Um, Perth had the worse goal difference last season. Was this guy responsible for some of Sails keeping. Not sure if I'm excited by this. Sorry to be a downer
His experiance as Academy operations manager could be helpful at the club. As for GK coach we will have to wait and see. Both Josh and KH are works in progress
Experience or inexperience is not directly related to competency. Of course it helps but he could be a very good coach and you wouldn't even know - maybe just hasn't been given a shot at senior coaching just yet.
Provided he has a good knowledge base and gets along well with players and staff he might be a perfect fit. Keep in mind our goal keeps are just learning the basics of what it takes to be a professional. Dylan may be perfectly good enough to continue their development.
Another words I don't think anyone should have an issue with the appointment provided the club has done their due diligence during the hiring process.
Guimarães has been an assistant coach for the past decade, spending time with the likes of Paranaense, Corinithians and Grêmio in Brazil, after a successful 19-year playing career which included stints in Spain, Japan and the U.A.E.… pic.twitter.com/mdeY0YF1t9
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) July 15, 2025
Welcome Kelly Guimarães. 👏
Did the odds of us picking up a Brazilian #10 just go up?
Brilliant player back in his day, remember watching him tear it up for fc Tokyo and Cruzerio.. typical old school Brazilian attacking player he was YoungHeartHM
Our new assistant coach, Kelly Guimarães.
Guimarães has been an assistant coach for the past decade, spending time with the likes of Paranaense, Corinithians and Grêmio in Brazil, after a successful 19-year playing career which included stints in Spain, Japan and the U.A.E.… pic.twitter.com/mdeY0YF1t9
— Wellington Phoenix 🔥 (@WgtnPhoenixFC) July 15, 2025
Welcome Kelly Guimarães. 👏
Did the odds of us picking up a Brazilian #10 just go up?
Also, how good is it that we've gone outside the conventional and picked up someone fresh, rather than recycling through other A-League also rans?
Fresh ideas, and a fresh approach, and now we just need a few more links to be completed in the player recruitment department and my optimism will have somewhat recovered from the despair of last season.
Imagine the likes of the younger brigade - LBS, GSR, and Walker, will be relishing the chance to work with a guy who seemingly encourages a bit of free licence going forward. Good stuff.
The thought of him working with our young attacking talent sure makes you hope that they take it all in. You would think it has to be good for their development particularly.
Also, how good is it that we've gone outside the conventional and picked up someone fresh, rather than recycling through other A-League also rans?
Fresh ideas, and a fresh approach, and now we just need a few more links to be completed in the player recruitment department and my optimism will have somewhat recovered from the despair of last season.
Imagine the likes of the younger brigade - LBS, GSR, and Walker, will be relishing the chance to work with a guy who seemingly encourages a bit of free licence going forward. Good stuff.
100%
Cynically I was thinking that unconventional channels also work in reverse. Our best chance of getting anyone in at all is if they don't know us.
Not my opinion, just being a dick
I do think that the Phoenix would be a very attractive place to come and work.
The thought of him working with our young attacking talent sure makes you hope that they take it all in. You would think it has to be good for their development particularly.
I'm sure GSR's Brazilian dad who is apparently a footballl coach in Hong Kong, will be particularly pleased with this appointment. Hopefully GSR can stay injury free this season, and showcase the talent that has impressed those in the know. We saw glimpses of it with the FA Cup game in Darwin.
Kelly Guimarães’ appointment means there’s just one role to be filled in the Wellington Phoenix men’s coaching staff, with a lead analyst/second assistant to be appointed in the near future.
Other new members of the backroom staff have already been appointed.
Former Perth Glory goalkeeper coach Dylan Cope has replaced Ruben Parker, who was the men’s goalkeeper coach for the past two and a half seasons.
Matthew Hastings, Grayson Harwood and Sebastian Bayliss have come on board as the men’s operations manager, head physiotherapist and kitman, respectively, while Weijie Lim has signed on for a fifth season as the team’s head physical performance scientist.
