Vicente Miera

Coaching career A manager since 1974, Miera started at the professional level with Real Oviedo, suffering top-flight relegation in his second season, then moved to neighbours Sporting where he would remain for five years, except for the 1979–80 campaign at RCD Español. He worked in both major divisions for more than 20 years, his last stop being Sevilla FC (Segunda División, in 1997–98).

Miera oversaw Sporting's first-ever qualification for the UEFA Cup in 1978–79, following a fifth-place finish in the league.

Having already served as assistant for four years, Miera was handed the reins of the national team in 1991, remaining there seven months as the nation failed to qualify for UEFA Euro 1992 and stepping down due to health problems, being replaced by Javier Clemente. That summer, he switched to the Olympic squad, leading them to the gold medal in Barcelona.

Honours Player Racing Santander Segunda División: 1959–60

Real Madrid La Liga: 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69

Manager Oviedo Segunda División: 1974–75

Sporting Gijón Segunda División: 1976–77

Spain Summer Olympic Games: 1992