Den Bosch win friendly

11 July 2001

The pre-season friendlies are in full swing and all Premier Division sides won their matches:Den Bosch beat OSC 0 - 5 with goals by Van der Hoorn (2), Peijs, Mourad, and Van den Eede.

Maikel Aerts signs for Wolverhampton

07 July 2001

Maikel Aerts has exchanged newly promoted Den Bosch for English First Division side Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 25 year-old goalie played for the latest additions to the Ere Divisie since 1994 and has signed a contract with his new employer for 4 years.

Den Bosch sign Vincent Lachambre

05 July 2001

The newly promoted Den Bosch have made another addition to their sqaud - 20 year-old left-back Vincent Lachambre has been hired from RC Harelbeke in the Belgian Jupiler League.

Billy Maximiano signs for Den Bosch

23 June 2001

Groningen's Billy Maximiano has signed for 3 years with newly promoted Den Bosch who've paid €45,000 Euros to buy off his old contract which ran until 2002. The 27 year-old moved to the Oosterpark club from Dordrecht '90 (where he scored 4 goals in 24 matches) in the summer of 1999 but the left-footed, former Excelsior striker has made only 26 appearances in the last two years.

Three new faces for Den Bosch

14 June 2001

Den Bosch have added three new faces to their squad as they prepare for their new season after promotion to the Dutch Premier Division. From MVV comes Rick Plum, Bas Peijs has been brought from V.V. Gemert and Rick te Riele comes from OJC Rosmalen. All 3 have signed up for two years and the last two have previously been part of their 'new' club's youth scheme.

De Freitas signs for Den Bosch

07 June 2001

Cambuur striker Fabian de Freitas is moving to First Division champions Den Bosch next season, if he passes his medical examination, on a deal for 2 years.

Den Bosch try out Belgians

23 May 2001

Den Bosch are trying out a pair of Belgian players - Giovanni Seynhaeve and Axel Lawaree, from Excelsior Moeskroen are currently being tested by the Toto Division champions.

Den Bosch want Janssen and De Freitas

03 May 2001

Toto campions Den Bosch are in the market for a couple of strikers to get some goals for them next season in the Premier Division. They have fixed their gaze on TOP Oss' Stefan Jansen (Toto top scorer with 27 goals and also attracting De Graafschap's interest) and Cambuur Leuuwaarden's Fabian de Freitas (also attracting the interest of German side MSV Duisburg).

Den Bosch Toto Champions

28 Apr 2001

Den Bosch are champions of the Toto Division, despite their    2 - 2 against Eindhoven earlier today, and gain promotion to the Ere Divisie thanks to Heracles who also drew 2 - 2 with no.2 side Excelsior.

Portvliet offers himself to ADO Den Haag

18 Apr 2001

Former international Jan Portvliet, currently coaching Den Bosch, has put himself forward as candidate for the trainer's job at Den Haag. Stanley Brard is being moved from the coach's post to a new job as technical director and an earlier candidate for the job Almelo's Fritz Korbach has pulled out. Piet de Zoet is temporarily in charge of coaching duties.

Den Bosch extend Van der Laak's contract

05 Apr 2001

Den Bosch have offered talented midfielder Koen van der Laak a new contract running till 2005. There are several Premier Division sides who are interested in signing the 18 year-old who has a taste for scoring goals - Roda have him on their wanted list and Heerenveen and RKC are also checking him out. One way or another he will definitely be playing Ere Divisie football next season as Den Bosch look set for promotion, being 7 points clear at the top of the Toto Division.

Den Bosch 7 points clear after 1 - 0 against Telstar

02 Apr 2001

Den Bosch have consolidated their position as Toto no.1 with a last minute match winner from Rob Wielaert against Telstar and look more and more certain of promotion to the Ere Divisie after Excelsior's 3 - 3 draw against VVV leaves them 7 points behind the leaders.

Den Bosch increase lead despite 2-2 draw against Emmen

10 Mar 2001

It looked as though the leaders were going to lose all the points after 2 goals by Emmen's Peter Hofstede but fortunately top scorer Belgian Bart van den Eede was on the ball (he's now on 17) and put away 2 of his own to equal the match. Den Bosch go a point ahead at the top, increasing their lead over close rivals Excelsior - Eagles were the only one of the top six to win.

Wiljan Vloet takes over at Den Bosch

22 Feb 2001

Wiljan Vloet takes over next season as trainer/coach at Toto leaders Den Bosch, replacing Jan Portvliet. He will be assisted by former players Jan van Grinsven and Wim van der Horst while Arnold Scholten, currently in his last season on pitch, will become technical manager. The original intention was that Vloet would start at the beginning of this season but he lacked the necessary professional coaching diploma and Portvliet took over on a one-season contract helping the club to the top of the table. The previous trainer Mark Wotte left due to the club's financial crisis.

Den Bosch tops after 4 - 0 against Excelsior

18 Feb 2001

Den Bosch made it absolutely clear who the Toto no.1 team is today with their 4 - 0 win over rivals Excelsior. Both teams chose for an attacking and attractive style, making the match between the Toto's finest well worth a watch. 18 year-old talent Van de Laak got the 1st in the 18th and, although Excelsior tried to get into the match, Peter Uneken doubled the score for the home team in the 39th. In a rather lukewarm 2nd half Michels added a 3rd and Bart van der Eede headed in his 14th of the season just before the final whistle to push the point home.

