Alfons Arts to hang up his boots

27 Apr 2003

Emmen defender Alfons Arts has decided to hang up his boots at the end of this season and to further his career at the club by taking up a coaching position. Arts, has been offered a three-year deal and will combine coaching Emmen's youth squad as well as assisting trainer Hennie Spijkerman.

Emmen coach Spijkerman extends contract

18 Mar 2003

Eerste divisie club Emmen have finally agreed terms for a contract extension with their coach Hennie Spijkerman and can now concentrate on trying to topple Den Haag from the number one spot. Emmen and Spijkerman have been trying to agree terms since last December

Emmen sign two youth players

12 Jan 2003

Eerste Divisie club Emmen have signed two players from their own youth academy. The 17 year old strikers Erwin Doorn and Rene Wessels have both signed contracts on Friday, binding them to Emmen until 2005/2006.

Helmond beaten 3-4 by Emmen

13 Dec 2002

Helmond Sport lost 3 valuable points this evening after losing 3-4 at home against Emmen and are now no longer serious contenders for the title. Eerste divisie top scorer Donny de Groot was Emmen's man of the match after being solely responsible for the 0-3 half time score. De Grootd the score in the 18th minute of the match and followed with 2 more goals in the 20th and 41st minute of the first half. In the second half Helmond played for what they were worth and were rewarded for their efforts with goals from Ivan van Dinteren (53) and Roy Hendriksen (63).  In the 71st minute Emmen increased the gap to 2 goals after Yurtkan Kayis found the back of the net.  Kristof Aelbrecht put the final 3-4 score on the board in 88th minute.

Spijkerman to extend stay with Emmen

13 Dec 2002

Trainer Hennie Spijkerman has decided to extend his stay with Eerste Divisie Emmen and is expected to shortly sign a new deal. He took over at Emmen from Jan de Jonge in March 2001 after making his debut as professional coach with VVV in 1999.

Emmen go top after 5-0 against Top Oss

06 Dec 2002

Emmen had a convincing win this evening, hammering Top Oss 5-0. Donny de Grootd the score in the 13th minute with the one and only goal of the 1st half. 5 minutes into the second half Sibum increased the lead to 2-0 and 2 minutes later Furfaro netted again for the home side. In the 65th Donny de Groot was once again on target with his second goal of the evening, his 13th of the season, putting him just 1 goal behind the ere divisie's top scorer, Rik Platvoet. Emmen climb into 1st place, 1 point ahead of Den Haag who have a game in hand.

Cairo misses tonight's match for Emmen

06 Dec 2002

Rodney Cairo will miss Emmen's match against TOP Oss tonight after the 27 year-old forward, who's on loan from Utrecht, developed a swelling in his calf. It will be the first time he's missed a match this season for the current no.2 side in the Eerste Divisie.

Heracles lose at home to Emmen 2-3

29 Nov 2002

Heracles drop to 3rd place while Emmen go into 2nd after this evening's 2-3 win. Emmen took the lead after Ruud Janssen unfortunately netted an own goal. Donny de Groot increased the lead to 3-0 with goals in the 45th and 67th minute, bringing his seasonal tally to 11 goals. Stegeman and Own Goal Janssen put some excitement back into the match with 2 late goals 75th and 81st.

Emmen's Oosting to quit this winter

26 Nov 2002

Emmen forward Berend Oosting is hanging up his professional boots at the winter-break and has asked to have his contract terminated which the club is willing to do. Trainer Hennie Spijkerman currently has a clear preference for hired-gun Donny de Groot, on loan from Utrecht. Oosting made his debut as 17 year-old for Emmen in the match against Go Ahead Eagles (4-2). Together with Jannes Wolters, who's now turning out for AZ, he was seen as one of the club's most promising talents but has failed to live up to those expectations. He left to play the last two seasons for Veendam and only returned to Emmen last summer. Oosting played a total of 83 professional matches, scoring just 8 goals.

Emmen beat Telstar 2-0

22 Nov 2002

Emmen made ammends this evening for last week's 7-1 defeat against Den Haag by beating Telstar 2-0 and reducing the gap with Eerste Divisie  leaders Heracles to 1 point. After Emmen had taken the lead via Junqueira in the 20th minute, Telstar should have at least drawn level as Emmen were reduced to 10 men (Rutger Feijer red-card) and they were awarded a penalty. However, Pascal Averdijk's spot shot sailed wide of goal and Telstar were seldom seen on Emmens half again. In the 60th minute Bas Sibum put the final score on the board.

Emmen only manage 0-0 at Fortuna

01 Nov 2002

Eerste Divisie table-toppers Emmen failed to impress last night only managing a 0-0 draw against lowly 16th placed Fortuna. Fortuna still haven't managed to adjust to Eerste Divisie football, having only managed one win this season and now find themselves 3rd from bottom after this goalless home draw.

