The Ref 273 Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Spain was like a well oiled machine with computerized fuel injection, while we were operating with an old gravity carburetor. Was Spain's well executed game the result of good coaching or good selection of players? I believe it is both. Such a combination is something we never have. Knowing the CSA they will stick with Wilkinson the same they stuck with Priestman and her poor coaching. Link to post Share on other sites
Robert 222 Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 2 hours ago, The Ref said: Spain was like a well oiled machine with computerized fuel injection, while we were operating with an old gravity carburetor. Was Spain's well executed game the result of good coaching or good selection of players? I believe it is both. Such a combination is something we never have. Knowing the CSA they will stick with Wilkinson the same they stuck with Priestman and her poor coaching. I think you nailed it, but there's always hope. I suspect there's a good chance that Christine Sinclair, at the age of 36, will retire as a player following the 2019 World Cup. By then, she will more than likely hold the all-time record for international goals scored, and to continue playing until the 2023 World Cup, when she will be 40 years old seems like a bit of a stretch. The timing of retirement at that time would be perfect for Sinc to embark on a coaching career, as the following year will feature the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Final. If the CSA doesn't sign her up ASAP, then US Soccer will no doubt be knocking at her door to make her an offer she can't refuse. Knowing the CSA, I wouldn't be surprised to see C.S. coaching the USA against Canada at the 2023 World Cup. Do you think Sinc would ever publicly say at a World Cup Final tournament that she was coaching a "world-class" team? Link to post Share on other sites
The Ref 273 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) Rhian Wilkinson appointed to coach the u20 and u17 teams. I thought she was already doing this. But congratulations to her. Edited August 9, 2019 by The Ref Link to post Share on other sites
Olympique_de_Marseille 2,760 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 (edited) Better than Priestman! Edited January 20 by Olympique_de_Marseille xabuep2 and The Ref 2 Link to post Share on other sites
sloth8 158 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Wilkinson is stepping down as Head Coach of the U-17 and U-20 National Teams and as Assistant Coach of the CWNT. https://canadasoccer.com/news/canada-soccer-announces-departure-of-womens-national-youth-team-head-coach-rhian-wilkinson/ In a personal statement released on Twitter, she talks about moving on to learn and grow, but doesn't say what the next stage of her career will be. Link to post Share on other sites
MtlMario 1,041 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 (edited) I think she did the right thing. Didn't think she was ready. Edited January 15 by MtlMario Link to post Share on other sites
Olympique_de_Marseille 2,760 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Well there were no more youth games on the schedule and Bev had just hired a different assistant. It's Bev's show now! Link to post Share on other sites
The Ref 273 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 The CSA as usual shooting their own foot. They lost a great person and women soccer will miss her as I do. Link to post Share on other sites
scooterlawrence5 40 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Now we see why Wilkinson departed and quit Canada, she had another job lined up with the FA: Trois Reds, JamboAl and Bison44 3 Link to post Share on other sites
sloth8 158 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 It is just a short term contract until Wiegman takes over in September. It will be a good experience for her, but I would be surprised if she remains an assistant after that. The Ref 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Kent 5,216 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Good for her. I don’t know how much money she made but it’s not like players in the women’s game are multi millionaires. If England is paying more than Canada (which it obviously is since she left for them) you can’t blame her for taking the opportunity. Link to post Share on other sites
The Ref 273 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 Working with one of the best. Wish you unparallel success Rhian. Link to post Share on other sites
The Ref 273 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 On 1/19/2021 at 7:23 AM, sloth8 said: It is just a short term contract until Wiegman takes over in September. It will be a good experience for her, but I would be surprised if she remains an assistant after that. According The Guardian 142 coaches applied for the job that finally went to Sarina Wiegman. That is a lot of applications. Wonder how many Canada got!!! Link to post Share on other sites
JamboAl 1,680 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Interesting interview with Rhian, en français. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/1763695/soccer-canada-feminin-rhian-wilkinson-entraineuse-joueuses-ncaa-academies?fbclid=IwAR16RXDtOMhfLYtZhLdlOvzAs7TkEXuA1z_xcRtcCtiwUMaom1ON_9XITJE Link to post Share on other sites
sloth8 158 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 2 hours ago, JamboAl said: Interesting interview with Rhian, en français. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/sports/1763695/soccer-canada-feminin-rhian-wilkinson-entraineuse-joueuses-ncaa-academies?fbclid=IwAR16RXDtOMhfLYtZhLdlOvzAs7TkEXuA1z_xcRtcCtiwUMaom1ON_9XITJE Thanks for sharing. Confirms that she did apply for the head coaching position and lost out to Priestman. Priestman offered Rhian a position within her coaching staff, but Rhian turned it down. She recognized that she would have to leave in order to get the experience to be hired as the CWNT head coach. Trois Reds and rkomar 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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