After the AC performances against Casablanca and Espanyol in the last few days you would have to think Ramon has improved his chances of getting the AWs job. It shows he can step up to the big time. AC looked well drilled and disciplined at the WCC. His side tried to play football but more importantly were very well organised in defense...something that NZ sides have to be against the big guys. Would love to see Ramon work with talented youngster like Rojas, Thomas, Costa Tuiloma etc....
Ryan Thomas just played another 90 minutes for PEC Zwolle in the Dutch Eredivisie, and Herbert chose to play someone who hadn't kicked a ball in earnest for two years in midfield instead for the game at the Azteca. Ramon would definitely be a significant improvement, but then any half decent coach would be. I'm just so glad Herbert's finally gone. I think the problem is Ramon is too closely associated with ACFC for some on this forum.
I didn't realise Thomas was a defensive midfielder.
Edit: On you last point, I wouldn't have an issue if NZF appointed Ramon