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Jan Wouters
Jan Jacobus Wouters (born 17 July 1960) is a Dutch professional football coach and former player. He played as a defensive midfielder and was Dutch Footballer of the Year in 1990. Career Wouters played for several clubs including PSV, FC Utrecht, Bayern Munich and Ajax. He was also a Netherlands international team member (70 caps, four goals) and was hugely influential in 1988 when the Netherlands won the European Football Championship. He was a coach of Scottish Premier League club Rangers under Dick Advocaat and then Alex McLeish. He left Rangers at the end of the 2005–06 season along with McLeish and Andy Watson. Wouters is infamous to England supporters after elbowing Paul Gascoigne and fracturing his cheekbone during a World Cup qualifier in 1993 at Wembley stadium. Gascoigne was forced to wear a Phantom of the Opera style facemask to protect his fractured cheekbone until his injury healed. The following day, the ''Daily Mirror'' newspaper labelled Wouters a "Dutc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utrecht (city)
Utrecht ( , , ) is the fourth-largest city and a municipality of the Netherlands, capital and most populous city of the province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad conurbation, in the very centre of mainland Netherlands, about 35 km south east of the capital Amsterdam and 45 km north east of Rotterdam. It has a population of 361,966 as of 1 December 2021. Utrecht's ancient city centre features many buildings and structures, several dating as far back as the High Middle Ages. It has been the religious centre of the Netherlands since the 8th century. It was the most important city in the Netherlands until the Dutch Golden Age, when it was surpassed by Amsterdam as the country's cultural centre and most populous city. Utrecht is home to Utrecht University, the largest university in the Netherlands, as well as several other institutions of higher education. Due to its central position within the country, it is an important hub for both rail and ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League (SPL) was the top level league competition for professional football clubs in Scotland. The league was founded in 1998, when it broke away from the Scottish Football League (SFL). It was abolished in 2013, when the SPL and SFL merged to form the new Scottish Professional Football League, with its top division being known as the Scottish Premiership. A total of 19 clubs competed in the SPL, but only the Old Firm clubs - Celtic and Rangers - won the league championship. Background For most of its history, the Scottish Football League had a two divisional structure (Divisions One and Two) between which clubs were promoted and relegated at the end of each season. However, by the mid-1970s, this organisation was perceived to be stagnant, and it was decided to split into a three divisional structure: Premier Division (formerly Division One), First Division (formerly Division Two) and a newly added Second Division. This system came into force for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1986–87 Eredivisie
The Dutch Eredivisie in the 1986–87 season was contested by 18 teams. PSV Eindhoven won the championship. At the beginning of the season, AZ '67 from Alkmaar changed their name to AZ. League standings Results Play-offs This year, play-offs were held for one UEFA-Cup-ticket. See also * 1986–87 Eerste Divisie * 1986–87 KNVB Cup References Eredivisie official website - info on all seasons {{DEFAULTSORT:1986-87 Eredivisie Eredivisie seasons Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ... 1986–87 in Dutch football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1985–86 Eredivisie
The Dutch Eredivisie in the 1985–86 season was contested by 18 teams. PSV won the championship. League standings Results See also * 1985–86 Eerste Divisie * 1985–86 KNVB Cup References Eredivisie official website - info on all seasons {{DEFAULTSORT:1985-86 Eredivisie Eredivisie seasons Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ... 1985–86 in Dutch football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1984–85 Eredivisie
The Dutch Eredivisie The Eredivisie (; ''"Honour Division"'' or ''"Premier Division"'') is the highest level of professional football in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956, two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is ... in the 1984–85 season was contested by 18 teams. AFC Ajax, Ajax won the championship. League standings Results See also * 1984–85 Eerste Divisie * 1984–85 KNVB Cup References Eredivisie official website - info on all seasons {{DEFAULTSORT:1984-85 Eredivisie Eredivisie seasons 1984–85 in European association football leagues, Netherlands 1984–85 in Dutch football, 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1983–84 Eredivisie
