Sandor Egervari
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Sándor Egervári, He attended University of Physical Education, in Budapest and qualified as a football coach in 1983. He has since gone on to obtain the UEFA A and B course, as well as the Pro license course. He is one of the best known names in football management, in Hungary today. He has gone on to manage clubs to the domestic title and cup success.
1972-1981 Hungarian First Division - Budapest Honvéd and MTK VM
1974 Member of the national Olympic team
He then had a two-year spell, as assistant coach, to the Kuwaiti National team from 1986-88. Sandor Egervari then returned home to Hungary, with a growing reputation as a top coach. He assisted József Both, for a season and then helped György Mezey, over the next two years at Honved, during the years 1988-91, where he helped the Budapest club to two titles among other successes. This was achieved with both managers, in the capacity of assistant manager. Honved also fared well in European competition during his time there.
With domestic success behind him, Egervari moved to the now extinct club, BVSC Budapest. He took over when they were bottom, but worked his magic with them. BVSC were league and cup runners-up in his successful time there. Sandor Egervari then spent a short time in Saudi Arabia, coaching Al-Ittihad, before the lure of further success in Hungary followed. In 1998, he took over at MTK and guided them to the title and Hungarian Cup success.
finals in Egypt. He accepted, and began to work on his young squad with very little time allowed. Egervari once again proved his worth by guiding the little fancied Hungarians to a bronze medal position in the finals, which included big wins over the Italy national under-20 football team and Czech Republic national under-20 football team.
His young Hungarian side returned to Budapest airport amidst wild celebrations, with over a thousand people welcoming home his side. It was perhaps the best achievement from a Hungarian side since the FIFA World Cup 1954 finals in Switzerland. He took on the additional role of U21 team manager and defeated the Italian U21 side in Hungary with a 2-0 win. The U21's currently sit in second place, with every chance of qualifying for the London 2012 Olympic games.
, resulted in Sandor Egervari being the obvious choice to manage the full Hungarian National side for the first time. He was officially appointed on the 23rd July 2010, with his first task being to take the Hungarian National side to England for a friendly at Wembley Stadium
, on the 11th August 2010. Once again he has being given the challenge of preparing his side with very little time, but as his success in Egypt with the U20 side showed, he is more than up to the challenge.
In the Euro 2012 qualifying Sandor Egervari debuted against Sweden
by losing 2-0 in Stockholm on 3 September 2010. On home turf his debut was a 2-1 win against Moldova
. In their third match the team crushed San Marino
8-0 at Puskás Ferenc Stadium. Their second away match was in Helsinki Olympic Stadium
where Ádám Szalai
scored the opening goal. Mikael Forssell
equalized the result in the 88th minute, but Hungary still could win the match by a late goal by Balázs Dzsudzsák
in the 94th minute.
In 2011 Hungary played their first match against Azerbaijan
in Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum
, Dubai
. In the 37th minute Gergely Rudolf
scored a goal. The second goal was scored by Tamás Hajnal
in the 81st minute. Hungary beat Azerbaijan 2-0 in a friendly match. The first match in the Euro 2012 Qualifiers was against the Netherlands
at home in the Puskás Ferenc Stadium on 25 March 2011. Hungary was beaten by 4-1 in font of 23,817 supporters. The second match was for days later on 29 March 2011. Hungary was beaten by 5-3 in a thrilling match. Gergely Rudolf
scored the equalizer (1-1), Gera Zoltán scored the second Hungarian goal (1-2) and the third goal (3-3). Finally, Netherlands
beat Hungary 5-3 in the Amsterdam Arena
. In March 2011 Hungary
was the third in their group. One of the most important success of Egervári's coaching career was the Euro 2012 qualifying between Hungary
and Sweden
. Due to the injuries of key people like Balázs Dzsudzsák
, Roland Juhász
, and Zoltán Gera
nobody expected a victory against Sweden. On 2 September 2011, Szabics scored against Sweden
at the Puskás Ferenc Stadium in the last minutes of the first half. However, Sweden equalized in the second half. A late goal by Szabics's fellow striker Gergely Rudolf
resulted the celebration of 25,000 spectators after beating Sweden in the Euro 2012 qualifying by 2-1.
. He was manager of the year in 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2009.
Playing career
1971-1972 Hungarian First Division - Spartacus S.E1972-1981 Hungarian First Division - Budapest Honvéd and MTK VM
1974 Member of the national Olympic team
Management career
Sandor Egervari's coaching career began as an assistant coach in Hungary's last appearance at a world cup. This was in the Mexico 1986 tournament, when Hungary were one of the best European sides in the world. He was assistant coach for the national team for three years in total.He then had a two-year spell, as assistant coach, to the Kuwaiti National team from 1986-88. Sandor Egervari then returned home to Hungary, with a growing reputation as a top coach. He assisted József Both, for a season and then helped György Mezey, over the next two years at Honved, during the years 1988-91, where he helped the Budapest club to two titles among other successes. This was achieved with both managers, in the capacity of assistant manager. Honved also fared well in European competition during his time there.
