Expectations of Hanoi FC
On the afternoon of October 9, Hanoi club held the New Head Coach Harry Kewell's Launch Ceremony.
At the ceremony, Mr. Do Vinh Quang - Chairman of Hanoi FC said: "This year, Hanoi celebrates the 20th anniversary of the club's founding. We have high expectations towards the new era, building a methodical and professional operating model associated with achievements to reach the region and continent.
The appointment of the head coach is one of the concrete actions to realize the team's goals in the following years".
Regarding the reason for choosing Mr. Harry Kewell as captain, the Chairman of Hanoi FC said: "In addition to being a former Australian and Asian player, Mr. Harry Kewell showed his interest and carefully researched when we met in online meetings.
After many meetings, Mr. Kewell has convinced me with in-depth professional presentations and specific proposals to improve the team. He said that his only goal was to win. That is the common point between Hanoi FC and Harry Kewell.
Hanoi FC is experiencing results that are not as expected. Hopefully this cooperation will be a new chapter for Hanoi, aiming for higher goals not only in the V.League but also reaching out to the region and continent".
On the day of his new team's debut, new coach Harry Kewell shared: "This is a great honor for me to be here, to be the captain of one of the most successful clubs in Vietnam. I have a lot of experience as a player and coach, but Vietnam is always very special when we talk about football.
The first time I spoke to the board of directors, Hanoi FC had clear ambitions, not only winning but also building identity, that made me extremely excited. Hanoi FC is a team with many achievements and fans always expect the best in this club.
I know Hanoi is always waiting for titles and I accept that pressure. That is what makes football more popular. I will also try to focus on improving every day. If we can do everything the most correctly, from training standards, mentality, solidarity, then great results will come to us.
I hope to have all the respect, determination, and commitment of the players and myself. And I'm looking forward to the return of the season."
Mr. Harry Kewell wants to enjoy the challenge
When asked about his football philosophy, coach Karry Kewell said: "Football philosophy must depend on the players I have in hand, as well as work every day and show the players how to play. Every team wants to play like Man City, Liverpool but it needs time.
If you ask me what my philosophy is, I am a coach who always finds a way to adapt to my work".
The Australian strategist emphasized that Hanoi FC wants to build identity and pride, this is not an easy job but he wants to enjoy this challenge.
"I want to create excitement for the players, this brought me to Hanoi FC. For me, football is not a challenge but a learning. I want to convey to the players that they have to learn every day to improve better. That is my way of working.
Football is always under pressure. When coming to Hanoi, you have to do your daily tasks well. I always try every day, hoping that the pressure can help me create excitement", the new captain of Hanoi affirmed.
He added: "Yesterday, I had a meeting with the players and raised 3 key points to achieve good results. When I am a coach, the most important thing is to provide clear information, I want the players to understand what I want. In the near future, the tournament will return, the time is quite urgent and after the break, we need to work harder".
Coach Harry Kewell was born in 1978, had a glorious playing career when playing for Leeds United and Liverpool, winning the UEFA Champions League 2004 2005 and FA Cup 2005-2006. At the national team level, he has made 56 appearances for Australia, scoring 17 goals and participating in 2 World Cups (2006, 2010).
