Hou is the perfect man for the Australia job?
So the inevitable has become official, Guus Hiddink will leave his position as manager of the Socceroos after this years' World Cup. I would suggest that everyone who follows the Socceroos knew deep down that our love affair with Guus would be brief. However he will always have a place in our hearts for breaking the 32 year hoodoo and giving the best ever crop of Australian players the chance to play at the World Cup.
We will never forget him if he gets us to the second round, and if he gets us beyond the second round...then I look forward to watching Guus Smith, Guus Vadic and Hi Dink Wong coming through the Australian youth ranks in a few years' time. That said it's probably going to happen anyway.
So who will the next Australian coach be?
Graham Arnold? Dick Advocaat? (I think I heard Craig Foster screaming out "Ray Bartz, Ray Bartz" but I can't sure).
At the moment we can only predict that unless Graham Arnold steps into the role, the job will not go to an Australian. With only one Australian coach in the A-League, in its inaugural year, there is little chance that there is an Australian qualified to do the job - and Australia doesn't want to stagnate again as it did under the management of Frank Farina.
If Arnold doesn't get the job, and I personally don't believe he has enough experience, then the Soccer Squirrel predicts an Australian coach won't take charge of the national team until at least after the 2010 World Cup.
The best candidate is obviously someone who has a lot of experience but we would specifically be looking for a coach with experience in developing players. The FFA has already indicated they are looking for someone who can commit to the role full-time. It would be great to have a coach who will get their hands dirty and try and implement the recommendations of Aime Jacquet at the grass roots level. Essentially the man for the job would be a Football Director who can coach.
The Soccer Squirrel would love to see money thrown the way of Gerard Houllier. Houllier was the Technical Director at the French Football Academy in Clairfontaine until 1998 when France won the World Cup.
A pipe dream?
A number of years ago Houllier was linked to a similar Technical Director role for Australia, so perhaps now the time is right. And let’s not forget that we managed to get Guus so there is no reason we can't get someone of a similar standing to head the next stage of Australia’s football development.
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Over the next few months at the Soccer Squirrel we will be looking at the possible candidates and possibly even throw one of two chief contributors' hats into the ring. (Simon and Greg have vast managerial experience on Championship Manager).
As always your comments, thoughts and suggestions are welcome in the comments below. Or email us at ozsoccersquirrel@yahoo.com
We will never forget him if he gets us to the second round, and if he gets us beyond the second round...then I look forward to watching Guus Smith, Guus Vadic and Hi Dink Wong coming through the Australian youth ranks in a few years' time. That said it's probably going to happen anyway.
So who will the next Australian coach be?
Graham Arnold? Dick Advocaat? (I think I heard Craig Foster screaming out "Ray Bartz, Ray Bartz" but I can't sure).
At the moment we can only predict that unless Graham Arnold steps into the role, the job will not go to an Australian. With only one Australian coach in the A-League, in its inaugural year, there is little chance that there is an Australian qualified to do the job - and Australia doesn't want to stagnate again as it did under the management of Frank Farina.
If Arnold doesn't get the job, and I personally don't believe he has enough experience, then the Soccer Squirrel predicts an Australian coach won't take charge of the national team until at least after the 2010 World Cup.
The best candidate is obviously someone who has a lot of experience but we would specifically be looking for a coach with experience in developing players. The FFA has already indicated they are looking for someone who can commit to the role full-time. It would be great to have a coach who will get their hands dirty and try and implement the recommendations of Aime Jacquet at the grass roots level. Essentially the man for the job would be a Football Director who can coach.
The Soccer Squirrel would love to see money thrown the way of Gerard Houllier. Houllier was the Technical Director at the French Football Academy in Clairfontaine until 1998 when France won the World Cup.
A pipe dream?
A number of years ago Houllier was linked to a similar Technical Director role for Australia, so perhaps now the time is right. And let’s not forget that we managed to get Guus so there is no reason we can't get someone of a similar standing to head the next stage of Australia’s football development.
*********************************************************
Over the next few months at the Soccer Squirrel we will be looking at the possible candidates and possibly even throw one of two chief contributors' hats into the ring. (Simon and Greg have vast managerial experience on Championship Manager).
As always your comments, thoughts and suggestions are welcome in the comments below. Or email us at ozsoccersquirrel@yahoo.com
posted by The Soccer Squirrel at 1:47 am
3 Comments:
I think Aime Jacquet or Gerrard Houllier. Houllier has been impressive in the Champions League this season with Lyon and he has had talks with the Australian Football Federation before.
I really like Wade Skipper....
Johan Neeskens has been doing vital work behind the scenes since December. He could be a valuable assistant to the Hiddink's successor. However its uncertain if he will go when Guus does.
We need a senior coach and also a technical director, as Aime Jacquet mentioned to on his visit earlier this year.
I firmly believe we need a South American flavour to our coaching ranks and perhaps to add something to development at grassroots level.
Perhaps someone like Mario Zagallo.
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