Toni replaces Hélio at Setúbal
Sunday, September 17, 2006
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António 'Toni' Oliveira has taken over from Hélio Sousa as coach of Portuguese club Vitória FC after the 3-0 home UEFA Cup first round first-leg defeat by SC Heerenveen.
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António Oliveira has taken over as the new coach of Vitória FC until the end of the season after Hélio Sousa was sacked by the Portuguese club following the 3-0 home UEFA Cup first round first-leg defeat by SC Heerenveen.
Fans protest
The result at Lisbon's Estádio José Alvalade sparked fan protests and the coach, appointed in December, said goodbye to his players on Friday morning. Setúbal's board then announced that Hélio was no longer in the right frame of mind to continue in his job.
Toni's 'honour'
Oliveira, better known as 'Toni', was formerly in charge of CF Estrela da Amadora and he steps in at Setúbal with the side holding just one point from their first two Liga games. They face Boavista FC in the league on Tuesday, and on Thursday 28 September visit the Netherlands for the return against Heerenveen. "This invitation is an honour for any coach. I'm sure I will adapt to the club easily but I can only promise hard work," said Toni
