FC Volendam - PSV Eindhoven 0-5
0-1 Andre Ooijer (12')
0-2 John de Jong (51')
0-3 John de Jong (58')
0-4 Mateja Kezman (63')
0-5 Mateja Kezman (88')
Ugyanennyire nyert az Ajax is, de még mindig nem nyerték meg a bajnokságot. Ahhoz, hogy ne is nyerjék, a következő két meccsüket el kéne veszíteniük, nekünk meg nyerni mindkettőt.
by Peter ORourke
Fulham are keen on signing PSV Eindhoven striker Mateja Kezman, according to the player's agent.
Kezman is set to leave PSV in the summer as he seeks a new challenge and England seems his preferred destination.
A number of Premiership clubs have been linked with the Serbo-Montenegrin star and he did his chances of a move to England no harm with two goals in this month's Uefa Cup meeting with Newcastle.
Fulham are in the market for a new striker, having failed to fill the void left by Louis Saha's departure to Manchester United in January, and Kezman is believed to be their top target.
The player's agent Chiel Dekker warned that Kezman has no preference where he wants to go as he just wants to try his luck in England.
"Mateja can play the sort of role that Louis Saha did for Fulham," said Dekker.
"But he's not worried whether he lives in Birmingham or London - he just wants to play in The Premiership.
"I'm aware of Fulham's interest but there has been no firm bid from them."
Kezman's signature is sure to spark a mad scramble over the summer with a number of top clubs across Europe set to bid for the prolific hit-man.
by Gerrit van Leeuwen
PSV Eindhoven are set to be pipped to the signature of Dutch international Robin van Persie by Premiership champions Arsenal.
A battle has been raging ever since van Persie informed Feyenoord that he would not sign a new contract at De Kuip.
Arsenal and PSV, as well as Schalke and Sevilla have all expressed interest in the forward.
Van Persie was initially thought to favour staying in Holland after being informed by PSV boss Guus Hiddink that he would look to use him in his preferred central striker's role.
However, van Persie's head was turned last week when Arsenal rekindled the interest they showed during January.
The Gunners were close to a deal in January, but their offer was rebuffed which prompted them to switch their attentions to Jose Reyes.
The capture of Reyes appeared to end any chance of van Persie ending up at Highbury, but it would appear as if Gunners chief Arsene Wenger is still enchanted by the forward.
With a number of changes expected at Highbury in the summer, with Dennis Bergkamp, Kanu and Sylvain Wiltord all out of contract, there would appear to be space for a new striker.
Wenger's statement that he would not break the bank to bring in players in the summer also added weight to suggestions that he had resurrected his interest in van Persie.
This would appear to be borne out by the fact that van Persie's agent has told PSV that his client will not be signing for them.
Arsenal are being tipped to push through a deal in the coming days, with a four-year contract reportedly close to being inked.
Mi elvertük az RBC-t, aki a múlt héten döntetlent játszott az Ajaxxal, a Múlt hetiáldozatunk (NEC) meg most játszott 0-0-át velük. Ha így folytatják még befoghatjuk őket!
by Alex Livie
PSV Eindhoven defender Ernest Faber has announced his retirement.
Injuries have robbed the 32-year-old of a vast amount of playing time in the last few seasons and after failing to shake off his problems, he has decided to hang up his boots.
Faber has given 12 seasons of sterling service to PSV and he has revealed that he would love to find a new function at the club.
"I would love to stay at PSV," he told the club's website. "We have been brainstorming a few times on my future, but I have never properly made up my mind on that issue yet.
"Now that I have been declared unfit to play professional football, it is time to consider my future. So far I have not received any concrete offers."
PSV, meanwhile, have extended the contract of goalkeeping coach Joop Hiele.
He has been at PSV since 1999 and has agreed a deal that ties him to the club for another two seasons.
nem is az, hanem loni kellett volna otthon meg parat.. a tovabbjutas otthon ment el, egyertelmuen. Iden nem jott ossze semmi sem.... Na de majd jovore.
by Adam Marshall
Mateja Kezman has confirmed he wants to play in England next season, although Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce has denied making a bid for the PSV Eindhoven hot-shot.
Although the Serbia & Montenegro international did not impress during his side's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United in the Uefa Cup on Wednesday, he did confidently convert a penalty past Shay Given to level the scores.
Birmingham are understood to be serious in their intentions concerning Kezman and PSV claimed to have received a firm bid from the Midlands outfit.
