However, the disastrous dip in form resulted in them not winning another league game until February. In fact, they only managed to pick up three points during that spell, with draws against Levante, Rayo Vallecano and Real Valladolid. Although a run to the last 16 in Europe, only to fall on penalties to eventual winners Sevilla, provided a distraction, an early exit in the Copa Del Rey did not do much help.*
Unfortunately, form failed to pick up significantly after the dreadful run ended, and Betis only managed three league wins from then on. They ended the season by losing seven of their final eight games. After Calderon’s resignation at the end of the season, 32-year-old Julio Velazquez has been handed the reins.
There is not much transfer news to speak about for Betis, other than Juanfran recently turning down the chance to play in England with Middlesbrough, where he would have linked up with Aitor Karenka, who he knew from his time at Real Madrid.
The Andalusian side, however, have lost former Wigan centre-back Antonio Amaya. The 31-year-old had spent three years with Betis before returning to former club Rayo Vallecano.
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Unfortunately, form failed to pick up significantly after the dreadful run ended, and Betis only managed three league wins from then on. They ended the season by losing seven of their final eight games. After Calderon’s resignation at the end of the season, 32-year-old Julio Velazquez has been handed the reins.
There is not much transfer news to speak about for Betis, other than Juanfran recently turning down the chance to play in England with Middlesbrough, where he would have linked up with Aitor Karenka, who he knew from his time at Real Madrid.
The Andalusian side, however, have lost former Wigan centre-back Antonio Amaya. The 31-year-old had spent three years with Betis before returning to former club Rayo Vallecano.
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