@Josh: I don't really rate him as a manger, tbh.

@Pompey: YH YOO STEWPID

@Walter: You're associated to Luis Enrique

@Bruhn: Thanks mate, means a lot!

Igor Gabilondo has confirmed that he will retire once the season comes to an end. The 35 year-old left-winger has played at Racing for the past 2 seasons, which includes an impressive 67 official appearances, with much more to add. The former Athletic Bilbao player has also been a pivotal player in his stay at El Sardinero, as he has scored 31 goals, whilst assisting a further 20, an impressive statistic for a veteran.


Igor Gabilondo said,”I didn’t want to wait until the end of the season, because there was a possibility of Racing not renewing my contract. Even though I do have that 25 or more matches extension clause, I feel that now is the best time.” Gabilondo continued by saying,”Hopefully I can stay at the club in the staff capacity. Myself and Raul will speak about it, especially because my family and I are more than comfortable at Santander.”

With a further 19 matches to go in the Liga Adelante, Gabilondo will be hoping to add more appearances and more goals at his stay at Racing. Racing’s last match of the season will be at El Sardinero, on June 7th, 2014.

Shame to see him retire! He's been great for you!

He's been a great servant to the club!

@Josh: He's surprised me with such contribution he has made, just an all-round incredible player.

@Walter: ^, what a great player, on and off the pitch

Racing Santander S.A.D. 0-0 Recreatvo

Sunday 4th January 2015 | El Sardinero | Att. 17,765

Liga Adelante

Racing Santander XI: Mario, Gomez, Juanpe, Soria, Marin, Castellano, Simon, Senna, Lafuente, Sene, Gabilondo


Subs On: Borja Granero, Mauro Bollino, Ruebn Duran
Goals: None
Recreativo's Goals: None
Man of the Match: David Corcoles (Recreativo) 7.3

Racing Santander S.A.D. 3-0 Celta

Wednesday 7th January 2015 | El Sardinero | Att. 13,556

Copa del Rey

Racing Santander XI: Mario, Juanpe, Gomez, Castellano, Marin, Soria, Senna, Lafuente, Sene, Ciano, Gabilondo


Sub On: Ruben Duran, Hector Simon and Mauro Bollino
Racing Goals: Josep Sene (38), Sergi Gomez (55) & Hector Simon (90+3)
Celta's Goals: None
Man of the Match: Sergi Gomez (Racing Santander S.A.D.) 8.3

Eibar C.F. 2-4 Racing Santander S.A.D.

Tuesday 10th January 2015 | Ipurua | Att. 17,596

Liga Adelante

Racing Santander XI: Mario, Juanpe, Gomez, Castellano, Marin, Senna, Granero, Marques, Lafuente, Sene, Bollino


Subs On: Igor Gabilondo, Javi Soria & Manuel Chrisantus
Goals: Borja Granero (25,82), Josep Sene (66) & Dani Castellano (80)
Eibar's Goals: Mikel Arruarabena (51) & Urko Vera (52)
Man of the Match: Borja Granero (Racing Santander) 9.2

Celta de Vigo 2-1 Racing Santander S.A.D.

Wednesday 14th January 2015 | Balaidos | Att. 12,141

Copa del Rey

Racing Santander XI: Mario, Marin, Juanpe, Gomez, Castellano, Soria, Simon, Marques, Gabilondo, Chrisantus, Bollino


Sub On: Borja Granero, Fermin Ilundain, Mauro Bollino
Racing Goals: Macauley Chrisantus (44)
Celta's Goals: Augusto Fernandez (25) & Santi Mina (55)
Man of the Match: Nolito (Celta) 8.6

Sevilla 0-2 Racing Santander S.A.D

Sunday 18th January 2015 | Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan | Att. 33,538

Liga Adelante

Racing Santander XI: Mario, Marin, Juanpe, Gomez, Castellano, Soria, Simon, Marques, Gabilondo, Chrisantus, Bollino


Subs On: Andreu, Ander Lafuente & Marcos Senna
Goals: Mario Marin (67) & Marcos Senna (72)
Sevilla's Goals: None
Man of the Match: Mario Marin (Racing Santander S.A.D.) 8.1

Real Sociedad S.A.D. 1-1 Racing Santander S.A.D.

Wednesday 21st January 2015 | Anoeta | Att. 17,416

Copa del Rey

Racing Santander XI: Mario, Marin, Juanpe, Gomez, Castellano, Soria, Granero, Duran, Gabilondo, Chrisantus, Bollino


Sub On: Ander Lafuente, Andreu, Xavi Marques
Racing Goals: Mario Marin (8)
Real Sociedad's Goals: Ruben Pardo (90)
Man of the Match: Ruben Pardo (Real Sociedad) 7.5

Racing Santander S.A.D 1-2 Las Palmas

Sunday 25th January 2015 | El Sardinero | Att. 17,581

Liga Adelante

Racing Santander XI: Mario, Marin, Juanpe, Gomez, Castellano, Soria, Granero, Duran, Gabilondo, Chrisantus, Bollino


Subs On: Fermin Ilundain, Imoh Ezekiel & Francisco Yeste
Goals: Imoh Ezekiel (52)
Las Palmas' Goals: Ivan Hernandez (6) & Chumbi (23)
Man of the Match: Chumbi (Las Palmas) 8.3

Racing Santander S.A.D. 1(5)-(6)1P Real Sociedad

Wednesday 28th January 2015 | El Sardinero | Att. 22,124

Copa del Rey

Racing Santander XI: Mario, Marin, Juanpe, Gomez, Castellano, Andreu, Borja Martinez, Marques, Lafuente, Yeste, Bollino


Sub On: Borja Granero, Igor Gabilondo
Racing Goals: Igor Gabilondo (76)
Real Sociedad's Goals: Xabi Prieto (12)
Man of the Match: Carlos Martinez (Real Sociedad) 7.9

Some good results there Pauks! Unlucky loss against Sociedad... (GOD DAMN YOU NEAL -.-)

Some fantastic results but some unlucky as well. It was a shame you couldn't go further in the Copa del Rey but you played a tough team. All seems to be going good in the league. Good update Pauks bae

Flying on top of the table, keep it up mate

Some good results their and a couple of disappointing one's too but you are top of the league still which is great!
Very unlucky against Sociedad though, but you can go and beat them next year in La Liga

@Josh: YH, fk u neal

@Jack: Thanks mate, I was this close to getting to the semi's!

@Walter: Hell yeah

@Pompeyblue: January is always a tough time.

You've got to be confused by those results. A confident win away to Sevilla, but a loss at home to Las Palmas? Either way you're still doing great, unfortunately not in the cup though Bloody penalties >.<

@Rablador: Injuries and my first-team starters were tired for the Las Palmas match, which is why Imoh Ezekiel started (change of tactic, to one with a striker). About the Sociedad match, as soon the 120 minutes were off, I knew we were going to lose. We had awful penalty takers, and I had already subbed out the best ones. Either way, it was a great way to show that we are no push-overs, whatsoever.

Hehe Real Sociedad

@Neal: Fk u, k?