The WC qualification tournament didn’t bring what I’ve hoped for. Malta never gained a point and that was the minimum I hoped. After Belgium gave us a piece of our mind in the first game 12-0, we … [Read more...]
Christmas Holidays
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year; celebrating with family, having nice conversations with good food and drinks.... It reminds me of the time when I was a player. We had very nice … [Read more...]
Draw World Cup qualification
Last Wednesday I was at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, for the draw of the World Cup qualifications which will be staged in 2020 in Lithuania. Malta is in the group with Belgium, … [Read more...]
Finals
Yes, the half final wasn't easy for Iran against Russia. And Argentina had, after a strong first half leading 4-1, enough to consolidate until the end. Surprising? No; every team was very strong and … [Read more...]
Quarter finals with a big surprise
After Brazil had been kicked of out of the tournament, everyone thought that this was the surprise of the tournament. Nobody expected that Spain would be pulled the rug from under their feet. But … [Read more...]
Second round
Who would have thought that Brazil and Italy would be kicked out of the tournament? Brazil against my favourite Iran; this because I already follow Iran after I've worked there. I'm curious what … [Read more...]
Surprises on the WC?
If one can speak about a surprise, then for sure it is that Vietnam passed the group stage. In the qualifying tournament they lost with 13 goals difference from Iran and for the 3rd and 4th place with … [Read more...]
Good luck Thailand
Despite the fact that I'm not at the World Championship as coach of Thailand, ofcourse I hope that Thailand will do well. I worked four years towards the WC, but due to internal circumstances … [Read more...]
FIFA Course Cambodja and Draw World Championship
After one week course in Phnom Phen, Cambodja, I've come to the conclusion that a lot of work has to been done there. Despite the fact that is was a good course with very motivated students, … [Read more...]