About Miguel Ángel Lotina
Miguel Ángel Lotina Oruechebarría (Spanish pronunciation: [miɣeˈlaŋxel loˈtina]; born 18 June 1957) is a Spanish professional manager and former footballer who played as a striker. His playing career was spent mostly with Logroñés, whom he represented in the Segunda División, also playing for Castellón in La Liga. In a managerial career of over three decades, Lotina led seven clubs in the top flight, starting with Logroñés. He won the Copa del Rey with Espanyol in 2006 and the UEFA Intertoto Cup with Deportivo in 2008. He later worked in Cyprus, Qatar and for four teams in Japan. == Playing career == Born in Meñaka, Biscay, Lotina started playing football with local Gernika Club, representing Castellón from 1981 to 1983. In his only season in La Liga he scored three goals in 21 games for the Valencians, who ranked 18th and last. In summer 1983, Lotina signed with Logroñés. After netting 22 goals over two Segunda División seasons with the Riojan side – also representing them in Segunda División B – he contributed two in 14 matches in the 1986–87 campaign as the team promoted to the top flight for the first time ever, after finishing second to champions Valencia; he retired from the game in 1988 at the age of 31, without having appeared in the main division with his main club. == Coaching career == === Early years === After starting coaching with Logroñés' reserves, Lotina managed the club in two separate stints in the 90s (12 games).
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