Monday, July 22, 2013

Guus Hiddink: New Coach for The Catalan Giants?

Guus Hiddink resigned as head coach of the Russian outfit Anzhi stating on the club website that his reason for resignation was he felt the club could develop on its own without him. I think he feels his future could be better at a larger club such as Barcelona. Considering Tito Villanova resigned yesterday and Guus today, I think he has his eye on the head coaching job for Blaugrana. 

But, the real question is if he is the right man for the job. Guus had a mediocre showing as coach of the Dutch national team but the headlines were more about internal strife than football prowess. Hiddink resigned after a tough loss in the 1998 World Cup to the Brazilian side that was home to a host of stars such as Taffarel, Giovanni, Ronaldo and Rivaldo. 

After his time with the Dutch national team he took Jupp Heynckes place at the Spainish super team, Real Madrid. He was sacked the very next season because of remarks about the clubs board and the money he was allowed. Guus then took over Real Betis and was sacked that same year. 

Where ever Guus Hiddink goes he doesn't stay for very long and has mixed results. So maybe he is not the best choice for Barcelona in wake of Villanova having to take medical leave. With locker room drama following him everywhere he goes, this could be a very bad choice for Barcelona. 

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