Miguel Ángel Lotina
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Miguel Ángel Lotina Oruechebarría (born 18 June 1957 in Meñaka
, Biscay
) is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a striker, and a current manager.
, representing CD Castellón
from 1981–83. In his only season in La Liga
, he scored three goals in 21 games for the Valencian
, who ranked 18th and last.
In the 1983 summer, Lotina signed with CD Logroñés
. After netting 22 goals in two Segunda División
seasons combined with the Riojan
- also representing the club in the third level
- he contributed with two in 14 games in the 1986–87 campaign, as the club promoted to the top flight for the first time ever, after finishing second to champions Valencia CF
; he retired from the game in 1988 at the age of 31, without having appeared in the first division with his main club.
, he helped the Soria
team reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey
, with the third division outfit ousting three top flight clubs - Real Sociedad
, Racing de Santander
and Sporting de Gijón
- before bowing out to eventual finalists FC Barcelona
3–5 on aggregate.
After his first division debuts with Logroñés in 1996–97, being one of five managers as the club finished in 22nd and last position, Lotina's next years were spent in the second level, with CD Badajoz
, Numancia and CA Osasuna
, helping the latter return to the top flight in 2000, after a six-year absence, and remaining with the Navarre
se in the following two seasons, as they retained its status.
In the 2002–03 season, Lotina led Celta de Vigo
to its first UEFA Champions League
participation, after the Galicians finished fourth. In the following year, however, he was sacked after 21 games, with the club eventually being relegated.
2006 brought Lotina his first football trophy, as RCD Espanyol
won the domestic cup against Real Zaragoza
(4–1), in the manager's second season. In 2006–07, he returned to his native region after replacing sacked José Mari Bakero
at the helm of Real Sociedad
, but the Basque
were relegated from the first division for the first time in 40 years, after ranking second from bottom.
For the 2007–08 season, Lotina returned to Galicia and joined Deportivo de La Coruña
. After poor a start in 2009–10
, he often switched to a 5–3–2 formation
and finished the year comfortably placed in mid-table, but were relegated in the following campaign
as a result of the continued use of defensive tactics, as the club also struggled financially. Depor only managed to score nine goals away from home all year, being doomed in the last round after a 0–2 home loss against Valencia; on 23 May 2011, he announced his departure from the club.
now he's currently coach of A.E.K. Larnakas.
Meñaka
Meñaka is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain.-External links:*...
, Biscay
Biscay
Biscay is a province of Spain and a historical territory of the Basque Country, heir of the ancient Lord of Biscay. Its capital city is Bilbao...
) is a retired Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who played as a striker, and a current manager.
Playing career
Lotina started playing football with local outfit Gernika ClubGernika Club
Gernika Club is a Spanish football team based in Gernika, in the autonomous community of Basque Country. Founded in 1922, it plays in Tercera División - Group 4, holding home games at Estadio Urbieta, with a capacity of 1,000 seats.-Season to season:...
, representing CD Castellón
CD Castellón
Club Deportivo Castellón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Castellón de la Plana, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1922, it currently plays in Tercera División – Group 6, holding home games at Nou Estadi Castalia, which has a capacity of 16,000.-History:Football first appeared in...
from 1981–83. In his only season in La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
, he scored three goals in 21 games for the Valencian
Valencian Community
The Valencian Community is an autonomous community of Spain located in central and south-eastern Iberian Peninsula. Its capital and largest city is Valencia...
, who ranked 18th and last.
In the 1983 summer, Lotina signed with CD Logroñés
CD Logroñés
Club Deportivo Logroñés, S.A.D. was a Spanish football team based in Logroño, in the autonomous community of La Rioja. Founded in 1940, it last played in Regional Preferente de La Rioja....
. After netting 22 goals in two Segunda División
Segunda División
The Segunda División is the lower tier of the two professional football leagues in Spain. From the season 2008-09 onwards, the name of the league is Liga Adelante.-History:...
seasons combined with the Riojan
La Rioja (Spain)
La Rioja is an autonomous community and a province of northern Spain. Its capital is Logroño. Other cities and towns in the province include Calahorra, Arnedo, Alfaro, Haro, Santo Domingo de la Calzada, and Nájera.-History:...
- also representing the club in the third level
Segunda División B
Segunda División B is the third level of the Spanish football league system. It is administered by the RFEF. The top two levels are La Liga, also referred to as the Primera División, and the Segunda División. Immediately below Segunda División B is the Tercera Division...
- he contributed with two in 14 games in the 1986–87 campaign, as the club promoted to the top flight for the first time ever, after finishing second to champions Valencia CF
Valencia CF
Valencia Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Valencia, Spain. They play in La Liga and are one of the most successful and biggest clubs in Spanish Football and European Football. Valencia have won six La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey trophies, two Fairs Cups which was the...
