September 21, 2007
Advocaat is new Socceroos coach
Dick Advocaat has signed to coach the Socceroos through the 2010 World Cup campaign.
It’s believed Advocaat, 59, agreed terms in a meeting with Football Federation Australia’s technical director, fellow Dutchman Rob Baan, in Europe two weeks ago. The FFA has stalled on making an announcement, possibly until Advocaat completes his contract with Russian club, Zenit St Petersburg, in mid-November.
It’s understood Advocaat would continue to live in Europe while coaching the national team through its 12-game qualifying campaign, but has agreed to spend up to eight weeks in Australia each year. Advocaat’s first game in charge will be Australia’s opening qualifier, a home match in early February.
Talk about follow Hiddink around
Both were managers of the Dutch team (Hiddink in 98 not sure when Advocaat was - think after)
Hiddink was with Korea in 2002 then Advocaat took over for the 2006 Cup, then they both became coaches in Russia and now Advocaat is with us.
Good appointment, probably the best high profile coach we can get at this stage.
Comment by Juice — September 24, 2007 @ 1:16 pm
Aussie Advocaat sounds like a desert..having said that Aussie Guss sounded like a cocktail..Either way lets hope he brings the sweet taste of success in 2010.
Comment by interested spectator — September 24, 2007 @ 1:51 pm