Reasons to be cheerful....

I think I have been in denial. Yes I know we were relagated.....yes I know what segunda B is like......yes I have seen the signings and players leaving the club.....but yesterday I looked at the fixtures....and suddenly it really hit home.
Sevilles reserves. Almerias reserves. Betis reserves. Lorca MK IV. Lucena. Ejido. Ceuta. San Roque de Lepe. Roquetas de Mar. Melilla. Ecija. Estepona. The only attractive fixtures being the derbys against Yecla, and the games against our fellow misfits in this division, Cadiz.

I know that once we get going it won't feel so bad, after all, it's Real Murcia I go to see, not whoever they are playing. The pre/post match beers with the lads will still be a laugh, the refs will still be an absolute joke (will we get respect even at this level?), there will be a player selected by the fans for undeserved special criticism, away trips will be a scream....it will be the same as always. Maybe I need to cheer up.....we are due an excellent season, and the attendances don't look like they will be down, as season ticket sales are well above expectations. We are also due a decent cup run......

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Good News for Real Murcia ; Mario Rosas....

Yes.....Mario "Four Roses" Rosas has departed the club. Not that he will be missed in any way shape or form, except for at the bars he frequented far too often. There is no doubt he has talent.....a few years ago he was considered one of Barcelona's upcoming talents....but his attitude and love of the night has been his downfall.

His contribution last season was minimal....a bit part player and largely ineffectual when he did get on. Also troublesome in the dressing room.

I looks like his destination will be Salamanca or Xerez, I will be putting a wager on eithers relegation depending on where he ends up. If he joins Bruno at Xerez....the bars in the town will think it's Christmas....

Photo : Smiling Mario should have been a lawyer. He only performed at the bar...

HORADADA 0 REAL MURCIA 1

Second pre season friendly. Molino set up Richi for the goal.

First half line up :

Dani Hernandez
Ander Gago - Gotor - Luciano - Oscar Sanchez
Pedro - Camara - Richi - Capdevila
Cañadas - Samuel (Molino)

Second half line up :

Alberto
Mario Marin - Pereira - Ochoa - Gongora
Isaac - Carles - Miguel Albiol - Abraham Noe
Aquino - Quique

Next up against Orihuela on Wednesday 11th. I was hoping to go but have to be back in the UK.....nevermind, i'll try to get to Ontinyent on Saturday 14th or Alicante on Tuesday 17th.

New signing....MOLINO.

Forward Jorge Molino Baena arrives from Atletico Madrid's B team, although he has made his debut with their first team last year.

On signing for Real Murcia he said that "there were various club from the second division interested, but none of them came with a firme proposal like Real Murcia, coming here is a step forward in my career. There is a good project in place to get promotion, with palyers experienced in segunda B and others from segunda. I am more of a second striker than a centre forward....but I do also help by scoring a few".

Comings and goings.....

Last seasons leading goalscorer Chando (14 goals) is attracting interest from second division club such as Elche. However, Real Murcia have said that his contract can be maintained in segunda B, and are convincing Chando to stay. Director of football Sergio fernandez said "Chando is fundemental for us and we are convinced he is going to stay with us this season. It is true that there are teams that have inquired about the situation, but he will not be moving from here unless a club comes along ready to pay a transfer".

It seems the club are also optimistic over the posibility of Jose Luis Capdevila staying.....negociations are underway. This would be great news as he is far too good for segunda B.

Ranko Despotovic, who spent last season on loan at Salamanca, has resinded his contract and signed for Gerona. Loaning him was, I think, a big mistake. Anyhow, his high wages were too expensive....I don't think he'll be missed.

The game at Campoamor against Horadada tomorrow kick's off at 7 p.m., so take a hat.

Die Scud....

Sergio Escudero officially signed for Shalke 04 today. No news of the fee we are getting yet, but somewhere over 2 million euros, plus a percentage of any future transfer. Good luck to him, he worked hard without any noise, and deserves his chance in a big league. A cut above the rest of the squad last season.....this move will probably see him progress, and who knows, even an international place isn't above him if he continues to improve.

Torrellano 1 Real Murcia 2

The first pre-season friendly.

Line ups for Real Murcia :

First half:

Alberto
Mario Marin - Luciano - Aguilera - Gongora
Albiol - Urzaiz - Camara - Abraham Noe
Malick - Kike

Mario Marin, Aguilera, Gongora and Urzaiz are 4 players that will be part of the first team squad that have progressed from the club's reserves. Malick is a Senegalese here on a trial from a French side (Bordeaux I think).

Second half:

Dani Hernandez
Ander Gago - Luciano (Camara) - Gotor - Juanjo
Isaac (Despotovic) - Richi (Cañadas) - Carles - Capdevila
Pedro - Chando

Gotor and Juanjo are also players promotedo to the first team squad from the reserves.

The goals were scored by Capdevila and Isaac.....apparently two great goals. We need to keep hold of these two players, they are quality for the division we are in this season. I am told the combo of Carles and Richi looked very very good.

Next game is at Campoamor on Thursday against Horadada.