new role and home, ready to lead the squad through preseason preparations.
(Attribution: club communications)