The Geninho left the command of Sport after six months of work in Recife, frustrating his expectation that the team was to take the red-black hexa-state championship. The reasons for his resignation were explained during a Sunday news conference after the game with Holy Cross and reaffirmed on Monday: "Technical results live. As the results were not showing up I decided to leave, "he said.
During his spell at the club, Geninho led the team in 34 games (25 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie B and the Championship Pernambucano 9). He scored 15 wins, 10 draws and 9 losses - taking advantage of 49.5%. The team scored 42 goals, suffered 29. A positive balance, especially in the Brazilian Championship. By taking the team was near the relegation zone, then came to establish a series of 11 games without defeat until the last rounds remained in the struggle to ensure that the classification back in Serie A.
"During the championship Pernambucano due to lack of time and difficulty of preparation, the team varied greatly. But I am convinced they will evolve and will be vying for the title, "he said.
He added: "I regret leaving because I have much appreciation for Sport, by its fans and the people of Pernambuco, who loves football and was always very nice to me. But football is like that. I believe that my departure will trigger a new fact capable of putting the team on track - and that it was primarily motivated my decision. "
As soon as he announced his decision, Geninho received a survey of Bahia, but declined to discuss his possible trip to Salvador, "It is not the time to make a decision. I will stay in Recife until the end of the week, then going back to Saints. For now, just think about the rest. After you study what direction to take, "he added.
07/02/2011
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