Emmen beat Eindhoven 2-0

25 Oct 2002

Emmen made use of Den Haag's defeat against Cambuur by beating Eindhoven 2-1 at home tonight, sending them to the top of the Eerste Divisie. Donny de Groot shot Emmen into the lead in the 14th minute of the game. A Ruud Berger spot-shot in the 74th destroyed any illusions the 'Eindhovenaars' may have had of equalizing.

Emmen beat Telstar 2-0

22 Nov 2002

Emmen made ammends this evening for last week's 7-1 defeat against Den Haag by beating Telstar 2-0 and reducing the gap with Eerste Divisie  leaders Heracles to 1 point. After Emmen had taken the lead via Junqueira in the 20th minute, Telstar should have at least drawn level as Emmen were reduced to 10 men (Rutger Feijer red-card) and they were awarded a penalty. However, Pascal Averdijk's spot shot sailed wide of goal and Telstar were seldom seen on Emmens half again. In the 60th minute Bas Sibum put the final score on the board.

Den Haag smash Emmen 7-1

16 Nov 2002

Den Haag had no problems dealing with Emmen last night, reflected in the 6-1 score.  Early in the match Peter Hofstede twice came close tong the score, forcing Emmen to close ranks and making it increasingly difficult for the home team to find a way through. Close to the half-hour Romeo Castelen set up Gijs Cales with a not-to-be-missed chance to find the back of the net and Roy Stroeve doubled the score before the half-time whistle sounded. Cales put away his 2nd just after the break and he provided Jean Paul Saeijs with the chance for the 4-0. Arjan van der Laan added a 5th while Castelen and Stroeve took the score to 7-0 before Rodney Cairo scored a consolation goal for Emmen.

Emmen draw with MVV

09 Nov 2002

Eerste divisie leaders Emmen dropped 2 valuable points today after drawing 0-0 with lowly placed MVV. Although Emmen dominated the game from start to finish they were unable to produce the goods up front. Heracles now take over pole position in the eerste divisie after defeating Cambuur 1-7.

Emmen miss De Groot for two matches

08 Nov 2002

Emmen will miss striker Donny de Groot for the next two matches after the Dutch FA (KNVB) handed him a ban for the red card he picked up 30 minutes into the Amstel Cup defeat by Groningen. It was a match with more heated tempers as three red cards were handed out -  Mile Krstev and Joost Broerse were also sent off.

Emmen lose to Groningen 0-1

07 Nov 2002

Groningen have booked themselves a place in the 2nd round of the Amstel Cup with a 0-1 win at and against Emmen. The Northerners, currently bottom of the Ere Divisie table, were simply stronger than the Eerste Divisie table-toppers. It was Groningen's first win under their new trainer Ron Jans who had been looking after Emmen before taking up his new post. The Oosterpark side didn't have to work hard to beat their opponents and were even given a helping hand when Donny de Groot was sent for an early shower after picking up a red card on the half hour. Once they were reduced to 10 men Emmen were unable to cope with Groningen, who even had a Martin Drent goal dissallowed close to half-time. After the break Groningen went on the hunt for a goal but were not very convincing in their efforts and it was a bit of a relief when Joost Broerse's distance shot found the back of the net.

Koolhof becomes ass.trainer at Emmen?

05 Nov 2002

Former De Graafschap trainer Jurrie Koolhof is set to become asistant trainer at Eerste Divisie Emmen after holding fruitful talks with coach Hennie Spijkerman about succeeding Ron Jans who's left to take over from Dwight Lodeweges at Groningen. "The talks went well and we now only have to agree on the financial terms before a deal is signed", the 42 year-old told provincial paper 'De Gelderlander'. The former Veendam, Vitesse, PSV, Groningen and De Graafschap player was relieved of his job as trainer in Doetinchem at the end of last season.

Dordrecht lose 0-4 to Emmen

18 Oct 2002

Emmen just missed out on the First Period title, despite this 0-4 win at Dordrecht. The visitors went ahead in the 42nd minute with a Donny de Groot goal, Rodney Cairo increasing their lead soon after the break, adding a 3rd in the 23rd before De Groot scored his 2nd of the evening for the 0-4. Emmen are now in 2nd place in the table while Dordrecht remain sunk at the bottom on un point from 8 games.

Emmen beat Den Bosch 1-0

04 Oct 2002

Emmen faced a tough match today and a win against Den Bosch would give them a chance of being First Period Eerste Divisie toppers. It turned out to be a hard-fought match decided by a really fine freekick goal taken by Bas Sibum in the 84th minute to give Emmen the points. Den Bosch had to play out the match with 10 men when Peter Uneken picked up his 2nd yellow card allowing Emmen to close the match down and Den Bosch out.

