Liverpool icon Dirk Kuyt leaves role as Beerschot boss after rollercoaster spell including title triumph and relegation

The Sun

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LIVERPOOL icon Dirk Kuyt has left his role as Beerschot boss after a rollercoaster spell in Belgium.
The 44-year-old had only taken charge of Dutch minnows ADO Den Haag before being snapped up by Beerschot in December 2023.
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Kuyt made an immediate impact at the second-tier side as he guided them to promotion by winning the title.
But the former striker's time in the top-flight was a disaster as Beerschot finished bottom with just five wins from 36 outings.
And despite remaining popular with fans, Kuyt has now been shown the door by his club.
A Beerschot statement confirmed: 'The club sincerely thanks Kuyt for his dedication, commitment and positive contribution.
'His energy and involvement were a source of inspiration within the group of players.
'We wish him every success in the rest of his coaching career.'
Kuyt is now on the hunt for a new role and will be hoping his next steps mirror the success of his career as a player.
After banging in 149 goals during eight seasons in his native Netherlands, Kuyt left Feyenoord for Liverpool in 2006.
The forward, who became a hit with supporters for his non-stop work rate, netted 71 goals in 285 games while leading Liverpool to Carabao Cup glory in 2012.
After leaving in 2012, he spent three seasons with Turks Fenerbahce where he won the league title.
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Kuyt then rejoined Dutch giants Feyenoord and scored a final-day hat-trick to secure the 2017 Eredivisie title before retiring 72 hours later.
Kuyt also enjoyed success with his international side and scored 24 goals in 104 outings as the Netherlands lost the 2010 World Cup final to Spain before finishing third four years later.