Tuesday, 5th August, 2014
Anthony Hudson has been handed the job of New Zealand national team coach after leaving his role as Bahrain boss.
The 33-year-old resigned as Bahrain coach last week, having led the Arab country to qualification for the Asian Cup in January; Hudson was also expected to lead the nation into November's Gulf Cup.
But the Englishman has decided his future is best served with New Zealand, penning a contract running through until the 2018 World Cup, and aiming to qualify the country for the showpiece event in Russia.
"A big pull of why I’ve come here is to go to the World Cup. And not just go to the World Cup but go further than we’ve ever gone. Along the way to reaching that target, I’m very passionate about playing the game a certain way", Hudson told the the country's federation's side.
"I want that style of play and that philosophy to be embedded in what we do through the younger age groups and for it to be a style of play that the people of New Zealand are proud of and excited to watch."
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Hudson is now aiming to "make history" with New Zealand, with the aim of improving the country's players.
"One of my main attributes is that I’m very, very ambitious and my life is all about football. I’m very passionate about coaching and I’m very passionate about helping players. I want try and help players improve so they can have big careers and do well from the game and be able to give back", he said.
"I want to come here and make history and I want the players to make history."
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