what if Philippe Troussier as Harimau Muda coach?, import japan youth success into Malaysia 
Sep 13 2013, 05:11 PM
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PETALING JAYA, Sept 13 — Philippe Troussier, the former Nigeria, South Africa and Japan coach, is the leading candidate for the national football coach’s job should Datuk K. Rajagobal not meet the targets set by the FA of Malaysia.
But he is not the only top-notch coach bidding to lead Harimau Malaya. Also in the race is former Singapore coach Radojko Avramović and Englishman Bob Houghton, recent head coach of India.
“All I can say is that we have an evaluation committee to look into the applications by these coaches,” said FAM general secretary Datuk Hamidin Amin.
“FAM have received 30 applications out of which 29 are from foreigners and one local applicant.
“The first round of vetting by the panel headed by Datuk Subahan Kamal has been done.
“The shortlisted candidates will then be submitted to the Technical and Youth Committee headed by Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.”
Hamidin made it clear that it was a process that FAM were undertaking. They still have faith in the ability of Rajagobal to steer Malaysia through to the final round of the Asian Cup.
Troussier is known as the “White Witch Doctor” following his stints with African club teams such as Asec Abidjan of the Ivory Coast and the national teams of Nigeria, South Africa and Burkina Faso.
He coached Japan’s national team from 1998 to 2002, winning the 2000 Asian Cup, placing second at the 2001 Confederations Cup and making the round of 16 at the 2002 World Cup.
He also coached the Japanese team to fifth place at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and runnersup at 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.
Avramović started coaching the Singapore national team in 2003, leading them to three ASEAN Football Federation titles — in 2005, 2007 and 2012 — after which he resigned.
He is familiar with football in this region and has insight into Malaysian football through his work in Singapore.
Houghton was a midfielder for Fulham (1966-69) and Brighton and Hove Albion (1969-70).
He was one of the youngest coaches ever to manage in English football, being appointed player-manager of Hastings United in the Southern League at 23. He was then a star pupil of coaching guru Allen Wade.
Houghton’s last assignment as India coach was at the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers in Malaysia last year, where India topped Group B, which included Pakistan, Chinese Taipei and Turkmenistan.
His career has spanned 30 years and 10 different countries.
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PETALING JAYA, Sept 13 — Philippe Troussier, the former Nigeria, South Africa and Japan coach, is the leading candidate for the national football coach’s job should Datuk K. Rajagobal not meet the targets set by the FA of Malaysia.
But he is not the only top-notch coach bidding to lead Harimau Malaya. Also in the race is former Singapore coach Radojko Avramović and Englishman Bob Houghton, recent head coach of India.
“All I can say is that we have an evaluation committee to look into the applications by these coaches,” said FAM general secretary Datuk Hamidin Amin.
“FAM have received 30 applications out of which 29 are from foreigners and one local applicant.
“The first round of vetting by the panel headed by Datuk Subahan Kamal has been done.
“The shortlisted candidates will then be submitted to the Technical and Youth Committee headed by Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah.”
Hamidin made it clear that it was a process that FAM were undertaking. They still have faith in the ability of Rajagobal to steer Malaysia through to the final round of the Asian Cup.
Troussier is known as the “White Witch Doctor” following his stints with African club teams such as Asec Abidjan of the Ivory Coast and the national teams of Nigeria, South Africa and Burkina Faso.
He coached Japan’s national team from 1998 to 2002, winning the 2000 Asian Cup, placing second at the 2001 Confederations Cup and making the round of 16 at the 2002 World Cup.
He also coached the Japanese team to fifth place at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney and runnersup at 1999 FIFA World Youth Championship.
Avramović started coaching the Singapore national team in 2003, leading them to three ASEAN Football Federation titles — in 2005, 2007 and 2012 — after which he resigned.
He is familiar with football in this region and has insight into Malaysian football through his work in Singapore.
Houghton was a midfielder for Fulham (1966-69) and Brighton and Hove Albion (1969-70).
He was one of the youngest coaches ever to manage in English football, being appointed player-manager of Hastings United in the Southern League at 23. He was then a star pupil of coaching guru Allen Wade.
Houghton’s last assignment as India coach was at the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers in Malaysia last year, where India topped Group B, which included Pakistan, Chinese Taipei and Turkmenistan.
His career has spanned 30 years and 10 different countries.
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