Back to Basics; Ajax 2025-26

Discussion in 'The Netherlands' started by Orange14, May 31, 2025.

  1. wynaldaisagod

    wynaldaisagod Member+

    Ajax
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    Aug 9, 2019
    From what I read, Tadic could happen as soon as this week.

    I know I'm in the minority, but I'd like it as long as he's in the role KJH had a few years ago. He had a strong season last year in a decent league (11g, 13a). Those are both better than anyone on Ajax did last year.

    Blind?!? No thanks.
     
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  2. aveslacker

    aveslacker Member+

    Ajax
    United States
    Apr 2, 2006
    Old Madras
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    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Getting the band back together, I guess.

    In Kroes/Heitinga we trust?
     
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  3. richsavare

    richsavare Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Jan 28, 2003
    New Jersey
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    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Tadic can’t run and his on the field Coaching was ridiculous.
    Blind too please stay away.
    Ajax seriously need a real injection of athleticism speed and skill NOT old guys who cannot run.
     
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  4. richsavare

    richsavare Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Jan 28, 2003
    New Jersey
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
     
  5. aveslacker

    aveslacker Member+

    Ajax
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    Apr 2, 2006
    Old Madras
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    AFC Ajax
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    United States
    I think the jury's still out. He has to get some credit for bringing in Farioli and orchestrating a significant turnaround; compared to the previous regime, he's nothing short of a miracle worker.

    Whether or not he can make the team a sustainable winner that goes deep in the CL remains to be seen.
     
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  6. The last time Ajax went into the CL with a depleted squad was iirc against Napoli, which ended in a 10-3 or so total score against.
    So all hopes must be on improvement of the selection, otherwise it can become nasty.
     
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  7. wynaldaisagod

    wynaldaisagod Member+

    Ajax
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    Aug 9, 2019
    Exodus of dead weight starting...

    Medic to Norwich for 2.5m Euros + 0.5m in bonuses + some resale. Ajax could actually make a profit! Good business. A lot more to cut...
     
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  8. BTV802

    BTV802 BigSoccer Supporter

    AFC Ajax
    Jul 11, 2006
    Vermont
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Never forget that screamer of a goal, though
     
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  9. Cas Biesta has been appointed by Ajax as titular board member and commercial director. The 39-year-old director signs a three-year contract, until the summer of 2028.
    In addition to Biesta and Geelen, Ajax's entire management consists of financial director Shashi Baboeram Panday, technical director Alex Kroes and director of football Marijn Beuker.
     
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  10. Orange14

    Orange14 Moderator
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    Apr 27, 2007
    Bethesda, MD
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Ajax sign Liverpool keeper Vitezslav Jaros on a one-year loan with NO option to buy. Jaros is the likely #1 keeper for the upcoming season.
     
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  11. richsavare

    richsavare Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
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    New Jersey
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    AFC Ajax
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    Netherlands
    He did have that going for him.
     
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  12. richsavare

    richsavare Member+

    Ajax
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    Jan 28, 2003
    New Jersey
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    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    I’d rather see the Oranje U19 Keeper they just signed from Sparta Prague, but it does indeed seem that Jaros will be the guy.
     
  13. richsavare

    richsavare Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Jan 28, 2003
    New Jersey
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Ajax should really consider selling Hato and Taylor immediately if possible after their pathetic performances at these U21 Euros.
    Hato has been quoted at 50 million, and Taylor amazingly between 20-30 million.
    I don’t see it from either of them, and Ajax are still a mess it seems with Kroes although he’s an improvement over Mislintat.
    Cash in and develop the youth.
     
  14. BPBlueSox

    BPBlueSox Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Aug 21, 2003
    Georgia
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    If they can get 50 million for Hato - do it yesterday!
     
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  15. richsavare

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    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Jan 28, 2003
    New Jersey
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Very disappointing that Ajax have let Jong 19 CB Ugwu leave for Volendam.
    I was very impressed with this player certainly more so than fellow Ajax and U19 CB Dries Janse who looks lumbering, slow, and not great in the air despite being 6’5.
    What is Alex Kroes looking at?
     
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  16. Orange14

    Orange14 Moderator
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    Apr 27, 2007
    Bethesda, MD
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    AFC Ajax
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    Netherlands
    He is undersized for CB and a touch too slow for FB. Unfortunately, there are too many players above him. Ajax do have a buy back option in the transfer.
     
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  17. richsavare

    richsavare Member+

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    Netherlands
    Jan 28, 2003
    New Jersey
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    AFC Ajax
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    Netherlands
    #42 richsavare, Jun 29, 2025
    Last edited: Jun 29, 2025
    What do you think of Janse?
    Btw Ugwu is listed at 6’4
     
  18. Orange14

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    Netherlands
    I like Janse. He saw some first team action last season and reacts very well on defense. He is also very good with the ball at his feet. Ugwu is that tall? I wasn't paying much attention when the team line up at the beginning of the match and you can see how tall players are. Here are the players who are ahead of Ugwu: Sutalo (assuming he stays), Vershuren (starter at Jong Ajax), Bouman (maybe the best talent at RCB), Goojier (returning from loan and can play FB also), van der Pavert & Johnson (who was MF but kept growing and now may move to the back line)
     
  19. richsavare

    richsavare Member+

    Ajax
    Netherlands
    Jan 28, 2003
    New Jersey
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    Netherlands
    Hard to believe that many players are ahead of Ugwu who obviously elevated his status with his recent play and the accomplishments of U19 Oranje.
    Watching Janse at this tournament and with Ajax I’m not sure about him as I mentioned.
    Bouman indeed a big talent will need to out some weight on but hopefully he can make his breakthrough as this existing Ajax squad doesn’t impress me.
     
  20. wynaldaisagod

    wynaldaisagod Member+

    Ajax
    United States
    Aug 9, 2019
    7 players banned from training with first team as Ajax try to get rid of them:

    Akpom, Sosa, Forbs, Gorter, Branco, Rasmussen, Hlynnson
     
  21. Orange14

    Orange14 Moderator
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    Apr 27, 2007
    Bethesda, MD
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
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    Netherlands
    Hlynsson was not banned, it was Mannswerk.
     
  22. Orange14

    Orange14 Moderator
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    Apr 27, 2007
    Bethesda, MD
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
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    Netherlands
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  23. Orange14

    Orange14 Moderator
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    Apr 27, 2007
    Bethesda, MD
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
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    Netherlands
    Hlynsson about to sign with FC Twente and Rassmussen with Dusseldorf.
     
  24. aveslacker

    aveslacker Member+

    Ajax
    United States
    Apr 2, 2006
    Old Madras
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    The Athletic is reporting that Crystal Palace are in for Sosa.
     
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  25. aveslacker

    aveslacker Member+

    Ajax
    United States
    Apr 2, 2006
    Old Madras
    Club:
    AFC Ajax
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
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    FotMob numbers for today's match.
     

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