SK Beveren sits 15th in the Jupiler Pro League table after 11 matches.
The club announced on Wednesday that it ended its collaboration with Tim Bakens and assistant Dennis te Braak. The newly promoted Waasland club acted following an evaluation of sporting results and team development.
SK Beveren holds 10 points through 11 league fixtures. An internal solution will handle coaching duties until the club names a new coach.
“With Tim Bakens, we had appointed a person whom we were convinced possessed all the required qualities to continue the work that allowed us to become undefeated champions last season, thanks to a clear understanding of football and a positive vision,” said Bob Peeters, the sports director.
“We actually started the season perfectly, with victories against Anderlecht, OH Leuven, and Sint-Truiden,” Peeters said. “However, as the matches progressed, we noticed that we were moving further and further away from the fundamental principles that constitute our football identity.”
The sports director called the dismissal a difficult decision that followed a broader sporting review rather than a reaction to a single match. Bakens, a 43-year-old Dutch coach, signed a one-season contract ahead of the season after arriving from PEC Zwolle, where he was an assistant. He had succeeded compatriot Marink Reedijk.
In the Challenger Pro League, Lierse announced the departure of Arno Van den Abbeel. Assistant Bernd Brughmans stepped in to lead the team on an interim basis following the coaching change.
SK Beveren prepares for its upcoming fixtures under temporary internal staff guidance while the club searches for a new coach.
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