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Wednesday 21 March, 2007
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New Livorno Coach Fernando Orsi has laid out his plans for the team and assures he doesn’t feel like second choice following Gaetano Salvemini’s refusal.
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Daniele Arrigoni was sacked late last night after the 4-0 defeat to Udinese – the second time he was given the boot by President Aldo Spinelli this term.
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“I will try to bring my great enthusiasm to the team,” said Orsi in his presentation Press conference. “I can’t wait to wake up tomorrow morning to lead the first training session.
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“I cannot thank President Spinelli enough for this wonderful opportunity. To begin my Coaching career in Serie A with such a prestigious side is very satisfying.”
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The ex-Lazio goalkeeper has never been placed in charge of a club side before and had to terminate his contract with Inter, where he had been assistant manager to Roberto Mancini up until the summer, before accepting the post.
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“I think that Livorno asked around about my qualities before contacting me. As Mancini’s second in command, I think I did some good work. He left me a lot of space, as he often listened to my ideas.”
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Salvemini had been initially offered the post, but refused to take on his first bench since Monza in 2001. “I thank Spinelli, but I have made a lifestyle choice to retire and spend time with my grandchildren,” said the veteran.
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Nonetheless, Orsi was happy to take the reins with a contract until June 2008, even if it did mean coming in as second choice.
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“If someone passed up on the offer, then it was their mistake. I do not feel second best and, if I am here, it means I cannot be. Evidently the other candidate did not feel up to the task.”
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It is quite a difficult position to be in for a first-time Coach, as the Amaranto have won just once in their last 16 Serie A games and now hover only five points above the relegation zone.
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“Livorno have to rediscover the spark they had in the first few weeks of the season. I think Sunday’s 4-0 defeat at Udine was just a bad day at the office.
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“I like the 4-4-2 system, but I will not exclude variants, based on the characteristics of my players. It would be stupid to start from scratch now, so I will not revolutionise Arrigoni’s work here. We can play either with Stefano Fiore behind Cristiano Lucarelli or supporting him and Paulinho.”
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Orsi will have former Juventus man Luciano Spinesi as his assistant manager and Giampiero Ventrone as fitness Coach.
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During the Press conference Livorno also confirmed that director general Renato Cipollini had been removed from his post, while sporting director Nelso Ricci is also at risk.[/FONT]
10 years of FIF
dude he left about july 2006. im pretty sure thats over a year ago. Miha nad Orsi never worked side by side with Mancini, its always been one or the other. So in answer to your question, no.