However, manager Steve Bruce stresses this is not the case.
"Kezman's one we have watched, we know all about him," he said. "But we've not made a bid."
The 25-year-old affirmed his desire to play in The Premiership after playing on Tyneside in midweek.
"It was a great atmosphere at St James' Park but that didn't surprise me," he told thefa.com.
"I played for Partizan Belgrade against Newcastle in the Cup Winners' Cup five years ago and it was the same then.
"English football is my dream, it always has been.
"It is the best competition, the best football.
"I think I am going to play in English competition next season."
by Alex Livie
Guus Hiddink would appear to be unfazed by rumours of a mass exodus at PSV Eindhoven in the summer.
Arjen Robben has already signed a pre-contract with Chelsea, while Mark van Bommel and Mateja Kezman are being tipped to follow the Dutch international through the Philips Stadion exit door.
Kezman is one of the hottest striking properties in Europe, with a host of teams expressing interest in the free-scoring centre forward.
Birmingham have tabled an offer for Kezman, while Newcastle, who PSV face in the Uefa Cup on Wednesday, are also rumoured to be interested.
Clubs on the continent are also said to be monitoring Kezman's situation, with a suitable offer almost certain to see a deal agreed.
A similar comment applies to midfield general van Bommel, who has been courted by the likes of Tottenham and Borussia Dortmund, although Schalke remain favourites to secure his signature.
Both players have a further season to run on their deals with PSV, contrary to certain reports which have suggested they are out of contract in the summer, and Hiddink is remaining calm over the possible exodus from Eindhoven.
"I think at the end of the week everyone is gone in my club!" Hiddink quipped. "So we will have a holiday on Friday."
On a more serious note, Hiddink added: "There are always rumours. I cannot answer to rumours and I will see next season what team is in Eindhoven."
Hiddink feels Kezman's work ethic will stand him in good stead wherever he goes.
"He is the kind of professional who is a joy to work with," added Hiddink. "In training he is very committed, he is also very efficient and I hope he can continue this."
Van Bommel agent tipping Schalke
Wednesday, 14 April 2004
by Thomas Zeh
Mark van Bommel's agent Rob Jansen believes his client will join ambitious Schalke this summer.
The Arena AufSchalke side are currently trying to negotiate a fee with the Eredivisie club for the Dutch international.
Schalke general manager Rudi Assauer is keen to bring in the tough-tackling star, but is unwilling to pay the €6 million PSV are demanding from Tottenham Hotspur.
"Assauer's comments are just part of the game. I believe the transfer will go ahead," said Jansen, who masterminded Roy Makaay's move from Deportivo to Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich last summer.
Schalke have reportedly reached agreement with the 26-year-old over a four-year deal and Assauer is now keen to re-enter talks with PSV officials.
"On Wednesday he will represent PSV in the Uefa Cup and then I must talk to them about the transfer fee," Assauer told the German press.
PSV tipped to land van Persie
Wednesday, 14 April 2004
by Gijs Lubbers
Feyenoord forward Robin van Persie could well stay in Holland despite widespread interest from around Europe.
The youngster has made a big impression in the last couple of years but seems set to move on after indicating he will not extend his contract.
With van Persie's contract due to expire in the summer of 2005, Feyenoord will look to broker a deal during the close season.
It appeared as if the youngster would move abroad, but a deal could be struck with PSV Eindhoven after they expressed interest in securing his signature.
"Van Persie's first thoughts were for foreign clubs," said the player's agent Erwin Boonacker. "That's why we were surprised to hear of interest from PSV.
"There are about ten clubs from England, Spain, Italy and Germany that are interested in van Persie, but it may be wiser to choose PSV."
Van Persie is looking to finish the season before making a decision on his future.
"I have not signed anything yet," van Persie told AD Sportwereld. "So until the end of the season I'll be playing for Feyenoord."
by Gerrit van Leeuwen
Birmingham City, as reported first on skysports.com, have followed up their interest in Mateja Kezman by making a firm bid for the Serbian superstar.
PSV Eindhoven chief Harry van Raaij has confirmed that Birmingham have lodged a bid and the Dutch giants have reacted positively to the move.
Blues have now tabled their sizeable offer for Kezman - believed to be €10 million (£6.5 million) - which will no doubt rule a number of potential suitors out of the running, due to the size of the opening gambit.
