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[Verweij/Driessen] Steijn wanted to continue at Ajax without Maduro and Berghuis, who he felt had stabbed them in the back (www.limburger.nl)

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[–] No_Presence200@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Steijn seemed to do the same but with the telegraaf and the fat and stupid ex-Ajax squad

[–] Lannisterling@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I’ve been wondering what’s the link there. I can imagine you’d back your former colleagues. But why are guys like Sneijder and Van der Vaart so determined to back Steijn?

[–] Aethien@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I think they've picked a side (the Dutch side) in a Steijn/Telegraaf vs Mislintat/new players battle they've cooked up.

And we all know Sneijder and Van der Vaart were incredible players but aren't nearly as gifted in the brain department.

[–] ph4ge_@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I’ve been wondering what’s the link there. I can imagine you’d back your former colleagues. But why are guys like Sneijder and Van der Vaart so determined to back Steijn?

They are not, they are just free thinkers withs lots of experience that dont buy the emotional oversimplifications that the fans want. They all recognise Steijn had to go because he wasnt performing and that Steijn was dealt an impossible hand due to all the chaos, high expectations and lack of quality surrounding him.

[–] Striking_Insurance_5@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Van der Vaart and Sneijder did not think Steijn had to go at all, they were constantly saying that he’s a good manager but that the players are the problem. I have never heard either of them say a bad word about Steijn.

I’d rather look at what people with actual tactical knowledge have to say like Suley or Pieter Zwart instead of the populistic nonsense that comes out of Van der Vaart and Sneijder.

[–] ph4ge_@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

I’d rather look at what people with actual tactical knowledge have to say like Suley or Pieter Zwart instead of the populistic nonsense that comes out of Van der Vaart and Sneijder. They’re not free thinkers, they don’t really think at all.

That's called cherry picking, and is not a good habit to pick up.

[–] Sunstridr@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because they have good contacts with him, Sneijder and Vd Vaart were close enough to him that they were being actively asked to be one of his assistants.

And Vd Meijde was literally getting most of his recent "scoops" from Steijn.

[–] Lannisterling@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes I understand. But I'm more wondering how it happened. Can't really connect how they became friends. Maybe because they were in the 'zandbak' around the same time?

[–] Sunstridr@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

With Sneijder and Steijn, quite possible, and then Vd Vaart/Vd Meijde via Sneijder.

[–] SarcoZQ@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

and the fat and stupid ex-Ajax squad

But specifically who though? There's so many to choose from.

[–] No_Presence200@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Lol, Sneijder, Van der Vaart and Van der Meijde.

[–] SarcoZQ@alien.top 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks. Updated the list.

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