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The 'Athletic Club' is a sports association football province of Vizcaya (Basque Country Spain), whose registered office is located in the villa of Bilbao. Founded in 1898 and on Real Madrid and FC Barcelona one of only three clubs that have played all editions of [ [First Division Spain]] since its inception in 1928. In turn, is one of only four professional clubs in Spain is not a sports corporation, so that ownership of the club lies with its partners. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | | Title = 'Conversion of the Association in Deportiva Alcorcón SAD' | Date = April 13, 2011 | accessdate = April 13 of 2010 | publisher = El País}} </ ref>

One of the features most representative and original Basque club is its tradition of playing only footballing players born or formed in the Basque Country and called Basque provinces, a tradition that has remained almost since its inception. is also historically recognized for being a club quarry and work in the training of young players, which is the main source of supply for the first team players. < ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

Almost all of their achievements has been achieved in national competitions, where it remains a historical club in the Spanish football. <ref Name="fifart"> {{date web | url = http://es. fifa.com / classicfootball / news / newsid = 959475.html | title = Athletic de Bilbao, the Club of the 'Lions' | date = November 26, 2008 | accessdate = March 9 of [[2009] ] | publisher = FIFA. com}} </ ref> Much has achieved prestige in the Copa del Rey, which has won twenty-three times (twenty according to the club). Today is the second Spanish team with more championships in the Cup, with two titles unless the FC Barcelona and five more than the third, the Real Madrid. {{quote <ref> web | web = http://www.marca.com/deporte/futbol/copa-rey/palmares.html | title = Past Cup | accessdate = 22 September 2010 | editor = ' Make}} </ ref>

Won the championship of the Spanish League eight times, the fourth club in Spain with more banners in the competition after Real Madrid, FC Barcelona and [[Atletico Madrid] ]. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> He is currently fourth in the historical classification of the Premier League, having been third to the Season 2009/10, at which was passed by the Valencia CF. It also holds the record for highest score in league history, having won the FC Barcelona by 12-1 in the season 1929/30.

The greatest achievement Biscay continental club was a runner-up of the UEFA Cup, achieved in the season 1976/77 after losing the final to the Juventus FC. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> The highest score in the Athletic club competition was a 1-7 to Standard Liege, season 2004/05. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

History == == Template:AP In England === Bilbao (1890-1908) ===

The staff of the Athletic Club with the first Cup in Spain, in 1903.

Football in Vizcaya was released in 1890 ', thanks to the English working in the ports of Biscay sided games used to play football' in their free time and shortly afterwards they were joined by fans Biscay. The interest of this new sport Bizkaia grew, until, in 1898, young gym Zamacois of Bilbao had the idea of ​​starting a football team, as the existing in England; to this team gave it the name Athletic Club, while the computer is not legally constituted until 5 April 1901. <ref> Template:Appointment book </ ref>

In 1900 arose the Bilbao Football Club. Both teams used to play friendly matches every time they were having more relevance among fans Biscay, coming to be enough rivalry between the two teams. In the spring of 1902, there was a national football tournament to celebrate the majority of King Alfonso XIII. For this trophy, he gave the name of Coronation Cup and is considered the precursor of the Copa del Rey. To dispute it, Athletic Club Bilbao and F. C. created a combined team with the name Bizcaya *, which won the title by winning 2-1 at F. C. Barcelona at the racetrack in Madrid. <ref Name="histo2"> Template:Appointment book </ ref>

In 1903 on Bilbao Football Club General Meeting agreed to dissolve the partnership, all partners entering into the Athletic Club. After overcoming a severe institutional crisis that almost cost him his dissolution, Athletic debuted that year in the newly created King's Cup, proclaiming champion, title he repeated the following year. <ref> Template:Date web Athletic Club </ ref>

(*) The name of the combined team was published in several magazines and newspapers under several names, Biscay, Bizkaya and Vizcaya, while the most common and used by the Athletic Club in their official publications is the first. </ small>

'Scorer' and the construction of San Mamés (1908-1922)

Athletic Team Champion Spain in 1921.

It had been 10 years since the founding of the club, Athletic, he began to outgrow the field of Lamiako. The passion for football in Vizcaya had grown greatly in recent years, and a field change was becoming increasingly necessary. Neither the new field of Jolaseta, located in the neighborhood of Neguri (Guecho), covering the needs of the club, which demanded a proper field conditions and for a growing club.

Growth justified, since in 1910, wearing and red and white camisole, Athletic again crowned champions of Copa after several years of drought, repeating the same success the following year. In those years, began to emphasize the figure of a young player, which would be discussed widely in the coming years Rafael Moreno Aranzadi, nicknamed 'scorer'; one end fast, powerful shot and Dodge. <ref name="histo1"> Template:Date web </ ref>

To put the icing on a team and champion the same year contract to coach the club's history, English Shepherd, who left the club and was replaced the following year by another Englishman, William Barnes. <Ref name = " histo2 "> Template:Date web </ ref>

Already in 1913, Athletic finally ended his long-awaited construction field, designed by architect Manuel Maria Smith, and rose in the land located next to haven San Mamés, who took its name. On 21 August of that same year, he proceeded to his inauguration, with a friendly match between Athletic and Racing Club de Irun, which ended with the result of a tie to a goal. Top scorer was asked to score the first goal in the history of San Mamés.

Then came a successful period for the Athletic, which won three consecutive King's Cup, in 1914, 1915 and 1916 respectively, being considered by the national press, the best team of Spain. With William Barness on the bench, the team consisted of the following Athletic players; Ibarreche the posts, and Hurtado Solaun forming a strong defense, the tenacity of Eguia, the giant Belauste imposing presence in midfield like his brother Ramon, or disturbing front formed by Iceta, Germain, Apon, Zuazo and Rafael Moreno, 'scorer'. latter had rejected several offers from clubs British offered him a professional contract with very good condition, however, he preferred to stay in Bilbao. <ref name=cronica3> appointment book {{| surname = Saiz Valdivieso | name = Anfolso Carlos | publisher = Everest SA | title = Athletic Club, 1898-1998: Chronicle of a Legend | year = 1998 | location = Rd Leon, La Coruna, Km 5. Leon | id = OCLC 40463940 | isbn = 84-241-9528-0 | pages = 235 | chapter = III}} </ ref>

After the 1915-16 season, Athletic went through a time of institutional crisis, and it was not until 1921, when he returned to win another championship cup. This was the last title for 'scorer', at the end of the season 1920-21, he retired permanently from football. Some sources say that after retiring, he devoted himself to arbitration. Shortly thereafter, the March 1 of 1922, died of typhus, when sentences were 29 years old.

And Fred Pentland === 'first lead historical' (1922-1936) ===

Athletic Team champions in the season 1930/31. They are standing: Muguerza, Chirri II, Urquizu, Lafuente, Blasco, Ispizua, Uribe, Unamuno and Castellanos. Crouching: Beat, R. Echevarria and Gorostiza

The 1920's ends with the creation of the League Championship in Season 1928/1929. This coincided with one of the sweetest moments in the history of Athletic during the 1930's won eight titles in six years. <ref Name="historia3"> Template:Date web </ ref>

During the last years of the 1920s, Athletic was recruiting the best talent in football Biscay. So, are acquired Blasco of Steel Olabeaga in 1926 Unamuno of Alavés in 1927 , the Barakaldo CF arrived Lafuente in 1925 and Beat in 1929. For its part, the Arenas de Getxo landfall Gorostiza in 1929 and Cilaurren in 1931. Team reserves rose Athletic players like Chirri II and Garizurieta in 1927, Ispizua in 1928 or Iraragorri in 1929.

