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Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Liverpool manager Arne Slot suffers a blow as key member of his backroom team confirms exit
The 41-year-old former Ajax and Everton defender, who was assistant to Liverpool manager Arne Slot, leaves the Premier League champions after just one year at Anfield. The former Netherlands international – who came through the youth ranks at the Dutch giants – takes over from Francesco Farioli after the Italian saw his side squander a nine-point lead in the Eredivise title race to rivals PSV Eindhoven. 'John leaves with our gratitude and appreciation for his role in our 2024-25 Premier League title win,' A statement from the English champions read. The news comes after Pep Lijnders, who was assistant to ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, has reportedly agreed to join Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at Manchester City.
RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
John Heitinga departs Liverpool to take over at Ajax
Liverpool have confirmed John Heitinga has left the club to become head coach of Ajax. The 41-year-old former Ajax and Everton defender, who was assistant to Liverpool manager Arne Slot, leaves the Premier League champions after just one year at Anfield. The former Netherlands international - who came through the youth ranks at the Dutch giants - takes over from Francesco Farioli after the Italian saw his side squander a nine-point lead in the Eredivise title race to rivals PSV Eindhoven. "John leaves with our gratitude and appreciation for his role in our 2024-25 Premier League title win," A statement from the English champions read. The news comes after Pep Lijnders, who was assistant to ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, has reportedly agreed to join Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at Manchester City.
Irish Examiner
3 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
John Heitinga leaves Liverpool to become new Ajax head coach
Liverpool have confirmed John Heitinga has left the club to become head coach of Ajax. The 41-year-old former Ajax and Everton defender, who was assistant to Liverpool manager Arne Slot, leaves the Premier League champions after just one year at Anfield. The former Netherlands international - who came through the youth ranks at the Dutch giants - takes over from Francesco Farioli after the Italian saw his side squander a nine-point lead in the Eredivise title race to rivals PSV Eindhoven. "John leaves with our gratitude and appreciation for his role in our 2024-25 Premier League title win," A statement from the English champions read. The news comes after Pep Lijnders, who was assistant to ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, has reportedly agreed to join Pep Guardiola's backroom staff at Manchester City.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Liverpool coach could leave after one season as exit talks set to be held
Liverpool have given permission for John Heitinga to hold talks with Ajax over being appointed their new head coach. Heitinga arrived at Anfield last summer as assistant to new Reds boss Arne Slot and has been a key figure in the backroom staff as Liverpool romped to a record-equalling 20th championship. Ajax are looking for a new boss after Francesco Farioli stepped down following his team's dramatic collapse that saw them surrender a nine-point lead in the final five games to lose the Eredivise title to PSV Eindhoven. And Heitinga, who was previously interim manager at Ajax during the first half of 2023, is their preferred choice to lead the club next season alongside Marcel Keizer, with whom he has previously worked as a coach. Keizer also had a brief spell in charge of Ajax in 2017 and worked with Slot at Cambuur the same year. READ MORE: Arne Slot withdraws from awards event and sends heartfelt message to Liverpool READ MORE: Liverpool Champions League opponents become clearer as rematch almost certain Reports in Holland have stated Heitinga - who was earlier this year wanted by Championship side West Bromwich Albion - is open to a return to the Amsterdam Arena with the Dutch side confident an agreement can be reached with Liverpool regards compensation. Slot was asked last week about suggestions Ajax were considering a move for Heitinga, and said: "If Ajax would be smart, they would consider him. He is ready to take on a job like that. If John is smart, he would stay one more season." Should Heitinga leave, Liverpool would look to appoint a new member to the coaching staff. Etienne Reijnen, the current Feyenoord assistant coach, had initially been slated to join Slot at Anfield last summer until the move was scuppered due to work permit issues.
Scottish Sun
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Jordan Henderson's Ajax choke away title after 99th-minute equaliser – having needed just six points from five games
Ajax manager has spoken about the shocking result GAME OF JAX Jordan Henderson's Ajax choke away title after 99th-minute equaliser – having needed just six points from five games JORDAN HENDERSON is set to miss out on the Eredivisie title after Ajax suffered the ultimate choke. The Dutch giants saw victory against Groningen snatched away in the 99th-minute. 6 Jordan Henderson could be about to miss out on the Eredivise title Credit: Getty 6 His Ajax side were favourites to win the league with just five games to go Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Ajax have now fallen behind PSV, ahead of the final game of the season Credit: Getty Ajax had taken the lead through Anton Gaaei but were pegged back by Thom van Bergen in the second half. Former Manchester United and Burnley striker Wout Weghorst would have thought his 68th-minute goal was going to be enough for a vital three points. But it was the ten men of the hosts that struck the heartbreaking goal through Thijmen Blokzijl in the dying seconds of added time. The result sees Ajax fall to second place and one point behind title rivals PSV. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL SCAM VICTIM Tottenham ace Son 'blackmailed with fake pregnancy' as police arrest pair Henderson and co were the favourites for their 37th title with just five games left of the season. Ajax needed to pick up just six points to be confirmed as league champions. However, they have stumbled to defeats against Utrecht and NEC as well as a draw with NEC and Groningen before the final game of the season. Peter Bosz's side took full advantage of Ajax's slips to eradicate the nine-point gap, having won their previous six matches. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS This means that with one game to go, the title is PSV's to throw away. PSV face 11th-placed Sparta Rotterdam while Ajax will take on FC Twente. Furious Jordan Henderson goes off at journalist after being grilled over 'wanting Monaco transfer' 6 Ajax now need PSV to slip up in their final game of the season Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Ajax will have to win and hope PSV slip up as their goal difference is significantly worse. After Blokzijl's last-gasp goal fans on social media were left stunned by Ajax's drop off. One posted: "How does Ajax give away a 9-point lead in 4 games? I have no words for it." A second wrote: "Ajax have bottled it what is happening in the Netherlands." A third commented: "In rap battles, we call that choking." A fourth said: "How did Ajax bottle the league title?" Another added: "As a fan, my head would be on Pluto until the last games bc HOW?" 6 Henderson is yet to win a trophy with Ajax Credit: Getty 6 Francesco Farioli has issued a defiant call ahead of the final game of the season Credit: Getty Footage was captured from the PSV game of the club's supporters and coaches waiting to hear the result of the Ajax match. Many appeared stressed and expecting the Amsterdam-based club to win but were quickly overjoyed when the late goal went in. However, the race is not fully over as Ajax manager Francesco Farioli issued a rallying call. He said: "It's never easy to speak after conceding a last-minute equaliser. "It's not over yet. We've got one more match to play: let's go. "We gave it our all, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough. Still, football teaches us that anything can happen." Henderson, 34, joined Ajax back in January 2024 after leaving Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. He has been given the captain's armband but is yet to lift a trophy with the club.
