It's frustrating, and doesn't help NZF's image as being amateurish. But it's likely 2-3 years before WC qualifying starts, so it's far more important they get the best coach they can, rather than make a rushed appointment.
It obviously ain't Bazeley & obviously ain't Talay. Who is the mystery man?
Never a dull moment in Albany HQ
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/nz-teams/131116353/interim-all-whites-coach-for-china-visit-leading-candidate-managing-a-family-health-issue
With regard to that candidate, chief executive Pragnell said they were “an absolute standout,” that a contract offer had been made in early January, and that in his opinion, it was “very close” to being signed, before the “family health issue” arose “out of the blue”.
“We’re still in dialogue. We’re still positive. I remain optimistic about it,” Pragnell said.
It obviously ain't Bazeley & obviously ain't Talay. Who is the mystery man?
Never a dull moment in Albany HQ
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/nz-teams/131116353/interim-all-whites-coach-for-china-visit-leading-candidate-managing-a-family-health-issue
With regard to that candidate, chief executive Pragnell said they were “an absolute standout,” that a contract offer had been made in early January, and that in his opinion, it was “very close” to being signed, before the “family health issue” arose “out of the blue”.
“We’re still in dialogue. We’re still positive. I remain optimistic about it,” Pragnell said.
“Having said that, we are dealing with variables that are outside of our control, but I’m still optimistic and positive about an outcome there.”
Pragnell said they would reassess the coaching vacancy and decide whether there was a need to readvertise the role after the All Whites’ matches against China, to be played at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland on Thursday, March 23 and Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday, March 26.