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...
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.
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.
knocked normal potential
It is normal that we were knocked out when you look at the potential of the two sides.
australian character determined
He's a strong, determined character and an exponent of how I see Australian football.
patience robert time
Robert is on his way, but we need more time and patience,
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.
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.
budget budgets changed players
By the look of things the budget for players has changed too.
depends game maybe players three
But it depends also on the development of the game when we have substituted three players maybe who are on that first five, then we have to have our alternatives as well.
complaints-and-complaining worth
At times, they were complaining that we were working too hard. But I think it was worth it.
against champions physical result satisfied starts strength team worse
I'm satisfied with this result against a team with physical and tactical strength.....we have had more worse starts in the Champions League.
changes creative spite
In spite of many restrictions and changes in the squad, we have been able to find creative solutions.