Den Bosch No.2 again after 4-0 against MVV

29 Jan 2001

Den Bosch moved past Go Ahead Eagles to take back their No.2 spot in the First Division with a decisive home win against MVV. Both teams were in the Premier Division last season but, since demotion, Eagles have been fighting for a promotion place while MVV are having problems halfway down the table. The difference in the teams was clear to see, MVV creating no goal scoring chances throughout the match while Den Bosch's Hilmi Mihci created a First Division record with anng goal after only 8 seconds of play!! After missing two chances early on Moerad Mghizrat made it 2-0 halfway through the 1st half and the club's top scorer Bart van den Eede got two more in the 2nd half (the last one from the spot). Den Bosch are two points behind leaders Excelsior.

PSV through to quarter finals 4-1 against Den Bosch

24 Jan 2001

PSV finished this evening's game with the expected result against First Division no.2 team Den Bosch. It took till the 38th minute of the 1st half before Kezman put the no.2 of the Premier division ahead after Den Bosch had done their best to limit the damage. kezman scored twice in the 2nd half for his hattrick and Arnold Bruggink added a 4th. Moerad Mghizrat put one on the scoreboard for Den Bosch close to the final whistle to ease the pain a little. PSV now meet the winners of Friday's Roda - Utrecht match.

Den Bosch VVV match banned by Mayor after shooting

16 Dec 2000

The match between Den Bosch and VVV has been banned by the local mayor after a well known FC Den Bosch supporter was shot on Saturday morning by police. They wanted to question him beacuse he had apparently been threatening a 'neighbour'.

Den Bosch beat off Telstar 0 - 3

11 Dec 2000

The Toto division no.2s Den Bosch had a decisive away win over the no.3s Telstar. The score wasd by Bart van den Eede's penalty, Peter Uneken and Milhi Mihci got the other two goals to give Jan Poortvliet's side their 11th win of the season.

Harry van der Laan goes to Italy C's Viterbese

29 Nov 2000

The 36 year-old Den Bosch forward is off to Italy and the Serie C club Viterbese. He is one of the players whose contract is being terminated because of Den Bosch's financial problems. He is pleased to be able to play out the season in warmer climes - with the chance to play at least another year in Italy if all goes well.

KNVB tells FC Den Bosch players can go

17 Nov 2000

The Dutch FA (KNVB) has given ailing FC Den Bosch permission to sell players so that it can pay off some of its debts. The club has been in increasing financial difficulties since its degradation to the First (Toto) Division. Players likely to be made redundant are, as of December 1st, Harry van der Laan (almost definitely meaning the end of his career - he's 35 years old), Michael Ribeiro, Kryzstof Bociek, Erwin Hermes and Roel Liefden. Lennart Speijer, Qualid Khemli and Dries Ettaloui will be kept on a month longer so that they qualify for benefits.

Den Bosch beat Eindhoven 0 - 4 in Amstel Cup

07 Nov 2000

Jan Portvliet's team are through to the next round of the Dutch FA Cup thanks to 2 goals scored by Jan Michels, the others coming from Fred van der Hoorn and Belgian player Bart van den Eede. Suat Usta was sent off before half time reducing Eindhoven to 10 men.

Den Bosch in home defeat by Haarlem 1 - 2

05 Nov 2000

This was a surprise defeat for the No.2 of Division 1 Den Bosch by bottom of the table Haarlem. The fans must have been expecting something, anything but this! Not to worry, they, and Telstar, remain 1 point behind Excelsior at the top. This was Haarlem's first win of the season after giving Excelsior something to chew on last week when they went 2 goals ahead and squandered it, allowing the Rotterdammers to take it to a draw. Fortified by the addition of Ajax's Mark Stuut (on loan and evidence of the increased cooperation between the clubs) Van Essd the score for the visitors in the 23 minute, Bond the 2nd just before the whistle for half time. Van den Eede scored Den Bosch's only goal in the 51st minute.

Mark Schenning leaves Den Bosch for NAC

31 Oct 2000

The 30 year old defender Mark Schenning is to leave trouble ridden Den Bosch in the Second Division for Premier Division NAC. He has signed up for two and a half years.

Den Bosch see off RBC Rosendaal 3 - 2

19 Oct 2000

Den Bosch have again shown that the club's financial difficulties are not troubling the players. Perhaps the news that Moerad Mghizrat can stay at the club (an anonymous fan has offered to pay his wages) has given them hope. Moerad scored the first goal of the FA Cup 1st round match in the 32nd minute, ex Den Bosch player Vos levelled the score 5 minutes later, Patrick Deckers put Den Bosch ahead again, 10 minutes before the final whistle Gijs Cales scored RBC's 2nd and Van Der Hoorn got the winner to take Den Bosch into the 2nd round of the Dutch FA Cup (Amstel Cup).

Moerad Mghizrat to stay at Den Bosch

16 Oct 2000

An anonymous supporter has offered to pay the wages of Moerad Mghizrat so that he can continue playing for Den Bosch. Ten other players are not so lucky and must wait until a decision is made by the Dutch FA (KNVB) concerning their imminent departure from the club due to the financial crisis there.

Dutch Football Association accept budget Den Bosch.

11 Aug 2000

Second division club Den Bosch have finally been granted permission to compete in this year's competition. The club, who recently saw their new trainer Mark Wotte resign, were relieved to see their new budget (4.25 million euro's) accepted by the Dutch Football Association.

FC Den Bosch trainer resigns

10 Aug 2000

Trainer Mark Wotte resigned yesterday as trainer of second division club FC Den Bosch. Wotte who had been given the guarantee that sufficient funds were available to build a new team, could not reconcile himself to the fact that due to financial problems the club  would be selling, rather than buying new players.