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Ricki Herbert

Ricki Herbert
Personal information
Full nameRicki Lloyd Herbert
Date of birth10 April 1961(age 49)
Place of birthAuckland, New Zealand
Height1.80 m (5 ft 10.9 in)
Playing positionDefender

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Richard "Ricki" Lloyd Herbert, CNZM (born 10 April 1961) is a former New Zealand football (soccer) player who represented his country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. He is currently head coach of both the New Zealand national team, and A-League club side Wellington Phoenix.

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The All Whites booked their place in next year's football World Cup finals - and New Zealand sporting history - with a dramatic 1-0 win over Bahrain in Wellington last night. A passionate, sellout 35500 crowd at the Cake Tin saw Rory Fallon's header and Mark Paston's penalty save give Ricki Herbert's team a spot at the world's biggest sporting event for only the second time - and the first since 1982. The final whistle sparked scenes of incredible celebration as the capital got ready to party. Police and stewards had to hold back jubilant fans as the All Whites embarked on a lap of honour. Herbert, who played in the 1982 team, said his team had "given it everything, four years of total commitment". "We did a little bit of homework and really pulled it out of the top drawer," he said. ' "We thought we'd go through without conceding a goal, we thought one would do it. It's just so emotional." Fallon, whose father Kevin was an assistant coach during the 1982 campaign, gave a succinct summary of his all-important goal: "Them ones I don't miss." Paston said facing the penalty that would have ended All White hopes was "a bit surreal". "I basically guessed which way and it ended up in my hands - it was great." Team captain Ryan Nelsen, who plays for Blackburn Rovers in the English Premier League, paid tribute to the Wellington supporters. "I've played in some incredible atmospheres in my time but this is right up there. It's been brilliant." Prime Minister John Key was quick to <b>...</b>
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Buy the DVD here: shop.undefeated.co.nz Check out this exclusive scene from Undefeated - The All Whites World Cup story. In this clip Ricki Herbert plays a gag on All Whites assistant coach Brian Turner while the team are in Austria preparing for the World Cup
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Coach Ricki Herbert reveals his line-up for the FIFA World Cup competition. www.nzherald.co.nz
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After a chance meeting with Pim Verbeek and Lucas Neill, All Whites Captain Ryan Nelson and Coach Ricki Herbert sat down with the media to talk about the game against Australia, their approach to the World Cup Campaign and the massive support the team is gettjng from fans at home.
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Phil Pickering-Parker makes a presentation to Ricki Herbert and the All Whites from Maori Football, to show support for the team from all of Aotearoa.
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Outrageous Fortune - the best TV series ever. en.wikipedia.org Gutter Black: www.youtube.com As I was editing this, someone told me they think the song is about recovering from a heroin addiction. What do you think it's about? English script: thedailyenglishshow.blogspot.com עברית www.onlinelessons.co.il 英文スクリプト+日本語訳+番組詳細tdes.blog120.fc2.com Show 1229 Friday 2 July The Daily English Show www.thedailyenglishshow.com
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All Whites coach on the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2010.
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From the field straight after the training match against Chile, All Whites coach Ricky Herbert takes questions from the NZ media contingent.
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After doing us proud in South Africa, All Whites and Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert and goalie Mark Paston talk about their World Cup experience, and this weekend's Phoenix game. For more, check out tvnz.co.nz/good-morning
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All Whites coach arrives back after his team's unbeaten run at the World Cup.
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Soccer: Struggling Phoenix look for spark - New Zealand Herald Tweet this news
New Zealand Herald---...- 24-match unbeaten home run to an end, and coach -Ricki Herbert- will be hoping it provides a reality check for a team which have lacked spark for most of ... - Date : Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:26:35 GMT+00:00
Phoenix complete two key signings - Sydney Morning Herald Tweet this news
Sydney Morning Herald--Wellington Phoenix have signed two new players for the upcoming A-League campaign, coach -Ricki Herbert- said on Thursday. Argentine midfielder Oscar Roberto ... - Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:21:21 GMT+00:00
New Zealand - ESPN Tweet this news
ESPN--New Zealand boss -Ricki Herbert- said he was delighted with his players after they exited the World Cup with three draws. Read Soccernet gathers together its ... - Date : Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:53:06 GMT+00:00
Phoenix snare a Socceroo - The Dominion Post Tweet this news
The Dominion Post--His signature takes to 20 the number of players on the Phoenix roster, the minimum requirement for all A-League teams, though coach -Ricki Herbert- has ... - Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:05:51 GMT+00:00
Herbert plots Italy upset - ESPN Tweet this news
ESPN--By Soccernet staff New Zealand boss -Ricki Herbert- believes his side can cause a major upset against defending champions Italy on Sunday. ... - Date : Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:45:00 GMT+00:00
Herbert looks to duo for inspiration - ESPN Tweet this news
ESPN--New Zealand coach -Ricki Herbert- is hoping Plymouth's Rory Fallon and Middlesborough's Chris Killen can deliver the goals to give New Zealand a World Cup to ... - Date : Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:49:45 GMT+00:00
Bigger role wanted for Herbert - Radio Sport Tweet this news
Radio Sport--All Whites' coach -Ricki Herbert- is the talk of the town and now local football administrators want to see him have a larger role in growing the sport in New ... - Date : Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:08:10 GMT+00:00
NZ coach Herbert guarded on future - USA Today Tweet this news
USA Today--WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) � New Zealand football coach -Ricki Herbert- was guarded about his future when he arrived home Friday after steering his team ... - Date : Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:34:01 GMT+00:00
Turner moving on? - Yahoo!Xtra Blogs (blog) Tweet this news
Yahoo!Xtra Blogs (blog)--He says he has formed a strong coaching partnership with -Ricki Herbert- but it could be time to pursue other interests. He says they have been a coaching ... - Date : Sun, 27 Jun 2010 06:26:23 GMT+00:00
Herbert looks towards Brazil 2014 for gallant All Whites - Sydney Morning Herald Tweet this news
Sydney Morning Herald--JOHANNESBURG: -Ricki Herbert- wants to remain All Whites coach and has a handshake agreement with New Zealand Football chairman Frank van Hattum to continue ... - Date : Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:07:37 GMT+00:00

