“The AFCA Supporters Club has a lot of respect for Heitinga as a player. But now we assess him as a trainer,” say the fans. “After eleven league games with 13 losses and 8 points behind number 1, the sad display in the Champions League and a way of football that constantly brings tears to your eyes, we can only come to one conclusion; Johnny is not the right trainer for this Ajax. It is time for a new trainer with experience.”
On Sunday, Ajax will play the traditionally difficult away match against FC Utrecht. You can follow that match via our live blog on the site and app. The kick-off in Galgenwaard stadium is at 12.15 pm.
NH Sport recently gauged the mood among Amsterdam residents about trainer John Heitinga in our Puppet Show: