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Post by marinermick on Nov 25, 2004 15:55:02 GMT 10
Media Release
Ian Crook joins Sydney FC
Former Spurs and Norwich City midfielder Ian Crook was today (Thursday 25 November) appointed as assistant coach at A-League club Sydney FC.
Crook will oversee the start-up of football operations for the club and plan for the inaugural pre-season training in 2005.
“This is a crucial appointment for Sydney FC, an important building block for establishing the football operations,” said the Sydney FC chairman, Mr Walter Bugno.
“Ian Crook has 20 years’ experience as a professional player at the highest level and is one of the best young coaches around.
“His local knowledge after five years in the former NSL will also prove invaluable and his work as a youth coach at club and international level fits perfectly with our plans.”
Mr Bugno reaffirmed Sydney FC is committed to a global search for a high-profile Head Coach.
“The appointment of an assistant will allow that search to continue,” said Mr Bugno, ”while at the same time allowing the football operations infrastructure to be put in place.”<br>
Ian Crook says the chance to join Sydney FC was too good to refuse.
“This is a fabulous opportunity to work at what I’m sure will be the biggest club in the country,” said Crook.
“The ambition of Sydney FC to be the best in the A-League, to qualify for the FIFA World Club Championship and take part in the Asian Champions League means everyone at the club will have to go to the next level. It’s a wonderful challenge.”<br>
At A Glance: Ian Crook’s career
Professional Player
Spurs (1978-86)
Norwich City (1986-97)
Sanfreece Hiroshima (1997-98)
Northern Spirit (1998-99)
Professional Coach
National Licence under Australian Coaching Accreditation Scheme
Northern Spirit assistant coach (1998-99)
Northern Spirit youth team coach (99-00)
Newcastle United First Team coach (2001-04)
Young Socceroos assistant coach – South American tour 2004
For more information, please contact
Kyle Patterson
Interim Media & Communications Manager
Sydney FC
+61 (2) 8814 4428
0412 193 148
media@soccernsw.com.au
Fax: 02 9629 3770
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Post by sydneyfc04 on Nov 25, 2004 16:04:29 GMT 10
thats good to hear....the planning is now being done while they are looking for a international coach...sounds great..
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Post by Wands on Nov 25, 2004 16:13:04 GMT 10
“The ambition of Sydney FC to be the best in the A-League, to qualify for the FIFA World Club Championship and take part in the Asian Champions League means everyone at the club will have to go to the next level. It’s a wonderful challenge.”
Faarrkkk that sounds good doesn't it...
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Post by Tancred on Nov 25, 2004 16:21:16 GMT 10
Excellent news  |
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Post by Phormic on Nov 25, 2004 16:25:00 GMT 10
Great news! Chippy is a great coach and to be honest, I'm really surprised he accepted a more junior role. I would have thought he's be able to get a head coaching position elsewhere. The club must be aiming VERY high for the senior position.
Welcome aboard Chippy.
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Post by Tancred on Nov 25, 2004 16:28:22 GMT 10
Great news! Chippy is a great coach and to be honest, I'm really surprised he accepted a more junior role. I would have thought he's be able to get a head coaching position elsewhere. The club must be aiming VERY high for the senior position. Welcome aboard Chippy. For Chippy to have taken the assitant role, he must have liked what he heard and have a good idea of who we are after for the senior job. It's really look good at the moment. |
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Post by Robbie on Nov 25, 2004 18:08:33 GMT 10
Ian Crook joins Sydney FC Welcome Ian Crook to Sydney FC. *shouts a round of beer* |
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Post by SFC on Nov 25, 2004 18:14:22 GMT 10
if ian crook is the assistant i can only imagine who the head coach will be!
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Post by gymeagooner on Nov 25, 2004 19:15:58 GMT 10
Harry Redknap is available.
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Post by silver10 on Nov 26, 2004 8:29:33 GMT 10
Yiddoooooooooooooo. Brilliant appointment.
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Post by FootballFan on Nov 26, 2004 8:39:15 GMT 10
This is good news for the club, Crooky is quality!
He took us for a training session this season just gone in the super leage, very impressive!!
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Post by Troys on Nov 26, 2004 11:20:22 GMT 10
Congratulations to Ian I am sure he will do an excelent job.
Does a head coach mean he will actually coach or just have the role of technical director?
I would not want to see these high profile overseas coaches swaning in and out when it suits them to take care of other interests leaving the assistant to cover for him.
This would be an expensive option.
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Post by crook on Nov 26, 2004 11:49:55 GMT 10
Hmm, as a Newcastle supporter I am disappointed that he was let go by us.
Not only because I thought he was a good coach, but I'm gonna have to change my username on a whole heap of forums!
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Post by FootballFan on Nov 26, 2004 11:58:38 GMT 10
 haha unlucky champ! Wonder who the head coach will be???
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Post by SFC on Nov 26, 2004 22:03:45 GMT 10
Congratulations to Ian I am sure he will do an excelent job. Does a head coach mean he will actually coach or just have the role of technical director? I would not want to see these high profile overseas coaches swaning in and out when it suits them to take care of other interests leaving the assistant to cover for him. This would be an expensive option. To answer your question, i think you should look at the national team coaching roles....Frank Farina is the Head Coach and Graham Arnold is the Assistant Coach. So yes, the head coach will be doing all the coaching, with the assistant giving advice etc. |
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haha unlucky champ!