Under the direction of Mr. Frederick Pentland, this team would rise to 2 league championships (in seasons 1929/30 and 1930/31) and 4 consecutive Cup championships (in 1930, 1931, 1932 and 1933). No longer Pentland, who agreed to renew his contract, Athletic won two league championships, those of 1933/34 and 1935/36.

This highlights the team popularly known as 'first historical front " Athletic, made by Lafuente Iraragorri Beat (winner of the Trofeo Pichichi in 1930/31), [ [Ignacio Aguirrezabala | Chirri II]] and Gorostiza (winner of the Trofeo Pichichi in 1929/30 and 1931/32). With Blasco as a goalkeeper, who won the Trofeo Zamora on three occasions ( 1929/30, 1933/34 and 1935/1936). While these awards are not instituted until years later, were granted to posterity as an act of recognition.

Mention apart deserves the win endorsed the FC Barcelona (12-1) in the season 1930/31. Marked by the Athletic, Beat (min. 2 ', 8', 24 ', 37', 57 ', 60' and 68 '), Gorostiza (min . 27 '), Lafuente (min. 36'), Garizurieta (min. 55 ') and Iraragorri (min. 83') including an own goal from Barcelona Zábalo. <ref name = "fc barcelona"> Template:Date web </ ref> That season ended Athletic League unbeaten.

However, the whereabouts of this equipment is cut off suddenly in 1936, the year the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War which forced it to suspend the league for four seasons.

Telmo Zarra and === 'second front historical' (1940-1955) ===

Raimundo Pérez Lezama, Athletic goalkeeper during the 1941 and 1957. He won the Trofeo Zamora season 1946/47.

In December 1940 the Spanish Football Federation issued a circular ordering the removal of all clubs foreignness by February 1 of 1941, since through July 1970, when he was struck down by Decree-Law 1940, the official name became that of 'Athletic de Bilbao.' {{<ref> publication date | name = AS Journal | year = 2004 | title = A platinum League | publication = | volume = | issue = | pages = 32-76 | Location = Madrid | url = | accessdate = 19 October 2010}} </ ref>

The league championship reaunudó in the Season 1940/41 and, Athletic, was forced to rebuild the team almost entirely, as could only have five of the players who were part of the pre-war template, Oceja Zabala Urra Garate and Unamuno. The rest had migrated from Spain or signed by other teams, so Blasco and Cilaurren signed to the [[River Plate Football Club | River Plate] ] Argentine, while Zubieta and Iraragorri went to San Lorenzo de Almagro. <ref> appointment book {{| name = Sáiz Valdivieso | name = Alfonso Carlos | title = Chronicles of a legend | accessdate = July 30, 2011 | year = 1998 | publisher = Athletic Club | publisher = Everest | isbn = 84-241-9528-0 | chapter = 8 (p. 113)}} </ ref> To restore the computer, as was done in the past, we sought the best talent in the Basque teams at lower levels. Athletic managed to form a solid group, forging what would be the "second front historical" club, formed by Iriondo Venancio Zarra Panizo and Gaínza. Other players who were part of the lineup were Celaya Bertol Chest, Mieza Nando and the promising goalkeeper Echevarria, winner of a Trofeo Zamora in the season 1940/41, who retired prematurely in 1942 because a serious injury. His position was occupied in goal Lezama, a very young goalkeeper who began his career in England, playing for the Southampton FC C., and later return to Vizcaya to play a year in Arenas de Getxo, before joining the Athletic. <ref> Web

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This team managed to take the league championship in the Season 1942/43, besides winning the Copa del Generalissimo for three consecutive years; in 1943 1944 and 1945 respectively. The last championship won by this generation, was the Copa del Generalissimo, 1950, which Telmo Zarra achieved the record for most goals the player to dial in a final cup-bearer, after scoring 4 goals. He was also runner-league seasons 1940/41, 1946/47 and 1951/52 and Cup in the years 1942 1949 and 1953 . Notable 6 Trophies Pichichi made by Telmo Zarra during this time. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref >

The team of "11 villagers' (1955-1960)

Already in 1954, arrived at the Athletic from F. C. Barcelona, coach Ferdinand Daucik, who had a mission to renew the veteran team and 'second historical front', which dissolved to make way for a new generation of players. The new team consisted of young talents from the subsidiary and other Basque teams: In goal, Carmel happened to the winner Lezama, the rest of the team was made up Garay Orúe Canito Mauri Maguregui Arteche Markaida Arieta Uribe and Gaínza, the only survivor of the old front and team captain. <ref name=cronic11> Template:Appointment book </ ref> With this equipment, Athletic again crowned champions in the Season 1955/56 and, in the Cup, the 1954/55 1955/56 and 1957/58. In season 1956/57 Athletic debut in the newly created European Cup in this competition eliminated Porto in the previous to Honvéd in the second round and eventually lost to the Manchester United in the quarter-finals, despite having won the first leg held in San Mamés.

In 1958, Athletic again reaching a Cup final this time should be measured before the Real Madrid of Di Stefano, which came to be champions and European Cup. Athletic asked the final to be played on neutral ground, but eventually played for Chamartín, country club of Madrid. Despite this disadvantage, Athletic won the Cup title by winning 2-0 with goals from Arieta and Mauri. This team would become known in history as Athletic "the team of the 11 villagers', as the then president Enrique Guzman, during the celebration of the title, launched the famous phrase 'With 11 villagers, we have gone through the stone!'. <ref name = cronic11 / > In season 1958/59, Athletic managed to endorse four bulky thrashings in just 21 days, teams were thrashed Sporting de Gijón (9-0) The Celta de Vigo (9-0), Osasuna (1-8) and Betis (7-0 ). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

Iribar and the first European final (1960-1980)

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Jose Angel Iríbar, Athletic goalkeeper from 1962 until 1980.

In 1960, Athletic sold to veteran defender Garay to F. C. Barcelona, ​​marking the first sale millionaire club history. With the money from this sale was built in San Mamés the North platform, dubbed Garay Tribune in honor of the legendary player. <ref Name="cronica11"> Template:Appointment book </ ref>

The September 23, 1962, made its debut a new goalkeeper who would be discussed widely in the coming years Jose Angel Iribar. The goal Gipuzkoa permeated so deep between the red and white fans, that they chanted his name, shouting 'Iribar, Iribar, Iribar is fucking great, as Iribar there is none!. In season 1966/67, young Athletic player, Fidel Uriarte took the Trofeo Pichichi with only 23 years. In seasons 1965/66 and [[Spain Primera Division 1966/67 | 1966/67] ] Athletic managed to reach the Cup final but was defeated both times, it was not until 1969 when the Athletic again crowned champions of champions Cup This highlighted the contribution of players like Iribar Saez Uriarte Clement or Red I. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> Soon after, the football career of Javier Clemente, was cut short due to a criminal entry perpetrated by Marañón, who plays for Sabadell, of which 'the blonde failed to recover. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

After a decade of poor records in 1970 ' Athletic returned to the path of success. After being runner-up league in the season 1969/70, won the title of FIFA of 1972/73 and season 1976/77, made it to the end of the [[1976-77 UEFA Cup | UEFA Cup] ] after eliminating teams like A. C. Milan or F. C. Barcelona. <ref Name="uefa77"> Template:Date web </ ref> The final was played against Juventus a double elimination, in the first leg against Juventus won 1-0 and in return was the Athletic who beat San Mamés, in this case 2-1. <ref name = "uefa77" / > However, the double value of away goals victory gave the Italian team, which won the title in the same San Mames. Athletic fielded the following players; Iribar Lasa Guisasola Alexanco Escalza Villar Churruca Irureta Amorrortu [[Daniel Ruiz Bazan | Dani] ] and Red I. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> During this season the Athletic also aspired to win the league and reached the final of the Copa del Rey, but finished empty-handed, being defeated in penalty shoot-outs by the Betis. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

