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...
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.
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.
doubtful game hour last until
He will be doubtful until the last hour before the game will start,
angry best control experience game learned settle team
I didn't say anything to the team afterwards, ... When I get angry after a game I have learned from experience that it's best that I control myself and let things settle down a bit.
close draw game matches missed positive today top
Everyone has to be on top of their game for these kind of matches and that was something we missed today. The only positive thing about today is the draw in the other match so it is still close in the group.
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.
target
I want everyone to be focussed on the big target and I like to be with the whole squad,
knocked normal potential
It is normal that we were knocked out when you look at the potential of the two sides.
changes creative spite
In spite of many restrictions and changes in the squad, we have been able to find creative solutions.
australian character determined
He's a strong, determined character and an exponent of how I see Australian football.
budget budgets changed players
By the look of things the budget for players has changed too.
complaints-and-complaining worth
At times, they were complaining that we were working too hard. But I think it was worth it.
lean rely team
This is not a team to lean back and rely on just one or two counter-attacks each half.