The announcement that Hierro would be his replacement followed three hours later.

Hierro dismissed fears of playing in front of a vocal home crowd.

I could not say no: I would not have forgiven myself, Hierro said.

This week has been quite unsettled on El Hierro in the Canary Islands.

The players trained well, Hierro said, and they behaved well too.

It is time, they say, for Hierro to be a manager.

Hierro also said he would change as little as possible.

Fernando Hierro has since taken interim charge of the side.

Hierro seemed unsuited to his sudden transformation from director of football to head coach.

Some players believe that Pellegrini and Hierro have not done enough to protect their interests.

Spain boss Fernando Hierro: What I can say is that we have three more points.

Spain captain Fernando Hierro has announced his retirement from international football following the World Cup.

Raul and Fernando Hierro had already strutted off, Spanish kings at home in the lair.

Make your way to Tenerife where you will be collected and brought to El Hierro.

Everything is changing. But more fundamental is the point that it was Hierro in charge.

Little is left of the settlement of Puerta de Hierro as I write this blog.