I note that Guus Hiddink, the Dutch manager of South Korea's World Cup soccer team was held in such high esteem by the Koreans after their success in the Summer that it was felt necessary to reward him greatly for his assistance to the country. Among other rewards bestowed upon him as a hero of the Korean nation, Mr Hiddink was given free first-class travel for 4 years with Korean Airlines (KAL) - whenever and wherever he wanted. Presumably had they been knocked out at the group stage instead of the semis then Mr Hiddink would have been given 8 years free travel instead!
(Edited for bad spelling of Mr Hiddink's name - apologies to my Cloggie cousins!)
Last edited by Norman Stanley Fletcher; 21st September 2002 at 23:08.