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Onofre Verdú Fernández, president of Cotillas back in the 60s and 70s of last century, and names the football field with artificial turf Towers Cotillas.

On the morning of Sunday March 1 Torreño mayor, Domingo Coronado, the Councillor for Sports, Ginés Pérez, and the honoree himself presided over the massive official act of appointment of the municipal sports facility in which they accompanied Onofre family and a large number of neighbors and friends.

"This is a tribute to a person who represents the values ​​of sport Towers Cotillas, who turned his life in the world of football being able to highlight the importance of discipline, love the sport and to participate, and always carrying with pride and dignity the name of our people wherever he went, "outlined Coronado.

"This is the highest recognition that people can give one of its neighbors, but at least one person of its features," explained Torreño mayor, who stressed his illusion because "every time people see the name of this field remember this person of great values ​​and a huge love for his people. "

Bastion football Torreño

Onofre Fernández Verdú, for many years Torreño football stronghold, was president of the local club between the 68-69 and 75-76 seasons, and during his tenure the field was built.

"In its work under the command of Cotillas proved to be a fighter that even spared the disappearance to the club," said Perez, who recalled that "Cotillas also led to a major sporting achievements, getting to dispute the promotion to the Third Division (the Current Segunda B) losing over two legs before a Basque team the tie one thus. "

This appointment was approved unanimously last January by the full council, at a meeting attended by the honoree himself.

A time that the spokespersons of the municipal opposition groups Antonio Peñas (PSOE) and María Dolores Hernández (IU-Green) - also had words of thanks to the work of Fernández Verdú benefit Torreño football.

Source: Ayuntamiento de Las Torres de Cotillas