With domestic success behind him, Egervari moved to the now extinct club, BVSC Budapest. He took over when they were bottom, but worked his magic with them. BVSC were league and cup runners-up in his successful time there. Sandor Egervari then spent a short time in Saudi Arabia, coaching Al-Ittihad, before the lure of further success in Hungary followed. In 1998, he took over at MTK and guided them to the title and Hungarian Cup success.
Dunaújváros FC (1999-2002)
One of his most notable successes followed when he moved to Dunaújváros in 1999. Once again his good coaching skills worked wonders and they were champions in his second season there. Dunaferr also enjoyed success in the European Cup, when they beat Hajduk Split on their journeys. The following season saw Egervari guide Dunaújváros to a runner-up spot.MTK Hungária FC (2002-2004)
He then returned to Budapest to once again manage MTK. He brought them the championship in his first year there. MTK also won that year's Super Cup trophy to bring the good times back to the famous Budapest club.Vasas SC (2004-2005)
A short stint in charge of Vasas SC then followed, before he packed his bags once more and headed back to Kuwait.Al-Salmiya SC (2006-2007)
He took the Al Salmiya Club to third spot and also managed to help them finish in the top 4 of the GCC cup.Győri ETO FC (2007-2008)
In 2007, Egervari headed to Győr, in Hungary, and took this club from close to bottom of the league to 3rd spot, and qualification into the UEFA Cup. This was made even more special as it was the first time in 22 years that Győri ETO FC made it into Europe. He helped Győr beat Zestafoni of Georgia, over two legs, before meeting German giants VfB Stuttgart in the next round. His young Győr side suffered numerous injuries, with key captain Peter Stark, breaking his ribs, which resulted in him missing most of the season. Győr also suffered from fatigue after their involvement in the UEFA Cup, and the management of the club decided to do without his services in December 2008.Hungary national under-20 football team (2009-2010)
Egervari spent a short period of six months out of the game, deciding to focus on improving his English language skills during that time. He did receive offers from clubs for his services, but felt that he needed to properly recharge his batteries. He then received an offer that he simply could not refuse. The then President of the Hungarian FA, Istvan Kisteleki, offered him the U20 national team manager's job, with little over a month before the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
finals in Egypt. He accepted, and began to work on his young squad with very little time allowed. Egervari once again proved his worth by guiding the little fancied Hungarians to a bronze medal position in the finals, which included big wins over the Italy national under-20 football team and Czech Republic national under-20 football team.
His young Hungarian side returned to Budapest airport amidst wild celebrations, with over a thousand people welcoming home his side. It was perhaps the best achievement from a Hungarian side since the FIFA World Cup 1954 finals in Switzerland. He took on the additional role of U21 team manager and defeated the Italian U21 side in Hungary with a 2-0 win. The U21's currently sit in second place, with every chance of qualifying for the London 2012 Olympic games.
Hungary national football team (2010-)
The departure of Dutchman Erwin KoemanErwin Koeman
Erwin Koeman is a former football player and Dutch football manager. Currently he is the manager of FC Utrecht in the Dutch Eredivisie. He is the son of Dutch international footballer Martin Koeman, and, alongside his younger brother Ronald, has also represented the Netherlands...
, resulted in Sandor Egervari being the obvious choice to manage the full Hungarian National side for the first time. He was officially appointed on the 23rd July 2010, with his first task being to take the Hungarian National side to England for a friendly at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
, on the 11th August 2010. Once again he has being given the challenge of preparing his side with very little time, but as his success in Egypt with the U20 side showed, he is more than up to the challenge.
In the Euro 2012 qualifying Sandor Egervari debuted against Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
by losing 2-0 in Stockholm on 3 September 2010. On home turf his debut was a 2-1 win against Moldova
Moldova national football team
The Moldova national football team represents Moldova in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Moldova, the governing body for football in Moldova. Moldova's home ground is Zimbru Stadium in Chişinău and their head coach is Gavril Balint...
. In their third match the team crushed San Marino
San Marino national football team
The San Marino national football team is the national football team of San Marino, controlled by the San Marino Football Federation...