The Age === Clement (1980-1986) ===

The decade of the 1980's began with the final withdrawal of the goal by Jose Angel Iribar, having played 620 matches for Athletic and 49 with the Spanish team. In addition there was the renewal of a veteran staff and with the arrival of new promises that would make history with Athletic. Javier Clemente took over the Athletic bench in the Season 1981/1982. In that season Andoni Zubizarreta won the title as the Athletic goal at the expense of Andoni Cedrún, son of former goalkeeper Carmelo Cedrún. In 1982 played in San Mamés one of the league phase of the World Cup in Spain of that year, which was held remodeling of the stadium. The following season the Athletic won the title of League, which could not since 1956. The title was celebrated with a ride on barge by Bilbao estuary. The following year the Athletic again crowned champions of League for the eighth time in its history and managed to win the title of Cup which was played against F. C. Barcelona Maradona. At the end the following Athletic fielded eleven: Zubizarreta Goikoetxea By Andrew From the Source , Urkiaga Liceranzu Dani Patxi Salinas Endika Urtubi and Argote. Also noteworthy is the contribution from Manu Sarabia, one of the greatest scorers in history red and white. Moreover, the double league and cup gave the Athletic automatically Super Cup Spain. <ref Name=cronic14> appointment book {{| surname = Saiz Valdivieso | name Carlos Alfonso = | publisher = Everest SA | title = Athletic Club, 1898-1998: Chronicle of a Legend | year = 1998 | location = Rd Leon La Coruna, Km 5. Leon | id = OCLC 40463940 | isbn = 84-241-9528-0 | pages = 235 | chapter = XII, XIV}} </ ref>

The decline (1986-1996)

The end of the 1980s marked a turning point in history as part of the Bilbao club, with the advent of modern football and the big signings to the Spanish league, Athletic was dwarfed and could not maintain the level of competition, from be a regular club fighting to be champions, a club whose main aim was to qualify for the UEFA Cup (the third European competition after the Cup Winners Cup and [ [Champions League UEFA | Champions League]]).

After the demise of the last championship team, Athletic began its decline with a 12 th place in the season 1986/87. In the subsequent campaign, with coach Howard Kendall on the bench, pulled Athletic quarry to rejuvenate the team, going up to players like Patxi Ferreira Andrinua Alkorta Garitano or Urrutia, thus reaching the 4 th position and therefore qualifying for the UEFA Cup. But things went fine Athletic, as in European competition was eliminated in the knockout phase and in the league, was unimportant in 7th place. After this, the team collapsed and the three subsequent years failed to overcome the 12 th in league. In season 1993/94 Athletic showed signs of improvement, achieving 5th place which entitled him to play next UEFA Cup. But it was only a mirage, because in the next two seasons to take another dip again, and last but not least, in the season 1995/96 Athletic reaped the worst classification in league history to date, finishing in 15th position.

Centenary === generation (1996-2001) ===

Julen Guerrero, outstanding player in the 90's

For the season 1996/97 Athletic took steps to remedy the situation the team, hiring the coach Luis Fernandez, and adding to the template players Imanol Etxeberria and Ismael Urzaiz. The first team was made up other players in the team weight as Bittor Alkiza Aitor Larrazabal [[Rafael Alkorta] ] Cuco Ziganda Joseba Etxeberria or the actual Julen Guerrero. Thus, the Athletic took a big leap in quality and failed to qualify for the UEFA Cup, being in 6 th position.

But President Jose Maria Arrate wanted to further improve the squad for the season 1997/98, which was a special season because the club celebrated its centennial. This reinforced the euipo with the incorporation of Javi Gonzalez Mari Lacruz Mikel Lasa and Txomin Nagore. As a star signing, the club spent $ 2 billion of the old PTA s (12 million €) in the recruitment of defense Roberto Rios, which became the most expensive signing in the history of Athletic. As a result, Athletic League and finished runners qualified to play the Champions League UEFA. In the UEFA Cup of that year the Athletic had fallen into knockout phase against Aston Villa. The following season, Athletic failed to overcome the group stage in the Champions League. Meanwhile, in the domestic championship ended in 8th place, despite having garnered 60 points.

After this, the team did not work out and went into decline. The season 1999-1900 marked the beginning of the end for the team's centennial, ending a disastrous league in 11th place. Rumor rojiblanco environment, they talked about problems in the locker room, in fact, from that season, the team's star brand, Julen Guerrero, was relegated to the bench to the surprise of many. Luis Fernandez was dismissed and his place was taken by Txetxu Red. Despite the coaching change sank deeper team and spent the season fighting for salvation, which succeeded in ending the league in 14 th position. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

The rebirth of the crisis (2001-2007)

Finished the 90's, Athletic entered a new decade that might bring anything relevant in the history of the club, being a stage with few successes and which were experienced several difficult years, in which the club was about to descend.

At the beginning of the season 2001/02, Athletic premiered new president Javier Uria, and new coach, Jupp Heynckes, which held its second season on the bench rojiblanco . In the two years he was Jupp Heynckes, the team improved considerably, as he was struggling to qualify for the UEFA Cup until the last minute addition to reaching the semifinals of the Copa del Rey. During that time, the team was gradually renewed by new players coming up from the quarry, and who managed to consolidate, if Aranzubía Del Horno, [ [Luis Prieto]] Murillo Aitor Ocio Gurpegi and Yeste. It also consolidated other players from outside like Orbaiz or Tiko.

At the end of the season, died of cancer President Javier Uria, so the vice president, Ignacio Ugartetxe, took over temporarily.

For the season 2003/04 Jupp Heynckes left the bench to be replaced by Ernesto Valverde, a coach house that had just come from the reserves . With Ernesto Valverde Athletic qualified for the UEFA Cup, finishing the season in 5th place. This season also saw the consolidation in the first team Andoni Iraola, replacing the retired Aitor Larrazabal.

During the summer of 2004, early elections were held, in which Fernando Lamikiz was elected as new president of the club.

The following season 2004/05, Athletic was more or less. On the one hand, achieved a historic win in the UEFA Cup to win 1-7 at Standard Liege, falling then removed in sixteenths to the Vienna Austria. <Ref > Template:Date web </ ref> And in the King's Cup back to reach semis, falling painfully on penalties to the Real Betis . Following the elimination in the UEFA Cup in February 2005, things started to not go well, neither the institutional nor in sports. Finally concluded Athletic League 9 and the coach Ernesto Valverde, rejected the offer of renewal due to differences with the new board.

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From 2005, Athletic go into a time of institutional crisis and sports, which are almost down to the club. Would have the lower of two of its mainstays in previous seasons: Asier del Horno, transferred to the Chelsea and Ezquerro, ending the contract and sign with FC Barcelona. To replace Ernesto Valverde on the bench, the board hired to coach SD Eibar José Luis Mendilibar from Second Division, which was dismissed due to the disastrous start of league (the second worst in the history of Athletic). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> He was replaced by Javier Clemente, who sat for the third time on the bench rojiblanco . With Clement the team improved and attained salvation in the penultimate round (1-2 in Riazor). But the coach was fired before the new season because of a bad relationship with President Fernando Lamikiz. For the season 2006/07 put the team coach, Felix Sarriugarte, which was sacked mid-season because the team was in the relegation zone and showed no signs of improvement. Before that, President Fernando Lamikiz, had resigned after the strong puff that was after a league match. Ana Urquijo took the presidential chair and put José Manuel Esnal "Mane" coach. After a tough season, fought point by point, Athletic was saved at the last day of league, a game of heart of the Levante UD. These two seasons was remembered by the fans themselves as 'the black biennium ". {{Quote <ref> web | url = http://www.gara.net/paperezkoa/20080407/71517/es/Se- closed-biennium-black-view-start-Europe | title = black biennium closes with an eye to Europe | accessdate = September 11 of 2011 | publisher = [[Gara] ]}} </ ref>

