<font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">Finally coach matter solved no more pot belly Savio and his blind tactics.</font><div><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">But coming to reality Wim cannot change much with these set of players,so better be ready for disappointment in results.</font></div><div><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2"><br></font></div><div><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">Also about the PIO thing I hope Wim,Baan all these guys can convince some decent Holland players to play for India. </font></div>
@ashindia the govt seems busy in for the presidential election they also have to clear the citizenship issue for pio and only then can the pios play..... looks like the main announcement by aiff will be that mr wim will become our coach.......
<div id="sub_div09" class="subsectionAd" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; float: right; width: 100px; height: 25px; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; "><a href="http://ads.rediff.com/5c/insportsA.rediff.com/sports-article.htm/2048927580/x09/default/empty.gif/6463787441552f62552f6341432f304d"; target="_top" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 85, 204); "><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><img src="http://imads.rediff.com/0/default/empty.gif"; width="1" height="1" alt="" border="0" style="border: 0px; "></a></div><h1 style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; margin: 0px 110px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; "><font face="Verdana">Dutchman Koevermans named India's football coach</font></h1><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, Verdana; "><br></div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, Verdana; "><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; font-size: small; ">Wim Koevermans is the new coach of India's </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; ">senior football team.</span></div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, Verdana; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; "><br></span></div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, Verdana; "><img src="http://im.rediff.com/sports/2012/jun/15koverman.jpg"; alt="Wim Koevermans with the India jersey">
</div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, Verdana; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; "><br></span></div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, Verdana; "><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; font-size: small; ">The Dutchman, whose last assignment was with the Republic of Ireland as High Performance Director, was unveiled by Kushal Das, general-secretary of the All India Football Federation, at the AIFF headquarters, Football House, in Delhi </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; ">on Friday.</span></div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, Verdana; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; "><br></span></div><div><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; text-align: justify; "><font face="Arial" size="2">His two-year contract commences on July 1.</font></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; text-align: justify; "><font face="Arial" size="2">"It's an honour to be here in India," said Koevermans, in his first official interaction.</font></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; text-align: justify; "><font face="Arial" size="2">"I'm looking forward to meeting the boys. I have travelled in many countries and have been fortunate to have played with some greats and also coached by some legendary coaches," he added.</font></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; text-align: justify; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Koevermans was part of the Dutch squad that won the European Football Championship in 1988, under the coaching of Rinus Michels.</font></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; text-align: justify; "></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">"I've watched some videos of the Indian team's recent matches. I will travel to Muscat along with Technical Director Rob Baan to watch India's matches in the forthcoming AFC Under-22 Championship," he informed.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Das, who presented an Indian jersey to Koevermans, explained the logic behind employing him.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">"We didn't want to hurry into selecting the new coach. We look forward to working with Wim. The AIFF will be extending its support to him in every possible direction," he maintained.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Earlier in the day, Koevermans met AIFF president Praful Patel and interacted with its executive committee members at Udyog Bhawan. He also made a presentation at the meeting which was appreciated by all.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">The former Dutch defender thanked Patel and the executive committee for inviting him to India.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">"Coach education stays one of the most pertinent points. Good coaches will always make a difference at any level," said Koevermans, who will also involved in coach education during his tenure in India.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">His first assignment will be the Nehru Cup, which kicks-off on August 23.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">The executive committee decided the tournament will consist of five-teams, including India, and be played on a round-robin basis. The top two teams will qualify for the final, which is slated for September 2.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">The prize-money of the Nehru Cup has been doubled to US $200000 from US$ 100000.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">It was also decided in the meeting that the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the AIFF will kick-start on June 23 with a flag-hoisting ceremony at Football House. The Platinum Jubilee flag will be unfurled by legendary Indian footballer Ahmed Khan on the day.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Khan was an integral member of the 1951 Asian Games gold medal-winning squad.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Meanwhile, Ranti Martins was named the best forward and Player-of-the-Tournament in I-League 2011/12. He was adjudged after votes from all I-League team captains and coaches.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Besides, Armando Colaco was named best coach, Karanjit Singh best goalkeeper, Mahesh Gawli best defender and Climax Lawrence best midfielder.</font></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><a href="http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/dutchman-wim-koevermans-named-india-football-coach/20120615.htm">http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/dutchman-wim-koevermans-named-india-football-coach/20120615.htm</a>;
