Maverick manager John Clarkson is using Scottish hard graft to secure the future of a Spanish side.
Real Aviles must win their last match of the season to avoid being relegated or taking part in a play-off.
The 58-year-old became Director of Football at the club last year, and inspired the Segunda B club to six victories in eight matches.
However, a disastrous run of results after the winter break saw his club go 12 games without a win.
Aviles have sacked two head coaches and are only three points above the relegation play-off spot.
They travel to face sixth-placed Compostela today, having conceded 20 goals and scored only two in their last nine away games.
Clarkson, working with his fifth Spanish club in seven years, is adamant that change had to happen.
He said: “If we don’t avoid relegation, we’re dead. But with the class of players we have, I’m confident that won’t happen.
“The problem was they were totally unfit just a short time ago. I had to order our new coach to introduce double training sessions.
“It’s my Scottish philosophy that you get nothing for nothing. It seemed to be paying off but recent results have been mixed.
“I’m convinced, however, that we can win the last match.”
Clarkson has banned the Spanish media from the club’s training ground. He is frustrated at being kept out of the dug-out by the Spanish authorities.
He intends to manage the team next season but has to first gain his coaching ‘A’ licence.
“The Spanish Press keep coming to the training ground trying to catch me out,”said Clarkson.
“I have the same problem that led to Zinedine Zidane getting a three-month ban for not having the right qualifications to manage Real Madrid’s B team.
“I just hope we can stay up because this is a club going places.”
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