Lugo Fires Toni Seligrat: Alex Ortiz Takes Helm as Team Struggles
Lugo football club has parted ways with head coach Toni Seligrat after a string of five losses in their last six matches, leaving them at risk of relegation in the Spanish first division. The decision comes following their 0-4 loss to Barcelona B, the league’s last-placed team. Albivermelhos currently have 42 points, equal to the relegation zone, with a critical match against Nàstic de Tarragona upcoming, who are battling for a playoff spot for promotion.
The instability on the club’s coaching bench has been particularly prominent since the departure of Rubén Albés at the end of the 2022 season. Since then, Lugo has had four different coaches in their quest to avoid relegation to the Primera RFEF.
Lugo Coaches Under Tino Saqués (2015-2025)
- Luis Milla
- José Durán
- Luis César
- Francisco
- Javi López
- Monteaguado
- Eloy Jiménez
- Curro Torres
- Juanfran
- Nafa
- Luis César (second stage)
- Rubén Albés
- Hernán Pérez
- Fran Justo
- Carrillo
- Íñigo Vélez
- Fortunate
- Paulo Alves
- Trashorras
- Lolo Escobar
- Toni Seligrat
- Alex Ortiz
For Context: Liverpool’s Coaching Stability
- William Edward Barclay-John McKenna
- Tom Watson
- David Ashworth
- Matt McQueen
- George Patterson
- George Kay
- Don Welsh
- Phil Taylor
- Bill Shankly
- Bob Paisley
- Joe Fagan
- Kenny Dalglish
- Ronnie Moran
- Graeme Souness
- Roy Evans
- Gérard Houllier
- Rafa Benítez
- Roy Hodgson
- Kenny Dalglish (second stage)
- Brendan Rodgers
- Jürgen Klopp
- Arne Slot
Did You Know?
- Liverpool has had the same number of coaches (13) since its founding in 1892 as Lugo has had since president Tino Saqués took office in 2015.
- Alex Ortiz, the newly appointed coach, is from Lugo’s reserves, making him the 22nd coach of the Galician team since Saqués’ arrival.
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