Sydney, Nov 29 (AFP/APP): Former players and officials paid tribute on Friday after Pim Verbeek, who coached the Socceroos at the 2010 World Cup and also saw success with South Korea and Oman, died from cancer at the age of 63. Tim Cahill and Mark Schwarzer, who both played under the Dutchman at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, called him a “gentleman”, while Football Federation Australia said he would be sadly missed. “Pim made a great mark on Australian football, and is fondly remembered by the people that worked closely with him, many members of the media, as well as the public,” said FFA chairman Chris Nikou. “Pim’s record as coach of the Socceroos can only be looked back on as strong, however the outpouring of sincere sentiments since news of his passing filtered through highlights the esteem in which he was kept by many.” Verbeek was assistant coach of the Koreans at the 2002 World Cup, when they reached the semi-finals under Guus Hiddink, and at the 2006 tournament. Some Do’s and Don’ts for the Winter After taking over from Dick Advocaat as head coach in 2006, Verbeek led South Korea to third place at the 2007 … Continue reading ‘True gentleman’ – tributes as ex-Australia coach dies at 63