Bulgaria blunder gives Advocaat winning start

Last Updated: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 09:56

A goalkeeping blunder helped Russia beat Bulgaria 1-0 in a friendly on Wednesday to give Dick Advocaat a winning debut as national team coach.

Advocaat to make debut as Russia coach against Bulgaria

Last Updated: Saturday, June 5, 2010, 22:44

Dick Advocaat will make his debut as Russia coach on Aug. 11 when his team take on Bulgaria in a friendly, the Russian FA said on Saturday.

Advocaat follows in Hiddink`s footsteps again

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 14:58

It was almost inevitable for Dutchman Dick Advocaat to become Russia`s national team coach, given the way that his career has long been intertwined with that of compatriot Guus Hiddink.

Advocaat signs four-year deal as Russia coach

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 15:22

Dutchman Dick Advocaat was officially presented as Russia`s new national team coach after signing a four-year contract with the country`s FA on Tuesday.

Advocaat says in talks for Russia post

Last Updated: Friday, April 16, 2010, 14:29

Dick Advocaat has confirmed he is in talks to replace compatriot Guus Hiddink as Russia coach, local media reported on Friday, a day after Belgian soccer authorities announced his resignation as national coach.