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With Dirk Kuyt, another big name has arrived in Belgian football. The former Netherlands international made a name for himself as a player at big clubs such as Liverpool and Feyenoord and hopes to also make a splash as head coach at Beerschot. “We were surprised in the Netherlands,” says AD journalist Tim Reedijk.
Dirk Kuyt’s appearance at Beerschot attracted a lot of attention on Wednesday. The Dutch press was also well represented in Kiel. “After all, Kuyt has always been an interesting figure in the Netherlands,” says AD journalist Tim Reedijk.
“He has had an extreme career as a professional football player (Kuyt played 104 times for the Dutch team, editor’s note) and is now also trying to make a career as a coach.”
For example, Kuyt was already head coach at ADO Den Haag in the Dutch second division in 2022. However, due to disappointing results, he was kicked out after less than six months.
“We were a little surprised when we read that he was now moving to Beerschot.”
Press the kettle
“Kuyt was portrayed as a dream coach at Feyenoord for several years,” says Reedijk. “As a player at the end of his career, he had made Feyenoord champions for the first time in eighteen years and it was hoped that he would also become the man to continue to lead the club.”
“After that, Kuyt was a youth coach in Rotterdam and had a lot of talent under his wing. But there were always doubts as to whether he was capable enough to become head coach at Feyenoord.”
“Feyenoord then came up with Arne Slot, a coach who could soon storm the English top flight. Kuyt then continued on his own and ended up in a very loud club at ADO The Hague. And there it is. He didn’t succeed.”
It’s too early to write off Kuyt. He has a wealth of experience and has worked in many kitchens.
Tim Reedijk, journalist AD
Kuyt is now starting a new adventure in Beerschot, with great pressure. Because in Kiel, only promotion to 1A is good enough. Can the Dutch coach recover after the defeat in The Hague?
“It is too early to write him off but there are legitimate doubts as to whether he is a top coach in the making. He obviously has a wealth of experience and has worked in many kitchens. We in the Netherlands are therefore very curious as to whether Kuyt will be successful.”
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