Mariano García Remón
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Mariano García Remón is a former Spanish
football player and coach.
Best known for his spell at Real Madrid
, the goalkeeper helped the capital
side to six leagues
and three cups
.
, but served two loans, in the third
and second level
s before returning in 1971. He then began an interesting battle for first-choice status with Miguel Ángel González
, which would last for the vast majority of his stay (Remón would start from 1971–73 and 1979–81, and the pair would split appearances in two other seasons).
In 1972–73 European Cup quarterfinals against FC Dynamo Kyiv
, in the first leg in Odessa
(0–0), Remón's heroic efforts earned him the nickname el Gato de Odesa ("the cat of Odessa"). After only eight league
appearances in his final five seasons combined, being third-choice for the side that won back-to-back UEFA Cup
s, he retired at almost 36, with more than 200 overall official appearances for the club.
Remón appeared in two friendlies for Spain
during five months of 1973; his debut came on May 2, playing the second half of a 2–3 loss in the Netherlands
.
, preceding his assistant coach Rafael Benítez
.
Subsequently, he managed Sporting de Gijón
(first division), Albacete Balompié
, UD Las Palmas
, UD Salamanca
, CD Numancia
(first) and Córdoba CF
. Both of his appointments with first division clubs ended prematurely, when the teams were in a relegation position.
In 2004–05
, Remón became assistant coach to newly appointed Real Madrid coach José Antonio Camacho
, his teammate for 13 years. On 20 September 2004, he succeeded Camacho, who resigned his post just a few weeks into his appointment, when the team was in 8th place. Remón himself was sacked due to perceived lack of success by Christmas
, and replaced with the former coach of the Brazilian national team
Vanderlei Luxemburgo
. His Real record would consist of seven wins, two draws and four losses.
During 2006–07's second division, Remón succeeded former Real Oviedo
and Real Betis
striker Oli
at the helm of Cádiz CF
, eventually failing to return to the first division.
Spain
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football player and coach.
Best known for his spell at Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, the goalkeeper helped the capital
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
side to six leagues
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
and three cups
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
.
Playing career
Remón finished his football formation with country giants Real MadridReal Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
, but served two loans, in the third
Tercera División
Tercera División is the fourth level of the Spanish football league system. The top three are the Primera División, often referred to as "La Liga" in English, the Segunda División, and Segunda División B.-Current Format:...
and second level
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
s before returning in 1971. He then began an interesting battle for first-choice status with Miguel Ángel González
Miguel Ángel González
Miguel Ángel González Suárez , known as Miguel Ángel, is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.-Football career:...
, which would last for the vast majority of his stay (Remón would start from 1971–73 and 1979–81, and the pair would split appearances in two other seasons).
In 1972–73 European Cup quarterfinals against FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv is a professional football club based in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. Founded in 1927, the club currently participates in the Ukrainian Premier League and has spent its entire history in the top league of Soviet and later Ukrainian football...
, in the first leg in Odessa
Odessa
Odessa or Odesa is the administrative center of the Odessa Oblast located in southern Ukraine. The city is a major seaport located on the northwest shore of the Black Sea and the fourth largest city in Ukraine with a population of 1,029,000 .The predecessor of Odessa, a small Tatar settlement,...
(0–0), Remón's heroic efforts earned him the nickname el Gato de Odesa ("the cat of Odessa"). After only eight league
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
appearances in his final five seasons combined, being third-choice for the side that won back-to-back UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
s, he retired at almost 36, with more than 200 overall official appearances for the club.
Remón appeared in two friendlies for Spain
Spain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
during five months of 1973; his debut came on May 2, playing the second half of a 2–3 loss in the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
.
Coaching career
Remón's coaching career started with the youth sides of Real Madrid. From there, he progressed to the B teamReal Madrid Castilla
Real Madrid Castilla is a Spanish football team that plays in the Segunda División B. It is the reserve team of Real Madrid. They play their home games at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium....
, preceding his assistant coach Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez
Rafael "Rafa" Benítez Maudes is a football manager, and former player. He is currently unemployed, after leaving as manager of Internazionale in December 2010....
.
Subsequently, he managed Sporting de Gijón
Sporting de Gijón
Real Sporting de Gijón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club from Gijón, Asturias. Founded in 1 June 1905, it currently plays in Spanish first division....
(first division), Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié
Albacete Balompié, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Albacete, in the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. Founded on August 2, 1940, it currently plays in Segunda División B, holding home matches at Estadio Carlos Belmonte, with a 17,300-seat capacity.-History:The club was founded...
, UD Las Palmas
UD Las Palmas
Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the autonomous community of Canary Islands...
, UD Salamanca
UD Salamanca
Unión Deportiva Salamanca, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Salamanca, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 16 March 1923, it currently plays in Segunda División B – Group 2....
, CD Numancia
CD Numancia
Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 9 April 1945, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Nuevo Estadio Los Pajaritos, with a 10,200-seat capacity.Besides football it has other...
(first) and Córdoba CF
Córdoba CF
Córdoba Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Córdoba, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1954, it plays in Segunda División, holding home matches at Estadio Nuevo Arcángel, with a capacity of 18,280 seats....
. Both of his appointments with first division clubs ended prematurely, when the teams were in a relegation position.
In 2004–05
2004–05 La Liga
2004–05 season was composed of the following clubs:* Albacete Balompié* Athletic Bilbao* Atlético Madrid* FC Barcelona* Real Betis* Deportivo de La Coruña* Espanyol* Getafe CF* Levante UD* Málaga CF* Real Mallorca* CD Numancia* CA Osasuna...
, Remón became assistant coach to newly appointed Real Madrid coach José Antonio Camacho
José Antonio Camacho
José Antonio Camacho Alfaro is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a left defender, and the current coach of the China PR national football team....
, his teammate for 13 years. On 20 September 2004, he succeeded Camacho, who resigned his post just a few weeks into his appointment, when the team was in 8th place. Remón himself was sacked due to perceived lack of success by Christmas
Christmas
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday generally celebrated on December 25 by billions of people around the world. It is a Christian feast that commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, liturgically closing the Advent season and initiating the season of Christmastide, which lasts twelve days...
, and replaced with the former coach of the Brazilian national team
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
Vanderlei Luxemburgo
Vanderlei Luxemburgo
Vanderlei Luxemburgo da Silva , better known as Vanderlei Luxemburgo, is a Brazilian football manager and former football player. He holds the distinction of being the most successful manager in the history of Brazil's Série A, with 5 league titles...
. His Real record would consist of seven wins, two draws and four losses.
During 2006–07's second division, Remón succeeded former Real Oviedo
Real Oviedo
Real Oviedo is a Spanish football club based in Oviedo, in the autonomous community of Asturias. Founded on 26 March 1926, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 2....
and Real Betis
Real Betis
Real Betis Balompié S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Seville, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded on 12 September 1907, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio Benito Villamarín....
striker Oli
Oliverio Jesús Alvarez González
Oliverio Jesús Alvarez González, aka Oli , is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a striker, and a current coach....
at the helm of Cádiz CF
Cádiz CF
Cádiz Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Cádiz, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Founded in 1910, it currently plays in Segunda División B - Group 4, holding home games at Estadio Ramón de Carranza, with a 22,000-seat capacity.Salvadoran legend Mágico González, who...
, eventually failing to return to the first division.
Player
- Spanish LeagueLa LigaThe Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
: 1971–72, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1977–78, 1978–79, 1979–80 - Spanish CupCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 1973–74, 1974–75, 1979–80, 1981–82