Newcastle United, who saw Kezman at first hand when he scored in the first leg of their Uefa Cup quarter final, have also been linked - but now Birmingham have moved to the front of the queue after lodging the bid.
Speaking of Birmingham's offer van Raaij said: "I can live with this bid.
However, Van Raaij claims that Birmingham are yet to get back to them and that they will listen to other offers.
"Now Birmingham has not reacted, we at PSV no longer have our hands tied by this bid," he told Brabants Dagblad.
Kezman - who has just over 12 months left on his contract - has intimated that he would be willing to talk with any clubs about his future - which has seemingly spurred Birmingham in to making a firm offer.
A number of clubs are following the Serb, who has again been in sparkling form this season and this is only likely to be the beginning of the race to win his signature.
The move for Kezman by Birmingham may also be a sign that they feel they are losing the battle to keep on-loan star Mikael Forssell from Chelsea - but it may indeed help persuade the young Finn that Blues can match his own ambitions and his future is best served at St Andrews.
Meanwhile, PSV have also received an offer for Danish winger Dennis Rommedahl from Hamburg.
However, van Raaij described the offer as 'ridiculous' and rejected it out of hand.
Kezmant adjuk el annak, aki sokat fizet érte. De Rommedahlt azért nem kéne eladni, főleg nem holmi Hamburgoknak. Bár ha jövőre az ő szerződése is lejár, akkor inkább most kaszájunk érte, minthogy jövőre ingyér lépjen le.
Azt azért nem hiszem, hogy az RBC (otthon), NEC (idegenben), Zwolle (idegenben), NAC (otthon), Willem (idegenben) közül kettőt ne tudnánk megverni! :-)
Feltéve, persze, hogy ti valamennyi meccseteket megnyeritek! Mert azért ott van még az az Alkmaar-meccs is az utolsó fordulóban idegenben!
PSV Eindhoven - FC Groningen 5-0
1-0 Mateja Kezman (6')
2-0 Mateja Kezman (32')
3-0 Mateja Kezman (56')
4-0 Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink (76')
5-0 Vonlanthen (90')
Robben becserélték, de 17 perc után újra lesérült és valószínű, hogy ez volt az utolsó meccse nálunk:(((((((
Közben az Ajax 1-1-et játszott a Feyenoorddal így már 3 pont előnyünk van a 3. helyhez. De nagy hullámvölgybe kéne kerülnie az Ajaxnak, hogy bajnokok lehessünk, mert 10 pontot 5 forduló után máshoy nem lehet behozni. (Talán ha levonnak tőlük vagy kizárják őket:))
by Paul Higham
PSV Eindhoven manager Guus Hiddink wants Uefa to look at video evidence against Newcastle United's Titus Bramble after claiming he elbowed one of his players.
Bramble tangled with PSV's Remco van der Schaaf during their 1-1 Uefa Cup draw and Hiddink says that an elbow was thrown.
Referee Gilles Veissiere took no action and Hiddink now wants Uefa to look into the matter.
"I have not seen it, but they have seen it on television and there is a clear elbow," said Hiddink.
"I think in this case, Uefa will make a judgement on the elbow.
"When they see an incident like that, they can see it clearly on television. I was not happy, because of this incident, with the referee.
"I felt he was chasing one or two players from my team, which I didn't like very much. It's not an international standard.
"My team should have dealt with it better, but they fell into the trap. I thought the referee was chasing one or two players and I thought he was looking for van der Schaaf in the incident that led to their goal.
"I am not happy with that. I didn't think it was a foul."
Agent confirms PSV interest
Tuesday, 06 April 2004
by Alex Dunn
The agent of Fulham goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has confirmed that Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven are keen on recruiting the current Holland custodian.
The 33-year-old is wanted by PSV to replace the departing Ronald Waterreus, who is to leave the club in the summer.
Van der Sar was scathing in his criticism of his current employers at the weekend and seems intent on returning to his homeland in the summer.
However, despite conceding interest from PSV, agent Rob Jansen insists the deal is far from finalised.
"It is still premature. Edwin knows of the interest of PSV," confirmed Jansen to AD Sportwereld.
"We still have to look at the advantages and disadvantages. Nothing has been decided."
Van der Sar's contract expires at the end of next season and following his weekend outburst, it seems increasingly unlikely that he will extend his stay in the capital.
"Fulham is not my club," declared Van der Sar.
"I still want to win things and I know that will never happen at Fulham.