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Lortkipanidze lands Merani job

FC Merani-Olimp Tbilisi have appointed Temur Lortkipanidze as their new head coach.

Fourth coach
Otar Gabelia coached FC Merani-91 Tbilisi until the merger with Football Academy Olimpi to form Merani-Olimp Tbilisi. Koba Zhorzhikashvili took over the team at the beginning of the spring season but was fired in early April. Club president Nikoloz Dolidze then coached the team on a temporary basis until Lortkipanidze was appointed.

Intertoto spot
Merani-OIimpi Tbilisi are in the relegation group but have already secured their place in the top flight for next season. They have even applied for a UEFA Intertoto Cup place as some of the sides in the championship group have declined the chance.