Recent years (2007-present)

In the summer of 2007 turned to hold early elections, which was won by Fernando García Macua. Macua signed several players, including goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz the defense Aitor Ocio or the midfielder David Lee (among others) and hired the coach Joaquin Caparros. This, coupled with the consolidation of Fernando Llorente Javi Martinez and Fernando Amorebieta, the situation dramatically improved team and was maintained throughout the season in the middle of the classification, without roughing it. The following season 2008/09, led to the confirmation that the team was recovering positively, leaving behind the ghosts of descent. In the January Gaizka Toquero joined the team from the S. D. Eibar by Second Division, club that was transferred from the Athletic have attacked his move months ago. That season the Athletic returned to play a cup final 24 years later, after eliminating four teams of First Division, Recreativo de Huelva Osasuna Sporting de Gijón and Sevilla. Was defeated in the final against a F.C. Barcelona who later won the treble, winning the League Cup and Champions League. Thanks to that end, Athletic qualified to contest the new Europa League (revamped version of the UEFA Cup) and to play Supercopa of Spain against himself FC Barcelona, ​​which again won.

From the season 2009/10 the team entered a growth phase, which began emerging young talents like Iker Muniain Oscar de Marcos Mikel San Jose Markel Susaeta and Ander Iturraspe, although its share was still high. With a team made yet without flourish, Athletic reached the knockout phase of the Europa League, while in league finished in eighth position. After the season, several veteran players left the team, Joseba Etxeberria and Armando Ribeiro eventually ended his football career, while Fran Yeste and Iñaki Muñoz completed their contracts.

The 2010/11 season the team continued its upward progression, and young hopefuls have already begun to put a dent into the starting lineup, competing with the newly emerged this season, Borja Ekiza Jon Aurtenetxe Ibai Gomez and Igor Martinez, some more successfully than others. Athletic finally achieved his goal of qualifying for the Europa League, reaching sixth place with 58 points, the same as Sevilla (fifth) and Atletico Madrid (seventh). Also, Fernando Llorente broke his own record by scoring 18 league goals, a figure that was not enough Athletic player from 1994. That summer of 2011, were held election for president of the club, which emerged victorious Joshua Urrutia. <ref Name="urrutia"> . Athletic Club. July 7, 2011 http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=0&b=1&c=2&d=1000&berria=10901&idi=1. Retrieved March 22, 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help); Unknown parameter |título= ignored (|title= suggested) (help) </ ref> After the change of president was also coaching change as well, Joaquin Caparros was replaced by the Argentine Marcelo Bielsa . <ref> web

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Idiosyncrasy == == Philosophy Sports === ===

Statue of Diego López de Haro V, founder of the town, adorned with the colors of Athletic.

As reported in the club itself, on its website:

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— ----- , in Zabaldu daigun guztiok irrintzi alaia:, Athletic-Barcelona, ​​the other classic our football, Propaguemos all the gay irrintzi': Cry <ref> typical Basque Country. </ Ref>

</ ref> The last time the Athletic played a title for one of these teams was in the final of the Copa del Rey, 2009, won by the FC Barcelona with some slack (the result was 1-4 to the Catalans). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

The matches between Real Madrid and Athletic have an added interest because of political differences of the two hobbies, one of the Atletico fans are identified with the Basque nationalism, while many Whites conservation advocate Spain as a single nation (no autonomy), or they are contrary to Basque independence. This causes the matches between these two clubs have a political background. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | url = http:/ / www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2008/02/19/eleccionesgenerales/1203416455.html | title = The PP voter prefers Real Madrid | accessdate = October 22, 2010 | publisher = The World}} </ ref>

In the sports section, Basque and Madrid have faced in 7 end of the Copa del Rey, having won the Athletic 5 times (1903, 1916, 1933, 1943 and 1958) and Real Madrid 2 (1905 and 1906). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> In the league have met on 158 occasions to the Season 2009/10; local Athletic Field has a balance of 37 wins, 16 draws and 26 defeats, while on the road to harvested 13 wins, 15 draws and 51 defeats . <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | url = http://www.athletic -club.net/web/main.asp? team = Real + Madrid & house = 2 & a = 2 & b = 3 & c = 13 & d = 2 & idi = 1 | title = Games between Real Madrid and Athletic league (visitor) | accessdate = 22 October 2010 | publisher =' Athletic Club}} </ ref>

Barça and Athletic have played in 6 finals of the Copa del Rey, the Basques took the title in 1932 and 1984, while the Catalans did the same in 1920, 1942, 1953 and 2009. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> In League have seen the faces in 158 cases to the 2009/10; Atletico has obtained 41 wins, 17 draws and 21 defeats on home soil, and 17 wins, 9 draws and 53 defeats in the field Blaugrana. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?equipo=Barcelona&casa=2&a=2&b=3&c=13&d=2&idi = 1 | title = Match between Barcelona and Athletic league (visitor) | accessdate = October 22, 2010 | publisher =' Athletic Club}} </ ref>

Side Rivals === ===

Apart from Real Sociedad, Real Madrid and F.C. Barcelona, ​​Athletic also houses some rivalry with other teams, but more moderately. One of the most significant is the CA Osasuna, club that has had continuous Athletic friction, especially since the president Patxi Izco took over the club. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | url = http://www.eldiariomontanes.es/20061120/cantabria/revilla-pide-perdon-athletic_200611200932.html | title = Revilla asks "forgiveness" for his statements Athletic | accessdate = March 9 of 2009 | publisher = El Diario Montanes}} </ ref>

Season 2011/12

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• Players with dorsal over 25 are, for all purposes, players Athletic Bilbao, and as such, may combine games with the first and second team. As required by the regulations of the LFP, the first team players must wear numbers between 1 to 25. </ Small>

High and low ==== ====

- Bgcolor = black style = "color: white;"	'High'					- Bgcolor = D30B16 style = "color: white;"	'Player'	'Position'	'Origin'	'Type'	'Cost'	-	Spanish Ander Herrera	Midfielder	Real Zaragoza	Transfer. <ref> Web </ ref >	8,500,000 €.	- Bgcolor = "# efefef"	Spanish Borja Ekiza	Defense	Cantera	Promote the subsidiary.		-	Spanish Jon Aurtenetxe	Defense	Cantera	Promote the subsidiary.

- Bgcolor = black style = "color: white;"	'Low'					- Bgcolor = D30B16 style = "color: white;"	'Player'	'Location'	'To'	'Type'	'Collection'	-	Spanish Ion Velez	Forward	Girona FC	url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=0&b=1&c=1&d=1000&berria=10954&idi=1 | title = Termination of contract Ion Velez | accessdate = July 23, 2011 | date = July 23, 2011 | publisher = Athletic Club}} </ ref>		- Bgcolor = "# efefef"	Spain Mikel Balenziaga	Defense	Real Valladolid CF	url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=0&b=1&c=1&d=1000&berria=10993&idi=1 | title = Balenziaga, assigned to Real Valladolid | accessdate = 4 August 2011 | date = August 4, 2011 | publisher = Athletic Club}} </ ref>		-	Spain Inigo Diaz de Cerio	Forward	CD Numancia	url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=0&b=1&c=1&d=1000&berria=11029&idi=1 | title = Díaz de Cerio, ceded to Numancia | accessdate = August 12, 2011 | date = August 12, 2011 | publisher = Athletic Club}} </ ref>		- Bgcolor = "# efefef"	Spain Ustaritz Aldekoaotalora	Defense	Real Betis	url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=0&b=1&c=1&d=1000&berria=11047&idi=1 | title = Ustaritz, assigned to Real Betis | accessdate = August 18, 2011 | date = August 18, 2011 | publisher = Athletic Club}} </ ref>		-	Spain Galder Hardware	Midfielder	Real Murcia	url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=0&b=1&c=1&d=1000&berria=11048&idi=1 | title = Hardware, assigned to Real Murcia | accessdate = August 18, 2011 | date = August 18, 2011 | publisher = Athletic Club}} </ ref>		- Bgcolor = "# efefef"	Spain Urko Vera	Forward	Hercules CF	url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=0&b=1&c=2&d=1000&berria=11082&idi=1 | title = Termination of contract Urko Vera | accessdate = August 29, 2011 | date = March 20, 2012 | publisher =' Athletic Club}} </ ref>		-	Spain Paul Orbaiz	Midfielder	Olympiakos FC	url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=0&b=1&c=1&d=1000&berria=11086&idi=1 | title = Paul Orbaiz, the Olympiakos | accessdate = August 30, 2011 | date = August 30, 2011 | publisher = Athletic Club}} </ ref>

