Before i begin my update i would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the family, friends and team-mates of Espanyol club captain Daniel Jarque who died after he suffered a heart attack following a training session yesterday. My thoughts are with them at this sad time.
Moving onto the title of this update only a couple of weeks ago hardly any Real Sociedad supporters would have heard of Antoine Griezmann since he was in the youth set up and yet to even make the step up to Sanse however with 4 goals in 2 pre-season friendlies he is the talk of San Sebastian. Click to continue reading...

Iñigo Díaz de Cerio was unveiled as a Athletic Bilbao player today after his Real Sociedad contract officially ended yesterday and has signed on for 4 years with a 50 million euro buy out clause. The player thanked Athletic Club for trusting him after having been sidelined for most of the 2008-9 season due to an injury. Click to continue reading...

Its yet to be officially confirmed but Millonarios left sided midfielder Jonathan Estrada will be heading to San Sebastian at the weekend to sign a season loan deal to join the club next season with an option to make the deal permanent after that. With Martín Lasarte not due to take the reigns until July 1st its clear he is already working in the background as he was coach of Estrada at Millonarios in 2007. Click to continue reading...

Real Sociedad go into Saturdays game with Albacete knowing nothing less than a victory will do at Anoeta as they hope Zaragoza can slip up at home to Celta Vigo and close the gap on them to 5 points. Real have the same squad from last weeks 2-1 win over Alicante (see goals below) to call upon but one surprise is the call up to the first team squad for young midfielder Javi Ros. Click to continue reading...

Turkish striker Necati Ates spoke to the press yesterday and spoke of his relief at finally finding the back of the net for Real Sociedad but admitted he wasn't happy the goal only resulted in a draw. He said he was very grateful to the fans for the support they provide. Necati has had a long wait to get his goal after being a prolific goalscorer for Galatasaray but his hard work has finally paid off and hopefully it can be the spark for more. Click to continue reading...

Xabi Prieto admitted to the press yesterday that the club need to win the remaining nine games if they are to have any chance of promotion and few would argue. Coach Lillo will take a 17 man squad to play Huesca tomorrow afternoon in a must win game. Boukary Dramé had to withdraw from the squad due to injury and Carlos Martinez is suspended after picking up 5 yellow cards. Click to continue reading...

Coach Lillo gave his weekly press conference today and revealed he isn't obsessing about league positions and is concentrating soley on his next objective - beating Castellón. If Real Sociedad are to win on Saturday they will need to do it without Claudio Bravo and Sebastian Abreu who are both away on international duty. Click to continue reading...

Coach Lillo gave his weekly press conference this morning and the message was cautious - "We are going to play Girona and see what happens". He was keen to point out that there are still many points between the teams in the promotion places and Real Sociedad but he is happy the supporters hope has been restored after the last two victories. Click to continue reading...

Real Sociedad face table topping Xerez tommorow and a victory would be a huge confidence boost for the squad to take on as they look to climb the table and get back to chasing the promotion places. Diego Rivas and Xabi Castillo return to the squad at the expence of suspended Moha and Boukary Dramé, the latter of which dropping out of the squad after a massivley disappointing season so far. Click to continue reading...

There are two changes from last weeks squad as Carlos Martínez and Boukary Dramé replace the suspended duo of Rivas and Castillo. As expected, striker Aggiretxe has fully recovered from his tonsilitis and is in the squad.
Squad for Sevilla Atlético match:-
- Goalkeepers: Bravo, Zubikarai. Click to continue reading...

Imanol Agirretxe returned to training this morning after missing the last two days through tonsilitis and revealed - "I'm eager, but we must be cautious. I'll see how the body responds in training thats left. I think I will, but you never know." He appeared to be running well on the pitch today and in the gym so Lillo could still consider him for the squad. Click to continue reading...

With Xabier Castillo suspended for this weekends match against Sevilla Atlético after picking up 5 yellow cards the left back slot is up for grabs and could see a rare start given to Boukary Dramé. The Senegal International is on a season long loan from French outfit FC Sochaux but a mixture of injury and Castillo's fine form have left the player looking on from the sidelines for most of the season. Click to continue reading...

The big team news for this afternoons crucial match at home to Hercules is the return to the squad of Moroccan midfielder Moha. Mikel Labaka will miss out after getting sent off last week in the defeat to Murcia and Elustundo is still continuing to improve in training but is still well short of match fitness. Click to continue reading...

The big team news for tonights crucial match at home to Hercules is the return to the squad of Moroccan midfielder Moha. Mikel Labaka will miss out after getting sent off last week in the defeat to Murcia and Elustundo is still continuing to improve in training but is still well short of match fitness. Click to continue reading...

The big news from the Real Sociedad camp is that defender Mikel González and midfielder Markel are back in the squad to face Murcia after missing last weeks game. Moha is suspended so will miss out and despite returning to training Elustundo isn't ready for first team action and will continue to build up his ankle. Click to continue reading...

The big news from the Real Sociedad camp is that defender Mikel González and midfielder Markel are back in the squad to face Murcia after missing last weeks game. Moha is suspended so will miss out and despite returning to training Elustundo isn't ready for first team action and will continue to build up his ankle. Click to continue reading...

Mikel Labaka spoke to the press today and reflected on what was a bit of a let off in terms of results at the weekend after the disappointing draw against Elche. Real Zaragoza lost at home to Rayo Vallecano and Salamanca could only draw against Hercules so Real Sociedad are still within touching distance of the top three. Click to continue reading...

