Depor confirm Lotina intent

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  25 Jun 07, 11:46

  
  
  Deportivo La Coruna have confirmed that they are eager to recruit former Real Sociedad boss Miguel Angel Lotina to replace Joaquin Caparros.
  
  Lotina handed in his notice at Sociedad on Friday amid intense speculation in Spain that he was primed to take over at Depor.
  
  Depor have previously intimated their admiration for Lotina and now, club president Augusto Cesar Lendoiro has confirmed that an official offer will be forthcoming.
  
  "Lotina is the right person for the job because of his team work, for his experience in a club in a similar situation to Deportivo and because he knows how to bring on young players," Lendoiro told reporters.
  
  Caparros left Depor after two terms at the conclusion of last season, citing that he had been 'worn down' by the job as an explanation for his departure.
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  25 Jun 07, 11:48

  Sociedad want Toshack back
  
  
  
  Wales coach John Toshack is wanted by his former club Real Sociedad.
  
  Following Sociedad's relegation from La Liga, Miguel Angel Lotina has stepped down as coach and taken over at Deportivo La Coruna.
  
  The Basque club have reportedly turned to Toshack, who has had three previous stints as coach of Sociedad.
  
  Toshack is wanted in a sporting director's role to plot the club's return to the top flight next season.
  
  He will be offered a two-year contract, with Sociedad president Maria de la Pena confirming the club's interest.
  
  De la Pena is quoted in the People as saying: "Toshack knows the history of this club and the way we all work."
  
  Toshack is currently in his second spell as coach of the Wales national team, having replaced Mark Hughes in 2004.
  
  But his reign has prompted heavy criticism, particularly from the likes of Robbie Savage, as Wales have failed to mount a challenge for Euro 2008 qualification. a