The championship winning form of Az Alkmaar as turned my attention to Louis van Gaal. Obviously, the players are the real heroes behind the second Eredivisie title of this (the first was in 1980/81) – at the moment - small club. But, without a doubt van Gaal – once one of the most prominent coaches in Europe, has a central role in this epic achievement. Without star-players in the field, the biggest name in Az Alkmaar is the coach, a man that knows the club inside-out and, according to my vision, should say goodbye once again. (Lois van Gaal has played for Az and coached the team for a couple of months in 1986, then he went to Ajax to assist Leo Bennhakker).
Premier League is the place for this coach, is profile seems apt to a long term commitment and a mid-table team would benefit from his experience. In his resume he got Ajax, Barcelona (twice), National Squad and – of course – Az Alkmaar and, besides a poor performance with the National team, he got championship titles everywhere. Methodic, always looking angry and never smiling, this 57 years old man has come to a new life, forgotten in Europe, this title puts him back in the mainstream soccer. But, like all the clubs he coached, needs time – usually a couple of years – to put team’s playing as he wants (he sack anyone who doesn’t play by his saying’s). Typically he changes his team’s from a 4-4-2 to a very flexible 3-5-2/3-4-3, wants the team to own the ball and attack in a short pass way, always in progression and constant midfield rotation. He chooses quick wingers, so they can pass the ball to two permanent strikers – and get goals.
Looking to the table has it is and to their actual coaches, I believe Newcastle Utd, Blackburn or Bolton would be ideal for him. The first has the money, the second a truly good squad unfulfilled and the third the time to bear with any coach. Most important, in second half of the table, this teams are the only ones with money for such a high profile manager.
Tip: If somehow you have doubts about Louis’s van Gaal being Premier material, just remember – he is one of Mourinho’s (alongside with Sir Bobby Robson) biggest influences. So bring him.
Premier League is the place for this coach, is profile seems apt to a long term commitment and a mid-table team would benefit from his experience. In his resume he got Ajax, Barcelona (twice), National Squad and – of course – Az Alkmaar and, besides a poor performance with the National team, he got championship titles everywhere. Methodic, always looking angry and never smiling, this 57 years old man has come to a new life, forgotten in Europe, this title puts him back in the mainstream soccer. But, like all the clubs he coached, needs time – usually a couple of years – to put team’s playing as he wants (he sack anyone who doesn’t play by his saying’s). Typically he changes his team’s from a 4-4-2 to a very flexible 3-5-2/3-4-3, wants the team to own the ball and attack in a short pass way, always in progression and constant midfield rotation. He chooses quick wingers, so they can pass the ball to two permanent strikers – and get goals.
Looking to the table has it is and to their actual coaches, I believe Newcastle Utd, Blackburn or Bolton would be ideal for him. The first has the money, the second a truly good squad unfulfilled and the third the time to bear with any coach. Most important, in second half of the table, this teams are the only ones with money for such a high profile manager.
Tip: If somehow you have doubts about Louis’s van Gaal being Premier material, just remember – he is one of Mourinho’s (alongside with Sir Bobby Robson) biggest influences. So bring him.
3 comments:
Yeah! Is one of the truly greats
He´ll never go to England to manage a little club in relegation danger. His only ambition is to participate in a EURO or World Cup. So Capello´s job or bust.
Right! Maybe Chelsea? Who the hell is going to the blues?
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