Ajax Coaches

[martinkohout]

For what it's worth, some kind words for Jol (whom they apparently refer to as "BMJ" - Big Martin Jol) from Chris, the fellow who writes the Hamburg SV blog on the Offside.com website:

"I love Ajax too–I’ve spent a LOT of time on business in the Amsterdam area (Koog Zaandijk). Jol was a great skipper for HSV–he got them farther than they had been in 3 competitions and they played exciting, 'pretty' football."

Sounds good to me!

[Ajaxfanuk]

When we was Spurs manager we played the best football we've ever played since I've been a Spurs fan, at least for a few years until our old sporting director bought loads of players Jol didnt want. We played with passion and drive and played attractivly too. In response to the idea he looks like he would knock someone out. He is aggressive and that is good, like i mentioned earlier, he launched a tirade of what must be said to be excellent swearing at Spurs players after an abysmal defeat early into his tenure.

Im really excited about what this proven manager can do for Ajax. I don't wanna jinx it but I think with a couple of players and Jol's guidance we could get the league back to Amsterdam next year and get that 30th league and Third bloody Star on our shirts!

[Mr_Holte]

When we was Spurs manager we played the best football we've ever played since I've been a Spurs fan, at least for a few years until our old sporting director bought loads of players Jol didnt want. We played with passion and drive and played attractivly too. In response to the idea he looks like he would knock someone out. He is aggressive and that is good, like i mentioned earlier, he launched a tirade of what must be said to be excellent swearing at Spurs players after an abysmal defeat early into his tenure.

Im really excited about what this proven manager can do for Ajax. I don't wanna jinx it but I think with a couple of players and Jol's guidance we could get the league back to Amsterdam next year and get that 30th league and Third bloody Star on our shirts!

As somebody living in England and who follows the English game, I can echo these sentiments. Under Jol, Spurs played fast attacking football, and the fans had plenty of excitement. What please's me about Jol coming to Ajax is that he will get rid of the deadwood and bring back the passion.
I honestly didn't think he would be interested, so this is great news.
AZ will not be the same under Koeman IMO, so I certainly think a championship is likely now for next season.

In the English media they are suggesting Jol is using Ajax as a stepping stone for the Holland National team job. We will have to wait and see on that one.

[Blind3]

Jesus, a guy can't go away for a long music fest weekend without another twist in the coaching tail . Definitely satisfied. Happy even. I was hoping for Co also, but Martin Jol is definitely a better choice than retreads of the Danny Blind or Ronald Koeman ilk and going back to the future with Morten Olsen.

[ZoefdeHaas]

I'm glad Jol was appointed. I was actually hoping he'd manage the team after TCate.

Best of luck next season!!

[Kowalczyk]

Ajax TV just published a little video in English!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHuAkx5g2jo

K.

[Over Pasanens Head]

Well he is 100% right about one thing at least - It will be a challenge

[SE6Ajacied]

Ajax TV just published a little video in English!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHuAkx5g2jo

K.

Nice, and great that it's in English too, not just from the point of view that I can understand it, but also that we can hopefully get a bit of exposure in the non-Dutch speaking press.

[martinkohout]

I like his style: confident, but no BS. And I'd hate to get on his bad side - he looks like he can be a hard man when he needs to. (And that's a GOOD thing.)

I'm feeling pretty hopeful again!

[aveslacker]

Ajax TV just published a little video in English!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHuAkx5g2jo

K.

Anyone else think it was funny that he turned the wrong way when entering the parking lot?

[Kowalczyk]

Anyone else think it was funny that he turned the wrong way when entering the parking lot?

Yeah. Why does that always happen at Ajax? We contract the best people, but the minute they drive onto the premises they lose every sense of direction...

K.

[martinkohout]

Anyone else think it was funny that he turned the wrong way when entering the parking lot?

Yeah. Why does that always happen at Ajax? We contract the best people, but the minute they drive onto the premises they lose every sense of direction...