Youth career
YearsClub

Senior career
YearsClubAppsGoals
1978Mt Wellington AFC
1979Nelson United
1980 - 1982Mt Wellington AFC
1983Sydney Olympic FC230
1984Auckland University AFC
1984 - 1986Wolverhampton Wanderers450
1986 - 1989Mt Wellington AFC

National Team
YearsTeamAppsGoals
1980 - 1989New Zealand617

Teams managed
YearsClub
2005 - presentNew Zealand
2006 - 2007New Zealand Knights
2007 - presentWellington Phoenix

Wellington Phoenix : National Team
Team Nat From To Record
G W D L Win %
All Whites New Zealand 2005 Present
New Zealand Knights New Zealand 14 December 2006 21 January 2007
Wellington Phoenix New Zealand 19 March 2007 Present
Overall career 2005 Present

New Zealand squad 1982 FIFA World Cup

Wilson, Dods, Herbert, B. Turner, Bright, Almond, Rufer, Cole, Wooddin, Sumner (c), Malcolmson, Mackay, Cresswell, Elrick, Hill, Adam, Boath, Simonsen, McClure, G. Turner, Pickering, van Hattum
Coach : Adshead

New Zealand squad 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup

Paston, Scott, Lochhead, Oughton, Sigmund, Vicelich, Elliott, Brown, Smeltz, Killen, Bertos, Moss, Barron, Christie, Brockie, James, Mulligan, Boyens, Old, Wood, Bright, Smith, Bannatyne
Coach : Herbert



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