Ajax huge crisis: Sven Mislintat sacked, relegation and financial worries now

[Nicky91]

the Klassieker Ajax - Feyenoord got suspended after 0-3

when fireworks got thrown onto the field from angry Ajax fans


the board of directors have therefore sacked the already controversial sports director Sven Mislintat, whom also only bought players connected to one of his own companies who have shares in a football investment group



Ajax are currently 14th, only 4 points above the 17th and 18th places which is the relegation zone



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once a top team, now a flop team it seems



most of Mislintat's signing also have proven to be quite the flops, Borna Sosa bought for 20 million, got subbed beginning of second half vs Feyenoord

other newbie Gaaei, made several mistakes which led to the rotterdammers scoring most of the goals



manager Maurice Steijn is also uncertain now

[Nicky91]

https://www.dutchnews.nl/2023/09/ajax-sack-director-of-football-knvb-to-rule-on-feyenoord-match/

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Riot police
Riot police later had to use tear gas to drive back Ajax fans who tried to breach the main entrance to the stadium and smashed open a glass revolving door.

Last week the club ordered an independent investigation by a forensic accountant into the purchase of Croatian defender Borna Sosa, whose agent has a stake in a data analysis company founded by Mislintat.

The investigation focuses on whether Mislintat’s business relationship with the agent, Arthur Beck, breached conflict of interest rules.

Mislintat had been told to step back from his duties and stay away from the stadium during the investigation into his affairs, but was not suspended. The Telegraaf reported that the club feared legal reprisals from the German, who had only been appointed in May.

The newspaper also claimed that Mislintat had stormed into Ajax’s training complex on Friday demanding the sacking of head coach Maurice Steijn following the previous weekend’s 3-1 defeat to Twente Enschede. The result cemented Ajax’s worst start to a league season in 59 years.

Meanwhile, former head coach Louis van Gaal has dismissed speculation that he could return in a temporary capacity until the situation at the club is stabilised.

The 72-year-old, who won the Champions League with Ajax in 1995, is currently undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. “My health comes first,” he said.

[Nicky91]

https://nltimes.nl/2023/09/26/amsterdam-mayor-wants-extra-security-measures-ajax-games-following-sunday-riots


Amsterdam mayor Femke Halsema believes she will need to intervene if Ajax and the Dutch football association KNVB are not willing to take further measures following the disturbances on Sunday in and around the Johan Cruijff ArenA. She might then decide to include certain stipulations in the permit conditions for Ajax's matches in Amsterdam or, in the most extreme case, ban the matches. Halsema made these remarks Monday evening on the TV program Nieuwsuur.

The game between Ajax and Feyenoord was halted after 55 minutes on Sunday afternoon after fireworks were thrown on the pitch twice. Riots broke out outside the stadium. Rocks, bottles, and fireworks were thrown at the riot police, who eventually had to use tear gas to restore order.

"I believe there should be thorough frisking, nets should be put up, and if necessary, lifetime stadium bans should be issued and enforced," Halsema said in reaction to what happened. She further suggested that the club should consider leaving stands with hooligans empty.


https://twitter.com/NOSsport/status/1706427472064000419


When asked if she could force the KNVB and Ajax to implement these measures, she said it was possible "if absolutely necessary." "In the most extreme case, you could say: no match will be played. But of course, it's a decision you never want to make because it affects all the other fans who just want to enjoy the football."

Unlike last season, matches are not automatically halted after several interruptions. It is no longer required if the culprit is immediately apprehended and no player or referee is injured. Mayors can request the KNVB not to halt matches if it represents a threat to public order. "But that's unusual," Halsema said on Nieuwsuur, "and there was definitely no reason to say: let's just continue, after fireworks had been thrown onto the field twice."


https://twitter.com/Nieuwsuur/status/1706397133971087858


On Nieuwsuur, Halsema also addressed the capacity problems within the police force, a concern that had been raised by regional mayors and the police earlier on Monday. They together called for an investment of 400 million euros. "The shortage within the police force is a national issue," Halsema said. "As mayors, we've been reallocating resources for years due to the shortage, but in reality, we've been understaffed for a long time. It's becoming critical,” she added.


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[Nicky91]

now last place in the eredivisie

:laugh3: :laugh3:

[Mystic Mock]

They need Ten Hag to return.