Story ProgressBack to home
Guus Hiddink Begins Second Stint as Netherlands Coach
Guus Hiddink has been set to replace Louis van Gaal since March. Van Gaal accepted the top job at Manchester United before leading the Netherlands on a flashy run to third at the World Cup in Brazil.
- Associated Press
- Updated: August 01, 2014 05:15 pm IST
Read Time: 1 min
Guus Hiddink is determined to help Netherlands football team improve.© AP
Guus Hiddink vowed on his first day as the Netherlands coach to put together a team that will play attractive but practical football.
Hiddink has been set to replace Louis van Gaal since March. Van Gaal accepted the top job at Manchester United before leading the Netherlands on a flashy run to third at the World Cup in Brazil.
Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com
Hiddink is the most successful coach ever within the Netherlands, winning six league and four cup titles with PSV Eindhoven. He coached the Netherlands from 1995-98, including a semi-final finish at the 1998 World Cup.
He has coached Real Madrid and Chelsea, and led South Korea and Australia to best-ever performances in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
Topics mentioned in this article
Netherlands
Football
Get the Latest Cricket Updates, Check India Tour of Australia 2024-25, Results, News and IPL 2025 Mega Auction Updates at NDTV Sports. Like Us On Facebook Or Follow Us On Twitter For More Sports Updates. You Can Also Download The NDTV Cricket App For Android Or iOS.