“That means you have to suffer and invest a little bit in your body and in your mind, which the players did. It was very intensive.”
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Guus Hiddink
Guus Hiddink is a Dutch former football manager and professional player. He enjoyed a long career playing as a midfielder in his native Netherlands. After retiring as a player in 1982, Hiddink went into management, leading clubs and countries from across the globe to achieve various titles and feats. Notable achievements include a European Cup with PSV Eindhoven and an Intercontinental Cup with Re…
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s part-time manager this week, but he will need to draw on every element in his considerable coaching CV to realise that ambition. According to the man who mentored Hiddink as a player in Holland, it is his tactical versatility that marks him out. Piet de Visser, Roman Abramovich
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“s part-time manager this week, but he will need to draw on every element in his considerable coaching CV to realise that ambition. According to the man who mentored Hiddink as a player in Holland, it is his tactical versatility that marks him out. Piet de Visser, Roman Abramovich”
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2021· 1 entry
Prompting Patrick Kluivert to step in as interim manager of the team
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2018· 1 entry
The Guardian: Hiddink, Di Matteo and … Kinnear: interim managers who made a mark | Ed Aarons
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2017· 1 entry
The Guardian: Leicester covet reluctant Guus Hiddink to replace Claudio Ranieri
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2016· 10 entries
The Guardian: Guus Hiddink ‘happy’ to be considered by Russia for World Cup return
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The Guardian: Guus Hiddink defends Chelsea over delay in clarifying John Terry’s future
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The Guardian: Claudio Ranieri thanks Guus Hiddink and Chelsea in emotional phone call
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The Guardian: Eden Hazard happy at Chelsea, insists Guus Hiddink after win at Bournemouth
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The Guardian: Guus Hiddink happy to give Chelsea youngsters chance to shine
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The Guardian: Guus Hiddink warns Antonio Conte of tough job without Chelsea’s old guard
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The Guardian: Guus Hiddink: FA is out to get Chelsea striker Diego Costa
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The Guardian: Chelsea’s Guus Hiddink warns Diego Costa over conduct after first red card
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The Guardian: Guus Hiddink sure Eden Hazard can return to former glory for Chelsea
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The Guardian: Chelsea face transition period now, says Guus Hiddink after PSG defeat
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2009· 2 entries
Won: FA Cup with Chelsea (2008–09).
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Won award: Sports Illustrated Team of the Decade (2009).
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2008· 2 entries
Third place: UEFA European Championship with Russia (2008).
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Won award: Honored Coach of Russia (2008).
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2007· 1 entry
Won award: KNVB Lifetime Achievement Award (2007).
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2006· 4 entries
Won award: Rinus Michels Award (2005–06).
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Awarded honorary citizen of Eindhoven (2006).
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Won: Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (2005–06).
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Hiddink was named an honorary citizen of Eindhoven after winning his sixth Eredivisie title with PSV in 2006.
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2005· 8 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (2004-2005).
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Won: KNVB Cup with PSV Eindhoven (2004–05).
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Won: Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (2004–05).
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Won award: Coach of the Year by Dutch Olympic Committee and Sports Federation (2005).
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Won award: Rinus Michels Award (2004–05).
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Won award: Korean FA Hall of Fame (2005).
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In 2005, Hiddink received an honorary doctorate from the University of Seoul.
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Hiddink received an honorary doctorate from the University of Seoul
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2003· 3 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (2002-2003).
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Won: Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (2002–03).
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Won: Johan Cruyff Shield with PSV Eindhoven (2003).
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2002· 5 entries
Awarded honorary citizen of South Korea (2002).
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Won award: Coach of the Year by Dutch Olympic Committee and Sports Federation (2002).
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Won award: World Soccer Manager of the Year (2002).
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Won award: AFC Coach of the Year (2002).
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Won award: Cheongnyong Medal (2002).
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1998· 1 entry
Won: Intercontinental Cup with Real Madrid (1998).
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1991· 1 entry
Joined Valencia in 1991.
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1990· 3 entries
Won: KNVB Cup with PSV Eindhoven (1989–90).
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Joined Fenerbahce in 1990.
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But was dismissed after one year, later joining Spanish giants Valencia
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1989· 3 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (1988-1989).
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Won: Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (1988–89).
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Won: KNVB Cup with PSV Eindhoven (1988–89).
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1988· 5 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (1987-1988).
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Won: Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (1987–88).
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Won: KNVB Cup with PSV Eindhoven (1987–88).
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Won: European Cup with PSV Eindhoven (1987–88).
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(and The Treble), affirming the Eindhoven club's ranking as one of the three giants of Dutch football, alongside rivals Ajax and Feyenoord
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1987· 3 entries
Won the Dutch Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (1986-1987).
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Won: Eredivisie with PSV Eindhoven (1986–87).
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Joined PSV Eindhoven in 1987.
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1982· 1 entry
Hiddink went into management, leading clubs and countries from across the globe to achieve various titles and feats
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1981· 2 entries
Played for De Graafschap (1981–1982) — 25 appearances, 0 goals.
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Rejoined De Graafschap again and retired a year later
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1980· 1 entry
Played for San Jose Earthquakes (1980–1980) — 15 appearances.
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1978· 1 entry
Played for Washington Diplomats (1978–1978) — 13 appearances, 4 goals.
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1977· 3 entries
Played for San Jose Earthquakes (1977–1977) — 15 appearances, 0 goals.
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Played for N.E.C. (1977–1981) — 104 appearances.
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Joined NEC Nijmegen in 1977.
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1973· 1 entry
During Hiddink's second spell there, he and manager de Visser earned promotion to the Eredivisie, the top league in Dutch football
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1972· 1 entry
Played for De Graafschap (1972–1977) — 130 appearances, 20 goals.
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1970· 2 entries
But after failing to win a permanent position in the team, rejoined De Graafschap after just one year and remained there until 1977
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Played for PSV Eindhoven (1970–1972) — 30 appearances, 1 goals.
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1969· 1 entry
Won: Tweede Divisie with De Graafschap (1969).
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1967· 3 entries
Playing at the Doetinchem club under manager Piet de Visser
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Played for De Graafschap (1967–1970) — 102 appearances, 47 goals.
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Joined De Graafschap in 1967.
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1946· 1 entry
Born 1946-11-08.
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