SR67
13 years ago
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I recently read some articles/extracts about Guus Hiddink and learned how great a manager he actually was. I'd never really known much about him until now. So my plan is to emulate is career as closely as I can. I want to follow in his footsteps of exporting football throughout the world.

In my next post I'll layout my game plan and steps. P.S. my Celtic career will run alongside this.

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SR67
13 years ago
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SR67
13 years ago
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Stage 1 - PSV [Complete]
As I can't start as an assistant manager I'll take charge of a club in the Dutch Juplier club in an attempt to make a name for myself. Hopefully this will attract the interest of one of the top Dutch sides.

Stage 2 - Fenerbahce/Valencia[Complete-ish]
Venture into Europe. For this I've selected the Turkish and French leagues, as Hiddink took control of Fenerbahce for a short period. Then make a move to one of the top sides in Spain/Italy/Germany outside the top 2 of each.

Stage 3 - Holland/Madrid/Betis
Take control of a developed European country with history and previous success in the World Cup/Euros. Take charge of club in the world top 10 for a single season before moving to a club further down the league.

Stage 4 - South Korea/PSV
Take over an Asian country and take them further in the world cup than they've previously reached and then return to a previous club.

Stage 5 - Australia/Russia
Focus on international management. Take over a large rich country and reach the World Cup Finals and then take over a nation from the old USSR and have a good run in the Euros.

Stage 6 - Chelsea/Turkey/Anzhi[Started]
Take over a top Premiership team who are having a hard time and turn it around before leaving. Move on to Eastern Europe and compete in an International tournament and finally move to Russia or Ukraine and take over a big money club.
SR67
13 years ago
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I got the job I wanted. The club where Hiddink started his career as a coach, I've accepted the two year deal. I have very little knowledge of them but the squad looks ok. A few players could make them title challengers.

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Next update will be a few games into the season.
Shedender
18 years ago
1 month ago
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This sounds quite interesting, will be following.
George14brfc
13 years ago
4 years ago
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Good luck mate will be interesting!
Jamie3
12 years ago
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Good Luck With This Be An Interesting One
SR67
13 years ago
4 months ago
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This sounds quite interesting, will be following.

Good luck mate will be interesting!

Good Luck With This Be An Interesting One

Cheers lads!
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Not had the best of starts to this. A mixed pre-season with some good wins, hopefully we can put a decent undefeated run together. Good news on the finances as the club signed a sponsorship deal worth over £500k.

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KEZ_7
18 years ago
2 weeks ago
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Nice idea mate, good luck
SR67
13 years ago
4 months ago
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Nice idea mate, good luck

Cheers man!
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SR67
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We had a great run of wins that made us real title contenders, a little blip sent us out the play-off spots. If someone could explain why Sparta and MVV have a play-off spot already I'd be more than happy.

I also made my first signing. Hopefully he add a few goals and take the pressure off Santy Hulst.

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Cymro
18 years ago
1 week ago
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At the end of each season, the champion of the Eerste Divisie is automatically promoted to the Eredivisie. Eight other clubs enter the Nacompetitie, a promotion/relegation playoff that includes the 16th- and 17th-place clubs in the Eredivisie. The following teams qualify for the Nacompetitie:
The club with the best record in the "first period" of the season (after 8 rounds).
The club with the best record in the "second period" of the season (rounds 9–16).
The club with the best record in the "third period" of the season (rounds 17–24).
The club with the best record in the "fourth period" of the season (rounds 25–32).
The four remaining spots are filled at the season's end by the highest-placed clubs that have not already earned automatic promotion or qualified for the Nacompetitie.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eerste_Divisie
lemmiwinksrm
14 years ago
2 weeks ago
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What a bafflingly obtuse method of promoting teams...

Anyway, good luck!
lemmiwinksrm
14 years ago
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What a bafflingly obtuse method of promoting teams...

Anyway, good luck!
Dan
13 years ago
2 weeks ago
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What your not managing Celtic :O no, but good luck with this pal!
SR67
13 years ago
4 months ago
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Cheers, that clears things up!

What a bafflingly obtuse method of promoting teams...

Anyway, good luck!

Yeah it is, shame I can't get a decent run of form to qualify!

What your not managing Celtic :O no, but good luck with this pal!

It is hard to stay away! Cheers man!
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May be a bit early to jump ship yet!

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SR67
13 years ago
4 months ago
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...or is it? The QPR job isn't idea as it would ultimately delay my progress but I feel it would be better for my reputation to allow me to get a job with a top 4 club in the Eredivise.

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SR67
13 years ago
4 months ago
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Looks like I'll be staying where I am of the time being. I'll not be applying for any more jobs until near the end of the season. Time to secure a play-off place.

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SR67
13 years ago
4 months ago
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So this is the run of form that would lead to my inevitable sacking. I didn't see us pulling out of it so I resigned on a high after the cup upset at Vitesse. I already had an offer from a struggling side. That I had delayed so I could play the cup match.

My next destination will be revealed tonight, its not in Holland though so it's a bit of a side step.

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SR67
13 years ago
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So the next stop is Birmingham, they're in the relegation zone and I can be their saviour before setting off into the sunset a hero. They have a decent squad (I'll get to that after the January transfer window) a few tweaks and if I get the tactics right I could push for around 16th.

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KEZ_7
18 years ago
2 weeks ago
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Nice, a little bit off the path you intended, but totally understand the reasoning regarding reputation! Good luck with this
Dan
13 years ago
2 weeks ago
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Good luck at the struggling birmingham
SR67
13 years ago
4 months ago
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Nice, a little bit off the path you intended, but totally understand the reasoning regarding reputation! Good luck with this

Yeah I was on the brink of the chop too! Thanks!

Good luck at the struggling birmingham

Cheers Dan!
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Well I didn't get off the the start I had hoped, I was trying to get a tactic right and sort the squad out. We now sit bottom, I'm hoping to escape the relegation zone over the next two months and sit in the top 20 by the end of the season.

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SR67
13 years ago
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I got rid of a lot of deadwood, most notably Peter Lovenkrands who freed up £15k p/w. I wasn't able to bring in many players as the value for money just wasn't right. I managed to bring in two playmakers that the squad was lacking.

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SR67
13 years ago
4 months ago
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When you look at the squad they are more than capable of avoiding relegation. I'm going to go back to basics for this and place quick attacking football.

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Dan
13 years ago
2 weeks ago
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You do seem to have a good squad at your disposal!
SR67
13 years ago
4 months ago
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You do seem to have a good squad at your disposal!

If only they'd play like it Dan..
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Well its safe to say we didn't have the best of starts to the year, made a decent effort in March. Hopefully that boosts moral as my job is on the line AGAIN. The next match could decide it. Luckily its against Doncaster who sit below us.

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SR67
13 years ago
4 months ago
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Players who's contracts are expiring, no ones contract will be renewed. I'll have a good bit to play with once Nikola Zigic leaves.

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George14brfc
13 years ago
4 years ago
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Good luck keeping them up mate! Sure you can! Zigic 60k in wages is ridiculous!
Jamie3
12 years ago
2 days ago
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Jeez Zigic On 60K A Week Ridiculous Hes Not Worth it

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