Frank Rijkaard

Frank Rijkaard (born September 30 1962) is a Dutch former football manager and player who primarily played as a defensive midfielder. He is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. Quotes I'm very happy to be here and facing this big challenge because Barcelona is a wonderful club, one of the greatest in the world, and I have found the new board here to have the same philosophy as me. As far as Johan Cruyff is concerned I'm pleased that we have a friend in someone who was one of the greatest players in the history of the game - but the decisions are made by me and the men around me who have appointed me. In this room where I am being presented we have the president, the vice president, the technical director and me - and the buck stops with us. Rijkaard the new man at Camp Nou, June 24 2003 The level of English teams is high, It is very difficult to beat them because they are very strong. They are very organised and all get behind the ball. They defend as though their lives depend on it. And they are very successful. If they didn't play each other they could easily have had four English teams in the semi-finals. But I do feel English teams have a lot more to give. I just feel it is a great pity it is not the most beautiful kind of football to watch. The type of football they play is only in the Premier League. Rijkaard finds no joy in the huff and puff of English success, May 01 2008 External links Category:1962 births Category:Football (soccer) coaches Category:Living people Category:Soccer players from the Netherlands