TM-News- Vol. 4

[Ghermez Agha]

Golbezan tweeted a TM list I can’t seem to find anything published anywhere though has it actually been announced?

[Futbaldoost]

No list yet. CQ is on his way to Tehran. My guess is that he will sign an extension tomorrow and we will see the list then. His assistant coaches are all in Tehran already according to IFF.

[Javeed]

Carlos Queiroz available to continue in Iran
The Portuguese said he was available to sign a new contract with the soccer federation of Iran

[Javeed]

Great news for soccer buffs.

http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/4269...-new-Iran-deal

Carlos Queiroz is ready to sign a new contract with Iran until the end of the 2019 Asian Cup, providing he receives an assurance of full support from the country's soccer federation.

The former Real Madrid head coach took control of Iran in 2011 but since just missing out on the second round of the 2018 World Cup, a first successive appearance at the tournament in the country's history, the two parties have been unable to agree a new deal.

"During this period, I have had a number of opportunities from around the world but I never closed the door on Iran," Queiroz, who was linked to various national team jobs including South Korea, Algeria and Mexico, told Associated Press. "I need to be sure that the federation will fully support preparation for the 2019 Asian Cup."

Iran is Asia's number one ranked team according to FIFA but has not been continental champion since 1976. With the tournament taking place in United Arab Emirates in January, Iran is regarded as a front-runner and has been drawn with Iraq, Vietnam and Yemen in Group D.

"I am going to Tehran on Friday according to previous conversations which said that the conditions will be in place for the Asian Cup, "Queiroz added. "If I didn't believe all would be ready then I would not travel but I trust I can sign a new contract."

"My specific conditions are guaranteed financial support and total commitment to Asian Cup preparations. We can't make the mistakes as in the past."

During his seven-year tenure in Tehran, Queiroz has repeatedly voiced his dissatisfaction over a lack of training camps and friendly games.

The Portuguese tactician believes that had preparations for the 2018 World Cup had been better then Iran would have collected more than four points against Morocco, Spain and Portugal, thereby progressing to the second round.

"Everyone has a clear image on our strong performances in Russia," said the 65 year-old. "Few however know the difficulties we faced, the games that were canceled and that we started our preparation camp with no players. I can't pretend this didn't happen."

"We were a small step from the second round, and I can feel in my stomach that the difference between where we finished and the second round was exactly that camp and the three friendly games that did not happen."

Any deal would likely be only until the end of the 24-team competition on Feb.1. "The future is not what concerns me. I could have signed four year contracts with others teams," the former Portugal boss added. "I want to win the Asian Cup but it will not be easy. It will be a big challenge and we all need to work together."

[mahestan]

Would love to see Iran win the AFC without Azmoun. The dude needs a wake up call to realize he shouldn't take TM for granted.

[Ghermez Agha]

Would love to see Iran win the AFC without Azmoun. The dude needs a wake up call to realize he shouldn't take TM for granted.

If CQ re-signs in the coming days like he is expected to, I highly doubt Sardar will sit out. CQ and Sardar have a tight relationship I’d be willing to bet everything he will have one chat with Sardar and he will forget he ever retired from TM

[inarsenewetrust]

If CQ re-signs in the coming days like he is expected to, I highly doubt Sardar will sit out. CQ and Sardar have a tight relationship I’d be willing to bet everything he will have one chat with Sardar and he will forget he ever retired from TM

in that case the question would be , who do you start?

Personally I would like to see something new. Introducing 3 back might be too advanced/different to do right before a big tourney like this, and especially given we know IFF will provide sub standard preparation. But I think we could easily play with 4-4-2.

-------------------Beira----------------

Moharrami---PAG-------Majid--------Milad

ARJ-------Amiri--------Ezatolahi-----Ghoddos

---------------Kaveh------Azmoun

Bench options : Taremi, Ebrahimi, Gholizadeh, Shekari, Ansarifard, Hajsafi, Cheshmi, H.Hosseini.

and not even making this team or bench but coming up soon : Delfi, Noorafkan, Naderi, Allahyar, Ghaedi.

[Leicester City]

Tafazolli>Naderi for now as one is playing games and the other isn't.

[greenguy4life]

New Gol Bezan Podcast!

[sarbaz]

Reply

TM will loose its first fifa day friendly day in September due to poor management and late

Response to find a team.

There we go again, not getting enough friendly games to prepare for the AC.

[St_Mark]

با استقبال دبیرکل فدراسیون؛کی روش وارد ایران شد

کارلوس کی روش وارد ایران شد.

[persiangodfather]

Our preparation for the Asian cup matches are. Iraq Vietnam and Yemen

[diz]

Our preparation for the Asian cup matches are. Iraq Vietnam and Yemen

Well, I guess they are ASIAN teams for the ASIA cup...but still wish we had better friendlies

[AsOen5]

Well, I guess they are ASIAN teams for the ASIA cup...but still wish we had better friendlies

It's our group, he means that the group games are our preparation matches ^^

[sedee91]

Our preparation for the Asian cup matches are. Iraq Vietnam and Yemen

I mean, there could be a possibility that we will be part of the 2018 CAFA Championship prior to the AC. I think it could be a great opportunity for CQ to test some newer players in such a competition.