This archive report was first published on 5 August 2019.
Phillip Cocu, the newly appointed manager of Derby County, has spoken about his previous managing stints, his winning philosophy, and his plans for the team ahead of the new English Championship season.
With an impressive football resume that includes eight league titles as a player and manager, 101 caps for the Netherlands, and approximately 300 appearances for Barcelona, Cocu is confident in his ability to lead the team to success.
"I am a winner," Cocu told Sky Sports in an interview. "I really like to win. If I lose, you will see a different person in front of you."
"I am a winner," the Derby manager told Sky Sports in an interview after being announced for the first time. During his previous managerial stints, Cocu has experienced both success and failure. He won three Eredivisie league titles with PSV Eindhoven, but his stint with Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig was marked by turmoil and relegation fears. Despite these challenges, Cocu remains optimistic about his new role at Derby County. "We can use the experiences they have of the play-off games positively," he said. "The goal of the club is to get to the Premier League, but you never know when the moment will arrive to try and achieve that." "We can use the experiences they have of the play-off games positively. The goal of the club is to get to the Premier League but you never know when the moment will arrive to try and achieve that. Derby County will face Huddersfield Town in their opening game on August 5, 2019, and Cocu is eager to taste victory in his first stint in English football. "I set my standards and my demands high," Cocu said. "If you have ambition and if you want to achieve something it won't come easily. You have to work hard and make sacrifices." "I set my standards and my demands high," he said. "If you have ambition and if you want to achieve something it won't come easily. You have to work hard and make sacrifices. Frank Lampard, who previously managed Derby County, had a memorable season with the team but ultimately fell short of promotion to the Premier League. Despite the challenges ahead, Cocu is confident that he can inspire the team to promotion and believes that success should not be rushed.
