Back heel flicks on a football pitch leave the opposition defenders stunned and the audiences thrilled, and when executed to perfection, are one of the most aesthetic things about the beautiful game as we know it. Donyell Malen of PSV Eindhoven pulled off an assist of the season contender against AFC Ajax with an incredible […]
The winter transfer window is officially open. With business now being done between clubs, the footballing world saw one of the rather bizarre ways of welcoming a transfer when Ajax director Marc Overmars ripped up Ajax’s new signing Sébastien Haller’s contract at the player’s unveiling. Haller recently completed his medical with the Dutch Eredivisie winners […]
“Have some mercy” said football fans on Twitter as Ajax ran riot against VVV-Venlo. Ajax played their third game in six days but showed no signs of fatigue as they set the record for the biggest defeat in Eredivisie. Perhaps taking out the frustration of the 1-0 loss against Liverpool midweek, Ajax broke their own […]
It would be safe to say that Hakim Ziyech is one of the hottest properties in the world of football right now. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder has had a stellar season so far, scoring 20 goals and assisting 21 in 45 games. Ajax have had a spectacular campaign this term, having exceeded every expectation on […]
The new White Hart Lane hosted its first ever Champions League semi-final as Tottenham Hotpsur welcomed Ajax for the first leg. A momentous occasion for Spurs; although it didn’t end on a happy note as Ajax nicked a crucial away goal en route their 1-0 win on the night. For most of the first half, […]
For a football club to be successful, it must be a well-oiled machine as it goes about its work. This means that all parts of the football club must function properly on its own, and must be flawless when these levels are integrated. If this can be achieved, success is soon to follow. One term […]