Xerez Club Deportivo, S.A.D., usually just Xerez, is a Spanish football team based in Jerez de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on September 24, 1947, it plays in Segunda División, holding home matches at Estadio Municipal de Chapín, with an overall 22,000-seat capacity.
Team colours are usually blue shirt and socks, and white shorts.
[edit] History
Due to the link between Jerez de la Frontera and the United Kingdom created by the exports of sherry (Jerez in Spanish), football had its beginnings in the region towards the second half of the 19th century. In the early 20th century, Sir Thomas Spencer, who worked with the William & Humbert winery, founded Sociedad Jerez Foot-Ball Club. He also served as chairman, player and captain.
From 1942 to 47, the club had several names, ending with Jerez Club Deportivo, which was changed to the current name in 1960s. Xerez first reached the second division in 1953–54, remaining there for five years. Previously, in the ’40s, the team had promoted on the field but, due to the "high national interest" of the dictatorial government, left its position to España de Tánger Football Club.[1]
The team's new stadium, Estadio Municipal de Chapín, was inaugurated on July 10, 1988, replacing the old Estadio Domecq. The first match there was a friendly against Real Madrid. After decades in that category and also in the third, it had a 2001–02 second division campaign which almost resulted in an historic La Liga promotion, the year after ascending another level. The club seemed certain to gain promotion all season, but ultimately failed after a dramatic loss of form towards the end of the season, only notching four points in the last eight matches.
Since then, Xerez finished in the top 10 in the division each campaign, except in the 2007–08 season, when a weak start led to a 15th place finish. The following campaign proved excellent, as the club was always in the top positions. On June 13, 2009, after beating SD Huesca 2–1 at home, it achieved promotion to the top division for the first time in its history. In the final day of the competition, a draw at Celta de Vigo proved enough for the title, as CD Tenerife lost 1–2 home to CD Castellón, in the final minute.
The first season of Xerez in the top level would be short-lived, as it ended in relegation. After only collecting seven points from the first 19 games—which led to the sacking of coach José Ángel Ziganda—the club amassed 27 in the remaining 19, not good enough however to prevent the drop as last (the club, however, had chances to stay up until the final round, a 1–1 draw at CA Osasuna).
[edit] Club background
Xerez Fútbol Club - (1907–46) → ↓
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Club Deportivo Jerez - (1942–46) → ↑
[edit] Seasons
[edit] Recent seasons
Celebrating promotion to
La Liga
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| Season |
Cat. |
Pos. |
Pl. |
W |
D |
L |
GS |
GA |
P |
Cup |
Notes |
| 2002–03 |
2D |
6 |
42 |
17 |
13 |
12 |
55 |
53 |
64 |
Round of 16 |
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| 2003–04 |
2D |
9 |
42 |
12 |
18 |
12 |
47 |
49 |
54 |
3rd Round |
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| 2004–05 |
2D |
8 |
42 |
14 |
17 |
11 |
39 |
36 |
59 |
2nd Round |
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| 2005–06 |
2D |
7 |
42 |
18 |
13 |
11 |
60 |
46 |
67 |
5th Round |
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| 2006–07 |
2D |
8 |
42 |
16 |
10 |
16 |
47 |
42 |
58 |
Round of 32 |
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| 2007–08 |
2D |
15 |
42 |
12 |
16 |
14 |
47 |
56 |
52 |
Round of 32 |
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| 2008–09 |
2D |
1 |
42 |
24 |
10 |
8 |
73 |
42 |
82 |
2nd Round |
Promoted |
| 2009–10 |
1D |
20 |
38 |
8 |
10 |
20 |
38 |
66 |
34 |
Round of 32 |
Relegated |
| 2010–11 |
2D |
8 |
42 |
17 |
9 |
16 |
65 |
51 |
60 |
Round of 32 |
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[edit] Season to season
[edit] Current squad
As of 1 January, 2012 Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
[edit] Honors
[edit] Selected players
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[edit] Selected coaches
Néstor Gorosito (achieved the best results at Primera Division for the team and nearly saved it from relegation)[6]
Bernd Schuster (brought the team to Segunda Division in 2001 and nearly achieved another promotion, to Primera Division, in 2002)
Carlos Orúe- Manuel Ruiz
- Esteban Vigo (saved the team from relegation and one year later brought it to the Primera Division for the first ever time)[7]
[edit] Presidents
[edit] Reserve team
Founded in 1975, Xerez CD B currently plays in Primera Andaluza.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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