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09-06-2013
Kinsbergen: ‘Framework is rock-solid’
Now that most of the players and members of the technical staff are enjoying their well-earned holiday, hard work is being done behind the scenes. General Manager Michael Kinsbergen expands. 08-06-2013
De Boer on ‘a collective title’
The battle has been fought, the prizes received. Ajax is the champion, and, while still in holiday mode, is already preparing for the new season. Exclusively for Ajax.nl and the Official Ajax Yearbook, that will appear around the start of the 2013-2014 season, Frank de Boer looks back on the 2013 championship year. The year during which he coached Ajax to a historic trilogy is discussed through the lens of a few specific themes. 05-06-2013
‘Ajax still visible in China’
Ajax was supposed to be in China two weeks ago. A match against AC Milan in Beijing, the capital, was going to be the close to the championship year. But because the promoter wasn’t able to finalize the organization of the match, the trip was cancelled. This doesn’t alter Ajax’s plans with the Asian country. Marketing director Edwin van der Sar explains. 03-06-2013
Ajax players climb Alpe D’Huez
Climbing a mountain to fight a deadly disease. That’s what Fons Groenendijk and Peter Leeuwenburgh are doing this week in the French Alps. Ajax A1’s coach and keeper are participating in the Alpe D’HuZes, an annual benefit in the fight against cancer. 31-05-2013
‘The right coaches in the right positions’
The team of coaches within the youth academy is complete. In the new season, more attention will be paid to the players’ individual development. Wim Jonk (technical manager) elaborates, on behalf of the technical team. 22-05-2013
Ajax extends Frank de Boer’s contract
Ajax’s management has reached a verbal agreement with head coach Frank de Boer to extend his contract, which had been effective until June 30, 2015. The new contract takes effect on July 1, 2013 and is valid for four years, until June 30, 2017. De Boer: “This new contract is exactly what I wanted.” 21-05-2013
Veltman looks forward to Stam’s arrival
The 2012-2013 season marks the third championship season in a row. It was the year in which Viktor Fischer definitely broke through, and Daley Blind was voted Ajax Player of the Year. In the shadow of the 32nd national title, there are several players who, for various reasons, also had a very special year. We feature these players this week. In this edition: Joël Veltman. 21-05-2013
The discovery of the season
The Ajax Women have existed for exactly one year as of Saturday, 18 may. On their first anniversary, they played the PSV Women at home. Liza van de Most is a fixture in the Ajax Women’s team. Moreover; the 19 year old right back has racked up the most playing time of any of her team mates. 19-05-2013
Klaassen counts down to next season
The 2012-2013 season marks the third championship season in a row. It was the year in which Viktor Fischer definitely broke through, and Daley Blind was voted Ajax Player of the Year. In the shadow of the 32nd national title, there are several players who had a harder time this year. We feature these players this week in three articles. In this edition: Davy Klaassen. 17-05-2013
Ajax Women celebrate one-year anniversary
Exactly one year ago this weekend, a historic even took place at the Toekomst: the Ajax Women were established. Since then, Marleen Molenaar, the women’s football manager, has seen acceptance grow for the new branch. Now, she and the players are reaping the rewards. “They’re working very hard at what they’re passionate about.” 12-05-2013
Ajax ends season in style
Ajax has ended the season in style. Dressed in its latest away kit, freshly minted champion Ajax defeated FC Groningen 0-2. Kolbeinn Sigthórsson and substitute Danny Hoesen scored the goals in the Euroborg. “We did well”, concluded a satisfied Frank de Boer. 06-05-2013
Ajax is the champion!
Ajax is the Dutch champion! In the sold out Amsterdam ArenA, Willem II was defeated 5-0 on Sunday. The Amsterdam team thus won its 32nd national championship. Moreover, Frank de Boer and his Ajax players won the triple, their third national title in a row. After the championship match, a celebration burst out in Amsterdam.
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