After much deliberation, Robinho Lazaró decided to stay in Portugal. He had an exciting young squad and he was keen to see how far he could take this talented group.
Aventuras Américas | Part 64 | Sporting #5: Unrelentingly Good Form
After two years and two league title successes in Portugal, Robinho Lazaró was really enjoying his time with Sporting CP. But, at the ripe old age of 71, he also knew that he'd be foolish not to keep an eye out for new opportunities.
Aventuras Américas | Part 63 | Sporting #4: The Colombian Collective
Sporting CP had enjoyed a fine start to their first title defence in 27 years. But their exciting young squad was attracting envious glances from the best clubs around the world as 2055 ticked around.
Aventuras Américas | Part 62 | Sporting #3: Building A Special Young Team
It's safe to say that ageism is alive and kicking in football. But Colombian manager Robinho Lazaró was proving that 70-year-old managers could very much compete at the top
Aventuras Américas | Part 61 | Sporting #2: Magnificent Mesquita
Sporting Clube de Portugal found themselves somehow topping the Liga Portugal Bwin heading into 2054. But these were strange times at the club as their reigning President, Jorge Santos, was re-elected and celebrated his power by splashing £12 million on some random striker.
Aventuras Américas | Part 60 | Sporting #1: A Manager In High Demand
Lazaró made so many promises to young players about their futures at the club and horrendously overpaid completely average players that he felt guilty about the pain he was inflicting on every Barcelona supporter.
The Journeyman | Part 85: 21 Glorious Years End With Final Flourish
Way back in August 2019, fledgling English football manager Robí di Lathamé took the reigns of Sporting Lisbon. Now, 21 years later at the age of 56, I was preparing for my final match as a football manager.
The Journeyman | Blue Moon: Part 1 – An Unexpected New Start
Having just wrapped up a third consecutive Bundesliga title and an 11th career domestic title, Robí Sebastian Jesús di Lathamé was leading England through EURO 2036 when something quite unexpected occurred.
The Journeyman: Part 59 – Searching For Club Four
After a ridiculously unfair sacking by Cagliari, my club managerial stock was in danger of being tarnished after being given the heave-ho by my last two clubs.
The Journeyman | Vamos Valencia: Part 1 – Old Boys and an Ageing Superstar
Last time out, I explained my decision to, with rather a heavy heart, move on from my six seasons with Sporting and explore pastures new by embarking on the start of a Journeyman save.
