Post by QPR Report on Apr 8, 2009 19:44:08 GMT
Way back in November 2008...Of course one of the big tests of a CEO is your appointments
EXCLUSIVE: R'S APPOINT SOUSA
: Wed 19 Nov 2008
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Paulo Sousa as First Team Coach.
The 38 year-old, who won 51 caps for Portugal during an illustrious playing career and spent five years as assistant to Luis Felipe Scolari with the Portuguese national team, has penned a two-and-a-half year contract until the summer of 2011.
Sousa, who will retain the services of temporary Caretaker Manager Gareth Ainsworth within his backroom staff, will take charge of the R's Coca Cola Championship fixture against Watford on Saturday.
Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Sousa said: "It is an honour to be part of this project. I have always wanted to work for a big Club and I am very excited about the opportunity to work for Queens Park Rangers.
"I have great belief in my ideas and my coaching ability and I firmly believe I can achieve the objectives set by the management."
Sousa added: "I believe in playing positive, attacking football. To achieve positive results you have to maintain a focused outlook and my team will aim to do this, both for ourselves and for the fans.
"I am looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead."
Flavio Briatore, QPR Holdings Limited Chairman, added: "Paulo is a very good appointment for this Football Club.
"I have been keeping track of his work for the last few months and he is the right man for our project.
"He has great experience after working with the Portuguese national team and he is part of the new generation of coach. He has worked with some of the World's best players and we are excited about having him.
"His football career was highly impressive and he has great knowledge of the game. After five years with Portugal, he is ready for a new challenge and I am delighted he has agreed to join us."
Briatore added: "I would like to thank Gareth Ainsworth for his contribution as Caretaker Manager and confirm that he still has a very important role to play at this Club. He is QPR through and through and will work very closely with Paulo as we build for a successful future."
The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - PAULO SOUSA: IN PROFILE
Posted on: Wed 19 Nov 2008
Paulo Sousa is a name etched in Portuguese footballing folklore.
Born in 1970, Sousa - full name Paulo Manuel Carvalho Sousa - made 51 appearances for his country, in a career that included successful spells at Benfica, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan, amongst others.
A member of the 'Golden Generation,' Sousa was a classic holding midfielder, breaking play up in the defensive third and possessing the ability to deliver precise passes to his team-mates.
At Club level, Sousa won his first honour as a player whilst on the books of Portuguese giants Benfica.
After making his debut in 1989, the midfielder scooped the Portuguese Liga title in 1991, before going on to claim the Portuguese Cup two seasons later, in a side that included Rui Costa and Paulo Futre.
Sousa was a mainstay in the Benfica midfield, and soon after his country came calling, as he made his international bow in January 1991.
Sousa's time at Benfica came to an end in 1993, as he went on to sign for rivals Sporting.
However, he spent just a season with the Lisbon giants, despite playing alongside the emerging great Luis Figo.
A two season spell at Juventus followed, and as Club Captain, he led the Torino side to the UEFA Champions League title in 1996.
After numerous trophies, a move to Germany and Borussia Dortmund transpired in the summer of 1996 and remarkably, Sousa went on to repeat his Champions League success of a year before with another title in 1997.
Injury began to plague him towards the end of his two-year spell with Dortmund and despite making over 31 appearances for Inter Milan between 1998 and 1999, Sousa - after short stints at Parma, Panathinaikos and Espanyol - was forced to retire in 2002.
Injuries may have prematurely ended his illustrious career at the age of 31, but Sousa undoubtedly left behind a legacy most players can only dream of.
Thereafter, Sousa was named as assistant to Luiz Felipe Scolari with the Portuguese national team.
EXCLUSIVE: R'S APPOINT SOUSA
: Wed 19 Nov 2008
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Paulo Sousa as First Team Coach.
The 38 year-old, who won 51 caps for Portugal during an illustrious playing career and spent five years as assistant to Luis Felipe Scolari with the Portuguese national team, has penned a two-and-a-half year contract until the summer of 2011.
Sousa, who will retain the services of temporary Caretaker Manager Gareth Ainsworth within his backroom staff, will take charge of the R's Coca Cola Championship fixture against Watford on Saturday.
Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Sousa said: "It is an honour to be part of this project. I have always wanted to work for a big Club and I am very excited about the opportunity to work for Queens Park Rangers.
"I have great belief in my ideas and my coaching ability and I firmly believe I can achieve the objectives set by the management."
Sousa added: "I believe in playing positive, attacking football. To achieve positive results you have to maintain a focused outlook and my team will aim to do this, both for ourselves and for the fans.
"I am looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead."
Flavio Briatore, QPR Holdings Limited Chairman, added: "Paulo is a very good appointment for this Football Club.
"I have been keeping track of his work for the last few months and he is the right man for our project.
"He has great experience after working with the Portuguese national team and he is part of the new generation of coach. He has worked with some of the World's best players and we are excited about having him.
"His football career was highly impressive and he has great knowledge of the game. After five years with Portugal, he is ready for a new challenge and I am delighted he has agreed to join us."
Briatore added: "I would like to thank Gareth Ainsworth for his contribution as Caretaker Manager and confirm that he still has a very important role to play at this Club. He is QPR through and through and will work very closely with Paulo as we build for a successful future."
The Club will be making no further comment at this stage.
QPR OFFICIAL SITE - PAULO SOUSA: IN PROFILE
Posted on: Wed 19 Nov 2008
Paulo Sousa is a name etched in Portuguese footballing folklore.
Born in 1970, Sousa - full name Paulo Manuel Carvalho Sousa - made 51 appearances for his country, in a career that included successful spells at Benfica, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan, amongst others.
A member of the 'Golden Generation,' Sousa was a classic holding midfielder, breaking play up in the defensive third and possessing the ability to deliver precise passes to his team-mates.
At Club level, Sousa won his first honour as a player whilst on the books of Portuguese giants Benfica.
After making his debut in 1989, the midfielder scooped the Portuguese Liga title in 1991, before going on to claim the Portuguese Cup two seasons later, in a side that included Rui Costa and Paulo Futre.
Sousa was a mainstay in the Benfica midfield, and soon after his country came calling, as he made his international bow in January 1991.
Sousa's time at Benfica came to an end in 1993, as he went on to sign for rivals Sporting.
However, he spent just a season with the Lisbon giants, despite playing alongside the emerging great Luis Figo.
A two season spell at Juventus followed, and as Club Captain, he led the Torino side to the UEFA Champions League title in 1996.
After numerous trophies, a move to Germany and Borussia Dortmund transpired in the summer of 1996 and remarkably, Sousa went on to repeat his Champions League success of a year before with another title in 1997.
Injury began to plague him towards the end of his two-year spell with Dortmund and despite making over 31 appearances for Inter Milan between 1998 and 1999, Sousa - after short stints at Parma, Panathinaikos and Espanyol - was forced to retire in 2002.
Injuries may have prematurely ended his illustrious career at the age of 31, but Sousa undoubtedly left behind a legacy most players can only dream of.
Thereafter, Sousa was named as assistant to Luiz Felipe Scolari with the Portuguese national team.