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...
develop further good
When you are able to do that as a 19-year-old you have everything to develop further to become a good player.
We were a little nervous, and a little naive.
began brazil cheer drew group won
When we drew Brazil there was a group of Australians who began to cheer as if we had just won 3-0.
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.
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.
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.
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.
concerned good honest situation
I am really concerned about his situation to be honest - he must make a good recuperation,
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,