International Players === ===

- Bgcolor = D30B16 style = "color: white;"	'Player'	'Category'	'Select'	-	Fernando Llorente	Absolute	Spain Template:Sel	-	Andoni Iraola	Absolute	Spain Template:Sel	-	Javi Martinez	Absolute	Spain Template:Sel	-	Iker Muniain	Absolute	Spain Template:Sel	-	Fernando Amorebieta	Absolute	Venezuela Template:Sel	-	Ander Herrera	U-23 (Olympic)	Spain Template:Sel	-	Oscar De Marcos	U-23 (Olympic)	Spain Template:Sel	-	Mikel San Jose	U-23 (Olympic)	Spain Template:Sel	-	Ander Iturraspe	U-23 (Olympic)	Spain Template:Sel	-	Aitor Fernández	U-20	Spain Template:Sel	-	Jon Aurtenetxe	U-19	Spain Template:Sel	-	Jonas Ramalho	U-19	Spain Template:Sel	-	Ruiz de Galarreta	U-19	Spain Template:Sel	-	Aymeric Laporte	U-18	France Template:Sel	-	Kepa Arrizabalaga	U-18	Spain Template:Sel	-	Iker Undabarrena	U-17	Spain Template:Sel	-	Aitor Seguin	U-17	Spain Template:Sel	-	Oscar Gil	U-17	Spain Template:Sel	- Bgcolor = "# efefef"	players convened in the current season. Revised February 24, 2012. </ Small> {{quote <ref> web | url = http://www.rfef.es/index.jsp?nodo=41 | title = Call of the Spanish | publisher = [ [Royal Spanish Football Federation | RFEF]]}} </ ref>			-

President == ==

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The Palace Ibaigane is the official headquarters of the club since 1988.

The current board is chaired by Josu Urrutia Telleria consultant by profession, whose candidate won the election in July 2011, succeeding under the previous president, [[Fernando García Macua] ]. In those elections involved the current President and Urrutia, of which the latter emerged victorious. There were a total of 22 176 votes, which accounted for 65.49% share of the voting members, reaching the maximum participation of the history of the Athletic. Urrutia was the winner with 12 057 votes (54.36%), while his rival in the polls, Garcia Macua, garnered 9,796 (44.17%). Likewise, 165 (0.74%) members voted blank, and 158 (0.71%) remaining votes were considered invalid.

The board of the Athletic Club is comprised of the following directors: {{quote <ref> web | url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=2&b=2&c=0&d=0&idi = 1 | title = Board of Directors | publisher = Athletic Club | accessdate = July 30, 2010}} </ ref>

• 'President' Joshua Urrutia.
• 'Vice President:' José Ángel Corres.
• 'Secretary' Javier Aldazabal.
• 'Deputy Secretary:' Jon Munoz Iñurrategi.
• 'Treasurer' Izaskun Larrieta.
• 'Counter' Alberto Uribe-Echevarria.
• 'Voice' Xavier Perez, Silvia Muriel, Laura Martinez, Borja Lopez, Yolanda Lazaro, Angel Mari Gorostidi, Jokin Garatea, Juan Arana, Ramon Alkorta.

Players == == Template:AP

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Bust Pichichi in San Mamés.

Since its founding in 1898, have been more than 600 players who have worn the jersey Athletic, virtually all of Basque. The most games played with the club was Jose Angel Iribar, with 614 in 18 seasons. <ref Name="estadísticas"> Template:Date web </ ref> On the other hand The most goals scored in the Telmo Zarra, reaching goals in 352 of 333 appearances for the club.

The Athletic Club is the third most players has contributed to the Spain national football team throughout its history, with a total of 92 international. <ref> Web

</ ref > The first player of the club was charismatic Rafael Moreno Aranzadi, better known by the nickname 'scorer', was one of the top scorers of Spanish football. According to contemporary sources, played by far and was a player with an amazing vision, with a prodigious dribbling and a powerful low shot. <ref Name="pichichi"> . Quarry Sports. October 12, 2010. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help); Missing or empty |title= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); Unknown parameter |Title= ignored (|title= suggested) (help) </ ref> He managed 4 times the League Cup in Spain with Athletic (and other regional titles), and earned the silver medal in the Antwerp Olympics with the Spanish . died because of typhus at age 29 and Athletic had built a bust in his honor: it is now tradition, every team that first step San Mamés, place a bouquet of flowers at the bust scorer, after the player. sports daily Marca also created in 1954, the top scorer trophy to reward the top scorer in the Spanish league each season.

In the 1930s, noted players like goalkeeper Gregory Blasco (3 time winner of the Trofeo Zamora) or the components of the "first historical front" Athletic, made by Lafuente Iraragorri Beat (winner the Trofeo Pichichi in 1930/31), Chirri II and Gorostiza (winner of the Trophy Pichichi in 1929/30 and 1931/32). All of them winners of 4 leagues and 4 cups with Athletic (Gorostiza also also won 2 leagues and Cup with Valencia).

In the two decades following the successful tube "second front historical" club, formed by Iriondo Venancio Zarra Panizo and Gaínza. This squad was winning a league championship and 5 Cup goalkeeper is also noteworthy Raimundo Pérez Lezama, winner of the Trofeo Zamora 1946/47 and which was 16 seasons at the club.

In the 1960 and 1970 greatly emphasized in the figure of Jose Angel Iribar. He won the Euro with the Spanish and two Cups with Athletic, with whom he also got a Trofeo Zamora ( 1969/70), plus contest a final UEFA Cup. Other notable players of that time, Athletic, were: Eneko Arieta (third top scorer in club history ), Jesus Garay Txetxu Red or Javier Irureta.

In the 1980s highlighted the name of Andoni Zubizarreta, winner of 2 leagues and Cup with Athletic before being traded to the FC Barcelona, and later became the most games played with the Spanish. To a lesser extent, also noted at the time other players like defender Andoni Goikoetxea, or the front Daniel Ruiz Bazan and Manolo Sarabia.

The most charismatic player of the decade of 1990 was Julen Guerrero. Nicknamed 'The Pearl', became a symbol for most of the fans, because, apart from his talent, his decision to reject offers from big European clubs, including a blank check that featured AC Milan, to stay in the club he loves. However, once the 90's, when he still had only 26 years, failed to appear in the starting lineups to the surprise of many. From 2000 until his retirement in 2006, Julen Guerrero moved to second place in the team, which led to all kinds of rumors about conspiracies, but the player never said nor deny such rumors. Other notables of the time were Joseba Etxeberria or Ismael Urzaiz.

