Reiziger was the KNVB dream before the World Cup
KNVB dreamed of Reiziger before the World Cup
The KNVB wanted Michael Reiziger as Ronald Koeman's successor before the World Cup even started. That is what Martijn Krabbendam says, the federation 'dreamed' of Reiziger taking over after the tournament (1). That plan collapsed. The search for a new head coach drags on, and the slow process is drawing heat from fans.
Prosecutors close in on racist abuse cases
Dutch prosecutors expect to charge suspects 'within a few weeks' over racist online abuse aimed at Oranje players (2). 'There are certainly punishable statements among them. The investigation has clear priority,' said Willem Nijkerk (2). The OM has not named which Oranje internationals were targeted, but the case has gathered pace since the World Cup.
Wormhoudt leaves after 14 years with Oranje
René Wormhoudt is out. The long-serving fitness coach left the Netherlands setup Thursday after 14 years (3). 'It has been an enormous honour,' Wormhoudt said (3). His departure adds to the sense of a backroom clearout while the federation still has no head coach in place.
Sources
- 1. fcupdate.nl — 'Dit moet de nieuwe bondscoach van Oranje worden'
- 2. telegraaf.nl — Net sluit zich om verdachten van racistische uitlatingen over Oranje-spelers: ’Onderzoek heeft zonder meer prioriteit’
- 3. voetbalprimeur.nl — KNVB en Oranje nemen na 14 jaar afscheid: "Het is een enorme eer geweest"