Season Progress Sparks Confidence at Hércules FC
The data paints a clear picture of steady progress, even as early assessments can feel premature. Still, the season shows momentum: Hércules’ squad started stronger than before, with Rodriguez acting as a reliable influence. He has added another point to his tally and remains unbeaten, already reaching several milestones. On day five in Teruel, the blue and white team could claim their third victory, a milestone that took fourteen fixtures to achieve in the previous campaign.
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Beyond the numbers, the sense of well‑being around the Alicante club stems from what happens on the field. Rico Pérez Stadium has long been a stage for the team’s best moments, and the current style—bold, direct, and vertical—has found more consistent execution under the Leonese coach. The crowd’s sustained applause, both at the tunnel entrance and after the final whistle, signals strong approval of the coaching plan and the work put into rebuilding the squad under challenging conditions. The atmosphere strengthens the belief that the club’s leadership backs the technical project that began during tough times.
José Rico Pérez applauds the Leonese coach’s football vision, evident from the opening minutes
So far, the results read: one draw, two wins, and one defeat. Opening day yielded seven points from three home fixtures, followed by victories over Intercity and Mar Menor, with a notable away win at Alzira in round four. The team, dealing with significant upheaval, approached the season with a renewed sense of purpose, while the connection with supporters remained strong despite early turbulence.
“We played a pretty complete game, showing strong character and DNA with very vertical and intense gameplay”
What stands out is a renewed taste for ball possession and tempo. The squad selection reflected a commitment to a specific model from the first intervention, aiming to lift a club emerging from a difficult spell. After a well-earned victory against a solid opponent, the coaching staff praised the team for its completeness, its character, and the aggressive, vertical style that defines the current approach.
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When the Hércules jersey first went on, Míchel Herrero wore the captain’s armband after forty-one matches. On the field, from the opening whistle, there were no holdovers from the previous season. Moments before kick-off, Raúl Ruiz felt uneasy in the stomach, and the midfield leader became the reference point for teammates, the coaching staff, and the stands, taking the reins of the project.
The Castilian coach has emphasized that in the fourth tier Hércules should stay true to its own path, and for now that is precisely what is being done. The team from Alicante sits in second place at the end of the first month, two points behind the leader, and looks ahead to Teruel on Sunday at 5 pm with a record that already surpasses the club’s debut in the Segunda RFEF.