- Bgcolor = D30B16 style = "color: white;"	'Top scorers'			-	1.	Telmo Zarra	333 goals	- Bgcolor = efefef	2.	Daniel Ruiz Bazan	199 goals	-	3.	Eneko Arieta	170 goals	- Bgcolor = efefef	4.	Panizo	163 goals	-	5.	Augustine Gaínza	149 goals	- Bgcolor = align = center efefef	View complete list

- Bgcolor = D30B16 style = "color: white;"	'More matches'			-	1.	Jose Angel Iribar	614 games	- Bgcolor = efefef	2.	Txetxu Red	541 games	-	3.	Joseba Etxeberria	514 games	- Bgcolor = efefef	4.	Augustine Gaínza	486 games	-	5.	José María Orúe	480 games	- Bgcolor = align = center efefef	View complete list

Managers == == Template:AP

Javier Clemente is the coach run most games at Athletic, 289 in 7 seasons. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

At the beginning of century, the football in Vizcaya was a relatively new sport, so it was not yet skilled in the art, much less for training due to a football team that, if the Athletic, aspired to something more than being an amateur team. Therefore, the club Bilbao, decided that the best thing was to hire professional trainers England, which at that time were the most aware of the sport. Thus, the first coach to lead the Athletic Mr.Shepperd was in English, in 1910, which lasted barely one and a half between what, in his view, was a "chaos of players' .

Already in 1914, would the Atletico coach to the bench, the English William Barnes. William Barnes was asked to train a Athletic who had been champion that year, and was living the golden years of his early history. Barnes arrived in Bilbao loaded with good intentions and the intention to impose a little serious in training. With Barnes Athletic won for the second and third consecutive year the Copa del Rey, 1915 and 1916 respectively. In 1917 to 1920 Athletic, who went through good times, left empty his bench for a while. Until in 1920, William Barnes back again, to make the club champion of the Copa del Rey, 1921. This was the last season as coach of Athletic Barnes.

In 1922, which would be one of the most successful coaches in the history of Basque club, English Frederick Pentland, which has already made good impressions on their way through the Racing Santander . Pentland was a regular to watch matches between the regional clubs of Biscay, looking for talent that might be usable for the Athletic. With a new team, won the Cup championship in his first year as coach. Its first phase ended in 1925. A few years later, in 1929, returned to make history with Athletic. Equipment designed for the 30 won 4 championships and another 4 cup team that became the most successful in the history of Athletic. Pentland cycle at the club, finally concluded at the end of the season 1932/33, because the board failed to reach an agreement with Pentland to renew their contract. Years later, the December 8 of 1959, the club decided to award the gold badge and bright Athletic, in recognition of his long career and achievements of while in [[Bilbao] ], the act included a tribute match in which they faced the Athletic and Chelsea FC in San Mamés.

After the Spanish Civil War in 1940, he was on the bench of the Biscayan Juan Urkizu Athletic, who had the difficult task of rebuilding a team that disbanded years ago because of the war. As Pentland, Urkizu removed the fields of Biscay in search of young talent for the new Athletic. Not only did it, but also managed to form one of the best teams in the history of Athletic. He was the architect of the famed "second front historic" Athletic formed by Iriondo, Venancio, Zarra, Panizo and Gainza. John Urkizu was 8 years on the bench of Athletic, with whom he won a league championship and three glasses.

Another relevant coaches in the history of Athletic, was the Czech Ferdinand Daucik, which was coming off a big role with the FC Barcelona. Athletic Daucik arrived in the Season 1954/55, with a mission to rejuvenate the team and modernize their style of play. Veteran and dissolved the "second front historic" shape and got a young team that would soon be a champion, winning the league and cup double in season 1956, in addition to leading the team to debut in the new European Cup.

In 1969 the famous English coach would Ronnie Allen, who was called to do great things with the Athletic. However, during his stay on the bench the results were more or less and, in season 1971/72, was dismissed.

A few years later, in 1976, former Athletic player Koldo Aguirre lead the team to the final of the UEFA Cup and the Copa del Rey, winning third place in league.

In 1982 another major would coaches in the history of the Athletic, Javier Clemente. With Clement on the bench was conquered leagues 1982/83 and 1983/84, the King's Cup and Super Cup 1984. Clement finished his first spell at the club from Bilbao in 1986. He returned in 1990/91 season, to try to resolve the difficult situation in which he was the team, but failed and was fired at midseason. His last stage in the Athletic took place in 2005/06 season, this time the team was immersed in the struggle for the decline and its goal was to achieve salvation, which succeeded in the penultimate round, finishing the league in 12th place . Although it was removed due to differences with the president, Fernando Lamikiz.

The second half of the 90's, was marked by the arrival of a coach who returned to the Athletic of the splendor that once housed. Luis Fernandez finished runners Athletic League, as well as to classify the Athletic Champions League, a feat that was celebrated in style, which emphasized the cast to be in full celebration of the centennial club. <! - UNDER CONSTRUCTION ->

Hobby == ==

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Amateur Athletic are the team of the City of Bilbao after losing the final of the Cup 2009 .

Athletic has a membership base of 40 000 members, although the construction of the new field, the club expects to reach 48 000 partners by 2015. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | | Title = The Athletic has aimed to have 48,000 members in the new San Mamés | date = February 16, 2011 | accessdate = September 11 of 2011 | publisher = Athletic Club }} </ ref> The official club clubs totaled 387, of which 5 are located on the continent of American, 3 Europe and the rest at Spain . <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

The fans of Athletic Bilbao, also known as 'the fans of San Mamés ", is famous in Spain for the great atmosphere of the stadium, especially in big games. Traditionally in Bilbao and Vizcaya that cities and towns of the province trimmed engalanen rojiblancos to support the team in big games, either red and white flags hanging from balconies and bars, decorating the windows of the Atletico motif shops, and other events organized by private entities. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=0&b=1&c=1&d=1000&berria = 7820 & photo = 2 & idi = 1 # photos | title = Get your Athletic!-Photos | accessdate = February 27 of 2009 | publisher = Athletic Club}} </ ref> <ref> Template:Appointment web </ ref> It is also very common for fans to meet en masse to support the team before a game of great significance, as in the second round of the Europa League vs Manchester United (2012) or the semi-final Cup of the Sevilla FC (2009), among others, as a mass of hundreds of fans waited outside the hotel where the players were concentrated to cheer on their output bus to the stadium. <ref> web

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In March 2012, Athletic got the record for most fans the club has gone abroad (excluding the finals), moving about 8,000 fans Manchester to watch the second round match end of the Europa League, which faced the Athletic with United. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

Thanks to this, the fans of Athletic has received countless accolades from the world of football personalities, including former footballer Andoni Zubizarreta, the president of FC Barcelona Sandro Rosell, among others. <Ref > Template:Date web </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | url = http://www.canalathletic.com/noticias/2011-01-07/rosell-llego-emocionarse-ambiente-20110107.html | title = " Rosell became excited about the atmosphere of San Mamés "| date = January 7, 2010 | accessdate = September 11 of 2011 | publisher = The E}} </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | url = http://www.canalathletic.com/noticias/2011-05-10/privilegiados-mames-20110510.html | title = The privileged of San Mamés | date = May 10, 2011 | accessdate = September 11 of 2011 | publisher = The Courier }} </ ref>

The fans of Athletic received the award for "best fans" of the season 2010/11, by the sports daily Marca. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

Quarry == ==

Historically, Athletic's youth system is considered one of the largest in the Spanish football, contributing names of great significance in the history of the Spanish first division, such as how Javier Clemente Iñaki Sáez and Jose Maria Amorrortu, or the players, Jose Ramon Alexanco, brothers July and Patxi Salinas Rafael Alkorta Julen Guerrero Aitor Karanka Aritz Aduriz Andoni Iraola, or the World Cup champion Fernando Llorente, among others.

