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Ernesto Valverde already looking to new season
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde wants his side to "repeat" their success from the 2013-14 campaign next season.Jun 1, 13:10
Ernesto Valverde hails "complete season"
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde praises his players for their "complete season".May 19, 12:47
Ernesto Valverde denies Barcelona talk
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde denies that he could take charge of Barcelona this summer.May 10, 14:56
Ernesto Valverde 'delighted' with top-four finish
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde says that the club are "in heaven" after securing a top-four finish in La Liga.May 3, 13:18
Athletic Bilbao brush aside Rayo Vallecano to close in on Champions League
Ander Herrera scores a bizarre free kick as Athletic Bilbao ease to a 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano in Madrid to all but secure Champions League football for next season.May 2, 21:07
Ernesto Valverde plays down exit talk
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde plays down talk of a move to Barcelona.Apr 27, 11:13
Ernesto Valverde "comfortable" at Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde remains tight-lipped when questioned on reported interest from Barcelona. Apr 21, 12:18
Ernesto Valverde: 'Lionel Messi criticism is harsh'
Athletic Bilbao coach Ernesto Valverde claims that too much is asked of Barcelona star Lionel Messi.Apr 17, 19:30
Ernesto Valverde hails "important" win
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde praises his side following Monday's 3-0 win over Malaga.Apr 15, 15:08
Ernesto Valverde: 'Malaga clash is key'
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde says that tonight's La Liga clash against Malaga is "key" to their Champions League hopes.Apr 14, 14:56
Ernesto Valverde wants Atletico Madrid title win
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde wants Atletico Madrid to win La Liga this season.Mar 30, 12:19
Atletico Madrid recover to see off Athletic Bilbao
Atletico Madrid defeat Athletic Bilbao to top the La Liga table.Mar 29, 20:47
Ernesto Valverde: 'We didn't deserve three points'
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valderde has no complaints following his side's 0-0 draw with Elche on Tuesday.Mar 26, 16:22
Ernesto Valverde praises Villarreal
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde praises Villarreal following Monday's 1-1 draw at El Madrigal.Mar 18, 16:48
Ernesto Valverde plays down transfer rumours
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde refuses to listen to transfer rumours surrounding his players.Mar 8, 12:39
Report: Barcelona prepare for Gerardo Martino exit
A report claims that Barcelona have drawn up a five-man shortlist in the event that head coach Gerardo Martino leaves in the summer.Feb 26, 12:13
Ernesto Valverde unhappy despite win
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde refuses to praise his side despite Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Betis. Feb 24, 13:56
Ernesto Valverde: 'Losing not the end of the world'
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde refuses to criticise his side following Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to Espanyol.Feb 17, 15:15
Ernesto Valverde pleased with point
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde says that his side "were made to suffer" in their goalless draw with Celta Vigo on Monday.Feb 11, 13:16
Ernesto Valverde content with point
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde admits that he hoped to beat Real Madrid at San Mames on Sunday.Feb 3, 15:43
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks ahead to Real Madrid's trip to Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.Jan 31, 17:40
Ernesto Valverde: 'It will be difficult against Atletico Madrid'
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde predicts a difficult clash with Atletico Madrid in the second leg of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.Jan 29, 15:53
Live Commentary: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage from the Copa del Rey where Atletico Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of their quarter-final tie.Jan 23, 19:28
Ernesto Valverde: "Erik Moran is a champion"
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde brands Erik Moran "a champion" after his side's 4-2 win over Real Valladolid.Jan 21, 12:51
Ernesto Valverde calls for "consistency"
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde is confident that his side can maintain a top-four push this season.Dec 23, 12:39
Miroslav Djukic sacked by Valencia
Valencia sack head coach Miroslav Djukic following a poor start to the season.Dec 16, 17:13
Sevilla, Athletic Bilbao share the spoils
Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao play out a 1-1 draw in this evening's La Liga encounter at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.Dec 15, 19:53
Ernesto Valverde calls for calm despite Barcelona win
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde calls for calm following his side's 1-0 win over Barcelona at the weekend.Dec 2, 13:07
Barcelona lose unbeaten league record at Athletic Bilbao
Iker Muniain's 70th-minute strike at San Mames helps Athletic Bilbao to victory over Barcelona in La Liga.Dec 1, 21:51
Preview:Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the match between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona in La Liga.Nov 29, 14:55
Live Commentary: Malaga 1-2 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of tonight's La Liga clash between Malaga and Atletic Bilbao at La Rosaleda.Nov 25, 20:35
Late Aritz Aduriz header wins it for Athletic Bilbao
Artiz Aduriz scores with five minutes remaining to help Athletic Bilbao overcome Levante 2-1 at San Mames in La Liga.Nov 9, 20:53
Ernesto Valverde admits Athletic Bilbao were second best
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde admits that his side were "well beaten" at Atletico Madrid on Sunday.Nov 4, 16:26
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.Nov 1, 16:45
Mike Rico equaliser earns Athletic Bilbao a point
Athletic Bilbao come back from a goal down to earn a point at home to Valencia in La Liga.Oct 6, 20:51
Ernesto Valverde disappointed with Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao boss Ernesto Valverde admits his disappointment following their 2-0 defeat to Granada on Monday. Oct 1, 13:40
Ander Herrera, Markel Susaeta dropped by Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao leave Ander Herrera on the bench for tonight's trip to Espanyol in La Liga.Sep 23, 19:50
Athletic Bilbao defeat Celta Vigo at San Mames
Athletic Bilbao come from behind to defeat Celta Vigo 3-2 at San Mames.Sep 16, 22:06
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao at the Bernabeu.Aug 30, 16:43
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Season preview: Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole considers whether Athletic Bilbao can secure a European position in La Liga next season.Aug 7, 14:47
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