The Dutch Eredivisie in the 1983–84 season was contested by 18 teams. Feyenoord won the championship. League standings Results See also * 1983–84 Eerste Divisie * 1983–84 KNVB Cup The 66th edition of the KNVB Cup started on October 8, 1983. The final was played on May 2, 1984: Feyenoord beat Fortuna Sittard 1–0 and won the cup for the sixth time. Replays were held if teams were tied after ninety minutes. Teams * All 18 p ... References Eredivisie official website - info on all seasons {{DEFAULTSORT:1983-84 Eredivisie Eredivisie seasons Netherlands 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1982–83 Eredivisie
The Dutch Eredivisie in the 1982–83 season was contested by 18 teams. Ajax won the championship. League standings Results See also * 1982–83 Eerste Divisie * 1982–83 KNVB Cup References Eredivisie official website - info on all seasons {{DEFAULTSORT:1982-83 Eredivisie Eredivisie seasons Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ... 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1981–82 Eredivisie
The Dutch Eredivisie in the 1981–82 season was contested by 18 teams. Ajax won the championship. From this season onwards, three clubs relegated instead of two. League standings Results See also * 1981–82 Eerste Divisie * 1981–82 KNVB Cup References Eredivisie official website - info on all seasons {{DEFAULTSORT:1981-82 Eredivisie Eredivisie seasons Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ... 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie (; ''"Honour Division"'' or ''"Premier Division"'') is the highest level of professional football in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956, two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is considered one of the best European leagues. As of the 2020–21 season, it is ranked the sixth-best league in Europe by UEFA. The Eredivisie consists of 18 clubs. Each club meets every other club twice during the season, once at home and once away. At the end of each season, the two clubs at the bottom are relegated to the second level of the Dutch league system, the (First Division), while the champion and runner-up of the are automatically promoted to the Eredivisie. The club finishing third from the bottom of the Eredivisie goes to separate promotion/relegation play-offs with six high-placed clubs from the . The winner of the Eredivisie claims the Dutch national championship. Ajax have won the most titles with 36. PSV Eindhove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980–81 Eredivisie
The Dutch Eredivisie in the 1980–81 season was contested by 18 teams. AZ '67 won the championship. League standings Results See also * 1980–81 Eerste Divisie * 1980–81 KNVB Cup References Eredivisie official website - info on all seasons {{DEFAULTSORT:1980-81 Eredivisie Eredivisie seasons Netherlands ) , anthem = ( en, "William of Nassau") , image_map = , map_caption = , subdivision_type = Sovereign state , subdivision_name = Kingdom of the Netherlands , established_title = Before independence , established_date = Spanish Netherl ... 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Gascoigne
Paul John Gascoigne (, born 27 May 1967), nicknamed Gazza, is an English former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is described by the National Football Museum as "widely recognised as the most naturally talented English footballer of his generation". Born and raised in Gateshead, Gascoigne signed schoolboy terms with Newcastle United, before turning professional with the club in 1984. Three years later, he was sold to Tottenham Hotspur for £2.2 million. He won the FA Cup with Spurs in 1991, before being sold to Italian club Lazio for £5.5 million. In 1995, he was transferred to Rangers for £4.3 million and helped the club to two league titles, a Scottish Cup and a Scottish League Cup. He returned to England in a £3.4 million move to Middlesbrough in 1998. He made his debut in the Premier League in the 1998–99 season, having already featured in the 1998 Football League Cup Final. He switched to Everton in 2000, and later had spel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy Watson (footballer Born 1959)
Andrew Watson (born 3 September 1959) is a Scottish former professional association footballer, footballer and coach. During his playing career, Aberdeen-born Watson had spells at Aberdeen F.C., Aberdeen, Leeds United F.C., Leeds United, Heart of Midlothian F.C., Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian F.C., Hibernian. As a coach, he has worked with clubs in Scotland and England, and has been part of the Scotland national football team, Scottish national team management setup in two separate spells. Career Player Beginning his professional career with his hometown club Aberdeen under manager Alex Ferguson, Watson was a winner of the 1979–80 Scottish Premier Division title and the 1982–83 Scottish Cup, and was also an unused substitute in the 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup Final victory. However he was never a regular starter in that strong ''Dons'' team and left the club at the end of that season. Watson joined Leeds United for a fee of £60,000, brought to the club by Scottish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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