Mikel Labaka spoke to the press today and reflected on what was a bit of a let off in terms of results at the weekend after the disappointing draw against Elche. Real Zaragoza lost at home to Rayo Vallecano and Salamanca could only draw against Hercules so Real Sociedad are still within touching distance of the top three. Click to continue reading...

The big team news ahead of Saturdays match at home against Elche is striker Sebastian Abreu is included in the eighteen man squad along with Markel who returns from suspension. Defenders Gerardo and midfielder Sergio miss out through suspension after they both picked up their 5th yellow cards of the season last week. Click to continue reading...

The big team news ahead of Saturdays match at home against Elche is striker Sebastian Abreu is included in the eighteen man squad along with Markel who returns from suspension. Defenders Gerardo and midfielder Sergio miss out through suspension after they both picked up their 5th yellow cards of the season last week. Click to continue reading...

Sebastian Abreu was greeted by over 300 fans yesterday as he was presented to them after signing a 6 month deal with the option of a further year after that. He spoke to the press and stated the reasons behind signing for 'txuri urdin' and said he was signing for the 8th most important club in Spain and the opportunity to team up with Coach Lillo was a big factor. Click to continue reading...

Sebastian Abreu was greeted by over 300 fans yesterday as he was presented to them after signing a 6 month deal with the option of a further year after that. He spoke to the press and stated the reasons behind signing for 'txuri urdin' and said he was signing for the 8th most important club in Spain and the opportunity to team up with Coach Lillo was a big factor. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad trained this morning in preparation for tommorow's game against Levante and the only change from last weeks squad is defender Boukary Dramé replacing the suspended Markel. It was though midfielder Gorka Elustundo might make the squad after being out injured but the game has come slightly too soon for him. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad trained this morning in preparation for tommorow's game against Levante and the only change from last weeks squad is defender Boukary Dramé replacing the suspended Markel. It was though midfielder Gorka Elustundo might make the squad after being out injured but the game has come slightly too soon for him. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad completed training this morning ahead of tommorows big game against Rayo Vallecano. Coach Lillo has the luxury of naming the same 18 players that travelled to Cordoba last week. It was widely reported Uruguyan striker Sebastian Abreu would sign in time to join up with the squad but there has been no news yet confirming it. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad completed training this morning ahead of tommorows big game against Rayo Vallecano. Coach Lillo has the luxury of naming the same 18 players that travelled to Cordoba last week. It was widely reported Uruguyan striker Sebastian Abreu would sign in time to join up with the squad but there has been no news yet confirming it. Click to continue reading...

Coach Lillo gave his weekly press conference this morning and confirmed press reports that he was interested in signing Uruguayan International striker Sebastián Abreu. "El Loco" (The mad man) is a prolific goalscorer and is currently playing for River Plate in Argentina and has played for numerous clubs in his career including an unsuccessful stint at Deprtivo La Coruna. Click to continue reading...

Coach Lillo gave his weekly press conference this morning and confirmed press reports that he was interested in signing Uruguayan International striker Sebastián Abreu, a player he knows well from when he coached in Mexico. "El Loco" (The mad man) is a prolific goalscorer and is currently playing for River Plate in Argentina. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad completed training this morning and the good news was that Necati Ates will be fit to face Cordoba and should lead the line. Other good news is Marcos is availble to play after serving his one match suspension.
Squad for Cordoba match -
- Goalkeepers: Bravo, Zubikarai. Click to continue reading...

The first team squad completed training this morning and the good news was that Necati Ates will be fit to face Cordoba and should lead the line. Other good news is Marcos is availble to play after serving his one match suspension.
Squad for Cordoba match -
- Goalkeepers: Bravo, Zubikarai. Click to continue reading...

"Our challenge is the survival of the Real Sociedad". The sharp and straight to the point words from the Real Sociedad President today as he spoke to the press with Councilor Jesus Ruiz and the lawyer Jose Luis Martinez, an expert in bankruptcy proceedings. He began by stating three key messages he considers to be most important - economic survival, social cohesion and maximum support to staff and the technical team. Click to continue reading...

"Our challenge is the survival of the Real Sociedad". The sharp and straight to the point words from the Real Sociedad President today as he spoke to the press with Councilor Jesus Ruiz and the lawyer Jose Luis Martinez, an expert in bankruptcy proceedings. He began by stating three key messages he considers to be most important - economic survival, social cohesion and maximum support to staff and the technical team. Click to continue reading...

With the Real Sociedad squad currently enjoying their festive break it will be back to business on Monday as the squad returns to training in preparation for the 4th January game away to Cordoba. To keep the players match fit they will have a double-session on Tuesday followed by a friendly against local rivals SD Eibar on Wednesday (new years eve. Click to continue reading...

The squad completed the penultimate training session this morning in preperation for Saturdays match against top of the table Salamanca. The good news for fans is Mikel González and Sergio return to the squad from injury's and captain Aranburu has finished his suspension. This means there is only room for two youth players to make up the 18 man squad with Agirretxe and Zurutuza taking the places. Click to continue reading...

Turkish striker Necati Ates spoke to the press today and announced - "I have the same confidence". He says he has full confidence in his game and isn't letting his lack of goals get to him. He even claimed he still believes he can score 15 goals before the campaign is over. In the last match against Albacete the striker had a few chances to break ihis duck but was thwarted with his efforts. Click to continue reading...