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Look who we got in the semi final of the Copa Sudamericana. Havn't beaten them this season, what a glorious opportunity this is to break my hoodoo

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Accepted.

I always find good regen's in Egypt, so this is why I accepted the offer. Poland, Finland and Belarus didn't appeal to me

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Atlético Paranaense - Campeonato Brasileiro 2013

This was to be my first full league campaign in charge of Atlétio,and I was really looking forward following my exploits with ceara the previous season. At the beginning of the campaign, we were predicated to finish 11^th. After seemingly winning the State Championship quite comfortably, I wasn't at all convinced that my side were ready yet. I'm still rebuilding my squad.

League Table
League Positions Graph
League fixtures
League fixtures

We began the season terribly, which consequently led me to totally revamp my tactic. The new 4-2-3-1 tactic worked absolute wonders - we went from mid table candidates to league winners.

Copa Kia do Brasil - The board got what they wanted; a quarter final appearance. After winning the first leg I thought we would have enough wits about us to win the second leg, but Leandro Damiao thought otherwise.

Copa Sudemericana - I won this competition last year with Ceará, so I was glad to see I got another chance to win it as we reached the final. The first leg went brilliantly, we should have won by a larger margin. In the second leg we were more ruthless and deservedly won the trophy.

Transfers - Same as before really, though a few more players left and I bought Felipe Gutiérrez on a permanent deal for €1.1million.

Squad - I'm quickly transforming the team, we have enough quality in most positions to retain our title next season, but that doesn't mean I can't add a few more players to the first team, preferably young ones.

Key Player Profiles

Thiago Heleno - My rock at the back, and a fantastic goalscorer.

Mauricio - A star from midfield, this guy is a cut above the rest.

Renato - Should have played far more games, I massively underrate him.

Joffre Guerrrón - My top goalscorer, but he's pushing on a bit now.

Gabrial Hauche - Had a slow start, but after I changed my tactic he was awesome.

Club career:

2011 - Ceará - Brazilian First Division - 11th

2012 - Ceará - Ceará State Champions Winners, Brazilian First Division Winners, Copa Sudemericana Winners, Brazilian Cup Quarter Finalists

2013 - Atlético Paranaenese - Campeonato Paranaense Série Ouro Winners, Campeonato Brasileiro Winners, Copa Kia do Brasil Quarter Finalists, Copa Bridgestone Sudamericana Winners

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Oh I forgot to mention, the stadium expansion which was agreed before I'd joined the club was completed. We now boast a 41,293 seater stadium. Also, the board have agreed to upgrade our youth facilities so certainly exciting times ahead for Atlético.

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This offer is really tempting, I'll probably reject. I want to win the Copa Libertadores before I leave Brazil

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What an outrage. Can't believe matches as important as these and sandwiched in together like that. I'm having enough trouble already trying to rotate my players. I hope I'm not the only one that thinks you play far to many matches a season in Brazil. I need a far bigger squad.

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