All aboard for the Euro stars
Posted Thursday, June 07, 2012 by The Sun
OTTO REHHAGEL (2004)
An unlikely hero, the wily German, now 73, became a Greek god after crafting a remarkable victory in 2004.
Based on a rock solid defence, and a captain, Theo Zagorakis, from Leicester City, Rehhagel masterminded a remarkable triumph for the 100-1 outsiders.
Having edged through the group stage, three successive 1-0 victories made Greece the biggest shock winners of any international tournament - and they even bookended the championship with victories over hosts Portugal.
The secret to his success? Behind every great coach is a great coach’s wife and Otto's good lady Beate has been reported to go on scouting missions for him.
KING OTTO ... Rehhagel hugs goalkeeper Antonis Nikopolidis after their Euro 2004 final victory
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