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Post by haqpr1963 on May 31, 2009 20:51:32 GMT
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Post by QPR Report on May 31, 2009 22:52:52 GMT
Past re Tapia/QPR
From April Goal.com
Goal.com - Malaga Coach Tapia: Europe Is A Reward, Not An Obligation
The over-achieving coach has once again stressed that his side will not be too disappointed if they fail to book a ticket to Europe for next term.
Malaga proved once again that their impressive achievement in the Primera Division this season is no fluke as they earned a valuable 1-1 draw against their direct rivals for Europe, Deportivo La Coruna, at the weekend.
The draw left the humble Andalucian outfit seventh in the standings, just a solitary point away from the Europa League zone, but coach Antonio Tapia has moved quickly to quell any pressure or over-expectations fans and pundits may have on his players for the remainder of the campaign.
“We have a squad that is demonstrating a lot of maturity and showing a high level of commitment, but we cannot become anxious as it will harm us,” he was quoted as saying by AS.
“I am content with where we are now. Qualifying for Europe is a reward, not an obligation. In the end, Malaga will finish where we deserve to finish. What I can say is that I am almost certain we will finish in the top eight, which is a great achievement.”
Questions were also raised about Tapia's future, as a strong finish to the campaign will see a number of bigger clubs clamouring for his signature.
“I don’t like using the media to create controversy or put pressure [on the club]. The first person who will know about my future will be [president] Fernando Sanz,” he replied.
“In November, I could have joined Queens Park Rangers but I did not sign anything. There were also rumours that I had agreed to join Real Betis, but as it turned out, they now have a new coach who could stay on if he guides them to safety.
“I will see how things go and I will speak with the president whenever he deems it appropriate.”
In addition to being just one point off the top six, Malaga are a massive nine points ahead of Real Mallorca in ninth.
KS Leong, Goal.com
Mid-April BBC Gossip
The latest name: Antonia Tapia
BBC Gossip from The Sunday Express: "Queens Park Rangers will again try to persuade Malaga boss Antonia Tapia to take over as their manager following the exit of Paulo Sousa." (Sunday Express) BBC Gossip
Sunday Sun - March 2009
Sunday Sun/Neil Farrington March 16, 2009 -
"... Malaga’s Antonio Tapia ....[W]ith his contract due to expire in June, Tapia’s agents — Bahia Internacional — are understood to have been sounded out by representatives of QPR and Newcastle about a possible move to England. And Tapia admitted: “I rejected an offer during the (January) transfer window, although I am a lover of English football. I am a professional and my commitment was to Malaga. I don’t regret the decision...."
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jun 1, 2009 6:33:03 GMT
Yes!
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Post by QPR Report on Jun 1, 2009 7:14:37 GMT
Also a Reuters MADRID - Antonio Tapia quit as Malaga coach after leading the club to eighth place in the Primera Liga, their second best finish ever. "I will not be the coach of the team next season," Tapia told a news conference on Sunday after Malaga lost 3-0 at Espanyol in their final match of the season. "We have had a great campaign and I think it's the ideal moment to bring this cycle to a close," he added. Tapia was promoted from reserve team coach when Gregorio Manzano was sacked in January 2005 and moved on halfway through the 2005-06 season before the club were relegated. He returned again this term and eighth spot equalled their result in the 2000-01 season and was one short of their best finish of seventh in the 1970s. fourfourtwo.com/news/spain/31862/default.aspx |
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Post by QPR Report on Jun 1, 2009 7:16:12 GMT
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Post by haqpr1963 on Jun 1, 2009 12:18:52 GMT
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Jun 1, 2009 12:23:32 GMT
I see someone has updated his Wiki page  |
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