Emmen lose at Haarlem 1-0

27 Sep 2002

Emmen have lost their unbeaten record after a 1-0 defeat at Haarlem. Former Ajax player Menno Willems scored the only goal of the match in the 58th.

Emmen beat VVV 2-0

20 Sep 2002

Emmen stay top of the table after winning their 5th match in a row against VVV 2-0. Topscorer Donny de Grootd the score in the 23th minute with his 6th of the season and Marcio Junqueira put away the 2nd after the break.

Veendam lose to Emmen 1-3

13 Sep 2002

Emmen go top of the Eerste Divisie after this convincing 3-1 away win against Veendam tonight. The Drente team put the Groningers in their place with two goals by Ruud Berger (9th minute header from a Rodney Cairo cross and in the 48th tapped in from close by) and a beauty of a header by Donny de Groot in the 58th while Paul Weerman got a consolation goal 15 minutes before time.

Utrecht's Cairo on loan to Emmen

09 Sep 2002

Utrecht's Rodney Cairo will play the rest of the season for Eerste Divisie BVO Emmen and at the end of season a decision will be made about where his future lies. The 27 year-old forward, who spent last season on loan to Cambuur Leeuwarden, will be replacing Regilio O'Niel at Emmen. Cairo has so far played 40 matches in professional football, 26 for Utrecht and 14 for Cambuur.

Emmen beat G.A. Eagles 4 - 3

31 Aug 2002

Emmen beat Go Ahead Eagles last night in an entertaining 7 goal match and go top of the Eerste Divisie. Junqueirad the score for Emmen in the 16th minute and increased the lead to 2-0 just 4 minutes later. Although Dick Kooimans pulled one back in the 27th the visitors went into the break trailing 3-1 after Donny de Groot scored his 1st of 2 goals of the evening. 10 minutes after the break De Groot made it 4-1 with his 4th goal of the season. Niki Leferink put a more respectable score on the board for the Eagles with 2 goals in the 70th and 83rd minute.

Volendam lose to Emmen 0 - 1

24 Aug 2002

Holland's best footballing town, Volendam,  lost their second game of the season last night and are now bottom of the Eerste Divisie. Emmend the season with a suprise win against Eerste Divisie newcomers Sparta and grabbed the points last night via a Donny de Groot goal in the 55th minute.

Sparta lose to Emmen 3-0

16 Aug 2002

After controlling theng 30 minutes Sparta were shown a taste of Eerste Divisie teamwork by Emmen. In their first ever season, and first defeat in the lower division of Dutch football the Spartans'young team looked to be the equals of the home team but that impression didn't last long. Emmen really gelled after the half-hour to beat the Rotterdammers 3-0 thanks to goals by Donny de Groot, Pascal de Vries and a 3rd in injury time by Berend Oosting. The Rotterdammers' supporters will be baying for blood after this latest disappointment while trainer Dolf Roks will be continuing his attempt to rebuild a shattered team-spirit.

Emmen beat Utrecht in Friendly 1-0

15 July 2002

Eerste Divisie side Emmen have beaten Utrecht in a pre-season friendly thanks to a lone goal by Marcio Junqueira. The Domstad squad and their new trainer Foeke Booy will be staying in Dwingeloo for a six-day training camp as they prepare for the new season.

Emmen sign new strikers/council to help club

07 Jun 2002

Emmen's future as prof club seems secure now that the municipal council are considering a rescue plan which could mean the council will lend the ailing club money or perhaps buy the Meerdijk stadium. In preparation for next season the Eerste Divisie side have signed some new strikers: Nino Furfaro and Regilio O'Niel. Furfaro comes from Jong FC Utrecht while O'Niel was playing for AZ. Both youngsters are 21 years-old and can play on either the right- or left-wing.

Emmen sign Heerenveen's Ditewig

17 May 2002

Emmen have signed Heerenveen's Barry Ditewig on a contract for 2 years and the 24 year-old replaces Jelle ten Rouwelaar who's moved to PSV. Ditewig has been with the Frieslanders for the last 3 years and was the no.2 choice behind Hans Vonk, playing only 7 Ere Divisie matches in his time with the club.

Emmen sign Arjan Blaauw

15 May 2002

Emmen have signed Veendam's Arjan Blaauw on a contract for two years. The 28 year-old defender previously played for the Eerste Divisie side in the 1993/1994 season when he was on loan from Groningen to the Drenthe club, turning out in 12 matches. He spent the first 5 seasons of his professional career with Groningen before moving to Veendam where he's played during the last 5 years. Blaauw is the 2nd Veendam player to be signed by Emmen in recent weeks, Berend Oosting being the other.