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Real Sociedad was a founding member of La Liga in 1929; its longest spell in the top flight was for 40 seasons, from 1967 to 2007. Traditionally the club followed a policy (similar to that of its rival Athletic) of signing only Basque players, before signing Republic of Ireland forward John Aldridge in 1989. While a strong Basque contingent has ...
The 80s also marked the end of Real Sociedad as a "Basque only" club. Since its foundation and up until 1989, the club adhered to the policy set by another Basque club, Athletic Bilbao; this changed with the signing of John Aldridge from Liverpool. Aldridge went on to become the club's leading scorer in each of his two years with the club ...
The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Real Sociedad taking the lead through Paco Bienzobas' 43rd-minute strike, only for Athletic's Luis Bergareche to level terms a minute later. Real Sociedad claimed a fourth-place finish that season, with a record reading eight wins, four draws and six defeats, 46 goals for and 41 against.
Feb 14, 2024 · Real Sociedad were founded in the Basque city of San Sebastian in 1909, and traditionally followed a transfer policy of signing only Basque players (like their rivals Athletic Bilbao) up until 1989. Their legacy of developing local players is still present today, with on average six players in Real Sociedad’s line up that feature Basque academy talent.
Feb 14, 2024 · Let’s take a deeper look at the history and some notable players passed by Spain’s other ‘Real’ club. Real Sociedad were founded in the Basque city of San Sebastian in 1909, and traditionally followed a transfer policy of signing only Basque players (like their rivals Athletic Bilbao) up until 1989. Their legacy of developing local ...
May 30, 2024 · For nearly 30 years after the club's formation, Real Sociedad only recruited Basque players to the team. This changed with the signing of Liverpool's Ireland international John Aldridge in 1989 ...
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Mar 10, 2017 · As Athletic Bilbao still do today, Real Sociedad used to adopt a policy of only using players born in the Basque Country. La Real however broke the tradition as they were in need of help due to the neighbours being recognised as the bigger club, with their successful history and financial strength. In 1989, Liverpool striker John Aldridge ...