; he retired from the game in 1988 at the age of 31, without having appeared in the first division with his main club.
Manager career
After starting coaching with Logroñés' reserves, Lotina managed the club in two separate stints in the 90's (11 games). In 1995–96, whilst in charge of CD NumanciaCD Numancia
Club Deportivo Numancia de Soria, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Soria, in the autonomous community of Castile and León. Founded on 9 April 1945, it plays in Segunda División, holding home games at Nuevo Estadio Los Pajaritos, with a 10,200-seat capacity.Besides football it has other...
, he helped the Soria
Soria
Soria is a city in north-central Spain, the capital of the province of Soria in the autonomous community of Castile and León. , the municipality has a population of c. 39,500 inhabitants, nearly 40% of the population of the province...
team reach the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey
Copa del Rey
The Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
, with the third division outfit ousting three top flight clubs - Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
, Racing de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
and Sporting de Gijón
Sporting de Gijón
Real Sporting de Gijón, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club from Gijón, Asturias. Founded in 1 June 1905, it currently plays in Spanish first division....
- before bowing out to eventual finalists FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
3–5 on aggregate.
After his first division debuts with Logroñés in 1996–97, being one of five managers as the club finished in 22nd and last position, Lotina's next years were spent in the second level, with CD Badajoz
CD Badajoz
Club Deportivo Badajoz, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Badajoz, in the autonomous community of Extremadura. Founded in 1905, it plays in 2ªB - Group 1, holding home games at Estadio Nuevo Vivero, with a 15,200-seat capacity.-History:...
, Numancia and CA Osasuna
CA Osasuna
Club Atlético Osasuna, known as Osasuna, is a Spanish football team based in Iruñea-Pamplona, in the autonomous community of Navarre.Founded in 1920, it currently plays in the Spanish first division, holding home games at the 19,553-capacity Estadio Reyno de Navarra...
, helping the latter return to the top flight in 2000, after a six-year absence, and remaining with the Navarre
Navarre
Navarre , officially the Chartered Community of Navarre is an autonomous community in northern Spain, bordering the Basque Country, La Rioja, and Aragon in Spain and Aquitaine in France...
se in the following two seasons, as they retained its status.
In the 2002–03 season, Lotina led Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
to its first UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
participation, after the Galicians finished fourth. In the following year, however, he was sacked after 21 games, with the club eventually being relegated.
2006 brought Lotina his first football trophy, as RCD Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
won the domestic cup against Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza
Real Zaragoza, S.A.D. is a Spanish association football team from Zaragoza in Spain. Founded on 18 March 1932, Real Zaragoza have spent the majority of their 78 year history in the Spanish top-flight. Real Zaragoza are Spain's 9th highest ranked team in overall league points...
(4–1), in the manager's second season. In 2006–07, he returned to his native region after replacing sacked José Mari Bakero
José Mari Bakero
José María Bakero Escudero is a retired Spanish footballer, and the current coach of Lech Poznań in Poland.Having played mainly for Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona, he began his career as a forward but was converted into an attacking midfielder, who possessed passing and netting ability José María...
at the helm of Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in the city of San Sebastián, Basque Country, founded on 7 September 1909...
, but the Basque
Basque Country (autonomous community)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa, also called Historical Territories....
were relegated from the first division for the first time in 40 years, after ranking second from bottom.
For the 2007–08 season, Lotina returned to Galicia and joined Deportivo de La Coruña
Deportivo de La Coruña
Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
. After poor a start in 2009–10
2009–10 La Liga
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, he often switched to a 5–3–2 formation
Formation (association football)
In association football, the formation describes how the players in a team are positioned on the pitch. Different formations can be used depending on whether a team wishes to play more attacking or defensive football....
and finished the year comfortably placed in mid-table, but were relegated in the following campaign
2010–11 La Liga
The 2010–11 La Liga season was the 80th since its establishment. The campaign began on 28 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 20 teams contested the league, 17 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and three of which were promoted from the Segunda División...
as a result of the continued use of defensive tactics, as the club also struggled financially. Depor only managed to score nine goals away from home all year, being doomed in the last round after a 0–2 home loss against Valencia; on 23 May 2011, he announced his departure from the club.
now he's currently coach of A.E.K. Larnakas.
Honours
- EspanyolRCD EspanyolReial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
:- Copa del ReyCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 2005–06
- Copa del Rey
- DeportivoDeportivo de La CoruñaReal Club Deportivo de La Coruña is a professional football club based in the city of A Coruña, Galicia; founded in 1906 and currently playing in Segunda División...
:- UEFA Intertoto CupUEFA Intertoto CupThe UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued...
: 2008
- UEFA Intertoto Cup