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</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; border: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das said Koevermans fits the bill appropriately.</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; border: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">"Wim fits the bill appropriately, he has an extremely impressive CV. Wim is a UEFA pro licence coach," Das said.</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; border: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Currently the High Performance Director at Ireland, Koevermans was part of the system that produced world class players like Robin Van Persie, Wesley Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben.</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; border: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">"It's a always great to work with very talented players but that's in the past."</p></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><br></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; "></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; "></p></div>
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</div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, Verdana; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; "><br></span></div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, Verdana; "><span style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; font-size: small; ">The Dutchman, whose last assignment was with the Republic of Ireland as High Performance Director, was unveiled by Kushal Das, general-secretary of the All India Football Federation, at the AIFF headquarters, Football House, in Delhi </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; ">on Friday.</span></div><div style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial, Verdana; "><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; line-height: 17px; text-align: justify; "><br></span></div><div><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; text-align: justify; "><font face="Arial" size="2">His two-year contract commences on July 1.</font></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; text-align: justify; "><font face="Arial" size="2">"It's an honour to be here in India," said Koevermans, in his first official interaction.</font></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; text-align: justify; "><font face="Arial" size="2">"I'm looking forward to meeting the boys. I have travelled in many countries and have been fortunate to have played with some greats and also coached by some legendary coaches," he added.</font></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; text-align: justify; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Koevermans was part of the Dutch squad that won the European Football Championship in 1988, under the coaching of Rinus Michels.</font></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; font-family: arial, verdana, sans-serif, FreeSans; font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.4em; text-align: justify; "></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">"I've watched some videos of the Indian team's recent matches. I will travel to Muscat along with Technical Director Rob Baan to watch India's matches in the forthcoming AFC Under-22 Championship," he informed.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Das, who presented an Indian jersey to Koevermans, explained the logic behind employing him.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">"We didn't want to hurry into selecting the new coach. We look forward to working with Wim. The AIFF will be extending its support to him in every possible direction," he maintained.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Earlier in the day, Koevermans met AIFF president Praful Patel and interacted with its executive committee members at Udyog Bhawan. He also made a presentation at the meeting which was appreciated by all.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">The former Dutch defender thanked Patel and the executive committee for inviting him to India.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">"Coach education stays one of the most pertinent points. Good coaches will always make a difference at any level," said Koevermans, who will also involved in coach education during his tenure in India.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">His first assignment will be the Nehru Cup, which kicks-off on August 23.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">The executive committee decided the tournament will consist of five-teams, including India, and be played on a round-robin basis. The top two teams will qualify for the final, which is slated for September 2.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">The prize-money of the Nehru Cup has been doubled to US $200000 from US$ 100000.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">It was also decided in the meeting that the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the AIFF will kick-start on June 23 with a flag-hoisting ceremony at Football House. The Platinum Jubilee flag will be unfurled by legendary Indian footballer Ahmed Khan on the day.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Khan was an integral member of the 1951 Asian Games gold medal-winning squad.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Meanwhile, Ranti Martins was named the best forward and Player-of-the-Tournament in I-League 2011/12. He was adjudged after votes from all I-League team captains and coaches.</font></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><font face="Arial" size="2">Besides, Armando Colaco was named best coach, Karanjit Singh best goalkeeper, Mahesh Gawli best defender and Climax Lawrence best midfielder.</font></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><a href="http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/dutchman-wim-koevermans-named-india-football-coach/20120615.htm">http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/dutchman-wim-koevermans-named-india-football-coach/20120615.htm</a>;
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</p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; border: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">All India Football Federation (AIFF) general secretary Kushal Das said Koevermans fits the bill appropriately.</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; border: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">"Wim fits the bill appropriately, he has an extremely impressive CV. Wim is a UEFA pro licence coach," Das said.</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; border: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Currently the High Performance Director at Ireland, Koevermans was part of the system that produced world class players like Robin Van Persie, Wesley Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben.</p><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 10px 0px 0px; border: none; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">"It's a always great to work with very talented players but that's in the past."</p></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.4em; "><br></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; "></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; "></p></div>
<br><div><br></div><div>What come on.... my name is not Arsenalfan.</div>