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The Sun
10 hours ago
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- The Sun
Liverpool icon Dirk Kuyt leaves role as Beerschot boss after rollercoaster spell including title triumph and relegation
LIVERPOOL icon Dirk Kuyt has left his role as Beerschot boss after a rollercoaster spell in Belgium. The 44-year-old had only taken charge of Dutch minnows ADO Den Haag before being snapped up by Beerschot in December 2023. 2 2 Kuyt made an immediate impact at the second-tier side as he guided them to promotion by winning the title. But the former striker's time in the top-flight was a disaster as Beerschot finished bottom with just five wins from 36 outings. And despite remaining popular with fans, Kuyt has now been shown the door by his club. A Beerschot statement confirmed: 'The club sincerely thanks Kuyt for his dedication, commitment and positive contribution. 'His energy and involvement were a source of inspiration within the group of players. 'We wish him every success in the rest of his coaching career.' Kuyt is now on the hunt for a new role and will be hoping his next steps mirror the success of his career as a player. After banging in 149 goals during eight seasons in his native Netherlands, Kuyt left Feyenoord for Liverpool in 2006. The forward, who became a hit with supporters for his non-stop work rate, netted 71 goals in 285 games while leading Liverpool to Carabao Cup glory in 2012. After leaving in 2012, he spent three seasons with Turks Fenerbahce where he won the league title. Fans shocked as Trent Alexander-Arnold speaks fluent Spanish at Real Madrid unveiling after quitting Liverpool Kuyt then rejoined Dutch giants Feyenoord and scored a final-day hat-trick to secure the 2017 Eredivisie title before retiring 72 hours later. Kuyt also enjoyed success with his international side and scored 24 goals in 104 outings as the Netherlands lost the 2010 World Cup final to Spain before finishing third four years later.
Glasgow Times
2 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
Van Bronckhorst told Liverpool move would end career
The 50-year-old is rumoured to be a candidate for Arne Slot's backroom team at the Premier League champions, following John Heitinga's departure to Ajax. Van Bronckhorst, who has been working in the media since leaving Besiktas last November, would join fellow Dutchman Slot at Liverpool. However, former Dutch footballer Hans Kraay Jr believes this move would signal the end of van Bronckhorst's career as a manager. In his column for Voetbal International, Mr Kraay wrote: "At Feyenoord, apart from his first period, when he needed Dick Advocaat to keep himself in the saddle, he revealed that he quite enjoyed being a head coach. Read more: "In any case, if you are at a club that often wins, it is a much more enjoyable job than being a coach at RKC or Almere. "But in Feyenoord's championship year, with all the stress that comes with being a coach, he was quite relaxed, open and jovial towards us. "The championship helped a lot, of course. "After that, van Bronckhorst spread his wings and left for Rangers. "After a good start, it became quite stressful there. "I think this assistantship to Arne Slot means the end of his career as head coach, and also of the life in which you spend 168 hours a week on football."
The National
2 days ago
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- The National
Van Bronckhorst career as boss 'over' if he goes to Liverpool
The former Rangers boss has emerged as a surprise candidate to join Arne Slot's backroom team at the Premier League champions after John Heitinga vacated to take on the top job at Ajax. The Reds manager looks set to turn to another fellow Dutchman in van Bronckhorst, who has been working in the media since leaving Besiktas last November. Former Dutch footballer Hans Kraay Jr reckons the 50-year-old will be calling time on his career as a boss if he does accept the job. In his column for Voetbal International, he wrote: "At Feyenoord, apart from his first period, when he needed Dick Advocaat to keep himself in the saddle, he revealed that he quite enjoyed being a head coach. Read more: "In any case, if you are at a club that often wins, it is a much more enjoyable job than being a coach at RKC or Almere. "But in Feyenoord's championship year, with all the stress that comes with being a coach, he was quite relaxed, open and jovial towards us. "The championship helped a lot, of course. After that, Van Bronckhorst spread his wings and left for Rangers. After a good start, it became quite stressful there. "It was the same story at Beşiktaş. He won the Super Cup before the season, but was then hounded by the critical Turkish press. "I think this assistantship to Arne Slot means the end of his career as head coach, and also of the life in which you spend 168 hours a week on football."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Ex-Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst's career as a manager will be OVER if he takes job at Liverpool, says pundit
