Real Sociedad produced an outstanding performance to hold up Gimnastic till extra time and carried on to win 4 - 2 on penalties.
In the post match conference, dejected Gimnastic Manager Jackie voiced out his disappointment for not able to be promoted despite having outstanding performances throughout the season.
"We had an outstanding performance throughout the season. You look at the table, you will expect Gimnastic (having 44 points) to go through and not Real Sociedad (having just 29 points). Its just unlucky to lose in the playoff final and the greatest disappointment is to lose on penalties."
When asked about his future, Gimnastic Manager Jackie replied, "I vow to stay for another season and this time I will bring Gimnastic to the La Liga."
"I may offload some players next season and bring in some fresh faces to take up the challenges for the next season. For now, I will enjoy my end-of-season holiday to forget my disappointment of the season."
-- Edited by jackieyeo on Saturday 9th of May 2009 01:49:50 PM
Man City + £10 million The chairman wants to put last seasons missed opportunity behind them and succeed in breaking the top 4 and looking for a European qualification spot to help put the club on the European map.
Portsmouth + £5 million Money to help towards rebuilding the squad following retirements and relegation.
Aston Villa + £15 million The chairman wants to bring in Premiership quality players to help build a stable squad that can then push on next season to establish themselves as a mid table side.
Crystal Palace - £0.6 million Recouping money spent on clearing debts last season.
Everton - £20 million Money moved out of transfer funds by the chairman as amount there isn't needed.
Reading + £5 million Money to help towards rebuilding the squad following retirements.
Sheffield Wednesday + £20 million The chairman wants the team to immediately push on and challenge in the play-offs and this money will allow an incoming manager to build a team of their own capable of doing this.
AC Milan + £5 million In an attempt to rectify the problems from last season which saw them fail to achieve their target the chairman has put more money in to help cover any weak position the manager feels still exists.
Juventus + £3 million The chairman is happy to offer a small amount of money as a reward for the significant steps taken last season and to help ease the transition into this seasons high targets.
Genoa + £50 million The owners want to make an immediate impact on the league. They believe a strong challenge for a European place can be mounted this season as well as another impressive cup run. They recognise a number of positions are currently occupied by Serie B standard players and are investing adequate money to solve these problems.
Real Valladolid + £5 million The new owner wants the team to begin to establish themselves as a permanent fixture in the top flight and move away from the relegation fight. A little money is being made available initially to add to the existing funds.
Recreativo Huelva + £5 million The chairman will extend the stadium for free as promised to the manager in his contract agreement and is topping up the funds available for transfers on top of last seasons heavy investment.
Sevilla - £35 million The chairman feels the money is not needed for squad development and has removed it from the transfer account.
Villarreal + £10 million The owner has invested an initial amount to allow an incoming manager to begin replacing some of the key players lost through retirement last season.
Levante + £10 million Money has been made available after promotion to help bring the squad up to a standard capable of fighting relegation this season.
