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Iraq coach on Roo shortlist
ASIAN Cup-winning coach Jorvan Vieira has confirmed he has been approached by Australian football officials over the Socceroos' coaching job.
The Brazilian spoke with representatives from Australia and South Korea on the phone less than 24 hours after guiding Iraq to its fairytale 1-0 victory against Saudi Arabia in the final of the Asian Cup in Jakarta on Monday.
He is reportedly set to arrive in Sydney next month for discussions with Football Federation Australia.
"I spoke on the telephone with representatives of Australia and South Korea asking me if I was interested," Vieira said.
"It's still very early. First, I need a holiday before I decide what to do."
After taking control of the Iraq team two months before the Asian Cup, Vieira quit only hours after the final, citing the unsettled nature of the Iraq football administration.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is expected to be stood down following Australia's quarter-final exit at the cup, but has been offered a three-year deal to stay with the FFA as a staff coach, where he will likely resume duties with the Olyroos.
The Moroccan national team is also believed to be chasing Vieira, as well as several clubs, but the 54-year-old insists he is only interested in a national team job.
"Clubs are already preparing for their season, I would have to wait months before I can make any impact and there would be too many problems," Vieira said.
"With a national team, I have time to work, get to know the players and prepare to get the right system and right team."
South Korea is searching for a new coach after Dutchman Pim Verbeek quit following his side's third-place finish at the Asian Cup.
Dutchman Dick Advocaat is still believed to be the frontrunner for the Socceroos' job, although Verbeek may also be considered.
The FFA is expected to begin its review of the Asian Cup soon, with the head coaching job likely to be a top priority as the Socceroos begin planning for their 2010 World Cup qualifiers, starting next year.
Vieria was an assistant coach with Morocco during the 1986 World Cup when it reached the second round as group winners ahead of England, Portugal and Poland.
He said he had also received job offers from clubs in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Brazilian team Vasco Da Gama, for whom he played in the 1970s.
- AAP/Reuters
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http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...-11088,00.html
Iraq coach on Roo shortlist
ASIAN Cup-winning coach Jorvan Vieira has confirmed he has been approached by Australian football officials over the Socceroos' coaching job.
The Brazilian spoke with representatives from Australia and South Korea on the phone less than 24 hours after guiding Iraq to its fairytale 1-0 victory against Saudi Arabia in the final of the Asian Cup in Jakarta on Monday.
He is reportedly set to arrive in Sydney next month for discussions with Football Federation Australia.
"I spoke on the telephone with representatives of Australia and South Korea asking me if I was interested," Vieira said.
"It's still very early. First, I need a holiday before I decide what to do."
After taking control of the Iraq team two months before the Asian Cup, Vieira quit only hours after the final, citing the unsettled nature of the Iraq football administration.
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is expected to be stood down following Australia's quarter-final exit at the cup, but has been offered a three-year deal to stay with the FFA as a staff coach, where he will likely resume duties with the Olyroos.
The Moroccan national team is also believed to be chasing Vieira, as well as several clubs, but the 54-year-old insists he is only interested in a national team job.
"Clubs are already preparing for their season, I would have to wait months before I can make any impact and there would be too many problems," Vieira said.
"With a national team, I have time to work, get to know the players and prepare to get the right system and right team."
South Korea is searching for a new coach after Dutchman Pim Verbeek quit following his side's third-place finish at the Asian Cup.
Dutchman Dick Advocaat is still believed to be the frontrunner for the Socceroos' job, although Verbeek may also be considered.
The FFA is expected to begin its review of the Asian Cup soon, with the head coaching job likely to be a top priority as the Socceroos begin planning for their 2010 World Cup qualifiers, starting next year.
Vieria was an assistant coach with Morocco during the 1986 World Cup when it reached the second round as group winners ahead of England, Portugal and Poland.
He said he had also received job offers from clubs in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Brazilian team Vasco Da Gama, for whom he played in the 1970s.
- AAP/Reuters
Source:
http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...-11088,00.html
