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Post by cjeagle on Oct 27, 2018 20:49:11 GMT 8
Azkals hire former England manager Eriksson Boosting its braintrust in anticipation for two important tournaments in the coming months, the Philippines has hired Swedish coach Sven Goran Eriksson, who managed European powerhouse England in the 2006 World Cup. Azkals manager Dan Palami told the Inquirer that Eriksson, 70, has agreed to terms for an initial six-month engagement with room for an extension, which means the veteran coach will be handling the Azkals in the AFF Suzuki Cup in November and the AFC Asian Cup in January. Irish coach Scott Cooper, who handled the team in the last two matches, will remain with the Azkals, joining forces with Eriksson, whom he worked with during their time at Leicester City from 2010 to 2011. Eriksson, whose vast coaching resume also includes stints in Italy, Portugal, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and most recently, China, is the most high-profile hiring yet for the Azkals. “We will pull out all the stops just to achieve our goals,” said Palami. The Azkals boss said Eriksson’s hiring shows how serious the Azkals are in making history in the next two tournaments. “We’re very excited to have Sven on board,” he said. “With his reputation, experience and knowledge, there’s no question he can help the team reach the next level. There were a lot of countries and clubs interested in Sven’s services but we were able to sell him the idea of leaving a legacy here in the Philippines.” The Swedish coach has already met the team during the recent camp in Doha, Qatar. Palami said he sees no problem with Eriksson and Cooper working together. “This is going to be a great learning experience as he handles the team,” said Palami. sports.inquirer.net/325129/...OGN88iJSfn9wau9XmqH97sgrrUd0fXpw2mgnRMbw-xSEo They caught a big name to coach the Azkals along with Scott Cooper.
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Post by stingray11214 on Oct 27, 2018 23:53:45 GMT 8
Wonderful! This is all we need: Managerial chaos before the two biggest Tournaments the Azkals have ever been involved in. This further fuels my argument that they should NEVER have let go of Dooley. If this was 2010, Eriksson would have been a great pickup. But, his glory days were long ago. And, the Suzuki Cup starts in a couple of weeks! This is NOT going to end well for the Azkals.
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Post by cjeagle on Oct 28, 2018 8:25:31 GMT 8
Hopefully a coach of Eriksson's stature could convince Gerritt Holtmann to change his mind and join the Azkals in the Asian Cup.
Coach Eriksson has quite a career coaching national teams from England(2002 and 2006 World Cups), Mexico, and the Ivory Coast and leading Lazio to the Serie A title in 2010.
Eriksson improved England's FIFA World Rankings place from seventeenth place in January 2001 to fifth in July 2006, reaching fourth during the 2006 World Cup, and was rated by The FA as England's second most successful manager after Alf Ramsey. Under Eriksson, England achieved the highest point percentage in major tournament matches of all time for an England manager, losing only three competitive games (excluding extra time) and achieved top qualifying place in all three international tournaments.
He was named Serie A Coach of the Year 1999-2000 and Premier League Manager of the Month in August 2007.
It was interesting to note that prior to starting his Philippines stint, Eriksson was reportedly offered or negotiating for a coaching position with the Iraq and Cameroon national teams.
He had already informally met with members of the national team during their training camp in Qatar and was able to secure the position through his connections with interim Azkals Coach Scott Cooper who worked him with him during his previous tenure at Leicester City and who will continue to serve as an assistant coach with the Azkals.
Philippine team manager Dan Palami said that Eriksson was convinced to take the job by "selling the idea of leaving a legacy" in the football scene in the country.
