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‘I was offered all sorts in South Korea, but I couldn’t accept the villa on a volcanic island’ Guus Hiddink on being revered in South Korea

The Dutchman oversaw South Korea's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002

FourFourTwo · Jul 12

'An unknown number called, asking to meet at the hotel opposite my home. I thought, “How does he know where I live? How did he get my number?”’ Guus Hiddink recalls how he landed the South Korea job

The Dutchman led South Korea to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002

FourFourTwo · Jul 4

‘I told the players they’d be exempt from military service if we reached the semi-finals. They huddled together and started crying, one by one’ How Guus Hiddink motivated South Korea’s 2002 World Cup heroes

The Dutch coach led South Korea to a World Cup semi-final in 2002

FourFourTwo · Jun 28

How many caretaker managers have won major trophies? Here's the list Chelsea caretaker boss Calum McFarlane is looking to join

There's been a few at Chelsea, but the list of caretaker gaffers with actual silverware to their name is pretty short

FourFourTwo · May 15

Calum McFarlane returns to Chelsea hotseat but Rosenior era raises doubts

Young coach showed tactical nous in his first caretaker stint but was also part of Liam Rosenior’s backroom team

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

‘The excitement is already there’: Fred Rutten ready to lead Curaçao to the World Cup

The Dutchman, who succeeded Dick Advocaat, was once offered the assistant’s role to Erik ten Hag at Manchester United

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

Arnold out to conquer toughest job, end World Cup pain

Iraq's Australian coach Graham Arnold speaks to AAP about his quest to qualify for June's World Cup. Iraq face a play-off on Wednesday (AEDT).

AAP · Mar 29

20 years on: Aloisi opens up about joy, legacy and more

Two decades on from the iconic penalty shootout, Socceroos legend John Aloisi has vivid memories of the spot kick that ended Australia's World Cup heartache.

AAP · Nov 14, 2025

From Hiddink to Pochettino: How the US’s journey to a home World Cup compares with South Korea 2002

Both countries had major question marks a year from kickoff, but South Korea turned those into one of the most memorable tourney runs ever

The Guardian - US · Jul 11, 2025

Journeyman managers

A look at some of the game's most epic coaching careers

FourFourTwo · Nov 17, 2024