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Been seeing Gullits name EVERYWHERE! could it happen, me hopes so. Good the have a Blue here in the MLS.

Lazymike97 | 11/08/07, 08:05 AM

yeah, I saw it this morning on the news.
Both are capable!

Gullit has a big name as a player.
Worked as coach for Chelsea, Newcastle United , Feyenoord and the Dutch National team U-21.

And Klinsmann did a good job for the German national team.

I think Gullit really wants to go to LA. The fame and stuff its more his thing.

We'll see, can anyone keep me informed? US news travels slow overhere.

Hectoras

Hectoras | 11/08/07, 08:25 AM

How's Gullit's coaching record?

Big Chaco | 11/08/07, 09:00 AM

Yeah, it really sounds like it is going to be Gullit. I am happy with either choice, although I think Klinnsy would have made a bigger splash publicity wise. I still have some doubts about Klinnsy's coaching due to his lack of experience. Overall, I think Gullit is probably the right choice at this time.

crosscountrycpjon | 11/08/07, 09:07 AM

Big Chaco, that's my exact question. I haven't bothered to look it up. But I vaguely recall his not being that successful. Could be wrong...No matter what, I'm sure he can teach the players quite a bit. What a stud player he was in the 80s and early 90s! One of my favorites. I used to have big posters of him, Koeman, and Van Basten.

I almost didn't recognize Gullit when I saw his picture in a story about this--no more dreadlocks.

kopper | 11/08/07, 09:25 AM

your right x-country, more Americans probably know Klinnsy over Gullit, but I think Gullit might be best for the job. He's an LA kind of guy and I think he would represent them the wy they want to be represented, with a little flair and confidence. I used to have a Gullit poster on my walls when I was a kid. Cmon, Ruud!

Lazymike97 | 11/08/07, 09:25 AM

For those who think a foriegn coach might be a good thing for LA, you may want to read this: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/soccerinsider/2007/11/foreign_expertise.html

Oh, and the Daily Telegraph says the job's Guilt. He's already got an offer.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/main.jhtml?xml=/sport/2007/11/08/sfnlag108.xml

JHopper2 | 11/08/07, 10:04 AM

He got some coaching skills, lets see how it works out. I think he's good enough for the MLS.

According the dutch media (15:21 local time) Gullit is going to sign a contract for 3 years. Klinsmann refused a job at LA Galaxy.

Hectoras | 11/08/07, 10:16 AM

Klinsmann is a far better choice, mostly because he appears to have a lot better understanding of how soccer works in the states, something I think Gullit lacks and has submarined other foreign coaches...

KopHawk83 | 11/08/07, 10:45 AM

Klinsmann's asking price may be prohibitive, no?

Jazinho | 11/08/07, 11:35 AM

If he refused the job then it's a moot point anyhow. Never mind.

Jazinho | 11/08/07, 11:37 AM

What's the over-under on how badly his name is pronounced by soccer and non-soccer fans in the U.S. Not GULL-itt. Not HOO-litt. It's the guttural ch sound of the beginning syllable. chU-litt.

Oh well, at least he is coming...

AM | 11/08/07, 11:39 AM

Who cares AM? Americans can't even say Pele's name right. It's not "PAY lay", it's "pe LAY".

Jazinho | 11/08/07, 11:58 AM

All time record is 84-52-44. Not that good with Chelski and Toon. A year of a decent record with Feyenoord.

Nothing special whatsoever. But the Lalas hype machine is going to make this guy out to be the next Wenger.

Jackie_Treehorn | 11/08/07, 12:08 PM

All time record is 84-52-44. Not that good with Chelski and Toon. A year of a decent record with Feyenoord.

Nothing special whatsoever. But the Lalas hype machine is going to make this guy out to be the next Wenger.

Jackie_Treehorn | 11/08/07, 12:09 PM

Hey Jaz, a word doesn't attain its official pronunciation until us Americans decide what it is, ;)...

KopHawk83 | 11/08/07, 12:12 PM

I don't know about his coaching, but I assume Gullit will be all about the Total Football, which would be great for MLS. We'll see whats up next season. I'm pretty sure ABC/ESPN will dedicate a big segment during MLS Cup on the Galaxy's new coach

Big Chaco | 11/08/07, 12:25 PM

Works both ways. I've never heard my own name, Jason, pronounced correctly here. It's "JAY sin", not "jay ZONE".

Jazinho | 11/08/07, 12:44 PM

hell Jaz, most Americans don't even pronounce their own names right. :) Look at how many with German names say a 'k' sound when they have a 'ch' in their name. I won't even start with the '-stein' being pronounced like 'steen' by our east coast crowd. :)

sithomeandrot | 11/08/07, 02:03 PM

Remembering the good times :)

Interview with Gullit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_Jf-UWDa1M

Hectoras | 11/08/07, 02:33 PM