Well look at the shit manager we have that got us to a WC. I'd call that achieving something.

U onlt made it to the wc by cheating my ignorate friend.

On another note if Ricky Herbert coach Australia we might as well give up now

Hang on. Who cheated??!!

quoted for irony.

Australia need a coach that has proven his ability to take an average side and help them perform well above their ability.
Whilst Pim certainly has the technical knowledge to coach at this level, his biggest mistake was in realising the strengths of the Aussie team but not attempting to harness them. Australia are a side that is strong through their teamwork and has never tolerated selfish players looking to promote their own career, regardless of their ability. Pim said in an early interview how amazed he was when he came into the Australian picture after his experiences in Holland. You have only to look at teams like Holland, Portugal, Spain and England to see amazing players whose team performs well below their capabilities. Unfortunately while Pim identified our "never say die" attitude and strong team spirit, it went against his nature, as we saw in the German game where he forced Australia to try and sit back to minimise the damage. Guus on the other hand worked under the Australian setup due to the fact that he was a gambler and simply enjoyed the "all or nothing" approach.

Many of the names being thrown about on this thread and by the media are very strong technically but wont fit in with the mentality of the team. Sure it wont be easy to find someone who ticks both boxes, but that is the job of the FFA.

My dream coach at this world cup would probably be the German Hitzfield, currently coaching the Swiss, however I have no idea about the particulars of his contract. New Zealand's Herbert seems to have the team bonding aspect sorted, but I dont think he could keep a lid on the egos, or is really technically capable enough.

I have faith in Lowy. He seems to have a reasonable eye for talent. I just hope he has some say in the decision.

I'd certainly hope that Australia is beneath Domenech's dignity.

Hitzfeld is a quality coach. But he only recently joined Switzerland. I really think we need to wait until the end of the world cup and see all the axings before we commit to chasing one coach or another.

judging by the comments left every1 is up in the air bout le guen. mixed bag of credentials. if he is in charge ill support him all the way and surely he is more an intelligent choice than ricky herbert (he was actually mentioned as a replacement in the age today). i believe he is better than verbeek as he has expansive club experience in france, scotland, the ucl and his flop at cameroon. put it this way, we could definately get alot worse than le guen. average manager, a bit speculative but nowhere near as speculative as pimverbeek

I agree with Victory if herbert gets the job we are doomed we might as well give up now.It is true NZ have dont far better then expected and Herbert gets full credit for that. But New Zealand were underestimated majorly by their oppisition to their credit they took advantage of that. However if you actually watch the matches NZ has played both goals were from sloppy defending rather then skillful build up play. Not to mention both games more so the italy match New Zealand was severly dominated.

If they cheapout on Ricky Herbert like they have cheaped out for so many thing in recent times. The Socceroos will be nothing more then a warm memory to those who love football.

You need to consider what Herbert has done with Wellington and New Zealand with very mediocre teams though. To get a draw against italy with that kind of a team is a sensational result, whether they are dominated or not, he's got the best out of Paston and a team of essentailly semi-professionals.

He'd only be a makeweight for the asian cup if he were in charge of Australia.

Herbert is a great coach and probably the most friendliest guy you will ever talk to. He has time for everyone and makes sure the squads (nix, AW's) are family orientated. (unlike Capello) which is a big +

sure he doesn't have a lot of experience and not overly 'professional'. Yea he sometimes swears when he talks to the media. Always says "bullshit"

I am 100% sure AUS can find someone better but I am 100% sure you can do a lot worse.

anyway fuck off, he's ours !!

+1 The words "Pim Verbeek, Graham Arnold, Frank Farina" spring to mind :lol:

If we are going to make someone the second highest paid international coach in the world, then we need to be looking at someone of a comparable stature to his salary.

In that circumstance Le Guen isn't the man. Maybe we need to identify who it is we actually want ie. Wenger, Mourinho, Keegan, O'Leary, Sven whoever and then go and approach them.


Would Le Guen be in the top 100 coaches in football, would Verbeek?

Edited by Joffa: 22/6/2010 10:14:01 PM

^^^^^^ + 100
Dunno if any of the club managers mentioned would be interseted, but totally agree with the sentiment.

If we're going to make someone the second highest paid international coach in the world, then we need to be looking at value for money. Just because they'rea 'big name' doesn't mean they provide that.

I'd be hoping that if we're offering THAT much money we'd be looking at someone like your Capellos or Hiddinks...but they're not going to be willing to come. Which then raises the question; why are we offing such an obscene amount of money?