They will be joined by rehab physiotherapist Jamie Hassett and analyst Tyron Curtis, who will continue to work across both the men’s and women’s first teams.
Given the experience we have lost from defense you have to hope they sign someone experienced. Griffith was great initially but like the whole team our defense fell away dramatically towards the end of last season.
Kelly Guimarães’ appointment means there’s just one role to be filled in the Wellington Phoenix men’s coaching staff, with a lead analyst/second assistant to be appointed in the near future.
Other new members of the backroom staff have already been appointed.
Former Perth Glory goalkeeper coach Dylan Cope has replaced Ruben Parker, who was the men’s goalkeeper coach for the past two and a half seasons.
Matthew Hastings, Grayson Harwood and Sebastian Bayliss have come on board as the men’s operations manager, head physiotherapist and kitman, respectively, while Weijie Lim has signed on for a fifth season as the team’s head physical performance scientist.
They will be joined by rehab physiotherapist Jamie Hassett and analyst Tyron Curtis, who will continue to work across both the men’s and women’s first teams.
I often saw Griffith's defensive prowess referred to as a coaching strength or preference. I'm not sure that it was ever formal.
So I assume that the two coaches, plus the vacant 2nd assistant / analyst will take care of the entire gambit.
For reference, clubs in top leagues would normally run with 2-3 fitness coaches, 2-3 keeper coaches, 2-3 performance analysts, and 4-5 'actual' coaches including the head coach and assistant. I'm pretty sure A-League teams normally have 3 'actual' coaches with possibly another analyst.
I assume the analyst's main task is to slowly rub his thumb and forefinger on his chin and say "hmmmmm" a lot.
I'm wondering what the Phoenix is doing to develop qualified Kiwi coaches - it seems the Academy and Senior Teams have a lot of foreigners in coaching roles.
I'm wondering what the Phoenix is doing to develop qualified Kiwi coaches - it seems the Academy and Senior Teams have a lot of foreigners in coaching roles.
They are definitely bringing through some local young coaches with ALW & girls Academy teams.
Foreign Coaches and Assistants (Men's and Women's Team) for the last 20 years off the top of my head:
Merrick - Australian Greenacre - English Buckingham - English Kalezic - Bosnian Rudan - Australian Talay - Australian Italiano - Australian Griffiths - Australian Gould - English Temple - English Coleman - English Lewis - English Lawrence - English Priestman - English Guimaraes - Brazilian Cope - South African Shepherd - English Schiltgen - USA
Kiwi Coaches and Assistants off the top of my head:
Herbert Jacobs Holmes Parker
I've probably missed some, but it seems like Kiwi coaches have continued to be overlooked for many years...
So since when has it been the Phoenixs job to develop NZ coaches. Arnt there certain qualifications that A League coaches need. Also are you absolutely certain that Kiwis havnt been considered or are you assuming thats the case. Dont think a Kiwi should be just given a job because they are a Kiwi they first need to be qualified and capable of doing the required job and then importantly be able to work with those already there.
Etc Are all NZ citizens and happy to call NZ home. More so than "kiwi" coaches such as Fallon.
NZ has one of the largest immigrant population in the world.observer
Foreign Coaches and Assistants (Men's and Women's Team) for the last 20 years off the top of my head:
Merrick - Australian Greenacre - English Buckingham - English Kalezic - Bosnian Rudan - Australian Talay - Australian Italiano - Australian Griffiths - Australian Gould - English Temple - English Coleman - English Lewis - English Lawrence - English Priestman - English Guimaraes - Brazilian Cope - South African Shepherd - English Schiltgen - USA
Kiwi Coaches and Assistants off the top of my head:
Herbert Jacobs Holmes Parker
I've probably missed some, but it seems like Kiwi coaches have continued to be overlooked for many years...
