Fran Escriba
Elche through to last 16 of Copa del Rey after squeezing past Real Valladolid
Elche secure a Copa del Rey last-16 clash against Barcelona after narrowly beating Real Valladolid 1-0 in Thursday's game at the Estadio Manuel MartÃnez Valero.
Dec 18, 21:10
Preview: Elche vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole previews Atletico Madrid's La Liga trip to second-from-bottom Elche, with Diego Simeone expected to reshuffle his squad after Copa del Rey action.
Dec 4, 21:38
Preview: Barcelona vs. Elche
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's opening La Liga fixture against Elche at Camp Nou.
Aug 22, 16:58
Report: Joan Verdu close to Elche deal
A report claims that Elche are close to agreeing a deal with Spanish midfielder Joan Verdu.
Jun 29, 12:26
Fran Escriba expects busy summer
Elche boss Fran Escriba predicts a busy transfer window for his side this summer.
May 17, 14:24
Fran Escriba to remain at Elche
Elche president Jose Sepulcre says that Fran Escriba will remain in charge of the Spanish outfit next season.
May 13, 14:38
Fran Escriba pleased despite defeat
Elche boss Fran Escriba bemoans his side's missed opportunities in Friday's 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid.
Apr 19, 18:43
Fran Escriba bemoans Mestalla defeat
Elche boss Fran Escriba says that he was proud of his side's performance at the Mestalla on Sunday despite their 2-1 defeat to Valencia.
Apr 14, 18:57
Fran Escriba pleased with point
Elche boss Fran Escriba is left content following Tuesday's goalless draw with Athletic Bilbao.
Mar 26, 16:47
Team News: Three in attack for Real Madrid against Elche
Real Madrid feature an attacking front three of Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Jese as they take on Elche in La Liga this afternoon.
Feb 22, 15:00
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Elche
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Elche at Santiago Bernabeu.
Feb 20, 16:23
Real Valladolid fight back to hold Elche
Real Valladolid recover from a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw with Elche at the Nuevo Jose Zorilla stadium this evening.
Feb 9, 17:51
Miroslav Stevanovic returns to Sevilla
Sevilla forward Miroslav Stevanovic has his loan spell with Elche terminated.
Jan 15, 15:04
Alexis Sanchez hat-trick downs Elche
Alexis Sanchez hits a hat-trick as Barcelona record a comfortable 4-0 win over Elche at Camp Nou.
Jan 5, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Barcelona cruising past Elche
Barcelona coast into a 2-0 half-time lead over Elche at Camp Nou in La Liga.
Jan 5, 15:47
David Barral brace helps Levante down Elche
Substitute David Barral scores twice as Levante come from behind to beat Elche 2-1 in Valencia and climb above their opponents in the La Liga table.
Dec 13, 21:50
Report: Elche to drop Manu Herrera
A report claims that Elche boss Fran Escriba could drop goalkeeper Manu Herrera following a series of under-par performances.
Dec 3, 15:42
Preview: Elche vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole previews the match between Elche and Atletico Madrid in La Liga.
Nov 28, 13:41
Team News: Two changes for Getafe for Elche test
Getafe coach Luis Garcia Plaza names two changes to his starting lineup, as the club look to leap into the top four in the Primera Liga.
Nov 9, 16:40
Fran Escriba 'not surprised' by Villarreal form
Elche manager Fran Escriba praises Villarreal for their strong start to the season.
Nov 4, 16:13
Real Betis continue to struggle
Elche stun Real Betis 2-1 at the Estadio Villamarin to move into the top half of La Liga table.
Oct 20, 19:55
Season preview: Elche
Sports Mole discusses newly-promoted Elche's chances of success in the new La Liga season.
Aug 13, 13:30
