Liverpool have made Arne Slot the tenth Dutch supervisor in Premier League historical past, however do we now have something to fret about in terms of his compatriots’ data?
From Feyenoord to Anfield, the leap is a giant one for Slot and his workers as they intention to step into the footwear vacated by one of many biggest managers within the trendy period.
The 45-year-old has tasted success within the Netherlands, however the Premier League is a completely totally different beast, as his fellow Dutchmen have skilled first-hand.
Right here, we check out what the earlier 9 Dutch managers within the English topflight achieved – it doesn’t all make for fairly studying!
Frank de Boer – Crystal Palace
PL video games: 4
Win proportion: 0%
It’s simple to neglect this ever occurred such was the brief and disastrous nature of De Boer’s time at Selhurst Park – although you think about their followers is not going to really feel the identical!
In his 4 video games, Palace didn’t even rating a single aim, and he was put out of his distress in well timed vogue – he holds the document for the shortest-ever reign within the competitors in terms of video games.
Rene Meulensteen – Fulham
PL video games: 13
Win proportion: 23%
A tenure that was truly shorter than De Boer’s if we measure in days (75). He took over from Martin Jol when the group have been battling relegation, which he might assist dig them out of.
He was shortly axed, and the Cottagers nonetheless went all the way down to the Championship on the finish of the 2013/14 season.
Dick Advocaat – Sunderland
PL video games: 17
Win proportion: 17.6%
Initially, all was effectively as he steered Sunderland out of relegation hazard as a caretaker supervisor – however his everlasting time in cost in 2016/17 didn’t final lengthy.
He didn’t win any of his first eight video games, leaving the membership in nineteenth place. He resigned within the October and Sunderland sought out Sam Allardyce. Advocaat at the moment manages the Curacao nationwide group.
Guus Hiddink – Chelsea
PL video games: 34
Win proportion: 52.9%
Two spells at Stamford Bridge because the caretaker and he’s nonetheless extremely common amongst Chelsea supporters.
Throughout his first time in cost, he led the Blues to 11 wins from their closing 13 league fixtures, seeing Chelsea end third in 2008/09 earlier than they lifted the FA Cup.
Hiddink returned to his job as supervisor of Russia earlier than stepping again in when Jose Mourinho left in 2015/16 – he went unbeaten in 12 video games and by no means did return for a everlasting job within the league.
Erik ten Hag – Man United
PL video games: 76
Win proportion: 52.63%
For those who’re a Liverpool fan, the jury is in and he ought to keep somewhat longer.
Ten Hag has rightfully been questioned all through his time at Outdated Trafford regardless of lifting the Carabao Cup and FA Cup – his group lacks id and cohesiveness.
They seem to stumble to unlikely victories quite than stringing convincing wins collectively – the speed at which they permit pictures on their aim is staggering.
Louis van Gaal – Man United
PL video games: 76
Win proportion: 51.3%
One of many Netherlands’ most embellished coaches, Van Gaal took over at Outdated Trafford forward of the 2014/15 season after David Moyes had been sacked.
He gained the FA Cup – and was sacked two days later – and completed fourth and fifth in his two seasons, however his ways of grinding out outcomes did obtain criticism from followers.
Ruud Gullit – Chelsea & Newcastle
PL video games: 104
Win proportion: 39.4%
The primary Dutch supervisor within the Premier League, becoming a member of Chelsea in 1996. The previous Ballon d’Or winner was employed as a player-manager and loved some success.
He completed sixth in his first season and gained the FA Cup – the membership’s first main trophy in 26 years – however was sacked the following marketing campaign over a disagreement with the board.
Gullit returned to administration with Newcastle for the 1998/99 season and led his group to the FA Cup closing however resigned 5 video games into the 1999/2000 season.
Ronald Koeman – Southampton & Everton
PL video games: 123
Win proportion: 44.7%
A face we now have seen fairly prominently since 2014, first with Southampton earlier than transferring in throughout Stanley Park – the place he obtained pressured to vary his pink Christmas baubles to blue.
That’s not all he’s remembered for, although. He led the Saints to their highest Premier League end (sixth) and clinched a European spot for Everton in 2016/17.
Koeman lasted simply 16 months in cost at Goodison Park and now oversees the Dutch nationwide group.
Martin Jol – Tottenham & Fulham
PL video games: 202
Win proportion: 37.1%
Jol has the document for many video games as a Dutchman within the Premier League having taken cost of each Tottenham (2004-2007) and Fulham (2011-13).
He led Spurs to their highest league end since 1990 when ending fifth – which he did two seasons in a row – however by no means lifted a bit of silverware at both Tottenham or Fulham.
