Person: Beenhakker

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United confirm Van Gaal as new coach; Giggs will be assistant

Louis van Gaal has been named as the next manager of Manchester United.

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Big guns prepare for finals battle

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Boruc pole-axed

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Nakamura ready for run-in

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Beenhakker linked with Sunderland vacancy

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Boruc may face Poland axe

Late fightback but Poles hand Trap first defeat

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI tasted defeat for the first time as Republic of Ireland boss despite a remarkable late fightback against Poland.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2008

Trapattoni dwells on positives but defensive lapses remain

NOW that’s entertainment. Five goals, countless more chances and a helter-skelter finish to fray the nerves. The result may have gone against him, but even the Irish manager pronounced himself happy with the occasion.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2008

It’s all about location for laid-back Leo

LEO BEENHAKKER turned up for Poland’s training session at a frigid Croke Park last night suffering with a minor cold but he left warmed by the soothing words of Giovanni Trapattoni.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2008

Boruc's Poland career 'not over'

Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has been assured his international career is not over – despite the antics which saw him dropped from the Poland squad.

Wed, 27 Aug, 2008

Bilic proud of second-stringers

Croatia coach Slaven Bilic spoke of his pride after seeing his much-changed side continue their 100% record at Euro 2008 with a 1-0 win over Poland in Klagenfurt.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2008

Croatia maintain 100% win record at Euro 2008

Poland 0 Croatia 1

Mon, 16 Jun, 2008

Poland investigating mother-in-law option

POLAND coach Leo Beenhakker believes his side have a chance of qualifying from Group B tonight (7.45pm) — but only if his opposite number Slaven Bilic fields his mother-in-law in the Croatia line-up.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2008

Beenhakker rallies Poles

POLAND coach Leo Beenhakker led a rallying call for his squad and insists they are ready to continue their “miracle” of reaching Euro 2008 by staying in the tournament beyond the first week.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2008

Podolski brace sinks Poland

LUKAS PODOLSKI netted both goals against the country of his birth to give Germany a winning start to their Euro 2008 campaign against Poland in Klagenfurt last night.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2008

Toffees rule out McFadden move to Celtic

Everton have insisted Scotland striker James McFadden will not be leaving Goodison for Celtic during the January transfer window.

Wed, 19 Dec, 2007

Beenhaker takes charge of Poland

Leo Beenhakker has become Poland’s first foreign-born national-team coach after accepting the position today.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2006

Saudi stars forbidden to sup from cup

SAUDI ARABIA’S World Cup footballers have been forbidden from accepting the silver beer tankard awarded to the FIFA man-of-the-match.

Sat, 17 Jun, 2006

Switzerland progress despite defeat

Ireland’s bogey team Switzerland booked their place in the World Cup finals by edging out Turkey in a dramatic match in Istanbul tonight.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2005

McLeish welcomes Andrews back

Rangers manager Alex McLeish insists he has no qualms about selecting Marvin Andrews for the remainder of the season following his remarkable Old Firm comeback.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2005

Ruud will be better than van Basten, says Beenhakker

Simon Stone hears ex-Ajax coach road test two Dutch vans.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2003

Litmanen close to Ajax return

Jari Litmanen is set to leave Liverpool for former club Ajax, according to the Dutch club’s technical director Leo Beenhakker.

Thu, 29 Aug, 2002