http://english.ajax.nl/web/show/id=1819088 http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-back-in-the-title-race-after-dream-start.htm Ajax set the stage for its 4-1 win against NEC during the first half of the competition match. The Amsterdam win could have been (much) bigger had Ajax been sharper in the second half. Ajax was only impressive for one half, but, as of Sunday, is back in the race for the title. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:49:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Tough-assignment-awaits-Ajax-in-Theatre-of-Dreams.htm Ajax can expect a tough return match against Manchester United next Thursday evening, when they will play for a spot in the round of sixteen of the UEFA Europa League. The Mancunians left the ArenA on Thursday with a 0-2 win. Ajax needs to make up their loss in the Theatre of Dreams. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Competition-resumes-this-week-in-Cape-Town.htm Ajax has had a majority stake in Ajax Cape Town in South Africa since 1999. In the Message from Cape Town column, we focus on the African Ajax team every Monday. In this edition, we look ahead to the competition in South Africa starting again. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:45:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-posts-first-win-of-2012.htm Ajax posted its first win of 2012 on Saturday evening. In freezing cold Breda, Ajax defeated NAC Breda 0-2. Dmitry Bulykin and Nicolás Lodeiro scored for Ajax after the break. Eyong Enoh retired after half an hour with a hamstring injury. He is thus a question mark for the upcoming match against Manchester United. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:48:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Advisory-board-resigns.htm Ajax’s Advisory Board has announced that they are prepared to resign. This would take place in the short term, as soon as successors who could rely on overall support can be named. This is a very recent decision by the Advisory Board. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-signs-Peter-Leeuwenburgh.htm Ajax has signed youth player Peter Leeuwenburgh. The A1 player was born in Heinenoord on March 23, 1994. The keeper, who has been playing in Ajax’s youth academy since 2004, has signed a contract which runs until June 30, 2015. The contract is effective as of June 1, 2012. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:17:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Kramer-extends-contract-with-Ajax.htm Ajax and Chiel Kramer have agreed to extend his contract, which had been valid until June 30, 2012. The new, improved contract runs until June 30, 2013. Kramer was born on January 3, 1992, in Amsterdam. The keeper is part of Jong Ajax’s selection. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:47:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Utrecht-skins-Ajax-in-the-Arena.htm Ajax didn’t manage to win its first Eredivisie home match of 2012. The Amsterdam team was once again defeated by FC Utrecht. After a 6-4 win for the home team in Utrecht, the Sunday early afternoon match ended at 0-2, thanks to two goals from Edouard Duplan. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:11:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Cape-Town-players-learn-in-Amsterdam.htm Ajax has had a majority stake in Ajax Cape Town in South Africa since 1999. In the Message from South Africa column, we focus on the African Ajax every Monday. In this edition, Khama Billiat and George Maluleka look back on their internship in Amsterdam. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:01:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-suffers-painful-loss.htm Ajax is still looking for its first win of the new year. Away at Feyenoord, Ajax lost 4-2. John Guidetti was the hero in de Kuip. Christian Eriksen and Dmitry Bulykin scored for Ajax. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:49:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajunior-Denswil-extends-contract.htm Ajax and Stefano Denswil have reached an agreement regarding the extension of his contract, which ran until June 30, 2012. The new, improved contract is retroactively effective, per January 1 2012, and runs June 30, 2015. There is a one-sided option in the contract for Ajax to extend for another season. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:54:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajax-grabs-one-point-in-Alkmaar.htm Ajax partly redeemed itself for Thursday’s cup match loss during the away match against AZ. In a very windy Alkmaar, Ajax won a point on Sunday: 1-1. Fifteen minutes before time, Simon Poulsen placed an attempt by Nicolás Lodeiro into his own goal. Rasmus Elm put AZ in the lead in the first half. The point difference between the teams remains at five points due to the tie. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:46:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Historic-loss-on-unique-occasion.htm On Thursday, Ajax posted a historic loss on a unique day. In a stadium filled with kids, Ajax lost to AZ at home for the first time since 1981. The current Eredivisie leader was too strong in the round of sixteen KNVB Cup match, and won 2-3. Siem de Jong scored both goals for Ajax. On Sunday, Ajax will meet AZ again. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:50:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Cheering-to-the-sound-of-K3.htm The Amsterdam ArenA was filled with almost 23.000 kids and supervisors on Thursday afternoon. It was a unique Ajax – AZ cup match (2-3). Banners with school names, screaming kids and music from Djumbo lent a unique atmosphere to the afternoon. Students from the Hofdijckschool from Oestgeest were among the lucky ones who attended. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:34:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/We-need-to-play-like-a-champion.htm Ajax resumes competition with a top match against AZ. In Alkmaar, the reigning national champion can bring the point difference with the current leader down to two points. Nicolás Lodeiro knows what Ajax needs to do in the city of cheese. The Uruguayan was on the bench for the first time in months last Thursday. He’ll need to fight for his spot. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:57:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Brazilians-to-AEGON-Future-Cup.htm The possibility exists that Palmeiras will pay a return visit to Amsterdam next spring. The São Paulo club’s U-17 team is one of the participants in the qualifying tournament of the Mongeral AEGON Future Cup. With host Desportivo Brasil, and most probably Fluminense and Gremio, the youth teams will compete on March 17 and 18 for a ticket to the AEGON Future Cup at Ajax. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:02:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Ajaxs-training-camp-ends-with-a-loss.htm Ajax’s training camp in Brazil ended with a 1-0 loss against Palmeiras on Saturday evening. In Pacaembu stadium in São Paulo, substitute Carmona scored the deciding goal of the practice match. Ajax returns to the Netherlands on Sunday in the late afternoon. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:23:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Brazilian-press-streams-in-for-Marcos.htm The Palmeiras training complex felt like the setting of a media circus surrounding keeper Marcos. The 38 year old goalie gave a press conference to mark the end of this active career. The club legend drew a stream of reporters to the complex where Ajax is training this week. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:13:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/Eriksen-wins-first-prize-of-2012.htm On day 3 of the training camp in Brazil, Jan Vertonghen and Christian Eriksen were tested on their knowledge about Brazil. A few days after a visit to the football museum, Ajax.nl invited the Belgian and the Dane for a small Brazilian quiz after practice. The result was a lively break from the serious preparations for the next half of the season. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:28:00 GMT http://english.ajax.nl/News/Archive/Article/De-Boer-introduces-Ajax-to-Brazilians.htm About 50 reporters and guests of Mongeral AEGON were at a press conference in Pacaembu on Monday. In the stadium, where the opening match of the 1950 World Cup was played, Frank de Boer gave a presentation about Ajax’s youth development program. Jan Vertonghen, Gregory van der Wiel and Nicolás Lodeiro were also there for their baptism by fire with the Brazilian press. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:07:00 GMT