Canadian NT - How about scolari to coach our team? - TalkSoccer

**Frank Cunha** · 08-08-2003, 01:30 AM

Portuguese coach - joins Canadian Soccer team
HAMILTON THUNDER MAKES ADJUSTMENT TO LEADERSHIP

Unfortunately, after just two weeks as head coach for the Hamilton Thunder, Ivan Djalma Markovic has decided to return to Croatia due to unexpected health concerns.

NEW COACH:

Manuel Gonçalves Gomes, known as Prof. Neca has been named as The Hamilton Thunder’s Head Coach. Prof. Neca took over the team Tuesday Night, and brings with him over 20 years experience with 1st and 2nd Division Portugal. His accomplishments include three-time runner-up of the First National Division, Portuguese Cup Trophy with Benfica, and quarterfinals in the Champions League and UEFA Cup. In 2002, Prof Neca helped lead the Portuguese National Team to the Korea/Japan World Cup.

Thursday Night, Prof. Neca will be on the turf with the Hamilton Thunder as they face the Western Conference’s first place team, Brampton Hitmen. Only one goal against separates the two teams in the standings with both teams holding a 4-1-3 record. Prof. Neca does not intend to make any changes to the team line-up choosing instead to focus on making small adjustments to individual players approach to their play. Prof. Neca feels it would be counter productive to make major changes at this time. Kick-off 8:30 PM, Brian Timmis.

FORWARD DAVID SIMPSON RETURNS

Thunder Forward, David Simpson has just return from the U.S. Soccer Festival in Houston where he represented Team Canada U20. Dave Simpson scored two goals in this first appearance in tournament play for Team Canada this Season

Silver Fox · 26-08-2003, 01:38 PM

Do the play football in Canada???

26-08-2003, 07:36 PM

Hamilton Might be in the A-league Next season. :danc:

pirate · 03-09-2003, 06:03 PM

Yes the Hamilton Tunder might be a A-league Team that Means 5 canaidian teams in the A-League. :danc:

François · 05-09-2003, 01:16 AM

Hello from Montreal.
I'm a supporter of the Montreal Impact of the a-league.
Come and visit us at www.impactsoccer.com and learn more about canadian soccer.

We have an english forum at: www.impactsoccer.com/forum

Cheers!!!

**Frank Cunha** · 16-12-2003, 08:41 PM

Yallop Takes Over Canada 16/12/03

The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that Frank Yallop has stepped down as head coach of the team to become the new head coach of the Canadian National Team. Yallop announced his decision today at a press conference at Swangard Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia.

"I enjoyed my three seasons in San Jose tremendously," said Yallop. "These past three years have been unbelievable. I would like to thank Dominic Kinnear, who did an outstanding job as assistant coach and Tim Hanley for his excellent work with our goalkeepers. I would also like to thank General Manager Johnny Moore, the players, the front office staff and the fans for their support during my time here. The fans have been great to me since I first arrived and I want to thank them for their loyalty and for sticking with this team no matter the situation."

During his three seasons as head coach of the Earthquakes (2001-2003), Yallop won two MLS Cup Championships while posting a 41-25-18 record, which was the best mark in MLS during that stretch. Yallop, 39, was also named MLS Coach of the Year in 2001 after taking over a team that posted a league-worst 7-17-8 record in 2000 and leading them to the MLS Cup Championship in 2001. The former Canadian international defender leaves San Jose as the all-time leader in wins in club history (41).

"During the past three seasons, Frank has done an outstanding job here in San Jose," said Earthquakes General Manager Johnny Moore. "Obviously, we are disappointed to lose a great coach and a great person; however, we understand his decision and we fully support him. We know that he has strong roots in Canada and we wish him all the best there. We look forward to maintaining a great relationship with Frank and the Canadian Soccer Association."

Under Yallop, the Quakes broke numerous club records, including most points in a season (51), fewest goals allowed in a season (29), longest road unbeaten streak (7), longest unbeaten streak (12), and most consecutive wins at home (12). Many players flourished under Yallop's tutelage as the Quakes had 13 players named to the All-Star team in Yallop's three seasons and had five members selected to the MLS Best XI. Seven Earthquakes players also earned their first call-up to the senior men's national team for training camps during Yallop's tenure in San Jose.

"This really was a very difficult decision for me, but I felt like taking the national team job for Canada was an opportunity that I could not pass up," continued Yallop. "I wish the entire Earthquakes organization continued success in the future and I will always be a supporter of the San Jose Earthquakes and MLS."

Moore said, "On a personal note, I have really enjoyed working with Frank. I will always have an enormous amount of respect for him and what he accomplished here. Frank and I have always agreed that no one person is bigger than the club, so we have to move on and we have already started our coaching search. We hope to finalize this search in the next few weeks."

As part of the agreement for Yallop's departure, the Earthquakes will also host the Canadian National Team on Saturday, June 5 at Spartan Stadium. That match will be Canada's final tune-up prior to the start of World Cup Qualifying.

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**Jager** · 16-12-2003, 10:26 PM

:danc: :danc: :danc: :danc:

I saw the San Jose team play the Vancouver Whitecaps in a friendly this year, I liked what I saw. Good move for Canada.... :king:

**Frank Cunha** · 16-12-2003, 10:28 PM

Know they can call ex Canadian international that plays for Benfica, Fernando Aguiar, he his a defensive midfielder

**Frank Cunha** · 16-12-2003, 10:29 PM

Your gain, San Jose lost, he did a great job, I see Canada with a big improvement

**Jager** · 16-12-2003, 10:53 PM

We need it Frank, after WC 86, our program has been in decline. In some instances, our top players have refuse to play for us....

**Frank Cunha** · 17-12-2003, 12:02 AM

his going to have to make a few trips to Europe and elsewhere. 8bo:

BethlehemFC · 17-12-2003, 06:55 PM

I still maintain that Canada would benefit greatly from a stand alone league. I also understand how difficult that is to get started and it won't happen overnight. Jager -- is there any talk in the Canadian press about a league?

Maybe if Yallop can breed some success up North (and I think he will) there will be a greater interest in starting a league.

**Frank Cunha** · 17-12-2003, 07:05 PM

they have a league in the A-league, 5 teams out of 16 for next season, you can call it the Canadian league

BethlehemFC · 18-12-2003, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank Cunha

they have a league in the A-league, 5 teams out of 16 for next season, you can call it the Canadian league

**Lemmy** · 18-12-2003, 05:38 PM

Is there any good Canadian players in Europe, except the forementioned Aguiar?