Post by derbiean on May 23, 2009 15:26:37 GMT -1
Johnny Metgod is the latest addition to the Derby County coaching staff - bringing with him decades of experience in England and on the continent.
The 51-year-old won 21 caps for Holland during a glittering playing career that took in spells at Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur and Feyenoord.
It was during his time at Nottingham Forest that he first came across current Derby manager Nigel Clough, who is delighted to have Metgod - most recently first-team coach at Portsmouth - on board.
Clough said: "This is an excellent appointment for us and a fantastic addition to the coaching set up.
"Johnny has played at the highest level and coached at the highest level and his knowledge of the game is second to none.
"He also possesses an infectious enthusiasm for the game which will benefit many areas of our football club.
"Johnny won't have a specific role. I want to use his talents in a number of areas.
"He will assist with coaching the first team, the academy and also get involved with the scouting process.
"I believe we now have a first class coaching set up throughout the club as we prepare for the new season."
Metgod left Portsmouth in February this year having been first-team coach at Fratton Park under previous manager Tony Adams.
Prior to that, his coaching career had been spent in his homeland with spells as youth director and assistant manager at Feyenoord, along with two periods in charge at Excelsior Rotterdam.
As a player, Metgod was one of the most stylish defenders of his generation.
Amsterdam-born, he began his career with HFC Harlaem before moving to AZ Alkmaar for a successful six-year period.
In 1982, Spanish giants Real Madrid came calling and he spent two years at the Bernabeu until Brian Clough took him to Nottingham Forest.
Three years at the City Ground followed ahead of a move to North London with Spurs, and he moved back to Holland with Feyenoord in 1988 where he played for another six years beore calling it a day.
Internationally he scored four goals in 21 caps during the Dutch 'Total Football' era in the late 1970s and early 1980s, playing in the finals of the 1980 European Championships.
Another good addition ;D
The 51-year-old won 21 caps for Holland during a glittering playing career that took in spells at Real Madrid, Tottenham Hotspur and Feyenoord.
It was during his time at Nottingham Forest that he first came across current Derby manager Nigel Clough, who is delighted to have Metgod - most recently first-team coach at Portsmouth - on board.
Clough said: "This is an excellent appointment for us and a fantastic addition to the coaching set up.
"Johnny has played at the highest level and coached at the highest level and his knowledge of the game is second to none.
"He also possesses an infectious enthusiasm for the game which will benefit many areas of our football club.
"Johnny won't have a specific role. I want to use his talents in a number of areas.
"He will assist with coaching the first team, the academy and also get involved with the scouting process.
"I believe we now have a first class coaching set up throughout the club as we prepare for the new season."
Metgod left Portsmouth in February this year having been first-team coach at Fratton Park under previous manager Tony Adams.
Prior to that, his coaching career had been spent in his homeland with spells as youth director and assistant manager at Feyenoord, along with two periods in charge at Excelsior Rotterdam.
As a player, Metgod was one of the most stylish defenders of his generation.
Amsterdam-born, he began his career with HFC Harlaem before moving to AZ Alkmaar for a successful six-year period.
In 1982, Spanish giants Real Madrid came calling and he spent two years at the Bernabeu until Brian Clough took him to Nottingham Forest.
Three years at the City Ground followed ahead of a move to North London with Spurs, and he moved back to Holland with Feyenoord in 1988 where he played for another six years beore calling it a day.
Internationally he scored four goals in 21 caps during the Dutch 'Total Football' era in the late 1970s and early 1980s, playing in the finals of the 1980 European Championships.
Another good addition ;D