8-0 at Puskás Ferenc Stadium. Their second away match was in Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Helsinki Olympic Stadium
The Helsinki Olympic Stadium , located in the Töölö district about from the center of the Finnish capital Helsinki, is the largest stadium in the country, nowadays mainly used for hosting sports events and big concerts. The stadium is best known for being the center of activities in the 1952...
where Ádám Szalai
Ádám Szalai
Ádám Szalai is a Hungarian footballer who plays for German club Mainz 05 as a striker.-Club career:Szalai started his football career in his hometown, Budapest, playing for the youths of NB I sides Honvéd and Újpest FC. In 2004, he went to Germany to join the youth and then the reserve team of...
scored the opening goal. Mikael Forssell
Mikael Forssell
Mikael Kaj Forssell is a Finnish footballer who plays as a striker for Football League Championship team Leeds United and for the Finnish national team.-Club career:...
equalized the result in the 88th minute, but Hungary still could win the match by a late goal by Balázs Dzsudzsák
Balázs Dzsudzsák
Balázs Dzsudzsák is a Hungarian footballer who plays for Russian Premier League club Anzhi Makhachkala and the Hungarian national team as a winger.- Early life :...
in the 94th minute.
In 2011 Hungary played their first match against Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan national football team
The Azerbaijan national football team is the national football team of Azerbaijan and is controlled by Association of Football Federations of Azerbaijan...
in Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum , also referred to as Sheikh Maktoum was the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and the emir of Dubai.-Biography:...
, Dubai
Dubai
Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates . The emirate is located south of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula and has the largest population with the second-largest land territory by area of all the emirates, after Abu Dhabi...
. In the 37th minute Gergely Rudolf
Gergely Rudolf
Gergely Rudolf is a Hungarian football player who currently plays for Greek club Panathinaikos on loan from Genoa.-Debrecen:Gergely Rudolf signed a contract with the Hungarian champion Debrecen in 2007....
scored a goal. The second goal was scored by Tamás Hajnal
Tamás Hajnal
Tamás Hajnal is a Hungarian football midfielder currently playing for German Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart.-Ferencvárosi TC and Dunakanyar Vác FC :...
in the 81st minute. Hungary beat Azerbaijan 2-0 in a friendly match. The first match in the Euro 2012 Qualifiers was against the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
at home in the Puskás Ferenc Stadium on 25 March 2011. Hungary was beaten by 4-1 in font of 23,817 supporters. The second match was for days later on 29 March 2011. Hungary was beaten by 5-3 in a thrilling match. Gergely Rudolf
Gergely Rudolf
Gergely Rudolf is a Hungarian football player who currently plays for Greek club Panathinaikos on loan from Genoa.-Debrecen:Gergely Rudolf signed a contract with the Hungarian champion Debrecen in 2007....
scored the equalizer (1-1), Gera Zoltán scored the second Hungarian goal (1-2) and the third goal (3-3). Finally, Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
beat Hungary 5-3 in the Amsterdam Arena
Amsterdam ArenA
Amsterdam Arena is a stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the largest stadium in the nation and it was built from 1993 to 1996 at a cost of €140 million, and was officially opened on 14 August 1996. It has been used for association football, American football, concerts, and other events...
. In March 2011 Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
was the third in their group. One of the most important success of Egervári's coaching career was the Euro 2012 qualifying between Hungary
Hungary national football team
The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....
and Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
. Due to the injuries of key people like Balázs Dzsudzsák
Balázs Dzsudzsák
Balázs Dzsudzsák is a Hungarian footballer who plays for Russian Premier League club Anzhi Makhachkala and the Hungarian national team as a winger.- Early life :...
, Roland Juhász
Roland Juhász
Roland Juhász is a Hungarian footballer who plays as a defender for Anderlecht.-Career:By his current club Anderlecht where he signed from MTK Hungária FC on 29 August 2005. He made his debut for Anderlecht against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League....
, and Zoltán Gera
Zoltán Gera
Zoltán Gera is a Hungarian footballer who currently plays for West Bromwich Albion. He usually plays as an attacking midfielder, though he has also played on both the right and left wings throughout his career...
nobody expected a victory against Sweden. On 2 September 2011, Szabics scored against Sweden
Sweden national football team
The Swedish national football team represents Sweden in association football and is controlled by the Swedish Football Association, the governing body for Football in Sweden. Sweden's home ground is Råsunda Stadium in Stockholms län and their head coach is Erik Hamrén. Sweden made their first...
at the Puskás Ferenc Stadium in the last minutes of the first half. However, Sweden equalized in the second half. A late goal by Szabics's fellow striker Gergely Rudolf
Gergely Rudolf
Gergely Rudolf is a Hungarian football player who currently plays for Greek club Panathinaikos on loan from Genoa.-Debrecen:Gergely Rudolf signed a contract with the Hungarian champion Debrecen in 2007....
resulted the celebration of 25,000 spectators after beating Sweden in the Euro 2012 qualifying by 2-1.
Management award
Egervari has picked up many awards over his years as a top coach in both Hungary and the Middle EastMiddle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
. He was manager of the year in 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2009.
Sources
- Ki kicsoda a magyar sportéletben?, I. kötet (A–H). Szekszárd, Babits Kiadó, 1994, 285. o., ISBN 963-495-008-6
- Futballévkönyv 2008 (Aréna 2000 – Budapest, 2008) ISSN 1585-2172