News round-up: Fernandes leaves Vitoria Setubal - official
Porto swoop for Braga pair; Jesus facing suspension
 Vitoria Setubal have sacked coach Manuel Fernandes. After two days of negotiating, the Sadinos have finally reached an agreement regarding his compensation.
In other news, Porto are reported to have agreed deals to sign Braga’s Silvio and Lima, while Benfica boss Jorge Jesus may be facing suspension.
Fernandes gets the bullet
Former Sporting and Vitoria striker Manuel Fernandes has been the latest victim of a spate of coach sackings in Portugal’s top flight.
The 59-year-old had been under increasing pressure in Setubal. Only one league win since October has seen the club slide dangerously close to the relegation zone, and with bottom two Portimonense and Naval both starting to pick up points, the club felt a change of manager was the best course of action to aid their chances of survival in the Liga ZON Sagres.
Vitoria are currently five points above the drop zone with nine matches remaining.
Lima and Silvio on their way to Porto
According to Portuguese daily A Bola, FC Porto have completed deals to bring Portugal full-back Silvio and Brazilian striker Lima to the Estadio do Dragao in the summer from local rivals Braga.
Full-back Silvio can play on either flank. The 23-year-old made his debut for the senior Portugal side last year against Norway.
Lima has been a big hit since coming to Portugal in the summer of 2009. The powerful front man impressed at Belenenses last season, earning himself a move to Braga where he has continued to find the net on a regular basis, both domestically and in European competition.
The signing of Lima by Porto will heighten rumours that the league leaders are preparing to cash in on one or both of their star players, Hulk and Falcao, at the end of the season.
Jorge Jesus learns his fate
A decision is expected today regarding Jorge Jesus’ possible suspension in the wake of incidents at the end of the match between Benfica and Nacional da Madeira on 22 January.
The Liga’s Disciplinary Committee have completed their inquiry into the incident, where Jesus appeared to slap Nacional player Luis Alberto in an ugly melee that followed the final whistle.
Curiously, Jesus let his fiery temper get the better of him again this past weekend. The coach was involved in an altercation with opponents after Benfica’s 2-1 victory over Maritimo, although whether or not another inquiry will be opened depends on the Disciplinary Committee’s analysis of the report by match referee, Vasco Santos.
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I don't see Lima playing that much at Porto as I do Silvio but prove me wrong.
RE: Bryan, Braga already had Orlando Sa and they didn't play him. The only thing Lima has proven is that he has potential. I hope Couto has made replacement plans for these key players before selling them. I understand they have to sell but at lest try to perform in Europe with the players that got you there.
Perhaps if they ruled on JJ promptly, he would have freaked out this weekend. (but then again, maybe not)
We know Porto will be getting a proven striker and a bright fullback. It`s possible that Porto will be giving one of their player to Braga. Walter has been a big disappointment and Orlando Sa never fulfilled any potential. I`m hoping Braga receive Orlando Sa + cash.
Looks like Braga is completing the gutting of their squad. This team better use the cash they are getting to sign some good prospects or its unlikely they’ll have another good run for a long time.
Since winning the league cup Setubal seems to just always hold on to that last spot to stay in the league. They are reminding me of Belenense where it just seems that it’s going to happen sooner or later. Kinda sad since I always felt that teams like Belenense and Setubal could pull a strong fan base if they just had a run like Braga but poor management has lead them in a different direction.