AMSTERDAM – Óscar García began his tenure as Ajax’s interim manager with a resounding 4-0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam on Saturday, but the Spaniard’s enthusiastic celebrations have already drawn scrutiny from Dutch football observers. The win, secured at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, marked a positive start for García, who replaced Fred Grim last week, but … Read more
Steur’s Comments Spark Debate Amidst Ajax’s Turbulent Season Amsterdam – Ajax Amsterdam’s recent managerial change, with Óscar García taking the reins from Fred Grim, has already yielded positive results on the pitch, a resounding 4-0 victory over Sparta Rotterdam. However, it’s the post-match comments from midfielder Sean Steur that are generating discussion within Dutch football … Read more
Cruijff Initiates ‘Modest Revolution’ at Ajax, Senior Players Face Uncertainty The dismissal of Fred Grim as interim manager of Ajax has sparked a “Small Revolution” under technical director Jordi Cruijff, according to a column published in De Telegraaf. The report suggests that experienced players Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen, and Wout Weghorst may be facing an … Read more
After the final whistle at Excelsior – Ajax, the away fans present were critical. They were furious after the collapse of Ajax, which gave up a 0-2 lead (2-2). Meanwhile, Excelsior fans were celebrating. “You’re ashamed,” was heard from the away section after the match. Meanwhile, the Rotterdam home supporters sang: “Nothing at all in … Read more
Photo: © Imago / Realtimes ” href=”https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetballers/oliver-valaker-edvardsen”>Oliver Edvardsen, if it is up to Fred Grim, will also play for Ajax in the second half of the season, the coach said at his press conference after the game with Villarreal (1-2 win). The Norwegian was named last week as one of five players who may leave … Read more
Photo: © Imago ” href=”https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetballers/oliver-valaker-edvardsen”>Oliver Edvardsen ‘perhaps sometimes a little regret’ about his switch from Go Ahead Eagles to Ajax a year ago. This is what the 26-year-old Norwegian said in conversation with ESPN. Ajax hoped to strengthen itself during the winter break of last season with an extra option for the wings. For a … Read more
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ANP NOS Football•Sunday, 7:02 PM Interim coach Fred Grim has recorded his fourth win in a row against Feyenoord in the Classic (2-0). In this way, the 60-year-old coach gives the Amsterdam club some color in a seemingly lost season full of pessimism and grumpiness. It raises the question of whether the coach should stay … Read more
Manchester United’s midfield Maestro: Is Kobbie Mainoo the Next Big Thing in American Soccer? Manchester, England – The Old Trafford faithful have a new darling, and his name is Kobbie Mainoo. This 19-year-old midfielder has burst onto the scene for Manchester United, showcasing a maturity and skill set that belies his tender age. While his … Read more
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© IMAGO The crisis at Ajax does not seem to have an end for the time being. With a historic home defeat against Excelsior Rotterdam, the Amsterdam team was plunged even deeper into mourning. Kenneth Taylor sees that things need to improve and also discusses the dismissal of John Heitinga. The 2024/25 season felt like … Read more