Rijkaard to leave Barcelona

[PTP]

Who me!?!?! no! u must be mistaken












(i ****ing clicked edit instead of quote, and then typed out my post but just added it to urs - i said i was having a mare)

[The Erectile Banana]

The shambolic nature of this thread brilliantly mirrors Barca's travails in their last season under Rjikaard.

Big props to PTP and all involved.

[Rich]

The shambolic nature of this thread brilliantly mirrors Barca's travails in their last season under Rjikaard.

Big props to PTP and all involved.

Mister Banana I do believe you have hit the nail on the head - Shambolic.

[PTP]

that what i'm here for

[Rich]

Have you removed the tag too?

[PTP]

What tag would that be

[Rich]

petty and small minded - the heavy hand of moderation YET again

[PTP]

No... seriously - what tags are you talking about??

[livvy145]

Have you removed the tag too?

All tags have been removed. Mods can still tag though.

Mike only 'found' out what a tag was about five minutes ago.

[Rich]

That is a disgrace! Sack the board

[PTP]

WHAT?!?! - I still don't know - noone answered my question - you all just carried on ramblng about ****ing tags but none of you answered my posts!!!!!!

[Liverpel]

Frank Rijkaard has been sacked as coach of Saudi Arabia, the nation's football federation has announced.

The Dutchman, who took up the role in July 2011 on a three-year deal, was shown the door following last week's disappointing Gulf Cup of Nations campaign.

Saudi Arabia failed to get past the group stage in Bahrain, with their only win a 2-0 success against Yemen.

The decision was made by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) today following a meeting of the board of directors, headed by chairman Ahmed Eid Al-Harbi.

A statement on the SAFF's official website said: "It has been agreed with the Dutchman Mr Frank Rijkaard to terminate his contract.

"We would like to thank Mr Rijkaard and wish him every success in the next step of his career."

Spaniard Sergio Lopez Caro will take charge of the team for the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers along with Salman Quraini. Saudi Arabia will contest Group C against Iraq, China and Indonesia.

[-V-]

Getting desperate for a job-

http://www.ethiosports.com/2013/08/11/frank-rijkaard-appointed-advisor-of-player-development-for-new-soccer-institute-at-montverde-academy/

Montverde, FL - Montverde Academy officially announces that former F.C. Barcelona and Dutch National Team Manager, Frank Rijkaard, has been appointed official ambassador and advisor of player development for The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy (S.I.M.A.). A legendary player for AFC Ajax and A.C. Milan, Rijkaard brings a wealth of knowledge and international experience as both a player and manager to participants enrolled at Montverde Academy.

“To have someone like Frank Rijkaard directly involved in our operations at the institute speaks volumes about his commitment to player development,” says institute director and 2013 NFHS Coach of the Year, Mike Potempa. “Without question, his guidance will be invaluable to our development as an institute.”

S.I.M.A. will open in August 2013 and will serve as one of the most unique soccer specific training experiences in the world. Through an appropriate combination of academic excellence, elite level training, world-class facilities and direct involvement from Rijkaard, S.I.M.A. will provide a professional training environment for talented youth interested in playing at the highest level while simultaneously pursuing their education.

“I am pleased and honored to be joining the Montverde Academy family and excited to begin my new role as official ambassador and advisor of player development for the MVA Soccer Institute,” said Rijkaard. “After visiting the campus in July, I feel as though The Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy will offer a superior life experience for talented youth, and I believe in the model they have developed, placing a focus on world class education in the classroom and on the field of competition. The future is bright at Montverde Academy.”

With on campus living arrangements and a player development model similar to some of the biggest clubs in Europe, S.I.M.A. will require exemplary academic performance, in addition to a commitment from families to its comprehensive year round program. Institute participants will not play high school soccer teams, as matches will be arranged against club teams, national teams, in addition to colleges and universities throughout the U.S. in a 12-month training program. Travel abroad will also be a major component to the developmental model in an effort to compete against some of the best youth teams in the world.

About Montverde Academy
Montverde Academy is an international, coeducational, independent college preparatory school for grades PK3-12, with a boarding program serving grades 7-12, and post-graduate studies. Its mission is to inspire students to become knowledgeable leaders with global vision that instils a passion for learning and nurtures character development in a disciplined and diverse community. Five generations of Montverde Academy graduates have been guided by three fundamental principles of Knowledge, Character and Community with its international character adding an exciting dimension to the community and the overall educational experience. For further information about the Soccer Institute at Montverde Academy, please contact Mike Potempa, at mike.potempa(at)montverde(dot)org or visit http://www.mvasports.com/soccerinstitute.

[Cormack74]

Was linked heavily with us as manager a couple of years back but seems to have hit a wall now.