Roots Manuva Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 ESPN Mark van Bommel has been sacked as manager of PSV Eindhoven following a string of bad results which saw them drop to fourth in the Eredivisie table. Last season, the Dutch giants were on course to land the title in Van Bommel's first season in charge, having led the table for most of the way. However, they missed out on the last day of the campaign, following a late resurgence from Ajax. But this term has been difficult, with PSV having been eliminated from the Champions League at the play-off round before failing to qualify from their Europa League group. "Performances and results have been far below what is expected at PSV," general manager Toon Gerbrands said. "Matches are measuring moments but we also keep a close eye on the progress down the road. "We always try to help and support each other at PSV and that's what we have done the past few months. The club's interest will always be of prime importance. Following a review of the current status in and around the first team, we have come to this painful decision. We have all tried hard to turn things around but unfortunately failed to do so." In the league, PSV have lost four of their 17 matches so far, with Van Bommel's final match a 3-1 defeat away to rivals Feyenoord. The result saw them drop to fourth below Willem II in the table -- 10 points behind joint leaders Ajax and AZ Alkmaar -- and means they have picked up just 18 points in their last 26 matches. A former PSV captain, Van Bommel spent a total of seven seasons with the club, in between spells at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and AC Milan, and won four league titles as well as the KNVB Cup. wonder if they'll come back for Cocu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbados Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 39 minutes ago, Roots Manuva said: wonder if they'll come back for Cocu? Hopefully, I reckon there’s a chunky compensation package in his contract should another club come in to him really can’t see him turning it around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Fourth position is far from good enough for PSV so that’s pretty unsurprising, wasn’t aware they were doing so badly under him. Don’t think there’s any fear of them coming back in for Cocu mind, they’ll be going for a manager from a reasonable European job you’d think. Cocu would be lucky to get the job at Matlock with the job he’s doing here, so no worries if him being poached!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 56 minutes ago, Derbados said: Hopefully, I reckon there’s a chunky compensation package in his contract should another club come in to him really can’t see him turning it around here That's the spirit ?♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louby Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 If i remember rightly they were interested in Cocu a few weeks (maybe months) ago. will they reignite the interest again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JfR Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, Louby said: If i remember rightly they were interested in Cocu a few weeks (maybe months) ago. will they reignite the interest again ? That was Feyenoord, and seemed to be pure speculation from the Dutch media based on the fact that their Sporting Director is our assistant manager's father-in-law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiddingsRam Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, Louby said: If i remember rightly they were interested in Cocu a few weeks (maybe months) ago. will they reignite the interest again ? Think that was Feyenoord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roots Manuva Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 On 16/12/2019 at 15:20, JfR said: That was Feyenoord, and seemed to be pure speculation from the Dutch media based on the fact that their Sporting Director is our assistant manager's father-in-law. Yup, plus they have since taken on Dick Advocaat (Feyenoord that is..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 On 16/12/2019 at 11:14, Millenniumram said: Cocu would be lucky to get the job at Matlock with the job he’s doing here I was about to say that he wouldn't get the Matlock job because they're absolutely flying under Steve Kittrick but I thought I'd better fact check that first seeing as I'm basing it on the word of my postman. They're 16th. Stupid postman trying to make me look like an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenniumram Posted December 20, 2019 Share Posted December 20, 2019 7 hours ago, Pastinaak said: I was about to say that he wouldn't get the Matlock job because they're absolutely flying under Steve Kittrick but I thought I'd better fact check that first seeing as I'm basing it on the word of my postman. They're 16th. Stupid postman trying to make me look like an idiot. There we go, could be an opening there! Mind, I’ve heard it’s Gary Rowetts dream job, so he could have some competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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