Guus Hiddink
Guus Hiddink
Guus Hiddink; born 8 November 1946) is a Dutch football manager and former player. Hiddink enjoyed a long career playing as a midfielder in his native Netherlands, playing for sides such as De Graafschap and NEC Nijmegen, as well as some time spent playing in the United States. Since retiring from playing the game in 1982, Hiddink has gone on to enjoy an illustrious career in management, leading both clubs and countries from across the globe to achieve various titles...
deserved win
We deserved this win but we should have scored more than one goal.
conditions four playing squad
Some of the squad were there four years ago so they know what to expect, they have experienced the conditions they will be playing under.
adapting debut desperate developed european full game hand pace physically since time tonight
That was not a desperate choice. He's been adapting to the pace of our game ever since we started the preseason campaign, and he has developed physically as well. Tonight we thought it time to hand him his full debut on the European stage.
adapting debut desperate developed european full game hand pace physically since time tonight
That was not a desperate choice, ... He's been adapting to the pace of our game ever since we started the preseason campaign, and he has developed physically as well. Tonight we thought it time to hand him his full debut on the European stage.
knocked normal potential
It is normal that we were knocked out when you look at the potential of the two sides.
enjoyment injuries nice people reaction shoulders waving
I think the reaction is very nice because it's a reaction of enjoyment, it's not violent...I think there were one or two injuries where people dislocated their shoulders waving flags.
patience robert time
Robert is on his way, but we need more time and patience,
earlier expected
I expected this announcement earlier from a different side.
australian character determined
He's a strong, determined character and an exponent of how I see Australian football.
days few fit ideas planning program soon special talked work
I talked with (Liverpool manager) Rafael Benitez a few days ago about him and we were planning to get him in a special program to have him fit as soon as possible. I have my ideas and Benitez has his ideas and we will work on this to get him fit as soon as possible.
fit full
He will not be fit to play a full game.
doubtful game hour last until
He will be doubtful until the last hour before the game will start,
both passion toe
He has more passion in his right toe than other internationals have in both legs.
against chances create played satisfied
We didn't create a lot of chances in the first half. But I am satisfied with the way we played against such a well-organized opponent.