After leading Parma to a surprise eighth place finish in 2009-10, Francesco Guidolin returned to Udinese. Despite a poor start to the campaign, Guidolin built a 3-5-2 side that earned accolades and wins alike, seeing the side successfully achieve Champions League qualification for only the second time in its history. Describing himself as a niche Coach, the former Vicenza, Monaco and Palermo man Guidolin prepares for a spell on the big stage.