K.

... wasn't going to mention that...

[Blind3]

I thought he got cold feet and was looking for the nearest exit . Seriously, As long as he remembers that the only table direction is up , Ajax can hire him a driver.

[Ajaxfanuk]

I know its probably been said before but from what i gather from those English Ajax.tv vids it seems to me that Rick Van Den Boog is a real geezer! Straight talking, no nonsense, i think him and Jol will work well together!

[Kowalczyk]

I know its probably been said before but from what i gather from those English Ajax.tv vids it seems to me that Rick Van Den Boog is a real geezer! Straight talking, no nonsense, i think him and Jol will work well together!

Yes.

I didn't know him and I had some doubts after a few initial remarks. The first thing he said was: "We have the best coach we could possibly think of."

He was talking about Van Basten and I thought: oh no, I you can't seriously mean that...

Right now, I'm pretty sure he actually didn't mean it. I'm starting to like him a lot. Smart guy. No bullshit. Clear vision. Not afraid to say 'no' to the infamous 'fifth column' (Johan Cruijff and others). He really convinced me in a couple of long interviews. And I think he did really good work in landing Martin Jol.

K.

[aveslacker]

I know its probably been said before but from what i gather from those English Ajax.tv vids it seems to me that Rick Van Den Boog is a real geezer! Straight talking, no nonsense, i think him and Jol will work well together!

Yes.

I didn't know him and I had some doubts after a few initial remarks. The first thing he said was: "We have the best coach we could possibly think of."

He was talking about Van Basten and I thought: oh no, I you can't seriously mean that...

Right now, I'm pretty sure he actually didn't mean it. I'm starting to like him a lot. Smart guy. No bullshit. Clear vision. Not afraid to say 'no' to the infamous 'fifth column' (Johan Cruijff and others). He really convinced me in a couple of long interviews. And I think he did really good work in landing Martin Jol.

K.

The more I think about it, the more I am pleased with this part of the club's fortunes. When was the last time we had an established coach at the helm? I am glad we didn't end up signing another project.

[Monkey Tonk]

I knew almost nothing of Jol, but I do like the vibe from that video. Sort of a cross between Bill Belichik (NFL Patriots) and Phil Jackson (NBA Lakers). Looks like we may have a real coach here. The first since van Gaal.

"Ajax is Ajax." - MJ

[gordonvandekamp]

I knew almost nothing of Jol, but I do like the vibe from that video. Sort of a cross between Bill Belichik (NFL Patriots) and Phil Jackson (NBA Lakers). Looks like we may have a real coach here. The first since van Gaal.

"Ajax is Ajax." - MJ

I think that's a decent comparison, if only he turns out he can emulate their success.

I'm excited, I just hope the board and the fans for awhile, will let him do what he thinks he needs to. We'll see where we stand pretty quickly.

[Kowalczyk]

Another vid in English...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDISbXZ9rsY

I really like the fact that Ajax are now posting interviews in English on YouTube. Let's hope they'll keep it up. Leave positive feedback!

K.

[saddlerian]

Let's hope the guy is going to kick some ass and get some of the lazy buggers earning their money! It'll be nice to come over and look forward to the matches...not just the flight home!!!

[Orange14]

I liked van den Boog's statement that they are going to try to keep the club together over the next couple of months. It would be great to have Suarez for another year!

[jamie]

Well if Suarez was to leave, who will score our goals?

[Orange14]

Well if Suarez was to leave, who will score our goals?

We'll switch to playing catenaccio! That way we don't have to worry about scoring more than once per match.

[martinkohout]

I just hope the board and the fans for awhile, will let him do what he thinks he needs to.

Amen! To me, he really does inspire confidence, which is a nice change. In retrospect, there always seemed to be a hint of uncertainty in MvB's eyes - don't get that sense with Jol. (And I was one of those who argued for giving MvB more time! )

[Monkey Tonk]

Jol, as player. Some thirty years ago.