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...
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.
coach free given hand korea national nobody obstacle puts slightest south work
As national coach you are given a free hand to work like you are used to, like I have as coach of Netherlands, South Korea and Australia. Nobody puts the slightest obstacle in your way.
bringing check injured players process several
We have several players that have been out injured and are in the process of their rehabilitation. We are bringing them in as well so we can check on their progress,
although ball half
We didn't play enough of the ball in the first half although we managed to get some corners,
boys damage defend expect flight knows mentally proud sydney team
We just have to see what damage is done physically, ... but mentally I'm very proud of the boys. I have a long flight to think what we can do tactically. It's in our hands, but I expect Uruguay to come to Sydney to defend - and they are a team which knows how to defend.
friday moscow official sign
Everything is ready. On Friday I will go to Moscow for an official ceremony, and sign a two-year contract.
emotions game good punish second understand
First, I can understand the emotions just after a game but second I think it's always good to look in the mirror... when you are a big team, you must punish a little team.
coaching decision group people talk technical
We (the coaching staff) make the decision - I'd like to talk to my group of technical people and we make the in-principle decision,
contract details final finished join
We are working out the final details of the contract and when that is finished I will join them.
knocked team
We have been knocked out by a team that does not get the international recognition it deserves.
future hate lying
I would be lying if I was to say that I do not know where my future lies. And I hate liars.
concerned good honest situation
I am really concerned about his situation to be honest - he must make a good recuperation,
ambitious aware coach increase national players potential successful team technical within
I'm an ambitious coach and I want to be successful here in Russia. There is a lot of technical potential within Russia's national team and if the players are aware of their potential I think they can increase their level.