When Ajax banish Johann Great
When Ajax banish Johann Great
Johan Cruyff won the double with Ajax in 1982/83, but once summer told him that was no longer being considered for the new season, goes to rivals Feyenoord. And doing another take.
The feeling of restored honor and held vengeance fills Johan Cruyff when the curtain down on his glittering racing career. 36 is when in the summer of 1983 after double Ajax, the club announced that he is no longer part of their plans. It will not be offered a new contract to the man who has such power, status and prestige of the club, not to mention glamorous showcase of trophies.
Angry Cruyff decided to make previously unthinkable - to sign with rivals Feyenoord.
Rotterdam giants - the first Dutch team to win the European Cup and the Intercontinental Cup, then added just a bowl of Holland in the last decade. Feyenoord probably needed a Cruyff more than Cruyff from Feyenoord. In those days the club was not in a position to rely on Ajax mayhem, but there is something more. In the second half of the 70s PSV Eindhoven is becoming stronger won 3 titles in 4 seasons and the UEFA Cup in 1978-a. AZ Alkmaar also comes on the scene in the early 80s - grabs the title and played the final of the UEFA Cup against Ipswich.
Unification between Cruyff and Feyenoord in 1983 is not easy not only because of militant fans but for the players themselves and astounded media. More than 30 years later photo of Cruyff with Feyenoord shirt makes you stare again, just in case. On "Undo Kyuyp" gradually comprehend what is happening, and started the season impressively - with five wins and one draw before in the seventh round to travel to the classics against Ajax. Olympic Stadium however, remains confident roterdamtsi no trace - lost 2: 8 rivals and acting champion.
Feyenoord did not play so bad, but makes elementary errors punished by the hosts. The result does not derail roterdamtsi, just the opposite. Three days later Feyenoord beat St. Mirren 1: 0 UEFA Cup with a goal by Ruud Gullit. This team does not just Cruyff - around him except Gullit goalkeeper Joop Healy, later reserve Van Bryokelen Euro 1988; Peter Hautman, then narrator of "Undo Kyuyp" does not stop scoring; Andre Hukstra is the discovery of the season; protection is cleverly orchestrated by Syaak Troost and Michel van der Korput. Contributing have another Dane John Nielsen, Bulgarian Andrey Zhelyazkov, Ben Vaynstekers and Pierre Vermyolen.
It took about five months before Feyenoord lose again - after a series of 15 successful matches, including 12 victories. Defeat in Groningen in February last season 1983/84. Cup also goes forward as the second round eliminated Ajax after replay, the only disappointment is dropping from Tottenham for the UEFA Cup. Subsequently, the team of Glenn Hoddle and celebrates with the trophy.
A week after losing in Groningen test comes with Ajax "Undo Kyuyp." Gullit opens free kick, Cruyff also signs the Feyenoord and won 4: 1, obliterating the memory of 2: 8. Then the team won 8 and a draw 3 matches, the title was secured after 3: 0 over Utrecht home two rounds before the end. Cup final against Fortuna Sittard is "Undo Kuyp" won with 1: 0 (goal Reserve Hautman) and thus only the third time in its history Feyenoord reach double. Cruyff was re-elected Footballer of the Year and Gullit is №1 young. Spectacular finale career Johan, though not in the club, which is expected to do so.
After Cruyff retired from Feyenoord, the club took another icon from Ajax - 33-year-old then Johnny Rep comes from Zwolle. Season 1984/85 was disappointment, however, and in Europe the team dropped further at the start of Panathinaikos. Cup Netherlands also failed earlier - against Excelsior and in the Eredivisie finished third, far behind Ajax. Disappointments in Rotterdam did not stop there, as in the summer of 1985 and Gullit goes to PSV Eindhoven and Cruyff returned to Ajax as coach.
The last three decades have rarely been generous to Feyenoord by title only twice came to "Undo Kyuyp" last in 1998/99. In the new century hall with trophies again came only two. Financial problems and even flirt with relegation became a reality for former giants, still chasing the ghosts of their glorious past.
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