Liberian Soccer Exclusive Interview

LiberianSoccer.com Exclusive Interview with My Anthony Hey, The German Coach that just completed his interview for the vacant Liberian Soccer Sr. Men team head coach. Below are the excerpts of the interview.
 

 LiberianSoccer.com: Mr. Hey, Have you had a formal interview with the FA ?...If So how did it go and what was the response of the FA and MYS to you as the Lone Star coach?

 
Tony Hey: Yes, we held a very intensive meeting on Thursday,14.02.2008 in Monrovia. During this meeting we have discussed the way forward for the Lone Star and if myself, as the Head coach will be a part of this.

I can say, that both side expressed their satisfaction with the outcome of this discussions and that the way the authorities handled the case of employing the Head coach for the National team was very professional.

LiberianSoccer.com: It is understood that you applied for the Job, to coach Lone Star…Why are you interested in this Position?

 
Tony Hey: Because I am sure that Liberia has much more potential than the Team has shown in the past. We can not predict miracles, but I am sure that Liberia has the kind of quality players that is needed to qualify for the 2.Group stage.

 LiberianSoccer.com: What is your vision for Liberia football, are you already scouting players that you can use to build a new national team?

 
Tony Hey: Yes, while in Monrovia we spend a lot of time looking into players lists and to exchange our information, I  can say, that after what I have heard, I am even more convinced that we have the strength to qualify.

We will have to use not only young and inexperienced players, we also need a few of the more experienced senior players as pillars for the new team. But rest assured, the Lone Star will have a new face and a new spirit.

 LiberianSoccer.com: Are you going to use the resources of this site to provide you with information of All the Liberian players in Europe. You know the FA does not have a list and the resources we have at this site.

 
Tony Hey: Of course I will, and I am very thankful for all the help I can get. I hope, that everybody understands, that the National team is a case of national interest. We can not qualify if any individual is trying to be selfish, Football is Teamwork. On and off the pitch.

At the end, I have to make decisions, cause I will be responsible for it. But I would be a bad coach, if I would not accept a helping hand.

 LiberianSoccer.com: What is your coaching style and Philosophy ?

 
Tony Hey: I like to interact with players, I am surely not a dictator. I like to convince players to do the right thing and to behave and act like a professional. There are certain rules and regulations, all player will have to respect. Who fails to do so, will face serious problems with me, but this I do not expect.

 LiberianSoccer.com: What is you impression of the FA and the MYS in Liberia?

 
Tony Hey: As pointed out before, both authorities handle this case very professional and transpired. Everybody understands, how important it is for the people in Liberia to have success in sports, especially in football.

I have had other experiences before ,so I am very optimistic right now.

 LiberianSoccer.com: If you are selected, most Liberian Fans are calling for former Lone Star captain Joe Nagbe  to assist you in this endeavor…our question is would you be receptive to this and why?

 
Tony Hey: As soon as we know that we will work together, we will try to find the best solutions for the technical team. I would like to see a former national team player, a young and motivated coach with a fair and straight character to assist me. The FA will forward the proposed CVs and I will personally speak to the candidates.

But rest assured, we will take this decision with the attention it deserves. We are aware what is expected from us. Qualification!!!!!!!Not more or less.

There is a lot of work that needs to be done, I hope and trust, that we can start very soon.