Dutch team is in for a Ruud surprise

23 August 2016 - 11:12 By Reuters

Ruud Gullit has agreed to join the coaching staff of the Dutch national team after being asked by head coach Danny Blind, local media reported yesterday. He replaces Dick Advocaat, who unexpectedly quit last week to take over at Turkey's Fenerbahce."Blind asked me if I was interested and gave me the feeling that I can add value to the staff and the team," said Gullit."Blind will give me a free role on both the training field and bench to add my ideas. But practically it has to be for the best of the team. At the end of the day the ultimate responsibility for the team rests with the head coach."The 53-year-old had ill-fated coaching spells at Chelsea, Feyenoord and Newcastle United, but remains one of the biggest names in Dutch football. ..

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