Guus Hiddink Quotations

We didn't create a lot of chances in the first half. But I am satisfied with the way we played against such a well-organized opponent.

When we drew Brazil there was a group of Australians who began to cheer as if we had just won 3-0.

We deserved this win but we should have scored more than one goal.

We have picked a squad that is flexible and will be able to adapt,

We settled down and scored some quality goals, but, yes, it was an easy game ... as we expected.

When we started the second half, with 10 men and needing to score three goals ... we knew it was impossible.

I would be lying if I was to say that I do not know where my future lies. And I hate liars.

I am really concerned about his situation to be honest - he must make a good recuperation,

I'm an ambitious coach and I want to be successful here in Russia. There is a lot of technical potential within Russia's national team and if the players are aware of their potential I think they can increase their level.

I expected this announcement earlier from a different side.

He will not be fit to play a full game.

He will be doubtful until the last hour before the game will start,

He has more passion in his right toe than other internationals have in both legs.

He's a strong, determined character and an exponent of how I see Australian football.

I talked with (Liverpool manager) Rafael Benitez a few days ago about him and we were planning to get him in a special program to have him fit as soon as possible. I have my ideas and Benitez has his ideas and we will work on this to get him fit as soon as possible.

It is normal that we were knocked out when you look at the potential of the two sides.

I think the reaction is very nice because it's a reaction of enjoyment, it's not violent...I think there were one or two injuries where people dislocated their shoulders waving flags.

Robert is on his way, but we need more time and patience,

Some of the squad were there four years ago so they know what to expect, they have experienced the conditions they will be playing under.

That was not a desperate choice. He's been adapting to the pace of our game ever since we started the preseason campaign, and he has developed physically as well. Tonight we thought it time to hand him his full debut on the European stage.

That was not a desperate choice, ... He's been adapting to the pace of our game ever since we started the preseason campaign, and he has developed physically as well. Tonight we thought it time to hand him his full debut on the European stage.

I would lie if I said that deep down inside I don't know what I'm going to do yet.

We played tactically very well in the first half, despite all our problems,

We can be proud of the boys -- what they did.

The problem tonight was finishing off. I'm proud of the boys, the way they played against a team with a budget five times bigger than us. But I always like to get a result. It's not easy to get six chances against Milan in this stadium, which we did.

We were a little nervous, and a little naive.

When you are able to do that as a 19-year-old you have everything to develop further to become a good player.

We came here also to try and score, and not just to defend. In the second half we wanted to score another goal, and Beasley came up with it. That proved fatal for Monaco, but it was a great result for us. We must be the team with the smallest budget of all the qualified teams.

We are working out the final details of the contract and when that is finished I will join them.

We have been knocked out by a team that does not get the international recognition it deserves.

We didn't play enough of the ball in the first half although we managed to get some corners,

We just have to see what damage is done physically, ... but mentally I'm very proud of the boys. I have a long flight to think what we can do tactically. It's in our hands, but I expect Uruguay to come to Sydney to defend - and they are a team which knows how to defend.

We have several players that have been out injured and are in the process of their rehabilitation. We are bringing them in as well so we can check on their progress,

First, I can understand the emotions just after a game but second I think it's always good to look in the mirror... when you are a big team, you must punish a little team.

We (the coaching staff) make the decision - I'd like to talk to my group of technical people and we make the in-principle decision,

Everything is ready. On Friday I will go to Moscow for an official ceremony, and sign a two-year contract.

The time together and the match will be crucial for us. It is vital that we continue to improve as we build to November.

I've now had the opportunity to work with this group of players a few times and we continue to make improvements,

It was a huge challenge because we had not that much time to prepare.

These rumors are there, but I'm still with PSV.

This is not a team to lean back and rely on just one or two counter-attacks each half.

A lot of preparation has been done. We are under no illusions about the task ahead of us. As fifth-placed finisher in South America, Uruguay are a powerhouse in world football.

They are experiencing something they couldn't believe, something the experts couldn't believe,

There was little in it then and we have improved in the last year, ... It looks fifty-fifty but we're confident.

As national coach you are given a free hand to work like you are used to, like I have as coach of Netherlands, South Korea and Australia. Nobody puts the slightest obstacle in your way.

It's not just a campaign, it's a reaction on what people so far never have experienced here in Korea and Asia and that's nice,

It's going to be difficult, there's no getting around that.

Despite all the pressure we only gave away two chances and I have to give my team the compliments for the way they achieved this result.

Everyone has to be on top of their game for these kind of matches and that was something we missed today. The only positive thing about today is the draw in the other match so it is still close in the group.

I want everyone to be focussed on the big target and I like to be with the whole squad,

It will be a 50-50 game. Marseille will be tough opponents and they have very good, fast strikers.

At times, they were complaining that we were working too hard. But I think it was worth it.

In Korea it worked out because the players were aware of what they were supposed to do, but still it is in their hands.

I'm satisfied with this result against a team with physical and tactical strength.....we have had more worse starts in the Champions League.

In spite of many restrictions and changes in the squad, we have been able to find creative solutions.

If you see where this team started in August with qualifying for the Champions League as the main target and now we're in the semifinal, it is almost unthinkable the development this team went through and what they achieved.

By the look of things the budget for players has changed too.

But it depends also on the development of the game when we have substituted three players maybe who are on that first five, then we have to have our alternatives as well.

I don't know if they will want to attack,

I didn't say anything to the team afterwards, ... When I get angry after a game I have learned from experience that it's best that I control myself and let things settle down a bit.

I can see the potential of the team. I can see that there are a lot of good players. They are keen to secure good results. My task is to help them do that.

The injury problems are clear to see, and we will have to have a good think about them.

My agents are busy with the final details of the contract.

You can't have three defenders moving up and one going back. The decisions a team makes are important. As a whole.

I need players to start thinking for themselves.

There are journalists I share a whole history with, so I tend to be generous to these guys, but those days are over...

You have to know, when there is a fire in the kitchen, when to flood that fire.

I can never predict my future because a big part of my future is already behind me.

I am responsible for the team and a journalist should be responsible for his article.

Counter football is not something weak teams only can do by the way. It is sometimes said in a way as if counter football is inferior. It's not.

The playmakers need to read the game and need to be on the same page as the defenders and the forwards...