“In Lezama there must be people who absorb Athletic”

Jon Pérez, Bolo, follows with special attention the development of the First RFEF. Pay attention, therefore, to the news of Bilbao Athletic. Rayo B, where his eldest son Adrián plays centre-back, also needs time.

He said he likes to follow the First RFEF. Can you explain what is happening at Bilbao Athletic?

I saw four games. It’s soccer. You plan with expectations and it doesn’t turn out the way you think. From the first moment things are complicated for him and it costs them a lot.

Yes, but Real B, for example, gets 21 points. Do you see this logically?

I don’t know if it is logical or not, but there are examples from other important clubs. like Sevilla and Betis, whose season goes to their subsidiary and they lose the category. I’m not inside Lezama to see what the keys are. It looks like the team is struggling to score goals and they are conceding a lot. They are numbers.

Are you an Athletic member?

I have not stopped being an Athletic member since I was a player.

What do you think about the opening of Lezama to technicians with experience in other quarries?

Those in positions of responsibility must make decisions and those decisions are always aimed at the best for the club. It is clear that at Athletic we are a different club and I think, as a fan, a large part of the people who are in Lezama have to be Athletic, people who love Athletic and Lezama. Historically it has gone well like this. Let people come from outside, of course; but in Lezama there must be people who lived through Athletic. If we are proud of being different, it is because we bet on people from home, because there are good professionals in Euskadi to help them reach the first team. Also outside of course.

Would you sign any Bilbao Athletic players?

There are a few I like. This summer I tried to sign someone for Oviedo and they have already told us that no one will leave, that they want to make a strong Bilbao Athletic and that it will be halfway between Athletic and Bilbao Athletic.

His son Adrián, by the way, left Lezama a few years ago.

When he graduated from youth with Danok, Athletic called him. among other equipment. and decided to go to Lezama. He didn’t have many opportunities at Basconia, he didn’t feel comfortable and he made the decision to let the club go out and explore other experiences. The loan where they said he wasn’t for him and, because he had offers from other subsidiaries, he decided to go to Rayo B. He’s had two good seasons there, he’s played everything and we’ll see how it ends the season. .

Have you told Iraola that he needs to go upstairs (between laughs)?

What’s up (between laughs) I don’t get into those eggplants. I didn’t want it done to me either.

What opinion does Iraola deserve?

He has already shown what a good coach he is. Having incredible seasons at a humble club, but one that is huge. He moved up to the First Division and had exceptional seasons. Remaining work, no, with honor. In Vallecas everyone is happy.

Will they build a statue in Ponferrada?

No (between laughs). I am grateful for the opportunity and love they gave me. I decided to leave Ponferradina thinking that one day I would be able to return.

Do you have current offers?

Not because now I have to wait for the next season (he joked).

I asked in a different way. Will it stop next season?

This is not my request. I will try to have a team. I travel a lot, chat a lot and hope to have a team.