Flick praises Feyenoord’s courage despite heavy Barcelona defeat
The Barcelona coach admired Feyenoord’s composed approach after the Catalans began their Champions League campaign with a 5-1 victory.
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NAC technical director Peter Maas discusses coaching change and Rick Kruys
The Breda club’s latest podcast focuses on the process behind its change of head coach and the qualities of Rick Kruys.
NAC Breda appoint Rick Kruys as head coach on two-year deal
The former FC Volendam manager will take charge of his first training session on Wednesday before facing Jong FC Utrecht.
Kenneth Perez dismisses Fortuna Sittard despite strong Eredivisie start
The analyst credited coach Danny Buijs with giving the Limburg club a profile as Fortuna sit fourth after collecting 10 points from five games.
Van der Gijp criticises Berghuis miss after Ajax lose to PSV
The analyst was surprised by Steven Berghuis’s failure to convert a first-half opportunity, while Valentijn Driessen questioned several of Ajax coach Míchel’s decisions.
NAC Breda dismiss head coach Carl Hoefkens with immediate effect
Assistants Serdal Güvenç and Michael Dingsdag will take joint charge while the club searches for a new head coach.
FC Utrecht back Correia as club confronts poor form and spending cuts
The coach altered his system against Go Ahead Eagles, while the club hierarchy defended its long-term direction amid supporter unrest.
Driessen identifies three PSV players who may have caught Xavi’s eye
The Dutch columnist believes Ruben van Bommel, Lutsharel Geertruida and Guus Til gave the Oranje coach something to consider during PSV’s 3-1 win at Ajax.
Ajax supporter Asscher jokes about Tottenham move for PSV boss Bosz
The former Dutch deputy prime minister praised PSV after their 3-1 victory in Amsterdam but suggested Ajax would benefit if Peter Bosz left Eindhoven.
Driessen believes Xavi saw only three Oranje candidates in Ajax-PSV
The columnist felt the new Netherlands coach would have been concerned by the standard of PSV’s 3-1 Eredivisie victory in Amsterdam.
Míchel explains Arokodare substitution in Ajax defeat to PSV
The Ajax coach said the striker was withdrawn after an hour because the hosts needed more energy while chasing the game.
Van Bronckhorst pleased with Ferri after Feyenoord starting debut
The Spanish striker rewarded Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s tactical choice by setting up Gjivai Zechiël’s opening goal against NEC Nijmegen.
Ajax coach Míchel says Van Bommel challenge on Bouwman deserved red
Aaron Bouwman was sent to hospital after a heavy collision with PSV attacker Ruben van Bommel during the Eredivisie meeting between Ajax and PSV.
Veldman labels perfect-starting AZ title contenders before Heerenveen test
The Heerenveen coach has praised Leeroy Echteld’s early impact at AZ but sees the meeting as an opportunity for his side to respond.
Bosz defends Van Bommel after controversial challenge against Ajax
The PSV coach criticised personal remarks about Ruben van Bommel after the winger escaped with a yellow card for his collision with Ajax defender Aaron Bouwman.
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Bosz defends shaken Van Bommel after flashpoint in PSV win at Ajax
The PSV coach said the winger was too upset to celebrate or face the cameras following his high-speed collision with Aaron Bouwman.
Nassoh scores twice but suffers repeated shoulder injury in NAC defeat
NAC captain Mohamed Nassoh played through three shoulder dislocations during a painful 4-2 loss, while Leo Greiml’s first-half dismissal left Carl Hoefkens frustrated.
Bosz reveals Dest’s unusual late-night call over PSV training coverage
The PSV defender contacted his coach after midnight to raise concerns about the lack of cameras and photographers at training.
Van den Brom turns Twente’s focus to Cambuur after European qualification
FC Twente have little time to celebrate reaching the Conference League league phase, with a Sunday night trip to Leeuwarden next on the schedule.
Fortuna Sittard hold off FC Groningen in five-goal Eredivisie contest
Lequincio Zeefuik supplied a goal and an assist as Danny Buijs’ side earned a 3-2 away victory against his former club.