Athletic invests a large sum of money (around 10 million euros) in enhancing the work of his quarry, hiring many technicians and specialists in the development of grassroots football. The catchment area of ​​young footballers is expanding throughout the Basque Country La Rioja Navarre, and French Basque Country, where has several residences and soccer schools. In addition, Athletic currently controls about 3000 young players through clubs agreed and in Lezama, employing a total of 235 players selected: 52 in the initiation stage, 86 in training and 97 in performance. {{quote <ref> web | | Title = new organizational Submission Lezama | date = September 28, 2009 | accessdate = October 8, 2010 | publisher = Joinfutbol.com}} </ ref>

The club also occasionally performed acts of grassroots support Vizcaya, recently played a friendly against the selection Paraguay in order to collect benefits for donation football clubs to Vizcaya, which had the contract of convenience with the club. Affiliates === ===

The 'Athletic Bilbao and 'Baskonia Sports Club are both subsidiaries of the club teams, the first was founded in 1964 and plays in the Group II of the Second Division B of Spain. On the other hand, Baskonia club was founded as an independent in 1913 and from 1997, serves as the second branch of the club. Currently plays for the Group IV of the Third Division Spanish.

The name Athletic Bilbao obeys the will to honor one of the first two football teams that had Bilbao in the prehistory of football Vizcaya. Athletic Bilbao's history began long before its official foundation. In 1938, Spain was immersed in the Civil War, the league was suspended and Athletic, who had lost most of his players, looking for a formula for participation in the Regional Championship with a team acceptable. Considering that players were not available to address this tournament guarantees, Athletic decided to participate with a different name so as not to tarnish the image of the original. It was therefore decided to rescue the name of the late Bilbao Football Club and, in this way, first used the name of Athletic Bilbao, but that if, temporarily.

It was not until 1964, when the Athletic was the need to create a team where you can foguear subsidiary to its players. Thus, the club regained the name Athletic Bilbao and entered this team in the second regional division of Vizcaya, with the ex-player Piru Gainza as a coach. The team reached the following year the first regional division and Piru Gainza was promoted to first team, his position was filled by another former player, Rafa Iriondo. In season 1965/66 the reserves amounted to the Third Division in Spain, which ran for two seasons until the 1968/69 was promoted to Second Division . A year later back to third, more than 7 seasons later became the Second Division B. In this category, Athletic Bilbao, players form for incorporation into the first team, but also becomes the quarry of coaches, being the most important of Javier Clemente, who later became the first team champion.

In the 1982/83 Athletic Bilbao winning promotion to Second Division A with a team full of players who would then jump to the first team, like [[Julio Salinas | July] ] and Patxi Salinas Genar Andrinua or Joseba Agirre. The following year, an Athletic Bilbao led by Jose Angel Iribar, achieved the highest ranking in its history, being runners-up Second Division A, which [[Julio Salinas] ] proclaimed Trofeo Pichichi, having scored 20 goals.

In later years the branch was maintained in the second division (except for the season 1987/88, which declined to return the following year) to the first team by providing young talents like Ander Garitano Julen Guerrero Aitor Larrazabal Oscar Coupons, etc ... Athletic Bilbao fell definitively Second Division B season 1995/96. Since then, fought in this category while providing the first team players, who have subsequently come to consolidate in Premier League, case Dani Aranzubía [[Fran Yeste] ] Asier Del Horno Andoni Iraola, among others. In addition to making the jump to the first coaches like Ernesto Valverde. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

Lower categories === ===

The Club has two teams in the federal category of the Junior A youth who participates in the Division of Youth Honor and Youth Cup and the Junior B , who plays provincial competitions.

The Athletic Club, has federated several teams playing in local and provincial championships in the categories of cadets, children and juveniles, in order to form players tomorrow to join the first team squad.

Other sections == ==

The women's team at the conclusion of a league title.

Women's Soccer === ===

The ' Athletic Football Club Emakumeen Taldea is the female section of the club. Arises from the union with the 'Leioa EFT in 2002. He currently plays in the Spanish Fantasy. He has won four leagues, becoming one of the teams in the category with more awards. In season 2009/10 ended the league in 3 rd position. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

Indoor Football === ===

Athletic has a team of indoor soccer, which plays in the National Championship Indoor Football League consists mostly of players who have once belonged to the first team such as: Aitor Larrazabal Julen Guerrero Joseba Etxeberria Imanol Etxeberria, etc.

Past == == Template:AP

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The Athletic is, after the FC Barcelona, the team with the most Cups under his belt.

National Tournaments === ===

• 'First Division Spain (8)' 1929-30, 1930-31, [ [Spanish Primera Division 1933/34 | 1933-34]], 1935-36, 1942-43 1955-56, 1982-83, 1983-84. <ref web name=tit>

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• Champion of the First Division Spain (7): 1931-32, 1932-33, 1940-41, 1946-47, 1951-52, 1969-70, 1997-98.

• ' Copa del Rey (23)' 1903 1904 1910 1911 1914 [[Football Cup 1915 | 1915] ] 1916 1921 1923 1930 1931 1932 1933 1943 1944 1945 1950 1955 1956 1958 1969 1973 1984.
• Runner Up Copa del Rey (12): 1905 1906 1913 1920 1942 1949 1953 1966 1967 [[Football Cup 1977 | 1977] ] 1985 and 2009.

• ' Super Cup Spain (1)': 1984.
• Runner-up Super Cup Spain (2): 1983, 2009

• 'Copa Eva Duarte (1)': 1950.

International Tournaments === ===

• Runner-up UEFA Cup (1): 1976-77 {{quote name="UEFA"> <ref web | url = http:// es.uefa.com / uefaeuropaleague / 1976/index.html season = | title = UEFA Cup 1976/77 | accessdate = March 22, 2012 | publisher = UEFA.com}} < / ref>
• Runner-up Iberian Cup (1): 1982-83

International tournaments unofficial === ===

• 'Small Club World Cup (1)' 1967.
• Runner-up Copa America (1): 1956.

Regional Tournaments === ===

• ' League North / Vizcaya Championship (17)': 1913-14, 1914-15, 1915-16, 1919-20, 1920-21, 1922-23 , 1923-24, 1924-25, 1925-26, 1927-28, 1928-29, 1930-31, 1931-32, 1932-33, 1933-34, 1938-39, 1939-40
• 'Cup Basque (1)' {{quote name=reg> <ref web | url = http://www.el-area.com/espanya/subpaginas/futbol_regional-3.htm # fpv | title = regional tournaments in Spain | accessdate = April 17 of 2009 | publisher = The Area}} </ ref>: 1934-1935

Statistics == == Template:AP

Institutional Information

• 'Full name:' Athletic Club. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>
• 'Foundation:' 1898.
• 'Official Website:' Palace Ibaigane.
• 'Address' Alameda Mazarredo 23, Bilbao.
• 'Partners:' 40 000. <ref> Template:Date web < / ref>
• 'Peñas official:' 387. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>
• 'Budget' 61.1 million € for the 2011-12 season. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>
• 'Average attendance in league:' 36 042 in the 2010-11 season. <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

Best positions

• 'Position in the Historical rankings of the First Division:' 4. º
• 'Seasons in Premier League:' 81 (all).
• 'Seasons in Second Division:' 0.
• 'Seasons in Second Division B:' 0.
• 'Seasons in Third Division:' 0.
• 'Best job in the league:' 1. º (8 times)
• 'Worst in the league:' 17. ° ( 06-07).
• 'Total holdings in European competition:' 25 (including Fairs Cup Cup Winners Cup, etc ...).
• 'Interests in the Champions League UEFA:' 4.
• 'Best job in Champions League UEFA:' Quarter-finals ( 1956/57). <ref> "Quarter-finals of the Champions League 1956/57". UEFA. Retrieved March 9 of 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help) </ ref>
• 'Interests in the UEFA Europa League:' 13.
• 'Best job in the UEFA Europa League:' Runner ( 1976/77).

