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Sydney FC to look overseas for Vitezslav Lavicka replacement
After deciding to part ways with Vitezslav Lavicka at the end of the season, the Sky Blues have been linked with some big-name replacements
Feb 4, 2012 5:20:00 AM
By Adrian Agius
Getty
Sydney FC chief executive Dirk Melton has revealed the club will look overseas for its new coach after the announcement that Vitezslav Lavicka would depart at the conclusion of the 2011-12 season.
Lavicka, who is Sydney’s longest serving coach, led the Sky Blues to the league double in 2009-10 but a lacklustre run of form this season has Sydney in danger of not making the finals for a second consecutive year.
Sydney club officials announced they want to see the club take a new direction next season and in doing so would search for a new coach.
According to The World Game, Sydney are considering candidates from abroad including Manchester United legend Roy Keane and former West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola.
Sydney are also believed to be considering making a move for Central Coast coach Graham Arnold or Brisbane Roar's Ange Postecoglou but both bosses are still under contract at their respective clubs.
In a press conference Melton discussed possible replacements for the Czech coach and said they'd look high and wide for a new boss.
"It's got to be done in the right way," Melton said. "We'll be looking here and overseas and we've got to work out the set attributes; what are the must-haves, what can we afford and what can we make happen?
"As we embark upon the process we'll get a better understanding of what candidates are available and who meets our needs."
Asked specifically about the possibility of having Zola arrive at the club, Melton responded: "What a great man, he'd be expensive though,"
Lavicka, who previously coached Sparta Prague, is expected to return to Europe to be with his family whilst continuing his coaching in the Czech Republic.
Lavicka, who is Sydney’s longest serving coach, led the Sky Blues to the league double in 2009-10 but a lacklustre run of form this season has Sydney in danger of not making the finals for a second consecutive year.
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Sydney club officials announced they want to see the club take a new direction next season and in doing so would search for a new coach.
According to The World Game, Sydney are considering candidates from abroad including Manchester United legend Roy Keane and former West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola.
Sydney are also believed to be considering making a move for Central Coast coach Graham Arnold or Brisbane Roar's Ange Postecoglou but both bosses are still under contract at their respective clubs.
In a press conference Melton discussed possible replacements for the Czech coach and said they'd look high and wide for a new boss.
"It's got to be done in the right way," Melton said. "We'll be looking here and overseas and we've got to work out the set attributes; what are the must-haves, what can we afford and what can we make happen?
"As we embark upon the process we'll get a better understanding of what candidates are available and who meets our needs."
Asked specifically about the possibility of having Zola arrive at the club, Melton responded: "What a great man, he'd be expensive though,"
Lavicka, who previously coached Sparta Prague, is expected to return to Europe to be with his family whilst continuing his coaching in the Czech Republic.
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