KNVB director Nigel de Jong explained for the first time on Sunday about the departure of Andries Jonker at the Oranjevrouwen. Jonker had to leave because “the energy from the team demolition”, although De Jong is disappointed afterwards from the timing and communication of the decision.
The KNVB announced six months before the European Women’s European Championships that it would not extend the contract of national coach Jonker. “Such a decision is always difficult. Regardless of when you bring that message,” De Jong said on Sunday at Good Morning Eredivisie .
“But we have to conclude that it was not the best timing and way of communicating,” De Jong admitted. “I blame myself, although I am still behind that decision.”
The KNVB said goodbye to Jonker because, according to De Jong, it was not good with the energy of the team. “That was my own observation,” De Jong said. “Slowly you see that energy slips out of the selection and then you feel that something new is needed again.”
“For us this was the right time to continue to a new national coach,” continued De Jong, who appointed former assistant Arjan Veurink as the successor to Jonker. “Arjan was number 1 on our list.”
To bring Veurink to the KNVB, De Jong had to negotiate with the English football association FA, where Veurink was active as an assistant to Sarina Wiegman. “Of course we couldn’t wait until after the European Championship,” De Jong said. “Also because the really good coaches in women’s football are rare and are stuck at the big clubs or unions.”
De Jong did not want to stop Jonker before
De Jong Has Never Considered stopping with Jonker Earlier. “There was no reason for that. We knew there would be disappointment, but we discussed and thought out all the scenarios in advance.”
“We immediately express that we wanted to do the European Championship Well Together. I also sincerely think that he is a good coach and it is impressive what he has achieved in the past period,” De Jong Concluded.
With Jonker As Coach, The Orange Women Did Not Get Past the Group Stage at the European Championship in Switzerland. The Netherlands Finished Third in The Pool Behind France and European Champion England.
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KNVB Director Nigel de Jong Explained for the first time on Sunday about the departure of Andries Jonker from the Orange Women. Jonker had to leave because the energy was draining from the team “, Although de Jong Regrets The Timing and Communication of the Decision afterwards.
The KNVB Announced Six Months Before the Women’s European Championship that coach Jonker’s contract would not be extended. “Such A Decision is Always Difficult. Regardless of when you Bring That Message,” De Jong Said on Sunday at Good Morning Eredivisie .
“But we have to conclude that it was not the best timing and way of communicating,” De Jong Admitted. “I do blame myself for that, althegh I still stand behind that decision.”
The KNVB Said Goodbye to Jonker Because, Accordination to De Jong, The Energy of the Team was not good. “That was my own observation,” De Jong Said. “Slowly you see that energy is slipping out of the selection and then you feel that something new is needed again.”
“For us, this was the right moment to switch to a new coach,” Continued de Jong, who appointed Former Assistant Arjan Veurink as Jonker’s Successor. “Arjan was Number 1 on our list.”
To Bring Veurink to the KNVB, De Jong had to negotiate with the English Football Association FA, Where Veurink was active as an assistant to Sarina Wiegman. “Or Course, We Couldn’t Wait Until After the European Championship,” De Jong Said. “Also because the really good coaches in Women’s Football Are Rare and Are Tied to the Big Clubs or Associations.”
De Jong Didn’t Want To Stop With Jonker Any Sooner
De Jong Never Considered stopping with Jonker Earlier. “There was no reason for that. We knew there would be disappointment, but we discussed and thought out all the scenarios in advance.”
“We immediately express that we wanted to do the European Championship Well Together. I also sincerely think that he is a good coach and it is impressive what he has achieved in the past period,” De Jong Concluded.
With Jonker As Coach, The Orange Women Did Not Get Past the Group Stage at the European Championship in Switzerland. The Netherlands Finished Third in The Pool Behind France and European Champion England.