Henk de Jong is a gift to the club: Johan Platt
Henk de Jong will continue in his role at Cambuur as assistant coach, which will prove beneficial for the club according to Johan Plate. Platt praised De Jong's experience and their shared football vision.
Henk de Jong is a gift to the club: Johan Platt
According to Vi.Background
Henk de Jong, an experienced player and coach, now works as an assistant coach at Cambuur. He has successful coaching experience in the Dutch league, which could prove beneficial for the club. Their main goal is to help the team win, while they will stay in the background and support the plate.
Why it matters
Henk de Jong's stay at Cambuur as assistant coach is an important step forward for the Dutch League club. According to Johan Platt, De Jong's experience and similar approach to football will strengthen the team's tactics. With their support, Cambuur can move towards playing a more attacking game, which will also be attractive to the supporters.
Key Points
- Henk de Jong is a gift to the club: Johan Platt.
- Henk de Jong will continue in his role at Cambuur as assistant coach, which will prove beneficial for the club according to Johan Plate. Platt praised De Jong's experience and their shared football vision.
- ‘Henk de Jong is a gift, for me as a trainer and for the club’.
De Jong has clearly stated that he does not want to be the head coach anymore and his only goal is for Cambuur to win their matches. Platt added, "We talked about this issue so I could know what Henk's thinking is and how he sees things. The discussion turned out to be very positive very quickly and since then I see Henk as a gift, both to me as a coach and to this club."
De Jong is an important figure for Cambuur and has stated several times that he wants to stay in the background and so he was planning to sit in the stands during games. But Platt said, "He just sits next to me, in the dugout." Platt said that in the first phone call itself, he came to know that the thinking of both coaches towards football is very similar.
"Henk said, 'We should be the attackers here! If you're not the attackers, the supporters will be loud!' Look, Hank and I have a lot in common. We both want to play aggressive football, defend forward and score more goals,” explained Plate.He also said, "If I ever wanted to apply the brakes, Hank would definitely step in, but that's nothing to worry about." Thus, the presence of Henk de Jong is a significant advantage for Cambuur, which will help pursue their vision of attacking football.
What will happen next
De Jong's role is expected to improve the team's performance. Plate has said that there is similarity in the thinking of both the coaches, due to which they can develop a strong strategy together. In the upcoming matches, Cambur's aggressive style can be seen, which can strengthen their position in the Dutch league.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henk de Jong's role in Cambuur?
Henk de Jong will remain at Cambuur as assistant coach and his main goal is to win matches for the club.
What did Johan Plate say about Henk de Jong?
Johan Plate said Henk de Jong is a gift to the club and he has the same vision for football.
Why did Henk de Jong refuse to become the head coach?
Henk de Jong has clearly stated that he does not want to be the head coach anymore and his only goal is to win matches for Cambuur.
What changes are taking place in Cambur?
The presence of Henk de Jong at Cambuur and his working relationship with Johan Platt will help carry forward the vision of playing attacking football.
What impact will Henk de Jong's presence have on Cambuur?
The presence of Henk de Jong will be a significant advantage for Cambuur, helping to further their vision of attacking football.
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