04 APR 2026; Ajax - FC Twente; Match Day 29

[Orange14]

"Just win baby!" quote from famous US football executive Al Davis

[SPL]

Berghuis at 10 ,Weghorst and Edvardsen up front , Rosa LB Gaaei RB so at least no Wijndal but those other 3 what a nightmare, ok as subs but Dolberg ,Carrizo and Gloukh should start.

I will settle for a draw ,think with this poor squad we will finish 5th . Garcia is no better than Grim.

[SPL]

Utter rubbish nothing else to say . Godts ,who was poor tonight and the 2 x 18 years are ok to stay but the rest can go . 4th place is still possible but likely 5th or 6th and play offs for Conference .Dont think we will be in Europe next season .

Bringing on Konadu , who is not even good enough for Jong Ajax, and Dolberg for the last 5 mins shows Garcia hasn't a clue like Heitinga and Grim.

[Orange14]

It's apparent that the manager of this Ajax team does not matter. The team has played like schoolboys regardless of whether it is Heitinga, Grim or now Garcia. The passing that led to the Weghorst goal was the ONLY decent play over the whole 90 minutes. This is absolutely, positively, unacceptable for an Ajax team. Passing was bad, position in the field was bad, goalkeeping was shaky, and I can go on and on about how woeful this team is. Both Twente goals were cheaply conceded but in truth they always looked the more dangerous side today. My hope is that this team does not play in Europe next year regardless of the financial consequences. this is just one ugly horrible side and it's not going to get any better until the players get their heads out of the clouds. they all think they are good and deserving of big € contracts. In truth none of them are. The old players cannot play 90 minutes and are two slow; the young players think they should be at Arsenal or Bayern. I am a true supporter and will watch the rest of the matches and report on them regardless of how awful the matches are. Ajax are a mid-table team and nothing more.

Player Ratings:

Paes (5) - two worth saves but a couple of woeful plays
Gaaei (4)- broken record time - he CANNOT defend
Sutalo (4.5) - why does he always lose concentration at a critical time
Baas (5) - strictly ordinary
Rosa (5.5) - better than average
Mokio (5) - stop reading reports on how good you are, they are wrong, horrible positioning on the first goal as he had no idea where players were and was late getting back
Steur (5) - no critical mistakes but nothing to write home about either
Berghuis (4.5) - just too slow and I hope he does the right thing and retires as I don't want to see him drawing a salary next year
Edvarssen (5) - always a hard worker and always just an ordinary mid-table winger
Weghorst (5.5) - did score a goal which counts for something
Godts (5)- good assist to Weghorst amidst a lot selfish play, again you are NOT Lamine Yamal!!!!!!! pass the damn ball sometimes
Oscar (5) - wants to play more but when he plays he is quite poor, a waste of €s that cannot be blamed on Mislintat
Konadu (5) - he should be loaned out next season assuming there are other alternatives at #9
Carrizo (5) - might be an interesting player as he is quick and has good ball skills but I need to see more of him
Dolberg (NR) - is he still carrying an injury? he is certainly better than Konadu

Fifth place is about right for this team and AZ are only three points behind now.

[Tom_]

I only watched the first half but it was obvious we couldn’t win the game. Can’t really justify the time when they’re playing like that.

Twente have a tough finish so we could still get into 4th. Can’t really bear watching this team in post season playoffs.

Does anyone know what happens to the UEFA spots if NEC finishes 2nd and wins the cup?

[Orange14]

I only watched the first half but it was obvious we couldn’t win the game. Can’t really justify the time when they’re playing like that.

Twente have a tough finish so we could still get into 4th. Can’t really bear watching this team in post season playoffs.

Does anyone know what happens to the UEFA spots if NEC finishes 2nd and wins the cup?

Cup runner up would go to Europa League, but this is just a guess.

[SPL]

If Twente finish 3rd NEC 4th and win the cup we finish 5th and are in Europa qualifiers. If we are in playoffs for Conference we have to play away as Arena has Harry Styles concerts at that time. Away to Utrecht or Groningen to play Conference we will get beaten.

Need to sell loads of players. Gaaei,Wijndal Sutalo Itakura from defence. Bouwman could not have been worse than Sutalo last night.MF Fitz-Jim, Klaassen and maybe Reeger although looks like Mokio will not extend his contract. Up front Weghorst,Edvardsen and Berghuis. Tough summer coming up for Jordi.

[Orange14]

If Twente finish 3rd NEC 4th and win the cup we finish 5th and are in Europa qualifiers.

I think NEC will pip Feyenoord for 2nd place. Feyenoord are horrible and van Persie will get sacked at the end of the season. He really should have stayed at Heerenveen to learn his trade.

[SPL]

Worst thing we are rubbish but Feyenoord are no better. Cannot say ifs but F-Jim's silly mistake lost us 2 points v them .

ps If NEC finish 2nd and win the cup then I think 4th place will be automatic Europa and 5th Europa qualifiers.

[SPL]

NEC at home to Feyenoord next week so win and they are 2nd and could easily take 2nd .

[Tom_]

I think that’s the best possible outcome. NEC, Feyenoord and Twente are all better than us. But if we have to play playoffs it’s just going to be more miserable football with very little chance of winning.

[SPL]

1st time since 1965 we would not be in Europe .This really is one of the worst squads ever and heading for our worst season in 60 years.
Kroes is to blame. No real coach , signing 2 old has beens to 2 year deals and bringing in 6 players who dont fit or are not good enough.