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07-02-2010Win gives Ajax a new outlook
Demy de Zeeuw put Ajax on the right track against FC Twente. The midfielder’s contribution turned out to be the first step to a 3-0 victory. A win with much more impact than the three points it delivered… 05-02-2010
Manucharyan loaned out to AGOVV
Ajax and AGOVV have reached an agreement to loan out Edgar Manucharyan. The deal is effective immediately, and runs until June 30, 2010. The forward is currently under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2011. 05-02-2010
Quick visit to South Africa
Rik van den Boog and Henri van der Aat were in South Africa on behalf of Ajax on Tuesday for the semi annual board meeting with the shareholders of Ajax Cape Town. The Ajax management also had discussions with people who are working in the organisation on a daily basis. Now, back in Amsterdam, General Manager Rik van den Boog gives an account. 04-02-2010
Suk, the day after
The Thursday after Luis Suarez’ quartet of goals against Roda JC (4-0), was also ‘the day after’ for Hyun Jun Suk. The 18 year-old South Korean made his debut with Ajax 1 on Wednesday evening, ten minutes before the end of the match. Thursday after the game, he basked in the afterglow of these first minutes of play. 04-02-2010
Suarez lifts Ajax over Roda
Thanks to a strong second half, Ajax beat Roda JC, 4-0, on Wednesday. After halftime, Luis Suarez led Ajax by the hand, scoring all four goals himself (among which, two penalty kicks), nicely padding the top scorer’s goal average. 31-01-2010
Klassieker ends with a tie
This entertaining winter edition of the Feyenoord – Ajax Klassieker did not produce a winner. Marko Pantelic’s opening goal was evened by Georgino Wijnaldum’s tying one. The score remained 1-1. The result was a fair illustration of the match, although Ajax had rightfully hoped for more. 30-01-2010
Donald loaned out to Willem II
Ajax and Willem II have reached an agreement to loan out Mitchell Donald. The deal is effective immediately and runs until June 30, 2010. The midfielder is under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2011. 28-01-2010
Ajax makes narrow escape
Ajax qualified on Wednesday for the Cup tournament semi finals with a narrow win over NEC (3-2). It wasn’t an easy match in the Amsterdam ArenA. Marin Jol: “We showed stamina, and the crowd definitely motivated us to win.” 25-01-2010
HFC Haarlem bankrupt
HFC Haarlem declared bankruptcy on Monday. The 120 year old football club from North Holland’s capital city has been removed from competition, effective immediately. Ajax had a partnership with Haarlem in the technical area. 24-01-2010
Ajax posts important win
Ajax posted an important win on Sunday against national champion AZ. Ajax defeated their opponents 1-0 in the Amsterdam ArenA. Gregory van der Wiel scored the only goal of the afternoon after about one hour of play. 17-01-2010
Ajax leaves costly points on the table
Ajax’s postponed match against NAC Breda just delivered them one lone point. The first half of the season ended with a 1-1 tie in Breda. The aftertaste of the tie was made even more bitter, as league leader FC Twente also left points on the table in Utrecht. The only bright spot was Christian Eriksen’s official debut. 15-01-2010
Ajax loans out players to HFC Haarlem
Ajax and HFC Haarlem have reached an agreement to loan out three players. They are Timothy van der Meulen, Sergio Padt and Javier Martina. The deal is effective immediately, and runs until June 30, 2010. 10-01-2010
Jol: Ajax’s glass is half full
For the first time, the weather gods weren’t favourable to Ajax during their training camp. Sunday, the fifth day of the camp, was rainy, but the training took place during the afternoon, between showers. Martin Jol also took time to talk to the press accompanying the team. 08-01-2010
Nostalgia with Grim and Van der Sar
Watching them together on the field of the Toekomst, you couldn’t help being brought back in time to about fifteen years ago, when seeing Edwin van der Sar and Fred Grim together on the Ajax training field was an everyday occurrence. 05-01-2010
Hennie Spijkerman to Haarlem
Ajax, HFC and Hennie Spijkerman have reached an agreement regarding Spijkerman’s transition, effective immediately, to his new position as head coach in Haarlem. The agreement is effective until July 1, 2010. 05-01-2010
Daley Blind on loan to FC Groningen
Ajax and FC Groningen have reached an agreement to loan out Daley Blind. The deal is effective immediately, and runs until June 30, 2010. The defensive midfielder is under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2013. 04-01-2010
Busy weeks for Korean Suk
A Korean invasion took place at the Toekomst on Monday morning. Hyun Jun Suk trained for the first time as an official member of Jong Ajax. The South Korean forward has a busy schedule in the Netherlands in the coming months. 29-12-2009
'Proud that Arsenal fans chose my goal'
Arsenal fans have voted Dennis Bergkamp's classic strike at Newcastle as the Club's best goal of the decade. Bergkamp received 34 per cent of the votes on Arsenal.com. 23-12-2009
Ajax reaches Cup quarterfinal with record win
Ajax closed 2009 in style on Wednesday night. During this round of sixteen match in the FC Zwolle stadium, the team from Amsterdam was much too strong for the amateurs from WHC: 1-14. Luis Suarez had six goals to his credit, but also received a costly yellow card. 23-12-2009
Silva to Sport Club Internacional on loan basis
Ajax and Sport Club Internacional, in Porto Alegro, Brazil, have reached an agreement to loan out Bruno Silva. The deal is valid for one calendar year, from January 1, 2010 until December 31, 2010. The defenseman is under contract with Ajax until June 20, 2012. 17-12-2009
Ajax lets group title slip away
Ajax let the the group title slip away in the last match of the Europa League group stage. In their home game against Anderlecht, the Amsterdam team suffered a humiliating 1-3 loss, putting Ajax back to second in the group. The draw for the next round will take place on Friday. 17-12-2009
Cvitanich loaned out to CF Pachuca
Ajax and the Mexican club CF Pachuca have reached an agreement for the loan of Dario Cvitanich. The agreement is valid for one calendar year, from January 1, 2010 until December 31, 2010. The forward is under contract with Ajax until June 30, 2013. 12-12-2009
Ajax all business in win against NEC
It wasn’t fancy, but Ajax did their duty against NEC in the Amsterdam Arena, beating the visitors by a satisfactory margin. Luis Suarez put Ajax in the lead during the first half’s extra time, scoring his eighteenth competition goal of the season. After the break, Siem de Jong and Mitchell Donald topped it off: 3-0. 06-12-2009
Costly defeat for Ajax
On a rainy Sunday in Utrecht, Ajax’s quest for their thirtieth championship encountered defeat for the third time this season. After losses against both PSV and Twente, their visit to Utrecht ended in similar fashion: 2-0.
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