The data present a clear picture, even if some early assessments can feel premature. Yet reality points to progress: Hercules’ squad has begun the season stronger than before, with Rodriguez as a steady influence. He has added another point and remains unbeaten, having already achieved several milestones. On day five in Teruel, the blue and white side could have their third victory, a mark that previously took fourteen fixtures to reach in the prior campaign.
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Beyond numbers, the sense of well-being around the Alicante club comes from what happens on the field. Rico Pérez Stadium has long been a theatre 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 broad approval of the coaching plan and the work put in to rebuild the squad under challenging conditions. The atmosphere strengthens the belief that the club’s leadership backs the technical project that began in difficult 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 saw seven points won from three home fixtures, then victories over Intercity and Mar Menor, with a notable away win at Alzira in round four. The team, which had experienced significant upheaval, faced the season with a sense of renewal, and the connection with the supporters remained strong despite the initial turbulence.
“We played a pretty complete game, showing strong character and DNA with very vertical and intense gameplay”
What stands out is a regained taste for ball possession and tempo. The squad selection reflected a commitment to a particular model from the very first intervention, aiming to lift a club coming off 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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First captaincy in blue and white for Míchel
When the Hércules jersey first went on, Míchel Herrero wore the captain’s armband after forty-one matches. On the pitch, 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 stressed that in the fourth tier Hercules should focus on 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 Second RFEF.