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GIOVANNI VAN BRONCKHORST is closing in on a surprise return to the dugout in the Premier league - but not as manager. The ex- Rangers boss and player has been working in the media as a pundit on various outlets since he was sacked by Besiktas in November. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Van Bronckhorst is set to return to coaching Credit: Getty 2 Arne Slot wants to link up with him at Liverpool Credit: Reuters But the Dutchman is poised to make his coaching comeback this summer as he's set to become Arne Slot's assistant manager at Liverpool. Van Bronckhorst, 50, is expected to take over from John Heitanga in the role after he left to become the new manager of Ajax. Slot is preparing to reshuffle his coaching staff ahead of their Premier League title defence next season and Van Bronckhorst is understood to be his number one pick for the job. Van Bronckhorst has managed Feyenood, Guangzhou R&F, Rangers and most recently Besiktas in his career as a gaffer to date. But former Dutch footballer Hans Kraay Jr believes Van Bronckhorst will NEVER manager another club if he agrees to join Slot at Anfield. The former NAC Breda and Brighton & Hove Albion defender, now 65, reckons his fellow countryman won't ever want to return to the hectic schedule of a gaffer once he experiences the less stressful role of a coach. Discussing the 50-year-old's career in the dugout to date in his latest column for Voetbal International, he wrote: "At Feyenoord, apart from his first period, when he needed Dick Advocaat to keep himself in the saddle, he revealed that he quite enjoyed being a head coach. "In any case, if you are at a club that often wins, it is a much more enjoyable job than being a coach at RKC or Almere. "But in Feyenoord's championship year, with all the stress that comes with being a coach, he was quite relaxed, open and jovial towards us. "The championship helped a lot, of course. After that, Van Bronckhorst spread his wings and left for Rangers. After a good start, it became quite stressful there. Arne Slot shows his class as he leads Anfield in chant about Jurgen Klopp after sealing 20th title for Liverpool "It was the same story at Beşiktaş. He won the Super Cup before the season, but was then hounded by the critical Turkish press. "I think this assistantship to Arne Slot means the end of his career as head coach, and also of the life in which you spend 168 hours a week on football." Kraay then provided an insight into role he believes Van Bronckhorst will have under Slot. He added: "Gio is absolutely not a field coach, he always left that to Jean-Paul van Gastel at Feyenoord. And Arne Slot has the best field coach in the western hemisphere at his side - Sipke Hulshoff." Hulsoff worked with Slot at Feyenoord and joined the manager at Anfield last year. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Record transfer imminent at Feyenoord: Al Nassr prepared to bid high
Feyenoord and Al Nassr are expected to reach an agreement this week on a transfer for Dávid Hancko, according to Voetbal International. The 27-year-old Slovakian will most likely fetch a record amount for the Rotterdammers. Hancko has been strongly linked to a summer transfer to Al Nassr for some time now. This week, 'white smoke is expected to finally appear'. Advertisement 'Al Nassr are prepared to pay a transfer fee that will probably break Santiago Giménez's record', it is said. Last January, the Mexican striker left for AC Milan for 35 million euros. Feyenoord hopes to collect an amount of around 40 million for Hancko. At Feyenoord, the defender still has a contract until the summer of 2028, but there have been mutual agreements about a departure this summer. Earlier, Al Nassr already made a bid of 32 million euros plus four million euros in bonuses, but that proposal was turned down by the Rotterdammers. The expectation is that an agreement will be reached this week. It is said that the defender himself has already personally agreed with the Saudi club. 'I have never made a secret of the fact that I am having a fantastic time at Feyenoord, but at the same time I would like to move on,' Hancko said previously. 'But if those clubs do not agree with me or choose other players, I will not do anything with that wish. We will see how it ends this time.' Advertisement Hancko has played a total of 140 matches for Feyenoord. Yarek Gasiorowski is in the picture in Rotterdam as the Slovakian's successor. The Valencia defender is expected to make the move to Feyenoord this summer. He was previously of interest to Arsenal and RB Leipzig. In Rotterdam, they are confident that Gasiorowski will make the move, despite the fact that an initial offer was rejected. GBeNeFN | Max Bradfield
