The patience of the Federation of Peñas del Elche It was over and its members raised a strong claim against the Argentine businessman Christian Bragarnik, owner of the club, through a letter on his social networks. In it he is asked to professionalize the institution and to make a “serious” commitment to the team. The group of fans regrets that his letter is very similar to last year, in which the club, despite celebrating its centenary, was relegated to the Second Division.
“Last season should have been a year of celebrations and successes. Unfortunately, we witnessed a lack of organization on the part of the club“, both in the events and in a team in which it did not invest,” denounced the Federation of Supporters Clubs, which was forced to take care of the celebrations after the lack of initiative on the part of the club.
Elche fans They describe this season as “very disappointing” and they regret that the team has not been an “example of unity” in episodes such as “sudden dismissals” of employees and “out of tone” on the field.
“We need to return Elche to the position it deserves in Spanish football”points out the statement, which reminds Bragarnik that this past season the fans gave him “a vote of confidence despite the general discontent of the Centennial year.”
“You have one of the best football fans, please value it and think about it,” states the Federation of Supporters Clubs, which It also calls for “looking forward with determination and working together to build a promising future.”
“Together and united we can make Elche great. We want to renew the dream. And you?”declared the Federation, jointly signing the statement as a united fan.
The departure of Sebastián Beccacece
The coach made the decision after the 2-1 defeat at home against Eldense, which left the Alicante team with no chance of qualifying for the Playoffs due to promotion. Elche accumulated 59 points in 42 dates. The former Racing and Independiente coach felt the whistles from the public after the fall and, at a press conference, confirmed his departure.
“I feel pain for not having been able to, for not having achieved the expected hope, the next one will be my last game here. Grateful for the affection and the form, in May we could not achieve what we had close to, it is part of the game. It will not be because not trying, but infinite thanks to the people, for encouraging and accompanying,” declared the Argentine.
“Those who stay will try again, there are tools to take Elche to First Division, we leave with pain of not achieving what we came to achieve,” Becca added.
“The result is what it is and the things we did were to improve, but it was difficult for us to win and be effective. I am not here to make excuses, we could have at least qualified for the play off,” admitted the coach.
“I understand and I understand the fans, I want to apologize not for not having given everything and you always believe that you can achieve something that will awaken you. Reality then says no, but they are scars that remain, I admire their loyalty, they have mobilized and what more can I ask of them. They gave everything, but it’s not enough,” concluded Beccacece.
