A Bridge Too Far: why Ajax’s continued success could spell trouble for the club’s famed academy
Posted by George Smith on June 26th, 2019 02:14 PM | 4 Comments
The hunt to compete with today's domestic and European elite - and the strategy that got Ajax to the top again - will leave young, often Dutch, talents in limbo - too good for Jong Ajax but light-years away from ...
Bayer Leverkusen lines up Sinkgraven move
Posted by George Smith on May 17th, 2019 09:14 PM | No Comment
Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf are reporting that former Ajax and current Bayer Leverkusen manager Peter Bosz is interested in raiding his old club for versatile Dutchman Daley Sinkgraven.
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Sinkgraven, 23, was an important player during Bosz's ...
Russian giants circling Til
Posted by George Smith on May 8th, 2019 10:42 AM | No Comment
Spartak Moscow and Zenit St. Petersburg are ready to battle it out to land the signature of AZ midfielder Guus Til, De Telegraaf reports.
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Til, 21, has been in fine form this season as AZ ...
Real Madrid look to van de Beek as Pogba alternative
Posted by George Smith on May 3rd, 2019 07:07 PM | No Comment
Spanish outlet Marca are reporting that should Real Madrid's move for Paul Pogba fail to materialise, the Spanish giants will turn to Ajax star Donny van de Beek instead.
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Ajax fans plead guilty to affray in London
Posted by George Smith on May 3rd, 2019 07:04 PM | No Comment
Four Ajax fans, all from Amsterdam, have pleaded guilty to affray for their role in hurling pavement and other debris at police prior to the club's Champions League semi-final clash with Tottenham.
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Three police offers were ...
Van Bommel linked with Milan return
Posted by George Smith on May 1st, 2019 11:23 AM | No Comment
According to La Repubblica, current, PSV coach Mark van Bommel is high on the list of potential candidates to replace Gennaro Gattuso as AC Milan manager, with a departure looking likely for the Italian.
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Roma Hopeful On Kluivert Injury
Posted by George Smith on April 30th, 2019 07:11 PM | No Comment
Roma are set to miss Justin Kluivert for a key upcoming Serie A clash after the winger suffered an injury to his right adductor in the latter stages of the Rome side's comfortable win over Cagliari on Saturday.
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Groningen Decide Against Permanent Move For Bel Hassani, For Now
Posted by George Smith on April 30th, 2019 07:04 PM | No Comment
FC Groningen have decided not to trigger the clause in Iliass Bel Hassani's loan deal which would make the midfielders switch from AZ Alkmaar permanent.
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The 26-year-old who came through the ranks at Sparta Rotterdam has ...
Kluivert: “No regrets for choosing Roma”
Posted by George Smith on March 19th, 2019 06:12 PM | No Comment
After his call up to the Netherlands U21 squad, Roma winger Justin Kluivert spoke to Fox Sports about Ajax, the national team, and why he has grown in the Italian capital despite having limited chances in Serie A.
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Huntelaar agrees one year contract extension
Posted by George Smith on March 10th, 2019 09:50 PM | No Comment
Ajax and striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar have reached an agreement to extend the Dutchman's contract by a year, meaning his new deal will end in June 2020.
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Huntelaar, 35, rejoined the Amsterdam side in ...
Schenkel to take over Ajax Vrouwen in summer
Posted by George Smith on March 10th, 2019 04:10 PM | No Comment
Former Sparta Rotterdam and Willem II defender Danny Schenkel has agreed to take over the Ajax Women side from the start of next season, signing a one year deal with the club.
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De Klassieker Away Fan Ban: Ten Years On
Posted by George Smith on February 26th, 2019 07:38 PM | No Comment
Almost ten years ago to the day, the mayors of both Amsterdam and Rotterdam came to an agreement with the KNVB to prevent away supporters from each city attending games in an attempt to the frequent curb violence that marred ...