Harry Kewell Shock Selection as Socceroos Manager
July 17 2012
Recently retired Australian Football legend Harry Kewell has been appointed the Manager of the Australian National Team effective immidiately. Harry was unveiled as the nation's new manager at a press conference at the Crown Casino in Melbourne by FFA CEO David Gallop and Chairman Frank Lowy. Gallop explained the controversial appointment; "Harry may be a suprise selection due to his relative lack of managerial experience, however he was chosen due to his enormous standing in the game in this country, his knowledge of international football and his detailed plan for the future of the Socceroos."
Lowy added; "Harry was named the greatest footballer to ever play for Australia a few years ago and this is an example of the esteem in which he is held in this country. He has a great relationship with all the current players and has shown a great desire to develop young players and impart the wisdom he has acquirred through his impressive professional career."
Kewell's first game in charge of Australia is a friendly against the Ukraine, with one more friendly agaisnt Tunisia before taking on the likes of Iraq and Qatar in World Cup Qualifying.
Press Conference
Kewell wearing a sharp Navy slim fit Politik suit took questions from SBS reporter and outspoken former National player Craig Foster, Fox Sports football reporter Simon Hill and an unknown reporter from NovaFM.CF: Ermmm, first of all congratulations Harry on the appointment. You have an ageing squad; many of whom you have played with for a long time, will you be able to make the tough decisions and cut some of these players to allow for the younger players to come through?
HK: First of all as Manager I will have no favourites; this includes some very dear friends who I have played with and against for many years. Younger players will get their opportunity if they are playing consistent quality football. Senior players will be given their chance to retain their positions by doing the same.
SH: Harry, Holger Osieck's reign was known for a lack of goals and overall inconsistency, what will be your philosophy?
HK: My policy will be to play attacking attractive football; the way I liked to play during my career. As a side we will endeavour to create more scoring opportunities which will hopefully lead to more goals.
Unknown: I'm suprised this question hasn't been asked yet, do you think that you are the best looking manager in football at the moment, considering your modelling career and relative youth compared to other managers?
HK: (Chuckles), now that Sir Alex has retired, possibly (entire room breaks into laughter). There are some great looking managers out there at the moment but I think... and my wife Sheree too that David Beckham of Bayern Munich and England is the Football Manager sex symbol.
FFA Media Manager: "Thankyou for your time that is all."
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