Emotional Van den Brom hails Twente belief after Qarabag comeback
FC Twente recovered from a seemingly desperate position in Baku to win 4-1 after extra time and secure a place in the Conference League league phase.
Ajax survive Sion scare to secure Conference League place
Tolu Arokodare scored twice as the Amsterdam side won an eight-goal return, although another vulnerable defensive display tempered the celebrations.
FC Twente complete dramatic Qarabag comeback to reach Conference League
Wout Weghorst struck in extra time as John van den Brom’s side overturned deficits in both the tie and the second leg to secure European league-phase football.
Van Bommel steps up Belgium groundwork with Lukaku visit in Turkey
The new Belgium coach reportedly travelled to speak with Romelu Lukaku and is also planning talks with Thibaut Courtois.
Rudi García warns Mark van Bommel over Belgium’s medical set-up
Belgium’s former coach has criticised the handling of Jérémy Doku’s illness and says changes would have been required had he remained in charge.
Fred Rutten opens up on pain of missing Curaçao World Cup role
The Dutch coach says the circumstances surrounding Dick Advocaat’s return left a deep personal mark, although he does not want to reveal what happened behind the scenes.
Italian press delivers harsh verdict on Taylor and Doekhi after Lazio defeat
Both players received low marks as newspapers questioned Taylor’s sharpness and Doekhi’s defending, while Gennaro Gattuso accepted responsibility for the result.
Hugo Borst proposes Louis van Gaal as Xavi’s Netherlands assistant
The Dutch analyst believes Van Gaal’s experience and knowledge of Spanish could help the new Oranje coach, although his fellow pundits doubt the arrangement would work.
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Cambuur coach Plat furious over denied late penalty in Fortuna defeat
Johan Plat criticised the officiating after goalkeeper Mattijs Branderhorst’s challenge on Nicolas Binder went unpunished during Fortuna Sittard’s 3-1 victory.
PSV lose Alassane Pléa for at least six weeks after training injury
Peter Bosz was relieved the forward had avoided another serious knee problem, but PSV do not expect him back until after the late-September international break.
Bosz encouraged by PSV response after half-time against Excelsior
The PSV coach criticised a low-energy opening half but saw his side take control after introducing Kodai Sano and Amir Bouhamdi.
Bosz praises Veerman after PSV edge Excelsior amid Dortmund talk
The PSV coach highlighted Joey Veerman’s influence and welcomed Sergiño Dest’s return after a narrow Eredivisie victory.
N'Djoli reaches four goals as Heracles strike late again
The forward scored twice against FC Den Bosch and says he is comfortable carrying expectations after an impressive start to the season.
Arokodare embraces Míchel’s energetic approach at Ajax
The forward has praised the coach’s work ethic, passion and humour after an encouraging opening period in Amsterdam.
Peter Bosz closes in on elite Dutch coaching company at PSV
A victory over Excelsior would give the PSV coach 103 wins from his first 150 official matches in charge.
Jan Boskamp torn over Xavi’s appointment as Netherlands coach
The former Oranje midfielder admires Xavi Hernández’s record but would have preferred the KNVB to appoint a Dutch coach.
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Míchel Sánchez identifies Ajax flaws after Shelbourne draw
The Ajax coach said his side failed to use the width of the pitch and lost too many duels during a 2-2 Conference League qualifying draw in Ireland.
NEC defeat reportedly puts Olympiakos coach Mendilibar under pressure
The Greek club’s Champions League qualifying exit has fuelled reports that José Luis Mendilibar could be dismissed, with two Spanish coaches named as possible successors.
Blind reveals injury issue after Ajax stumble past Shelbourne
Ajax reached the Conference League play-offs despite a disappointing 2-2 draw in Ireland, with captain Daley Blind unable to assess much of the second half.
Ronald de Boer backs Kluivert for role on Xavi’s Netherlands staff
The former Oranje international believes Patrick Kluivert’s relationship with the new national-team coach would make him an ideal assistant.