I know we are in the midst of the qualifying campaign but just wanted to think ahead a little bit.
Assuming we win the next 3 matches, we stand a very very good chance of qualifying to the world cup. Even though I am personally very critical of TM's performances under Daie so far, I have to admit that with the amount of talent we have and the generous 4.5 spots given to AFC, even bad coaching and management cannot fail to qualify this team!
But what then? I am pretty sure in the event that Iran qualifies to the World Cup, there is nobody in the world (except maybe god himself) who can replace Daie as the Team Melli head coach. It is also very likely that IFF will struggle to come up with friendlies and a solid preparation program for the World Cup.
But as Team Melli fans, are you guys happy to let Daie remain the head coach, and prepare the team in 2009 and sit on our bench in the 2010 WC?
If you think about it, in case of qualification, this will be the 3rd time in 4 World Cups that we have made it to the finals. isn't it time to think bigger? isn't it time to think beyond the group stages? Do you believe Daie has the expertise to have a go at second round qualification? Or will he bow out with a series of average performances? Don't you think we need a bigger national coach and staff team if we want to have any chance of taking one step further in the WC?
Assuming we win the next 3 matches, we stand a very very good chance of qualifying to the world cup. Even though I am personally very critical of TM's performances under Daie so far, I have to admit that with the amount of talent we have and the generous 4.5 spots given to AFC, even bad coaching and management cannot fail to qualify this team!
But what then? I am pretty sure in the event that Iran qualifies to the World Cup, there is nobody in the world (except maybe god himself) who can replace Daie as the Team Melli head coach. It is also very likely that IFF will struggle to come up with friendlies and a solid preparation program for the World Cup.
But as Team Melli fans, are you guys happy to let Daie remain the head coach, and prepare the team in 2009 and sit on our bench in the 2010 WC?
If you think about it, in case of qualification, this will be the 3rd time in 4 World Cups that we have made it to the finals. isn't it time to think bigger? isn't it time to think beyond the group stages? Do you believe Daie has the expertise to have a go at second round qualification? Or will he bow out with a series of average performances? Don't you think we need a bigger national coach and staff team if we want to have any chance of taking one step further in the WC?
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