Fernando Quintanilla

Fernando Quintanilla Barañano (born 13 November 1964), also known by the nickname Txirri, and he featured in 26 league games following his promotion; however, he was unable to secure a regular place in the team ahead of contemporaries Genar Andrinúa and Patxi Salinas and the younger Rafael Alkorta and Patxi Ferreira – all were Spanish internationals – and he was allowed to move on, joining CD Málaga of the second tier in summer 1990.

Later years Quintanilla's first season on the Costa del Sol was fairly successful, playing 26 times as Málaga reached the promotion playoffs despite economic difficulties; Txirri scored his penalty in the shootout against local rivals Cádiz, but the tie ended in defeat. He missed all of 1991–92 (which ended with Málaga's relegation and dissolution) due to an injury sustained on the first matchday, but his involvement was curtailed due to injury, and after that single season he was allowed to leave by Krešić's replacement as manager, Lorenzo Serra Ferrer. including acting as a liaison for local affiliated clubs. In 2015 he was removed from his position, eventually winning a case of unfair dismissal against Athletic in court, meanwhile working with the youth teams of SD Leioa. When the dispute with his former employers was resolved in 2017, he took on a similar role with their neighbours Real Sociedad, as the club from San Sebastián sought to expand their recruitment knowledge in Biscay province.

Personal life Quintanilla's son Alex is also a footballer. He too plays as a defender and was trained in the ranks of Athletic Bilbao, although he never made an appearance for the senior side.