Although Cocu was born in Eindhoven, he was raised in Zevenaar as his father switches jobs and he his family had to move there. He currently coaches the PSV club. Rams are currently 20th in the Championship after a poor start to the season [5] After a short period, he moved to AFC '34 in 1986. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are ok with it. Cocu says no blame is attached to Rooney. He stayed with them for six years and had a successful time. [25][26] In his second season, the team finished second in the league behind Deportivo de La Coruña. And I am a big Phillip Cocu fan. [81] During his few months as manager, he promoted youngster Memphis Depay to the first team and replaced Andreas Isaksson with Przemysław Tytoń as the side's starting goalkeeper. Eager to gain more experience in coaching a team, Cocu took up the position of the PSV under-19 coach. "We are, however, extremely disappointed that the selfish and careless act of one individual put both Wayne and his family at risk, as well as having a detrimental impact on Derby County Football Club. Barcelona and Cocu reached the Champions League semi-finals, where they were knocked-out by Valencia. From creative left winger to midfielder and leader. Awesome players. With rumours circulating in the media that Wayne Rooney is being lined up to replace Phillip Cocu after a poor start to their 2020/21 campaign, defeat at home to Watford on Friday evening will pour fuel onto speculation that Derby are seeking managerial inspiration from elsewhere. The Rams player-coach has undergone a coronavirus test himself, which has revealed he has not contracted the virus, but he has to self-isolate. [5], Cocu was signed in June 1995 in a joint-transfer with Chris van der Weerden. [49] For his league performances, Cocu won the Zilveren Schoen as the second-best Eredivisie player that year. In 1995, he joined PSV, where he won the KNVB Cup and the Eredivisie title in 1997. Better results come from better performances. Of course, at television, in the magazines and in the, You might wonder where celebrities with so much money on their bank account live. Delighted for myself and family but obviously angry and disappointed that I … [65] In the semi-finals, the team was eliminated by hosts Portugal. Cocu played for Barcelona between 1998 and 2004. If you decide later that you no longer wish to receive the emails, simply follow the unsubscribe link in one of the newsletters - but we don't think you'll want to. By Sean O'Brien 14th October 2020, 10:50 pm. In our daily Derby County bulletin, we'll be bringing you the latest breaking news, transfer features and comment pieces, as well as the key talking points for fans. And in a shock twist of fate, he is prepared to hand Rooney the reins despite him still being a player for the club. [35] In early 2004, Barça announced it would not renew Cocu's contract. "In line with UK Government and EFL guidelines, Wayne must self-isolate until 29th October and therefore will not be available for the next three matches. He made his 10 million dollar fortune with PSV & Barcelona. This was PSV's first league title since 2008, also ending a four-year domination of the league by Ajax. Owner Mel Morris is confident manager Phillip Cocu will turn things around at Derby amid reports this week that Wayne Rooney is being lined up to replace him. He also played at the 2006 World Cup, as well as the 1996, 2000 and 2004 European Championships. For as little as £5.99 a month you can access all of our content, including Premium articles. The coach is currently single, his starsign is Scorpio and he is now 49 years of age. [5][55] In his first match, played against Al Wasl, he immediately scored in the team's 2–1 victory. Cocu took the third Dutch penalty, but his attempt was saved by Cláudio Taffarel. [76] In February 2010, he passed his coaching exam, enabling him to be a manager in the Netherlands. Rooney has always insisted he is looking to become a manager, and upon his arrival in Derbyshire earlier this year, he said: “I’ve always been interested in it. [9][10] Cocu scored his first goal two weeks later in a cup match against Fortuna Sittard, followed up by his first league goal in March against SVV. [12] That season, Cocu and PSV would go on to win the Johan Cruyff Shield, beating Ajax 3–0, and the Eredivisie. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. [51] The team started the 2006–07 season well, but the performances heavily declined in the second half of the season and the title was almost lost. You can also get all the latest updates by following us on social media here Facebook and Twitter. [36] Both parties could not agree on a new deal after he did not accept Barcelona's significantly-lowered offer. In 2013, he was officially appointed as PSV manager, and won three league titles in his five years at the club. After making his debut in 1989, he went on to play in almost all the league games of the 1989-90 season. [9][12], Cocu played only eight matches in his first Vitesse season after he suffered a broken fibula. But in the following two seasons, the team performances declined even more, with Barcelona twice ending fourth in the league. He made his international debut at the age of 25 in an exhibition match against Germany in early 1996. [13] Coach Herbert Neumann envisioned a leading central role for Cocu in 1991 and placed him on the midfield position. [15] Cocu also played all league matches and doubled his goal tally in his third season. [79] In the summer of 2011, Cocu signed a new two-year contract with PSV. [33] Cocu, who intended to join PSV if the negotiations failed, eventually agreed on a one-year extension in June. Over the span of his career, he won Eredivise titles, played Champions League semi-finals and also won La Liga. Rooney is currently a player-coach at Pride Park, and Morris said of the speculation: “We’re not even close to discussions of that sort. No : Shall the Dutch coach Phillip Cocu find love in 2020? Cocu scored Barcelona's first goal of the league season, deciding the match against Athletic Bilbao (0–1). We kept everybody in the loop about the situation. It is always up-to-date with the latest Derby County news. [18] In October 1996, Cocu scored twice in a 7–2 win against Feyenoord. He also served as assistant at the Dutch team under Bert van Marwijk between 2008 and 2012. [85] Nonetheless, Cocu and the team won the KNVB Cup by beating Heracles Almelo 3–0 in the final. [6][7], Cocu began in the AZ reserve squad but was soon added to the first team. 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Cocu started rising to prominence very early in his career. PSV won the match 5–1, with Cocu scoring the final goal. 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