Several Big Names expressed desire to lead Singapore

Football Association of Singapore (FAS) will widen the spread nets for a successor national team coach, Radojko 'Raddy' Avramovic.

FAS president Zainudin Nordin said: "Through our contact network and deep relationships Sports Recruitment International with talent coach, several candidates for the post of national coach has expressed their desire for a few months.

Sources said at least one big name - David O'Leary, former coach of Leeds United and Aston Villa - have expressed a desire to lead Team Singapore, but he was said to be too high demand.

Another name that was tipped Alex Miller, 63, who was the director of scouting for talent during Gerard Houllier's Liverpool Anfield club's coaching career in 1999.

Meanwhile, Raddy appreciation, Zainudin said: "Since joining us in 2003, coach Raddy was doing good and faithful. Addition AFF Cup success in 2004, 2007 and 2012, Raddy has elicited a lot of young talent.

"Raddy has played an important role in the development of football here in the last decade and I wish to express appreciation to Raddy for their dedication and hard work.

"We are delighted he has met both goals in 2011-12 gave him FAS - the third qualifying round of Asian qualification for the 2014 World Cup and qualified for the final of the AF Suzuki Cup 2012."

Avramovic, 63 years old, considered as one of the most successful coaches in Southeast Asia, said: "I am happy to Singapore football has progressed, especially in terms of youth development."

According to Zainudin, Sports Recruitment International has regional offices in Singapore, Australia, Switzerland and Britain, and FAS will carry out the first stage of the interview soon.

"While we hope to resolve this urgent appointment, we will not rush into making a decision. Event new national coach could not be appointed for the first match of Singapore in 2015 Asian Cup qualifiers, we will appoint a temporary coach to guide the Lions squad."