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Guus Hiddink, the former Dutch national team coach, took over the reins of the South Korean national team on January 1 2001. His multi-million dollar contract runs until the end of the World Cup in June 2002 and reportedly includes a signing payout and an incentive bonus should South Korea make it to the last 16. As the South Koreans, like their co-hosts Japan have yet to win a match at a World Cup, Guus Hiddink faces a difficult task. Hiddink will be aided by a team of two fellow Dutchmen: his assistant coach Pim Verbeek and technical co-ordinator Jan Roelfs.
Hiddink, 54, has an impressive record as a coach, guiding Holland to the semi-finals in the 98 World Cup and winning the European Cup twice with PSV Eindhoven in 1988 and Real Madrid in 1998. The Korean FA were looking to hire a big-name coach to succeed Huh Jung Moo following disappointing displays in the 2000 Asian Cup in Lebanon, won by their footballing rivals and co-hosts, Japan, managed by French coach Philippe Troussier. Is total football on its way to South Korea?
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Orange' A History of Dutch Football by David Winner |
Date of Birth: 8/November/1946
Place of Birth: Varsseveld, Holland
Playing Career: De Graafschap, PSV Eindhoven, NEC, Washington Diplomats,
San Jose Earthquakes.
Management Career: De Graafschap (1982-84), PSV Eindhoven (1986-1990),
Fenerbache (1990-91), Valencia (1991-93), Dutch national team (1995-98),
Real Madrid (1998-99), Real Betis (2000), Korean national team (2001-02),
PSV Eindhoven (2002 -)
Coaching Honours: Dutch Championship (1987-1989; 2003), European
Cup (1988, 1998), World Club Cup (1998).
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