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Post by cjeagle on Oct 28, 2018 9:40:09 GMT 8
27 October 2018 Sven-Goran Eriksson Named Philippines MNT Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has been appointed as head coach of the Philippine Men’s National Team in time for the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018. An experienced coach, Eriksson led the England National Football Team to two consecutive FIFA World Cups in 2002 and 2006 both finishing as quarterfinalists The Swedish coach also had coaching stints in Sweden, Portugal, Italy, England, Mexico, and most recently in China to add to his glittering coaching career. “We thank Mr. Eriksson for accepting the position of Philippine Men’s National Team head coach for the upcoming AFC Asian Cup and AFF Suzuki Cup campaign,” said PFF president Mariano Araneta Jr. “His vast experience as head coach will motivate the team as the Philippines compete for regional supremacy and Asian pride.” Eriksson will begin his preparations for the both the Asian Cup and Suzuki Cup soon. Scott Cooper, who served as interim head coach, is named as the team’s Senior Football Advisor. The Swedish coach’s first match will be on 13 November 2018 in the opening match of the AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 against Singapore at the Pana-ad Park and Football Stadium in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. pff.org.ph/2018/10/27/sven-goran-eriksson-named-philippines-mnt-head-coach/
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Post by boybato on Oct 28, 2018 12:26:19 GMT 8
Wonderful! This is all we need: Managerial chaos before the two biggest Tournaments the Azkals have ever been involved in. This further fuels my argument that they should NEVER have let go of Dooley. If this was 2010, Eriksson would have been a great pickup. But, his glory days were long ago. And, the Suzuki Cup starts in a couple of weeks! This is NOT going to end well for the Azkals. I have to disagree. Ill take Eriksson over Dooley anytime twice on Sunday. I think picking up a legend before the biggest tournament in azkals history is a great thing. I consider the Suzuki up a tune up for the Asian Cup. He have 2 months to get the Azkals ready!
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Post by truman on Oct 28, 2018 13:41:51 GMT 8
regarding Sven's appointment as our gaffer. saw this on twitter. couldn't agree more.
“Another ridiculous waste of money when they can’t even compete yet in the AFC U16’s. It just exposes how lost these countries really are. Millions down the drain when this money is sorely needed for development."
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Post by cjeagle on Oct 28, 2018 19:33:30 GMT 8
regarding Sven's appointment as our gaffer. saw this on twitter. couldn't agree more. “Another ridiculous waste of money when they can’t even compete yet in the AFC U16’s. It just exposes how lost these countries really are. Millions down the drain when this money is sorely needed for development." True but this opinion is short sighted. Who do you think will fund those U16's if the Azkals are not relevant? Who do you think will inspire any young player to play football, considering basketball is so dominant in the country, if they don't have a competitive national league or national team to look up to? Who do you think will fund a professional club with their required youth teams, if they don't have competitive teams that can compete in international tournaments? Who do you think from the media will cover at either the men's national team or youth level tournament our teams if they are routinely routed at international tournaments? Who do you think will build the stadiums and football fields we have now sprouting all over the country, if we didn't have the miracle of Hanoi, inspired by our competitive men's national team, reinforced by our countrymen from abroad and coached by more knowledgeable managers from abroad? Our grassroots definitely needs improvement and I fault the PFF for not doing enough on that end especially with the national youth teams we send abroad who are not properly prepared and trained for this tournaments, but where do you think you are getting the funds to improve that aspect of Philippine football development if you don't have a competitive national team to help attract sponsors? We were there before when we had a national team that lost routinely by double figures in goals in tournaments. There were no sponsors, no media coverage, no professional league where our local players can develop not only at the men's level but also with the youth teams that they are required to field, no football infrastructure(they were tearing them apart one by one as a matter of fact because of lack of interest and funding), no funds to field youth teams, no football academies and a growing lack of interest from the youth of our country in the sport more than a decade ago. What do you think changed all of that? Besides, I don't think the PFF is funding this. The manager Dan Palami is(apparently with help from private sponsors), so those funds you speak of that the PFF is losing for grassroots development is not even being affected by the hiring of Ericksson. If anything his notoriety will probably attract sponsors that can be used to fund development. Most of all I think Eriksson's stature in the footballing world will hopefully help convince higher level players from abroad who are on the fence, like Gerrit Holtmann to join the national football team.
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Post by truman on Oct 28, 2018 21:46:52 GMT 8
regarding Sven's appointment as our gaffer. saw this on twitter. couldn't agree more. “Another ridiculous waste of money when they can’t even compete yet in the AFC U16’s. It just exposes how lost these countries really are. Millions down the drain when this money is sorely needed for development." True but this opinion is short sighted. Who do you think will fund those U16's if the Azkals are not relevant? Who do you think will inspire any young player to play football, considering basketball is so dominant in the country, if they don't have a competitive national league or national team to look up to? Who do you think will fund a professional club with their required youth teams, if they don't have competitive teams that can compete in international tournaments? Who do you think from the media will cover at either the men's national team or youth level tournament our teams if they are routinely routed at international tournaments? Who do you think will build the stadiums and football fields we have now sprouting all over the country, if we didn't have the miracle of Hanoi, inspired by our competitive men's national team, reinforced by our countrymen from abroad and coached by more knowledgeable managers from abroad? Our grassroots definitely needs improvement and I fault the PFF for not doing enough on that end especially with the national youth teams we send abroad who are not properly prepared and trained for this tournaments, but where do you think you are getting the funds to improve that aspect of Philippine football development if you don't have a competitive national team to help attract sponsors? We were there before when we had a national team that lost routinely by double figures in goals in tournaments. There were no sponsors, no media coverage, no professional league where our local players can develop not only at the men's level but also with the youth teams that they are required to field, no football infrastructure(they were tearing them apart one by one as a matter of fact because of lack of interest and funding), no funds to field youth teams, no football academies and a growing lack of interest from the youth of our country in the sport more than a decade ago. What do you think changed all of that? Besides, I don't think the PFF is funding this. The manager Dan Palami is, so those funds you speak of that the PFF is losing for grassroots development is not even being affected by the hiring of Ericksson. If anything his notoriety will probably attract sponsors that can be used to fund development. Most of all I think Eriksson's stature in the footballing world will hopefully help convince higher level players from abroad who are on the fence, like Gerrit Holtmann to join the national football team. Hmm fair point. I thought the PFF is the one who's paying the NT Coach. Then sir Dan manages the Senior NT Team. ( travel expenses, scouting etc.) I stand corrected tho.
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Post by cjeagle on Oct 29, 2018 1:54:09 GMT 8
Azkals unveil Sven-Goran Eriksson as new AFF Suzuki Cup coach Just weeks out from the start of the AFF Suzuki Cup the Philippines have pulled off a major coup with the signing of Sven-Goran Eriksson to lead the nation at the regional showpiece. The Swedish coach is amongst the most storied names in global football, having taken charge of a host of leading European clubs, including Roma, Lazio, Benfica and Manchester City as well as leading the England national team at both the 2002 & 2006 FIFA World Cups. The 70-year-old is also no stranger to Asian football having spent four years in China with Guangzhou R&F, Shanghai SIPG and Shenzhen and is arguably the biggest name to have ever taken charge of a Southeast Asian nation.
Speaking at the AFF Suzuki Cup Trophy Tour in Manila, Azkals manager Dan Palami announced the appointment calling Eriksson ‘one of the most legendary coaches of all time.’ Palami also confirmed that the Swede will lead the Azkals through to January’s AFC Asian Cup and later told Filipino website, the Inquirer, that the appointment presents the opportunity to turbo-charge football in the Philippines. “We will pull out all the stops to achieve our goals and we’re very excited to have Sven on board. “With his reputation, experience and knowledge, there’s no question he can help the team reach the next level. There were a lot of countries and clubs interested in Sven’s services but we were able to sell him the idea of leaving a legacy here in the Philippines.” It’s understood that Scott Cooper, who led the Azkals to impressive recent draws against both Bahrain and Oman, will stay on in a coaching and technical capacity. www.affsuzukicup.com/2018/news/philippines/776-azkals-unveil-sven-goran-eriksson-as-new-aff-suzuki-cup-coach
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Post by xyz1000 on Oct 29, 2018 6:18:34 GMT 8
regarding Sven's appointment as our gaffer. saw this on twitter. couldn't agree more. “Another ridiculous waste of money when they can’t even compete yet in the AFC U16’s. It just exposes how lost these countries really are. Millions down the drain when this money is sorely needed for development." Waste of money? Millions of what? Dollars or pesos? Do you have any actual data how much the coach is being paid and by who? Show us some data before spewing off these opinions about money being wasted. There is no chance that Coach Sven is being paid the same amount he got when coaching England or Mexico. No chance. Whatever motivation he has in coaching the Azkals is not because of the money. Because if he wanted serious money, he could go back to Europe and coach there. With the profile he has, I'm sure he would be able to get a stint at the second level of a major league and maybe even higher. With more money. So don't go making these assumptions about waste of money before having more data. I'm reserving judgement until I hear actual numbers, but for now I think it's great that the Azkals got a really high profile coach.
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Post by pilferpatchy on Oct 29, 2018 17:23:44 GMT 8
regarding Sven's appointment as our gaffer. saw this on twitter. couldn't agree more. “Another ridiculous waste of money when they can’t even compete yet in the AFC U16’s. It just exposes how lost these countries really are. Millions down the drain when this money is sorely needed for development." Saw this too. You'd often see this kind of criticism from lots of Southeast Asian 'football commentators' on Twitter. In a way they're right in their observation that we give too much importance to our senior team when in their football culture, the grassroots is much emphasized, even more hyped. In terms of competitiveness in youth football, we've seen traditional SEA reps Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand giving our bigger Asian neighbors a fright this year. And 1 in 10 of their tweets about the recent youth-level football tournaments, they would surely mention the Philippines. The reason for this is that they're seeing a lot of potential to Philippine football--one of them even mentioning that our country has the potential to be world-class with all the expats and the ambitions and the recent gains of the senior NT. What they're saying is that we should forget the usual reasoning "because we're a basketball country". We have the facilities. We attract football players (heck we could even lure big names to coach our senior team). We have the funds (which I assume is bigger than Timor Leste's or Laos' funds). We are already a football country and we have to realize this.
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Post by cjeagle on Oct 29, 2018 17:29:28 GMT 8
Nice stats As a football manager, Eriksson won eighteen trophies with a variety of league clubs in Sweden, Portugal and Italy, between 1979 and 2000, and became the first manager to win league-and-cup doubles in three countries. He later managed the national teams of England, Mexico and the Ivory Coast, as well as two clubs in England. Eriksson guided Benfica to three Portuguese Primeira Liga titles in Portugal and Lazio to the Italian Serie A championship. manilastandard.net/sports/active/279115/ph-azkals-expect-big-things-from-eriksson-.html- 1982 Uefa Cup champion with Goteberg - 1983, 1984, 1991 Primeira Divisao champion with Benfica - 1986 Coppa Italia winner with Roma - 1994 Coppa Italia winner with Sampdoria - Won 1998, 2000 Super Coppa Italia and 2000 Serie A with Lazio - Won UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1998-99) - Won UEFA Super Cup (1999) - First foreign manager to take charge of England in 2001. Led them to quarter-finals at the 2002 and 2006 World Cups - Achieved first AFC Champions League qualification for Guangzhou R&F (2014) and Shanghai SIPG (2015) in Chinese Super League But media coverage of his on-pitch successes were arguably matched by sensational stories about his personal life and these made him a tabloid mainstay during his stint as England coach www.straitstimes.com/sport/football/football-sven-goran-eriksson-successful-coach-and-tabloid-darlingAside from some impressive accomplishments on the pitch, he also has quite a colorful resume off the pitch.
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Post by allenusa on Oct 29, 2018 21:49:35 GMT 8
regarding Sven's appointment as our gaffer. saw this on twitter. couldn't agree more. “Another ridiculous waste of money when they can’t even compete yet in the AFC U16’s. It just exposes how lost these countries really are. Millions down the drain when this money is sorely needed for development." We should all accept that the Philippine MNT (with Dan Palami) is "all in" relative to ex-pats players. Grassroots player development is an after thought. They are depended on this stats to continue the supply of players for the future, which have dramatically increased for 2018: "Population. In 2013, the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) estimated that approximately 10.2 million people of Filipino descent lived or worked abroad. This number constitutes about 11 percent of the total population of the Philippines. It is one of the largest diaspora populations, spanning over 100 countries." Overseas Filipinos - Wikipedia And more than 65% of which were Filipinas, who normally attracts those foreign dudes. So given the number, the probability of a young Filipino engaged in soccer is very high. This is supported by the presence of Alphonse Areola, Neil Etheridge, David Alaba and more.
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Post by cebujames on Oct 30, 2018 4:24:04 GMT 8
The negative feedbacks that I am reading here are ignorant.
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Post by cypher210 on Oct 30, 2018 17:00:57 GMT 8
Supposedly, this news attracted foreign based Filipino players from Europe and South America unknown to PFF to play for the azkals. According to Palami, their resumes are being reviewed. Now I wanna know who those players are.
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