Records players

• 'Top scorer in the history of the club: Telmo Zarra, 333 goals (252 in the league, 81 in Cup). <ref Name=zarra> {{date web | url = http:/ / www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=1&b=1&c=1&d=0&jokalaria=355&idi=1 | title = Sheet Telmo Zarra | accessdate = April 18 of [[2009] ] | publisher =' Athletic Club}} </ ref>
• 'Player with most games played in the club's history: Jose Angel Iribar, 614 games (466 in the league, 93 in Cup, 55 in European competition). <ref Name=iribar> { {quote web | url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=1&b=1&c=1&d=1&jokalaria=244&idi=1 | title = Iribar Sheet | accessdate = 18 April of 2009 | publisher =' Athletic Club}} </ ref>
• 'Player with most titles won with the club:' Guillermo Gorostiza (15 titles). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>
• 'Youngest player to debut in official party:' Iker Muniain (debuted on July 30, 2009 at 16 years against the Young Boys). <ref> "Iker Muniain, the youngest player to debut with Athletic". The Courier. July 30, 2009. Retrieved October 14, 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help) </ ref>
• 'Oldest player:' Armando Ribeiro (retired on 15 May 2010 at age 39). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>
• 'Youngest scorer:' Iker Muniain (scored goal on August 6, 2009 at 16 years against the Young Boys). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>
• 'Oldest scorer:' Augustine 'Piru' Gaínza (marked on March 22, 1959 at 36 years and 10 months). <ref> "Last goal Gaínza". Athletic Club. Retrieved 14 October 2010. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help) </ ref>
• 'Most expensive signing in history:' Roberto Rios (bought by 12 million € in 1997 at Real Betis). {{quote <ref> web | url = http://blogs.20minutos.es/quefuede/2008/05/30/quao-fue-de-roberto-raaos/ | tútilo = Whatever happened to ... Roberto Rios | date = May 30, 2008 | accessdate = October 14, 2010 | publisher = 20 minutes}} </ ref>
• 'Most expensive sale of the story:' Asier Del Horno (sold 12 million € in 2005 at Chelsea FC) {{quote <ref> web | url = http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2005/06/22/actualidad/1119424912_850215.html | title = The Chelsea tab to Del Horno 12 million | date = 22, June 2005 | accessdate = March 20, 2012 | publisher = The Country}} </ ref>

Records goals

• 'Most goals in a season:' 88 goals in 30 games ( 1950/51).
• 'Biggest achieved in local league as' Athletic 12 - FC Barcelona 1 ( 1930-31). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>
• 'Biggest league achieved as a visitor:' Osasuna 1 - Athletic 8 ( 1958-59). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>
• 'Biggest embedded in league:' FC Barcelona 7 - Athletic 0 ( 00-01).
• 'Biggest achieved in the League Cup:' Athletic 12 - Celta Vigo 1 ( 1946 - 47). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>
• 'Biggest achieved in European competition:' Standard Liege 1 - Athletic 7 ( 2004-05). <ref> Template:Appointment web </ ref>

Best and Worst streaks

• 'Mayor match unbeaten streak:' 20 (from 10 June 1929 to March 30, 1930). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=2&b=3&c=13&d=3&taldea=1&denb=1929 -30 & idi = 1 | title = Season 1929-1930 | accessdate = October 14 of 2009 | publisher = Athletic Club}} </ ref>
• 'Mayor winning streak:' 7 (from 1 December 1946 to February 2, 1947). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>
• 'Mayor losing streak:' 6 (from 10 April 1960 to September 25, 1960). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref> {{quote <ref> web | url = http://www.athletic-club.net/web/main.asp?a=2&b=3&c=13&d=3&taldea=1&denb=1960- 61 & idi = 1 | title = Season 1960-1961 | accessdate = October 14 of 2009 | publisher = Athletic Club}} </ ref>
• 'Mayor winless streak:' 11 (from 11 September 2005 to November 26, 2005). <ref> Template:Date web </ ref>

References == ==

• To me the platoon football and other writings of Patxo Unzueta. 2011, Editorial Corner. ISBN 84-15-24201-8
• ' Athletic Bilbao managers. 2011, BOOKS LLC. ISBN 1-155-83340-6
• ' Centennial Athletic. 1998, special edition Mr. Ball.
• Athletic for ever! 1: Chronicle of José Manuel Alonso. 1998, Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa. ISBN 84-8056-171-8
• Athletic for ever! 2: Images of José Manuel Alonso. 1998, Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa. ISBN 84-8056-173-4
• Athletic, the pride of a hobby. 1994, Mark Journal.
• Athletic 100: Conversations in the Cathedral by Manuel Leguineche Patxo Unzueta and Santiago Segurola. 1998, Editorial Aguilar S. A. ISBN 84-03-59907-2
• Athletic 1898-1998, Chronicle of a Legend by Alfonso Carlos Saiz Valdivieso. 1998, Editorial Everest. ISBN 84-241-9528-0
• Aupa, lions! Of Luis del Olmo. 1998, Laga editions. ISBN 9788488541351
• Belauste, the ram of Fury by Alberto Bacigalupe. 2005, spring Uribitarte. ISBN 978-84-921998-8-4
• Chronicles of Athletic acrobats years: 2005-2008 by Miguel Gonzalez San Martin. 2008, Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa. ISBN 978-84-8056-267-6
• Days of Glory barge of Juan Carlos Latxaga. 2008, Expressive Media Projets. ISBN 978-84-936005-7-0.
• Where you going, Athletic? Of Henry Terrachet Sauca. 1982, Author-Editor 50. ISBN 978-84-300-6408-3
• Echevarria, Goalkeeper of the Athletic Club 1938-1942 by Carlos Aiestaran. Beta III Millennium Editions. ISBN 84-88890-94-X
• The Athletic, a club legend. 1982, Municipal Savings Bank of Bilbao.
• The Athletic guestbook. 1996 The Courier.
• Gainza, soccer witch of Antonio Rojo. Re.1998 1957, Laga editions. ISBN 84-88541-31-7
• ' The country's goal of Daniel Gómez Amat. 2007, Alberdania S.L. ISBN 84-96643-97-2
• The San Mamés sauce, K-toño frade.
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• Ibaigane Palace, the work of restoring the home of Athletic of Javier Arístegui. 1993, Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa. ISBN 84-8056-040-1
• Scorer, History and Legend of a myth of Alberto Lopez Echevarrieta. 1992, Bilbao Bizkaia Kutxa. ISBN 84-87245-79-X
• ' A League of platinum. Journal as.

Filmography == ==

• Athletic Club: A century of passion. 1998, Pedro Olea Retolaza.
• Days of Glory barge. 2008, Irrati Euskal Telebista. ISBN 978-84-936005-7-0
• The king of hearts. 2009, Irrati Euskal Telebista.
• Cup Semifinal 2009: Athletic-Seville. 2009, The Spanish-mail The Basque.

Annexes == ==

Related Clubs	Statistics	Information	Infrastructure	-	Athletic Club EFT Athletic Bilbao Bilbao Football Club Bizcaya CD Baskonia	Stats Athletic Club Players of Athletic Club Career Athletic Club Honours extended Athletic Club	Coaches Athletic Club Presidents Athletic Club History of the Athletic Club	Facilities Lezama San Mamés San Mamés Barria

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References == ==

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External links == ==

• Official website
• Athletic Club in LFP
• Athletic Club in UEFA.com
• Lions Russian

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