Last Friday held a ceremony to commemorate the Silver Jubilee Field Municipal 'La Hoya' of Jumilla.
This event was used to pay a simple tribute to all the councilors of sports this quarter century.
Just received a diploma José Antonio Tárraga, Nicholas Thomas, Jose Jimenez, Primitivo Gonzalez and Jose Monreal, "in appreciation for his work during his term of office for his work on behalf of these sporting facilities," according to the current Councilman Jose Sports Luis Monreal adding that "this is an important day for the sport in Jumilla, since it marks the 25th anniversary of the first meeting held in this field, in September 1984 and we wanted to make this humble act that pay tribute to those who have been accompanying us in this time, both in sporting, depicting Jumillano selection of players who have been in this field, as workers, politicians, councilors and people who have represented us in the sports landscape in this quarter century. "
In addition to the Councillor for Sports, this event was the Mayor Francisco Abellán, several municipal councilors group People's Party and the PSOE, and the chairman of Jumilla CF Aroca Diego.
In his speech, the Mayor of Jumilla Francisco Abellán stressed that "it is an intimate act, but important because we represent an institution that is the town hall and a club that has over 80 years of history, Jumilla CF" said Abellán that "over 25 years that these facilities were inaugurated under the illusion that they were participatory enjoyment of the sport, besides the greatness of democracy is the ability to deliver the witness to assume that in each corporation's commitment defend the general interest and sports people. "
The mayor also said that "these councilors have been required to represent the town of Jumilla, in the Department of Sports, during this time and have been giving their best and giving their time to the sport."
Finally, also highlighted the work of Councilman Jose Luis Monreal present who wished to continue working on the same line.
All honorees thanked the gesture and José Antonio Tarraga spoke to say that "the most important milestones in Jumilla sports were held in this area and of course that provides many experiences."
Tarraga added: "I am very proud of what has been done and the people and the team that was working on the council, Paco Crespo and all the staff, since they are also architects of things going well."
Also expressed his gratitude "for the trust placed in me by the mayors of those corporations where I served in the late 80's and mid 90's."
Then there was a meeting between a selection of veteran players and veteran Jumilla Murcia selection.
Party attended by several hundred fans.
After the exchange of various gifts of remembrance, the Mayor of Jumilla made the kick off.
The selection of Jumilla, led by former player and current coach of Jumilla Football Club, Jesus Maria Crespo 'Txumy', consisted of Leandro, Pedro Mateo, Sánchez, Antonio Bledsoe, Fishing, Quini, Coronel I, Paco, himself Txumy, Julian, Aquilino, Gabi, Frank, Melgarejo, Bili, Vicente Bernabeu, Jose Luis Monreal, Piqueras, Suso, John Cutillas, Matthew, Rasina and Gaspar.
For his part in the selection Murcia participated Paco Lopez, Camacho, Pérez García, Julio Algar, Bastida, Rafa Muñoz, Juli, Silvio, Suker, Bejar, Pepe Aguilar, Alberto Puche, May, Boluda, Balaguer, Medina, Pascual, Isi and Jaime.
According to chronicle the sports editor of Seven Days Jumilla, JJ Melero "Jumillano selection of tried veterans face to face with his counterpart in Murcia.
The local players showed that over the years has not made him lose his quality football.
Left interesting details have been made worthy of the win.
The Murcia, despite having in their squad with players who came to taste the sweets of the First Division, were not superior to the wine, which only lacked some resolution in the final meters. "
The final score was goalless.
The first official game in the La Hoya was the September 23, 1984 with a meeting between Jumilla and Albacete Third Division, and the result was 1-2.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla