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Groningen deny deal with PSV's Arvid Smit

27 Jun 2003

Groningen have rubbished reports suggesting that they have clinched a deal with PSV's Arvid Smit. Reports in the Dutch media stated that Groningen and PSV had already agreed terms  for a transfer of the  22-year-old central midfielder, who spent last season on loan at De Graafschap. However on the club issued a statement on their website saying: "The reports suggesting a deal has been done are fabrications."
RBC target PSV midfielder Gakhokidze

26 Jun 2003

Eredivisie side RBC are targeting PSV's out of favour midfielder Giorgi Gakhokidze. The Georgian player, joined PSV on the 1998-1999 season, was recently informed by PSV trainer Guus Hiddink that there was no room for him at PSV after failing to gain a first team place and that he could move on this summer. Gakhokidze was close to a move to Turkish outfit Samsunspoor during the January transfer window period but declined the offer, stating that he would prefer to remain in Holland.
PSV-ers Huntelaar and Addo loaned out

26 Jun 2003

Eric Addo and Klaas Jan Huntelaar have been informed by Eredivisie champions PSV that they will be loaned out again next season.  Striker Huntelaar will join Gouden Gids Divisie newcomers AGOVV and Ghanaian defender Addo, whose contract with the Eindhovenaren has been extended until 2007, will remain with Roda JC whom he joined halfway through last season.
Real Majorca targeting Arnold Bruggink 

25 Jun 2003

The Dutch daily newspaper 'Het Algemeen Dagblad' has reported that their is Spanish interest for PSV-er Arnold  Bruggink. According to the report Real Majorca are considering contracting the transfer-free striker, who was still hoping that he could remain with the club after Guus Hiddink had stated that the door was still open. Bruggink, although enormously talented, has never been given a real chance at PSV to prove his worth and has seen PSV constantly buy new strikers while he remained on the bench.  In the six years that Bruggink has been at the club he has seen the likes of Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Luc Nilis,  Mateja Kezman and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink come to Eindhoven and even when the new stars were unable to impress, Bruggink remained on PSV's bench. 
Bruggink, who has played two times for the Dutch national team 'Oranje' has often stated that he would like a new challenge in either the English Premier or Spanish Primera Liga and it would be nice to see his talents displayed on the field rather than the bench next season.
Helmond Sport loan PSV's Nyron Wau

25 Jun 2003

Eerstedivisie outfit Helmond Sport, who were unsuccessful in their attempt to gain promotion via the end of season playoffs, have agreed terms with Nyron Wau for a one year loan deal.
The PSV striker, who spent last year on loan to Eerstedivisie outfit MVV, is currently training with PSV to keep his condition up to scratch. 
PSV sign talent Michael Jakobsen

25 Jun 2003

PSV have agreed terms with Michael Jakobsen for a three year contract. The 17-year-old Dane, who has been playing for Danish outfit B93 is also captain of Denmark's under-17's squad. The talented midfielder was on trial last May and made such a good impression that the Eindhovenaren decided to offer him a contract.
Arjan Robben attracts interest Inter Milan

22 Jun 2003

In an article in the Italian daily newpaper "Corriere dello Sport"  and on Inter Milan's website, Milan's transfer adviser  confirmed that the club would like to contract PSV starlet Arjen Robben.  According to the advisier: 'The problem with Dutch clubs is that they alway want to see money for players and are never prepared to talk about part-exchanging players. At this moment in time the players are to expensive for our budget." When asked what players, he answered. "Arjan Robben is very young and extremely interesting player" 
Barcelona still hoping to lure Hiddink

21 Jun 2003

Despite issuing an adamant 'No' PSV trainer Guus Hiddink is still being targeted by Barcelona president Joan Laporta who has refused to rule out bringing the ex-Korean national coach to Nou Camp. Although Hiddink insists he won't break his agreement with PSV,  Laporta said yesterday: "His decision is not definite. There is room for negotiation."  Dutch media reports have also claimed that Hiddink help two meetings with Barcelona officials over the past week.
Kezman wants to join Barcelona

20 Jun 2003

In an interview in the Spanish daily newspaper 'El Mundo Deportivo' PSV striker Mateja Kezman has clearly stated his desire to join the Catalan club next season. Kezman with a more or less come and get me plea: " I have very many qualities. My goals prove that I have continually booked progression in my career. Barcelona need goal and I can produce them. I don't think that there are many players around with my qualities for such a bargain price because PSV aren't asking all that much for me. Other goal-getters are incredibly expensive." PSV went on to compare himself with European top-scorer and Dutch international striker Roy Makaay. "Makaay is a fantastic striker and as players we are very similar. However, I am 5 years younger than Makaay and have therefore far more to offer in the future."
Laporta still hoping for Hiddink 

20 Jun 2003

Although PSV trainer Guus Hiddink insistes that he will be staying with the Eindhovenaren until his contract expires next term, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has refused to rule out bringing the ex-Korean coach to the Nou Camp.
Laporta  "His decision is not definite. There is room for negotiation. But anyway, he is not our only option. But our goal is to bring a top class trainer to the club."
According to reports in the Dutch media, Hiddink has held two meetings with Barcelona officials over the past week.
Hiddink declines Barcelona offer

20 Jun 2003

Guus Hiddink has confirmed that he will not be excepting a lucrative offer from Barcelona to become their coach for next term and has informed PSV chairman Harry van Raay and manager Frank Arnesen to confirm that he will be seeing out his contract that terminates next year. PSV manager Van Raay said: "Of course it's an enormous reassurance to hear these words out of Guus' own mouth, "But I have never made too much out of the rumours anyway. At Barcelona so many people talked about coaches and players. I guess that with these words all the stories about him and Barcelona are over."
Galatasary target PSV's Rommendahl

19 Jun 2003

According to the Turkish website zaman.com Turkish giants Galatasary are in talks with PSV's Danish winger, Dennis Rommendahl. The report stated that the talks have been very fruitful and that a transfer is imminent. All that now remains is for PSV and Galatasary to come to a financial agreement. Rommendahl has also attracted the attention of German outfit Hertha BSC that is trained by Dutchman Huub Stevens.
Utrecht loan PSV defender Lamey

19 Jun 2003

PSV have agreed to lend out defender Michael Lamey to Dutch FA Cup winners Utrecht for next season. Utrecht were hoping to sign Danish defender Brian Priske from AaB Aalborg, but have now turned their attentions towards Lamey after Priske's transfer failed to materialise. Utrecht see the 24-year-old defender as a perfect alternative to Belgian international Stijn Vreven who has left the club to join German Bundesliga outfit, Kaiserslautern. Lamey spent a  successful loan spell last season with AZ, who have stated that they are very disappointed that they are not able to make use of his services next term.
AGOVV hire PSV starlets

17 Jun 2003

Amatuer outfit AGOVV who have joined the realms of professional football and who will be competing in the Eerstedivisie for the first time in their history next term have loaned PSV starlet Koen Garritsen for one year from the Eindhovenaren.  Gerritsen is the second PSV youth player to be loaned out to AGOVV after 20-year-old Paul Verhaegh had agreed to a loan deal last month. AGOVV are also hoping they can hire PSV striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar who is currently on loan to De Graafschap who were relegated this year.
Hertha BSC target Dennis Rommendahl

14 Jun 2003

German outfit Hertha BSC who are trained by Dutchman Huub Stevens have targeted PSV's Danish winger Dennis Rommedahl for a summer signing.  Hertha BSC's director Dieter Hoeness has already held talks with Rommendahl's agent Sören Lerby. The 25-year-old Danish international's contract with PSV runs out in 2005.
PSV upgrade contract Arjan Robben

12 Jun 2003

Eredivise champions PSV have kept word and upgraded Arjen Robben`s contract. The left winger penned for PSV 2 years ago but only joined the club this season after initially being loaned to Groningen for a year to gain Eredivisie experience. Since his arrival in Eindhoven the winger has made an enormous progression, gaining a first team place and receiving his first Oranje call-up.  Robben`s old contract stated that his salary would be raised if he helped PSV win the title, which the club just managed thanks to a ceasefire against Groningen on the last day of the season. Robben's father said in an interview in the Dutch weekly football magazine 'Voetbal International' "That PSV did what they said they would, we really appreciate. "It`s not about the amount, but about the feeling. Arjen has had a fine season and PSV have appreciated that."
Barca president candidate targets Hiddink

07 Jun 2003

Barcelona president's candidate Joan Laporta continues to wave names in order to increase his chances of landing the coveted job and has now promised to install Guus Hiddink as Barcelona's manager next term.  Laporta, who has reportedlyd negotiations to bring David Beckham to Camp Nou and is reportedly trying to bring Ruud van Nistelrooy to the club, insists he has already reached an agreement with Hiddink which would see the PSV Eindhoven coach replace interim coach,Raddy Antic. Laporta still hopes to lure Ajax trainer Ronald Koeman to Nou Camp next season and would like Hiddink to take control for the next 12 months  before handing the PSV trainer a director of sport role at the club.
John de Jong returns to PSV

06 Jun 2003

PSV midfielder John de Jong who has been on hire to Heerenveen all season, has returned to Eindhoven after both clubs failed to reach an agreement over a permanent transfer to Heerenveen. De Jong, who has two years left on his contract, will now have to spend the majority of next season on PSV's bench. Although Heerenveen were keen to keep De Jong for another year, PSV were only prepared to let the ex-Utrecht striker go for cash which Heerenveen have admitted they do not have. PSV have admitted that they are still hopeful of offloading the player. "If De Jong wants us to negotiate a deal with another club, we will do that. We are still at the start of the transfer window." according to a PSV spokesman.
Jurgen Collins returns to PSV

04 Jun 2003

PSV, defender Jurgen Collins, who has impressed this season during his loan spell at UEFA Cup qualifiers NAC, has signed a new contract extension with the Eindhovenaren. Collins will be returning to PSV at the beginning of next season.
Hertha interested in PSV's Rommendahl

03 Jun 2003

PSV's Danish international winger Dennis Rommedahl has attracted the interest of German Bundesliga outfit Hertha Berlin. Rommendahl, who played an important role in PSV's title clinch, said that the offer sounded interesting. 
Rommendahl:
"It sounds interesting, but I just don't know anything about it and expect to meet up as planned for the practice at PSV in the beginning of July," Whether Hertha can afford the prolific dribbler remains to be seen.
Tottenham send scouts to watch Kezman 

02 Jun 2003

Premier League side Tottenham are reported to be following PSV's goal-machine Mateja Kezman.  Tottenham are planning to send scouts to watch the Serb in action for his country tomorrow when they when England play Serbia & Montenegro.
Kezman admitted last week that his agent had been contacted by several big clubs, including Juventus and Barcelona.
"There are a lot of coaches who want me in their team. If a big club comes with a bag of money, it will happen,"
Zwolle demand investigation Groningen-PSV

01 Jun 2003

Eredivisie club Zwolle are demanding that the Dutch FA (KNVB) investigate last Thursday's  end of season match between Groningen and PSV in which both side's played out a 0-0 draw, leaving Zwolle to battle out it's survival in the end of season play-offs.  Both teams new before the match that a draw would suffice their goals. PSV needing one point to the secure the title and Groningen needing just one point to secure Eredivisie survival. Zwolle won their last regular season match with De Graafschap but still finished in the play-off places.
In an interview on provincial Radio/TV station 'RTV Oost' Zwolle's chairmain Ronald van Vliet said "In the interest of professional football we want to see this game investigated,"
Kezman's one more season pledge in doubt

30 May 2003

PSV's 35-goal top-scorer Mateja Kezman has stated that he now has three months in which to think about his future plans. 
Although the prolific striker has maintained that he would like to stay in Eindhoven for another year, with Spanish outfits Barcelona and Valencia and Italian outfits AC Milan and Juventus prepared to offer a considerable transfer fee, the Montenegro striker could well be on his way out. 
Up until a few weeks ago Kezman insisted that he would not be moving to a new club in the summer and that he would definitely be playing for PSV next season, however yesterday he said: ''I have never made so many goals in one season, not even in Yugoslavia. I'm now going on holiday to my home country Montenegro and we will see what happens when I come back. I would still like to stay for one more year with PSV but in football you never know what will happen.
Kezman voted 'Player Of The Year'

29 May 2003

PSV's top scorer Matjea Kezman has been voted by his football colleagues as Eredivisie player of the year after having slammed home 35 goals this season, making him the most productive foreigner ever to have played in the Dutch League.
Ajax trainer Ronald Koeman who guided the Amsterdammers to the Champions League quarter final has been voted coach of the year. NEC goalie Gentenaar walked away with the Goalkeeper of the year award while Donny de Groot picked up the award for the Eerstedivisie player of the year.
Ono & Hidink Player-Coach Of The Year

28 May 2003

Feyenoord's Japanese wizard Shinji Ono has been voted Asian Player of the Year for 2002, for his significant role in helping Dutch club Feyenoord win the UEFA Cup last year. Ono, who fenced off Japanese team mate Junichi Inamoto, South Korea striker Ahn Jung-hwan and China midfielder Li Tie,  is only the third  Japanese player to win the award since its introduction in 1994. Ono will receive the award on June 4 when Feyenoord meet his former Urawa Reds in a friendly at Saitama Stadium, Japan.
PSV trainer Guus Hiddink has been voted Asian Coach of the Year award after steering South Korea to the semi-finals of the World Cup last year. The South Korean team have been awarded Asian Team Of The Year for managing to reacht the last four during the World Cup.
PSV defender Lapic signs for Zagreb

27 May 2003

PSV will no longer be making use of the services of defender Stipe Lapic and have allowed the Croatian to to return to his native home country where he will sign a two year deal with Dinamo Zagreb. Lapic has been with PSV for the past two seasons but has not progressed further than the club's  youth teams and has not been able to live up to his reputation.
Italian clubs interested in Mateja Kezman

27 May 2003

Italian giants Juventus, AC Milan and AS Roma are targeting PSV  striker Mario Kezman now that the Eindhovenaren looks set to land Real Madrid's Ecuadorian international Fernando Morientes.  Roma president Franco Sensi is expected to move for the Serb as an alternative to Ajax's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who refused a move to the club last month.
PSV Door stillfor Bruggink

27 May 2003

PSV trainer Guus Hiddink has stated on PSV's website that the door has not been shut on Arnold Bruggink.  The 25-year-old ex- Dutch international was given a standing ovation by the crowd last weekend in which should have been his last home match for PSV, but it now seems that the Eindhovenaren could be having second thoughts and there is now a distinct possibility that Bruggink, who grabbed the first of PSV's two goals in their 2-0 win over Utrecht on Sunday to keep his side on track for the title, will hold new talks with the club.
Hiddink "At PSV all doors arefor everybody. We'll see how things are going to develop and we'll help Bruggink wherever we can. Bruggink is respected very much in the club and in football anything is possible."
PSV target Madrid Fernando Morientes

26 May 2003

According to a couple of Spanish daily newspapers PSV are in an advanced stadium of signing Real Madrid's Ecuadorian international Fernando Morientes.  The 27-year-old striker has been unable to gain a first team place in Madrid's all-star outfit  and would be a welcome replacement for 35 goal top-scorer Mateja Kezman who has been targeted by several top clubs. 
Hiddink hoping to lure bench-sitters to PSV

25 May 2003

PSV coach Guus Hiddink believes that a solution to attracting big star names to Eindhoven could be resolved by hiring  the players that cannot force there way into the overfull squads of some of Europe's top clubs instead of trying to buy them. Rather than spend heavily in the transfer market, PSV coach Guus Hiddink is hoping to lure under-used star players like   Chelsea's Boudewijn Zenden or Real Madrid's Fernando Morientes to the club this summer and although Hiddink named no names he did make clear that PSV have their focus trained on players warming the bench at their current clubs.
Hiddink "There must be players like that who want to play every game, rather than to sit on a bench. Our scouting is working hard on this plan and we now have a list of players that we would like to sign on loan.
We are searching for a central defender, a midfielder and a striker." 
PSV's Verhoegh signs for AGOVV

23 May 2003

Amateur side AGOVV who will be playing professional football next year for the first time in their history have contracted PSV Paul Verhaegh on loan for a year. The versatile Dutch youth international can play both in defence as well as in midfielder and is the first of string of players to be hired from Eredivisie outfits. In an interview on Dutch provincial radio 'Omroep Gelderland'  AGOVV's director of football Ted van Leeuwen said  "It's our intention to make more deals like these, loaning players from Eredivisie sides. We have 10 players under contract now and we want to sign 10 more players, including a goalkeeper."
Roda want to sign PSV's Addo

22 May 2003

According to the weekly Dutch football magazine 'Voetbal International', Eredivisie outfit Roda JC want to secure the services of PSV defender Eric Addo. The PSV-er joined Roda on a loan deal midway through the season and although failing to win the support of Roda's supporters, the Limburger's feel that he is a welcome addition in their defence.
Gakhokidze set to leave PSV

21 May 2003

PSV's 28-year-old Georgian international  Giorgi Gakhokidze looks set to leave the club at the end of the season after failing to figure into trainer Hiddink's plans.  The midfielder is tired of keeping the substitutes bench warm and now wants to further his horizon and if necessary, is even prepared to play in Holland's Eerstedivisie.
Gakhokgidze: "I moved to PSV to play and not to sit on the bench
. Unfortunately, the competition for places at the club now has not allowed me to play. I spoke about this to Guus Hiddink and he agreed that PSV will let me go. I don't know where I will be moving to yet, but I expect to know soon. I would even agree to move to the Dutch First Division, I just need to have an opportunity to play. "I cannot tell you where I will move yet, this issue will be solved next week."
Den Haag loan PSV's Boxtel for next season

19 May 2003

Den Haag have assured themselves of the services of PSV defender Robert van Boxel. The talented 20-year-old, who  recently played his first match for PSV, against Roda JC, will loaned out to Den Haag, who in all probability will be promoted next week, to gain Eredivisie experience.
Ten Rouwelaar one season with Twente

19 May 2003

Twente have signed PSV reserve goalkeeper Jelle ten Rouwelaar a loan deal for next season. Ten Rouwelaar is, who is currently on loan to strugglers Groningen, will make the move next season where he will replace Sander Boschker who has been told that there is no more room for him in Enschede. Ten Rouwelaar moved from Eerstedivisie outfit Emmen to PSV last season but has been unable to impress PSV sufficiently to warrant a first team place.
Preview Feyenoord - PSV

18 May 2003

High stakes at the top of the table today as Feyenoord face PSV at home this afternoon knowing that defeat will surely end the hopes of the coveted second place whereas victory for PSV would all but guarantee them the Eredivisie title. Feyenoord also go into the game knowing that that their last confrontation with PSV last November ended in a 1-2 victory for the Rotterdammers, bringing PSV their one and only defeat of the season. Feyenoord will have to miss starlet Robin van Persie, who received a two-match ban for his red card against Utrecht. Van Persie could have lodged an appeal which would have given him the rights to play today but decided not to risk the chance of being handed out an even higher penalty. 
Van Persie "After deliberating with the coach, this seems the smartest thing to do,
I could have played against PSV when I went into appeal, but the risk would be too high and I could get a higher suspension by appealing, certainly with the Van Hooijdonk case in mind, then I would risk playing the Cup final on 1 June." 
Japanese wizard Shinji Ono will also miss the game after having just recovered from a fever. Ono has been plagued with the health problems all season, the result of an overfull  program. Feyenoord coach Van Marwijk
: "His health has been ruined in the past two years by the overloaded international schedule. He did not have any time to rest. It is time that FIFA and UEFA adjusted their playing schedules together to avoid this," said Feyenoord coach Bert van Marwijk.
Although PSV have only lost one game this season (the home clash against Feyenoord)  they could well face a second defeat this afternoon due to their goalkeeping problems. First choice, Dutch international Ronald Waterreus is out for the rest of the season after undergoing surgery and with second and third-choices on loan elsewhere, PSV  youngster Yves Lenaerts will have to face the lions.
PSV trainer Hiddink "I have confidence in that boy. He played well against Excelsior, but Sunday is an other match. Our defensive players must help him."
PSV's Baxel on loan to Den Haag

18 May 2003

PSV are intending to lend defender Robert van Boxel to Eerstedivisie side Den Haag for next season.  Deb Haag, who look set to win promotion to the Eredivisie, have also extended the contracts of first team players Jeffrey van As and Peter Hofstede.  Both players have agreed to stay on for one more year with the club.
Utrecht target PSV's Lamey 

16 May 2003

Out of favour PSV defender Michael Lamey, who is currently on loan to AZ, has attracted the attention of Utrecht who would also like to lend the PSV-er for next season. Although unable to secure a first team place with PSV, the Eindhovenaren do not want to offload Lamey but would rather see him lent out for one more season so that he can gain more Eredivisise experience. Although PSV have already given AZ their consent to hire Lamey for one more season, Utrecht are planning to make a move before any papers have been signed. Lamey is not yet prepared to state his preferance for next season saying: "I'm having a great time at AZ But Utrecht is also a fantastic club. I'll see."
Friction between PSV and trainer Hidink

12 May 2003

PSV trainer Guus Hiddink, who has carved a league winning outfit since returning to the club at the beginning of this season, has informed PSV that he will leave the club at the end of the season if they sell either Matjea Kexman or Dutch international Mark van Bommel. According to the editor of the Dutch Football weekly magazine 'Voetbal International' Johan Dirsen,   the PSV coach has already attracted the interest of three foreign clubs.  Dirksen, speaking on Dutch TV Sports program 'Voetbal insite'; also said that Hiddink and PSV are not always able to see eye to eye.
Hoogstrate out of action for rest of season

12 May 2003

19-year-old youth international Jordi Hoogstrate, who will be making the transition from Groningen to PSV next season, is out of action for the rest of the season now that it appears that he is suffering from personal problems . PSV's general manager Frank Arnesesn has insisted that the youngster be given the all the time he needs to get back on the rails.  His present club have called in the help of a social worker to help the tormented talent. Arnesen:  "It's not a meniscus injury when you know how long it will take to heal. This is much deeper. The problems are serious and he must conquer them himself. Jordi wants to do everything perfectly - football and also his studies.
Cocu wants to move to Premier League

09 May 2003

PSV's hopes of bringing back Philip Cocu to Eindhoven have been dented after the Barcelona midfielder has stated that he intends to make a move to the Premier League in the summer.
Cocu has been informed by Barcelona that he will not be offered a new contract at the end of the season and is interesting several English clubs including Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham.
  Cocu:  "Perhaps someday I will return to Holland, but now there are several options. I am a free player, I have had several good years here and if I can, I want to stay."
Van Raay calls for Benelux competition

09 May 2003

PSV chairman Harry van Raay has once again made a call for the formation of a Benelux football league in which Holland, Belgium and possibly Luxembourg would all take part. Van Raay also insists that Dutch must be the predominant language used, even though Luxembourg and Belgium's Flemish community only speak French. In an interview in the Belgium daily newspaper 'De Standaard' van Raay said: "I don't want to have the Belgian language problems in it. "If we have that, the organisation will be ten times more expensive as normal. Business like that's unacceptable. In a new competition structure maybe two French-language teams will be playing. They have to adjust to us." t is also possible that a Luxembourg club might join.
PSV's Marquinho picks up injury

08 May 2003

PSV will have to wait a little longer before they can use the services of their Brazilian midfielder Marquinho after the player picked up an injury. The 21-year-old Brazilian missed all of PSV's matches last season due to a knee injury but will hopefuly not have to wait so long this time for his recuperation as early indications suggest that Marquinho has only twisted his joint.
PSV Bruggink's future still uncertain.

06 May 2003

In an interview in the Dutch daily newspaper 'Algemeen Dagblad' PSV's attacking midfielder Arnold Bruggink has said that he has no inclination where he will be applpying his trade next season. The ex-Dutch international's current contract runs out this summer and the Eindhovenaren have refused Bruggink an extension. Bruggink however is in contact with sever foreign clubs including teams from Spain and England but he has yet to finalise any move. "Of course I would have loved to be certain for next season now, "But if there are interested clubs now, they will be there in a couple of weeks time too. England, Spain, it doesn't matter which country it will be, as long as I can play football."
PSV reserve goalkeeper breaks finger

05 May 2003

PSV's third choice goalkeeper Frank Kooiman fears his PSV days could be over after breaking a finger. The 33-year-old, who is in his first term at PSV after being brought to the club to solve PSV's goalkeepers crisis their first and second choices had sustained injuries, fears he will now lose his place to Belgian youth player, Nick Vermeiren  On PSV's website Kooiman said " "This is a real setback; this is about the last thing I had expected. But you can't decide upon injuries yourself and they are obviously never welcome. I hope to recover quickly and then contribute to the success of PSV in the last few games. I felt good and was having a good spell at PSV and then disaster strikes. "Anyway I hope to return as soon as possible."
Wenger denies interest in Kevin Hofland

05 May 2003

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has denied reports in the media claiming that the club haved talks with PSV for defender Kevin Hofland, saying that the club has not made any approach whatsoever. "We have not made a move for Hofland," said Wenger. "I will bring in player - but I will get them cheaply."
PSV are hoping to get a €7 million Euros fee for the injury prone Dutch international who has 1 year remaining on his contract.
PSV test Danish under 17's captain

02 May 2003

PSV are currently testing 16-year-old Danish defender Michael Jacobsen. The young defender, who has already made a good impression on Feyenoord after a earlier trials with the Rotterdammers, has a contract with Danish side Deense B93 and is also captain of Denmarks undet 17 youth team.

PSV's Faber breaks bone in left hand

29 Apr 2003

It is still uncertain whether or not Ernest Faber will be able to play in PSV's home match against AZ on Sunday because of the broken left hand that he sustained in Saturday's 6-1 win at De Graafschap. The 31-year-old defender's 's hand was set in plaster on Monday and PSV's medical staff are hoping that he wqill be able to play using al protective brace.
Kezman closes in on Makaay

28 Apr 2003

PSV striker Matjea Kezman has jumped to 3rd position in the European Golden Boot Award after his three goal spree against De Graafschap last weekend. Dutch Goal-machine Roy Makaay remains in first position in spite of missing the net this weekend.
  Goals
1. Roy Makaay Deportivo (Spa) 24
  Christian Vieri Internazionale (Ita) 24
3. Mateja Kezman PSV (Ned) 31
4. James Beattie Southampton (Eng) 23
5. Thierry Henry Arsenal (Eng) 22
6. Ruud van Nistelrooy Manchester Utd (Eng) 21
7. Pauleta Bordeaux (Fra) 20
8. Henrik Larsson Celtic (Sch) 26
9. Michael Owen Liverpool (Eng) 19
  Nihat Real Sociedad (Spa) 19
  Shabani Nonda AS Monaco (Fra) 19
12. Andrei Krőlov FC TVMK (Est) 37*
13. Pierre van Hooijdonk Feyenoord (Ned) 24
PSV goal-machine Kezman breaks record

27 Apr 2003

PSV goal machine Mateja Kezman has become the second only foreigner to score more than 30 goals in the Dutch competition in one season after slamming home a hat trick in PSV's 1-6 hammering of  De Graafschap.  Kezman, now on 31 goals,  is just five goals behind Ajax's Greek striker Nikos Machlas who scored 34 goals for his former club Vitesse in the 1997/98 season to earn himself the prestigious golden boot award.  Kezman is now PSV's second best all time scorer but will undoubtedly fail to pass ex-PSV striker and record holder Dillen who managed an incredible 46 goals in the 1956/57 season.
PSV target Stam and Cocu for PSV return

26 Apr 2003

PSV coach Guus Hiddink has revealed that the club are doing their best to lure Lazio defender Jaap Stam and Barcelona midfielder Phillip Cocu back to Eindhoven. The PSV coach has stated that he is in regular contact with both players and would welcome both signings. Stam has already made it clear that he will be leaving Lazio this summer and Cocu's contract runs out at the end of the season and up till now Barcelona have not given any indications that a new contract will be offered.
Hiddink  "We need improvement and the routine of these internationals can help us."
"I talk frequently with Stam and Cocu and if I look deep into Jaap's heart, I know what he wants. He wants what we want and that is for him to return to Eindhoven.
"We want to see Philip return to PSV very much. But Barcelona and he are still looking for what they want. Cocu is counting the plusses and minuses now."
Hiddink launches Korean 'Hiddink Foundation'

24 Apr 2003

South Korea's ex-trainer Guus Hiddink, who made furor with the national team during last summer's world cup, has launched a new foundation in Korea named 'The Hiddink Foundation' to help support up and coming talents. The PSV coach has expressed that he would dearly like to to do something back for Korea to help repay them for their warm hospitality that he received during his stay in Korea. 
PSV'er Lucius out of action for 4-6 weeks

23 Apr 2003

Hospital test have revealed a torn tendon in midfielder Theo Lucius knee but fortunately for the PSV'er his cross tendon and meniscus are not damaged which means that the 26-year-old player should be back in action within four to six weeks. However the injury does mean that he will have to miss PSV's end of season title spree.  Lucius sustained the injury during a collision with Utrecht defender Patrick Zwaanswijk in PSV's Dutch FA cup defeat last week.
PSV's Park Ji-Sung back in training

23 Apr 2003

South Korean ace Park Ji-Sung could be back in action for his club PSV sooner than expected now that the Korean international has resumed training for the first time since undergoing knee surgery just three weeks ago. 
PSV's Lamey one more season on loan to AZ

22 Apr 2003

AZ are hoping to hold onto PSV defenderMichael Lamey who is currently on loan to the club, for one more year. Since his arrival at AZ the PSV bench sitter has gained a first team place in Co Adraiaanse's side. AZ's director Martin Geel said that PSV do not want to sell Lamey but have no place for him in their squad next season and are therefore willing to loan him to the club for another season.
PSV's Arjan Robben attracts interest

22 Apr 2003

Premier League side Liverpool have confirmed their interest in PSV's left-winger, Arjan Robben. Since the prolific dribbler joined PSV's squad this season he has made an enormous progression and a first team call-up for the Dutch national squad is just a matter of time. Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have also confirmed that they are following Robben's development. 
Lee Young-pyo deal at last finalized

22 Apr 2003

PSV have finally finalized the transfer of Korean ace, Lee Young-pyo after his his previous club Cheetahs board of directors had agreed to let their star 25-year-old defender go for a fee of 1.4 million euros. Lee who has booked an enormous progression since joining the club on a loan deal last January. President Han, from Lee's former club Anyang Cheetahs, stated that he was delighted with Lee's progression and the way in which he has adapted to Dutch football and also stated that it had been somewhat of a gamble to send Lee to Eindhoven on a no play no pay deal, saying "It was a sort of gamble to send Lee to Eindhoven on conditional terms,"  "But it was actually the only way to give him a chance to play in Europe and we are proud of our success in sports marketing as well as his success.  If European teams want our players on such optional terms as Lee, we are willing to send anyone that gets a call even though he is a key player for our team.
PSV keeper Bogelund recovered from injury

17 Apr 2003

PSV will be relieved to hear that reserve goalkeeper Kasper Bogelund's knee injury does not mean he will have miss the rest of the season. Bogelund, who picked up the injury in PSV's victory over Ajax last month,  is now hopeful of playing a further part in PSV's aim towards the Ere Divisie. 
In an interview on www.onside.dk. Bogelund said : "It sucks to sit at home, especially now that the most important matches in the championship and international games are taking place, but it's going better than expected. So I am now hoping that I will get a match for PSV before the season ends in Holland and, hopefully, we will become champions."

PSV's Waterreus to undergo surgery

17 Apr 2003

PSV's Dutch international goalkeeper Ronald Waterreus will be out of action for the best part of club's end-of-season run-in due to a stomach injury and is likely to undergo surgery either this week of the week following . PSV's press officer said  "He will go under the knife soon, but it's not completely sure when that will happen,""It could be tomorrow or in two weeks time.
"It could be that Hiddink will say he would like to see Ronald play against FC Twente and then Waterreus will be operated on next week. But that decision has yet to be taken," 
"The only thing that is certain is that Waterreus will have an operation."
Utrecht in Dutch FA Cup final

16 Apr 2003

Utrecht have secured a place in the Dutch FA Cup final for the second year running, after beating PSV  2-1. Although this was only PSV's second defeat of the season it was one that ended their hopes of securing the double this season. Dave van den Bergh put Utrecht in front after 16 minutes and Stefaan Tanghe doubled the advantage in the 57th minute. Ere Divisie top scorer Mateja Kezman pulled a goal back for PSV in the 61st minute but despite being the better of the two teams Utrecht held firm to claim a place in the final. They now await the winners of tonight's  other semi-final clash involving Feyenoord and Ajax at De Kuip
PSV and Chelsea in dispute over Bukasa

15 Apr 2003

The UEFA called be called in to settle a growing dispute between PSV and Chelsea over Belgium youth international goalkeeper Yves Bukasa. Currently a member of PSV's youth team, Bukasa has been offered a deal by Chelsea but PSV are demanding a transfer sum saying that a pro deal has already been agreed. Last week PSV denied reports in the English media suggesting that Bukasa had signed for Chelsea.  
No return to PSV for Ramzi.

14 Apr 2003

PSV's Moroccan international forward Adil Ramzi, who is currently on loan to Spanish club Cordoba , has been told by the club that there is no room for him their squad next season. PSV have stated on their website that Ramzi, whose contract runs out in 2005, will either be loaned out again, or sold.
PSV's manager Frank Arnesen said: "Several teams from Spain and also here in Holland are interested in signing Ramzi. On loan (to another club) that's possible."
Jurgen Collins to return to PSV next season

14 Apr 2003

PSV's general manager Frank Arnesen has stated on the club's website that Jurgen Colin's performances with NAC this season warrant him being given a second chance at the club.
Arnesen "Jurgen Colin will return to us after this season. He is doing fine at NAC Breda and he will now get a chance here,"
"We have spoken with his agent and we will sit down at the table with Colin sometime this week."
PSV add youth players Boxtel to squad

11 Apr 2003

PSV trainer Guus Hiddink has decided to add 20-year-old Robert van Boxtel to PSV's first team squad as a replacement for the injured Dutch International defender Mark van Bommel. Boxtel has impressed with PSV's youth team and will now get his first taste of professional this Friday when PSV face Roda JC.

NAC's Jurgen Collins to return to PSV

11 Apr 2003

NAC defender Jurgen Collin who is currently on loan from PSV will be returning to Eindhoven this summer where he will be given another chance to prove himself to trainer Guus Hiddink. Since his loan move NAC, Collins has edged his way into NAC's first team squad and has made made a good impression with a number of fine performances. PSV are in need of a replacement for the injury prone defender Kevin Hofland who is once again confronted with a long term injury and believe that Collins has now developed sufficiently to fit the bill.
PSVér Bruggink wants to try his luck abroad

10 Apr 2003

In an interview in the Dutch weekly sports magazine 'Voetbal International' PSV striker Arnold Bruggink has said that he is wants to leave PSV at the end of this season. The 25-year-old Bruggink, who has been unable to secure a first team place since his arrival from Twente six years ago, said in the interview that he will not be moving to anpther Dutch club but would like to see if he can cope abroad, saying: "It's not completely sure that I will leave PSV this summer, but it is my goal," Bruggink said. There are some interested clubs but it must be a club that suits me, of course. I would prefer to go abroad now. I'm curious to find out whether I can cope with situations in another country. In any case I can start all over again. And that is most important to me," 
PSV finally agree to buy Lee Young-pyo

09 Apr 2003

PSV's board have finally given coach Guus Hiddink permission to sign South Korean star Lee Young-pyo permanently. The versatile defender has been on loan to PSV from Anyang Cheetahs and has strung up a number of impressive performances with the club during the past few weeks. In an poll on PSV's website no less than 97% of their fans voted that the club should buy the versatile defender. Lee's price tag is a mere  €1.5 million euros which is an incredible bargain compared to today's prices and it is a wonder that the club have had to ponder so long on the question of whether or not to buy the player.
3 Feyenoorders banned for Vitesse match

08 Apr 2003

Feyenoord are faced with having do without three important players when they face Vitesse Arnhem on Saturday after Gerard de Nooijer, Thomas Buffel and Kees van Wonderen were all suspended because of cards they received during Feyenoord's 4-3 victory against De Graafschap in Doetinchem last weekend. Both De Nooijer and Buffel received one-match suspensions for red cards which can not be appealed against. Kees Van Wonderen picked up his fourth booking and an automatic suspension, also for one match.
Kezman's red card quashed by Dutch FA

08 Apr 2003

PSV will not have to fear losing their Serbo-Montenegran striker Mateja Kezman for the coming weeks after the Dutch FA (KNVB) annulled the red card he received  in last Sunday's match with Willem II. 
PSV were worried that Kezman would face a lengthy after he was given his marching orders by referee  Roelof Luinge but after the KNVB disciplinary chiefs viewed the video tape of the incident they concluded that he did not deliberately hit his opponent Kew Jaliens in the face.  Luinge still defended his decision to send Kezman off and was supported by referees guru Jaap Uilenberg on the KNVB's own website.
PSV coach Hiddink lashes out at Leandro

08 Apr 2003

PSV coach Guus Hiddink has lashed out at Brazilian midfielder Leandro during a press conference before Sunday's 1-1 draw against Willem II, accusing the midfielder of  delivering substandard performances
Hiddink: "With his talent he should always be on the front line, but he doesn't do that. He acts as if he is Romario. A prospect can't be a prospect forever. I have had an enormous amount of patience with him, but something has to come out of him soon. When he shows that he has learned something he will get some playing time."
PSV interested in another Korean Lee

06 Apr 2003

After a series of impressive performances from Korean defender Young-Pyo Lee PSV trainer Guus Hiddink has informed the club to buy the Anyang LG player. The PSV trainer has stated that he would also like to give another Lee a trial after Korean midfielder Chun-Soo Lee caught his eye.  Chun-Soo Lee's American manager is currently standing in the way of a PSV trial. However the Eindhovenaren expect Lee to break with his manager soon which will then path the way for the talented player to demonstrate his skills to the club
PSV deny selling Bukasa to Chelsea

04 Apr 2003

PSV have denied reports that have suggested that their Belgian youth goalkeeper Yves Bukasa has signed for Chelsea.
Reports in certain a number of English daily newspapers  stated that Bukasa had penned a three-year deal after impressing Chelsea during a two week trial last February. However PSV's press officer Pedro Salazar Hewitt emphatically denies the reports saying:
"No, Chelsea have not signed any of our players today (Friday)," 
Chelsea buy PSV's youth goalie Bukasa

04 Apr 2003

According to the English daily newspaper 'The Sun' Chelsea have swooped for PSV's Belgium under 17's international goalkeeper Yves Bukasa.  Bukasa, who came to PSV from Anderlecht two years ago has agreed a three-year contract and will cost the Chelsea around 220,000 euros.

Zidam impresses during PSV trial

03 Apr 2003

Mohamed Abdullah Zidan, who has just completed a trial with PSV has impressed the club and will be receiving an invitation  for further trials at the club. The Egyptian Under-21 star, who is currently under contract with AB Cagen has impressed  PSV director Frank Arnesen.  "He has given a good impression during the practice down here and I also believe it has been a good week for him. He has got knowledge of the club and got to know some people. Both for his and our own sake, we want to see him again before we will decide anything."
Under 21's trainer Verbeek to leave PSV

02 Apr 2003

Ex Feyenoord trainer Pim Verbeek, who is currently training PSV's inder 21's will leave PSV in the summer in search of a manager's role.  Verbeek, who was assistant to Guus Hiddink during his period as South Korea's coach, is intending to be a coach in his own rightand will look for a new club in the summer.
Verbeek: "PSV are a fantastic club to work for, however, I have other ambitions as I would like to coach and train a team full-time."

PSV test for Croatian Ante Milas

01 Apr 2003

PSV are currently testing Croatian midfielder, Ante Milas.
The talented young player, who is currently under contract with Vukovar, will be able to demonstrate his skills when PSV's reserves play against PSV's A-Team tonight.  

Ji-Sung Park has op on damaged meniscus

01 Apr 2003

PSV's South Korean star player Ji-Sung Park who has been suffering from  a knee injury as a result of Korea's  overfull program during their hectic world cup 2002 has had an operation to relieve the damage to his injured meniscus. Ji-Sung Park will need at least six weeks to convalesce and will be out of action for the rest of the season.
PSV target Brazilian defender Luizao

01 Apr 2003

PSV are reported to be targeting Brazilian defender Luizao. Trainer Hiddink was present during two of Brazil's friendly matches last weekend against Portugal's under 21'  and against Portugal's national team, one day later.  The 22-year-old, who currently plays for Cruzeiro,  has has already managed to gain a first team place with Brazil's national team.
PSV's Bouwma out for rest of season

01 Apr 2003

PSV  will have to do without defender Wilfred Bouma's for the rest of the season following a groin operation. Bouma, has been trouble by the injury for a number of weeks  was told by doctors it will need six weeks to rehabilitate the injury.
Sampdoria intersed in three PSV players

31 Mar 2003

In the Italian media there have been reports suggesting that Serie B leaders Sampdoria are interested in three of PSV's players.  Although Sampdoria's manager Giuseppe Marotta refuses to talk about new players until the club gains promotion, it is well known that he intends to buy.  The Seria A champions from 1991 have been demoted to playing in the 
Seria B for the past fours years and Marotta knows that if they are promoted they will need new players to secure Serie A survival. In Genova's local newspapers, three names have been mentioned as being top of Marotta's wanted list, injury-prone defender Kevin Hofland, midfielder Mark van Bommel and out of favor striker, Arnold Bruggink. 
Jaap Stam ponders return to Holland

30 Mar 2003

Dutch international Jaap Stam, who has a regular column in the Dutch daily newspaper 'AD' has stated in one of his last articles that he is not interested in another foreign adventure saying that he will remain with his present club Lazio Rome until his contract runs out in 2005, or he will return back home to The Netherlands. 
Stam is still in dispute with Lazio after refusing a 30% wage reduction and it is hoped that talks to be held next week will offer some kind of solution to the problem.  Stam and other squad members were also disheartened with Lazio after being forced to wait more than a half year for their wages.
PSV have often indicated that they would like to see Jaap Stam return to the club.
Zidan's PSV trial underway

28 Mar 2003

After a number of days training with PSV's reserve squad Mohamed Zidan's trial with the club began yesterday with a freindly match between PSV's reserve and youth squad. Under the auspicious eyes of prominent PSV figures including  ex-PSV players Gerald Vanenburg, Rene Eijer and Kalusha Bwalya as well as PSV's reserve coach Pim Verbeek, Zidan played well . The Eqyption's frst real test will be this Tuesday when the Reserves play against PSV's A-Team.
1 million Koreans watch PSV-Ajax live

26 Mar 2003

More than one millions South Koreans watched last Sunday's match between PSV and Ajax live on Korean Television.  PSV have become incredibly popular in Korea recently.  PSV's trainer Guus Hiddink coached the South Korean's to a quarter final place in last summer's world cup and the Eindhovenaren also have two of Korea's most talented players in their squad, Young-Pyo Lee and Ji-Sung Park. Although the injured Park was sidelined for Sunday's game, the Koreans were witness to Young-Pyo Lee's fine performance with PSV's fans applauding  his every action and voting him man of the match. 

PSV offer Young-pyo Lee contract.

25 Mar 2003

PSV are to reward South Korean midfielder Young-pyo Lee for his good performances of the past few weeks with a contract. PSV offered the South Korean World Cup star Lee Young-Pyo, a six month contract at the beginning of January, with an option to buy the player if he impresses. Since Lee's arrival, left back Wilfred Bouwma has switched to center back position and Lee has taken over Bouwma's old position . Since the back-line reshuffle PSV's defence has been nearly impassable
Young-Pyo has also grown into one of PSV's favorite players under their fans, with his lightning footwork and his determination, Lee has grown into one of PSV's best players. Lee-Pyo is currently still under contract with South Korean side Anyan LG Cheetas but that will not be for much longer.

Hiddink persuades Kezman to stay with PSV

24 Mar 2003

PSV's  coach Guus Hiddink has persuaded Mateja Kezman to stay with the club for at least one more season.  The PSV goal-getter has already netted 25 goals this season and bagged a brace in yesterday's 2-0 win over rivals Ajax and has been the target of many European top-clubs. In an interview on before yesterday's match on Dutch TV station 'Canal +' , Kezman said that he really loved the way of life in Holland and especially at PSV but that he was also very pleased with PSV's future prospects.

Milan trainer watch Ajax duo and Kezman 

24 Mar 2003

Carlo Ancelotti, trainer from Ajax's next Champions League opponent AC Milan was in Holland over the weekend to watch Ajax play PSV in Eindhoven. Ancelotti was the guest of Ajax and Milan legend Marco van Basten and given a VIP treatment. However, it's believed that Ancelotti was not only in Eindhoven to analyze Ajax but was also present with a view to eyeing the performances of Ajax duo Rafael van der Vaart and Cristian Chivu. It is also believed that Ancelotti is interested in PSV's Serbian striker Mateja Kezman who bagged a brace to give PSV a 2-1 win over the Amsterdammers. Milan see in Kezman the ideal replacement for Andrei Shevchenko, should the Ukrainian be moved on in the summer.
PSV's Bogelund out for rest of season

24 Mar 2003

PSV will probably have to do without defender Kasper Bogelund for much of the remainder of the season after suffering a knee injury in Sunday's 2-0 win over Ajax. ogelund was forced to leave the pitch half an hour into the forst half after a challenge with Ajax's Tomas Galasek who fell on top of Bogelund's knee. PSV instantly replaced him with Ernest Faber and they expect Bogelund to be out of action for six weeks, meaning he could return for the closing games of the season at the end of which finishes in the last weekend of May.
Ajax PSV and Club Brugge after Wapenaar

22 Mar 2003

Ajax, PSV and Belgium top side Club Brugge are all hoping to sign Utrecht's  goalkeeper Harald Wapenaar whose contract runs out at Utrecht this summer. Utrecht's precarious financial position will mean that the club are probably unable to afford a new contract extension. Ajax see the 33 year as an ideal replacement for their reserve goalkeeper Joey Didulica who has announced that he wants to leave Ajax's reserve bench at the end of the season.  PSV are also in need of a new reserve  goalkeeper after having lent reserve keeper Coutinho out to Den Bosch.
Ji-sung Park possibly out for rest of season

22 Mar 2003

PSV will have to miss Korean star Ji-Sung Park for the coming period now that the midfielder has been forced to take an obligatory rest. Park, who hasn't had a holiday in the past four years,  is suffering from a knee injury as a result of Korea's  overfull program during their hectic world cup 2002 preparations. Guus Hiddink stated on PSV's website "The injury has to do with the ligaments between the meniscus and the shinbone and it has probably been caused by overexertion. I believe the chap hasn't had a holiday in four years. If rest doesn't cure the ailment then a small operation will be necessary. I don't want to take any risks with Park.  I would prefer to have a fit Park for next season." 
Hiddink off to Korean friendly, Park stays

21 Mar 2003

According to the Dutch daily newspaper "De Telegraph"  PSV's South Korean star Ji-sung Park has been given dispensation and will not have to play in his country's friendly against Columbia. Although the player has been selected, PSV trainer Guus Hiddink has managed to convince the Koreans that the match would be detrimental for Park's health. Ji-sung Park has finally regained  his full strength after an intensive two year preparation to last summer's world cup.
Although Park will not be traveling off to Korea for the match  Guus Hiddink will be and he is also intending to watch South Korea's match against Columbia. 
PSV trial for Egytian striker Zidan

21 Mar 2003

PSV, who have been targeting Egyptian striker Mohamed Zidan for some time now have invited the up and coming star for a trial at the end of this month.  The 20-year-old is seen as one of the most promising players in North Africa, having impressed at AB Cagen and also for Masry and Gamarek.  Just a few hours ago, AB Cagen informed PSV that Zidan will be allowed to travel to Holland. They also informed the Egyptian F.A. that the player will therefore be unavailable for the Olympic Team friendly match against Tunisia on the 28th of March. Zidan will be in Eindhoven from the 26th of March until the 2nd of April. He will then return to Denmark, but may be in constant negotiation for a possible move in the summer.
PSV and Feyenoord battle for Chun-soo Lee

19 Mar 2003

According to reports in several Korean newspapers Feyenoord look set to win the battle for Korean talent Chun-soo Lee. However, Lee's management bureau Skycomm stated that they already have an agreement with PSV but, that if Feyenooed were prepared to offer more for the gifted left-winger, then they would be prepared to listen. 
PSV trainer Hddink is very keen to add the striker to his squad, knowing of the players qualities from his previous experience as Korea's national coach. 
Last season Lee was voted "Rookie of the Year" by the influential sports newspaper "Sportsseoul" and since then has impressed in Korea's Olympic team against Holland and more recently in Korea's national team's match against World Champions Brazil. After that match  Brazil's coach Zagallo stated that Lee was the best man on the field and Brazilian international Robert Carlos added "That number 14 was amazing".
PSV's Hofland out for rest of season

19 Mar 2003

Kevin Hofland will have to miss the rest of the season now that it has been disclosed that the PSV defender will have to undergo surgery to his injured right ankle. Hofland was first told to take a number of weeks rest but as  this has not relieved the complaint, surgery would now seem the only alternative. The Dutch international will be going into hospital within the next two to three weeks to have the operation.
Park needs vacation, not a military training

14 Mar 2003

PSV trainer Guus Hiddink is determined to make sure that Ji-Sung Park will not have to undergo a one month long military exercise this summer in his native Korea. Last summer when acting as Korea's national coach, he was given dispensation for all of the Korean internationals excluding them from the obligatory two years national service. Hiddink feels that Ji-Sung Park, who has finally regained  his full strength after an intensive two year preparation to last summer's world cup, is in need of a long earned holiday. "I will see if I still have any influence in South Korea"

Den Bosch hire PSV goalie Coutinho

14 Mar 2003

PSV's third choice goalkeeper, youth international Gino Coutinho has been lent out to Eerste Divisie club Den Bosch for the rest of the season. Den Bosch are faced with having lost first choice goalkeeper Kris Mampaey to AZ who needed a replacement for the injured Dutch international , Oscar Moens.  Coutino will have to compete with Martijn van Strien for a first team place.  Den Bosch's technical director Fred Hoorn stated, "They will have fight it out between themselves." adding "Gino is a talented goalkeeper and furthermore he was born and bred-up in Den Bosch which should be an added bonus for our spectators. 

Young-Pyo and Lee get Korean call-up

14 Mar 2003

PSV stars Young-Pyo and Lee have been called up for Korea's match against Columbia on March the 29th which is to be held in the Busan Asiad Main Stadium in Busan.  However, PSV fans will not have to worry that this will affect their side's chances of winning the league title this year as both players will not be missing any PSV matches because Holland face The Czech Republic in a Euro 2004 qualifying match and consequently the Dutch competition is closed down between the 24-March and 3-April. This will be Young-Pyo and Lee first match for Korea since joining PSV.
No contract extension PSV's Jurgen Dirkx

13 Mar 2003

PSV defender Jurgen Dirkx has been told by PSV that he must look out for a new club after informing him that his contract that runs this summer, will not be renewed. The defender had come up through PSV's youth scheme before playing for Fortuna between 1995 and 1998. He was recalled to Eindhoven in November 1998 by Sir Bobby Robson but made fewer and fewer appearances, partly through injury and partly because of the intense competition for 1st team places. The 26 year-old has little chance of getting back into the team now and has set his sights on a move to Willem II.

PSV fans support Korean Young-Pyo Lee

10 Mar 2003

In a poll on PSV's websites, the supporters have given their support to Korean international Young-Pyo Lee.  In total, 92% of the eight thousand people who took part in the survey are very impressed with his qualities and believe that the defender should be offered a contract at the end of the season. PSV offered the South Korean World Cup star Lee Young-Pyo, a six month contract at the beginning of January, with an option to buy the player if he impresses. Since Lee's arrival, left back Wilfred Bouwma has switched to center back position and Lee has taken over Bouwma's old position. Since the back-line reshuffle PSV have played six Ere Divise games, conceding just one goal.
Preview PSV-NEC

08 Mar 2003

PSV go into tonight's match against Johan Neeskens's NEC seven points ahead of Ajax and even though their recent performances have not been impressive Hiddink's side should just have the edge to set fifth placed NEC aside.  The PSV coach has stated that he would like to see more flair in PSV's coming matches as he believes the supporters deserve more entertainment. "The points are very important, but we also must give our fans a good evening with a lot of goals. We must play the same way as we did against Zwolle. You cannot play the whole match at the same level but we must stay concentrated." 
Korean star Young-Pyo Lee is set to continue at left-back after impressing in the last four matches, forcing  Jan Heintze out of the squad. Lee's fellow compatriate, Ji-Sung Park is also expected to make his return after recovering from an injury.

NEC are without striker Dennis de Nooijer who is still recovering from a stomach operation so Zico Tumba will be their solitary central striker . Johan Neeskens has stated that his side is not planning to play suicidal football tonight so we will probably see a rather defensive NEC.  "I know how PSV play and I don't want to play suicidal football in Eindhoven."

Hiddink still interested in Arthur Numan

05 Mar 2003

Arthur Numan, who is contemplating hanging up his boots after refusing a new reduced deal from Glasgow Rangers, could well make a return to PSV after coach Guus Hiddink hinted that he will offer Numan the chance to return. Hiddink is in need of a replacement for Danish veteran Jan Heitze, who will be retiring at the end of this season and believes that Numan is the ideal replacement. On PSV's we3bsite Hiddink said: "Arthur Numan is a fantastic professional player with a good mentality. He's a player you can always count on."

Last month Numan stated in an interview in the Dutch daily newspaper 'Algemeen Dagbald' that it was a bad idea to  re-build his career in the country he came from. If Numan is prepared to come back on his decision remains to be seen.=

PSV refuse Lee and Park to play friendly

05 Mar 2003

PSV have made an official request to the  South Korean Football Association that they do not select Lee Young-pyo and Park Ji-sung for their friendly match against Japan on April 16. If PSV win tonight's Amstel Cup match against Heerenveen then the Eindhovenaars will also have to play the semi final on the same day as Korea's friendly match. PSV have also stated that even if the South Korean's call up Lee and Park they will not give head to the request as the game is not on the official FIFA agenda which means they are not obligated to let their players go.

De Jong demands clarity from PSV 

04 Mar 2003

PSV striker John de Jong who is currently on loan to Heerenveen has told PSV that we wants to know what they have in stall for him at the end of the season and is hoping that the club will inform him this month what their plans are. The 25-year-old former Utrecht player spent only one season at PSV before being loaned out to the 'Friesians'. In that year he was unable to secure a first team place and Hiddink's new Korean strike force, de Jong is probably aware that his chances of return to Eindhoven are limited. Even so, De Jong is still keen to return to the club but has stated that he is prepared to look elsewhere if the need arises.
PSV offer Faber new two year contract

25 Feb 2003

PSV defender Ernest Faber, whose contract runs out this summer,  has been offered a new two year deal. The 33 year old player is a product of PSV's own youth academy but in the beginning of his career was lent out to several clubs before returning to Eindhoven in 1995. Since then he has been a regular team member but has only managed one first team appearance for the Dutch national team.

Hiddink hopes to sign Lee while in Korea

24 Feb 2003

PSV are hoping to add yet another Korean to their squad this week as Guus Hiddink plans totalks with South Korean striker Lee Chun-soo. Hiddink has been invited to attend the inauguration of South Korea's new president and is hoping to clinch a deal with the 22 year old striker at the same time. PSV are supposedlywilling to pay €2.5 million for Lee who made a good impression last week during Korea's under 21's 1-0 win over Holland's youth squad.

No return to PSV for Arthur Numan

19 Feb 2003

Arthur Numan has confirmed that we will be leaving Ranger this Summer after failing to reach an agreement for a new contract extension.  Numan hasn't completely closed the books on a new Ranger deal and has stated that if Rangers come with a new improved offer then he is still willing to renegotiate. However the chance of that happening is very unlikely according to Numan's agent Joop Korevaar: "The difference between what we were asking and the offer was too big.
Numan has now also stated that he is not planning to return to the Dutch Ere Divisie which puts an end to all the speculations of him returning to PSV or a making the move to Feyenoord. Speaking in the Dutch daily newspaper the "Algemeen Dagbald" Numan said: "It doesn't work out when a player tries to re-build his career in the country he came from.
I have looked at Jorg Albertz's return to Germany with Hamburg and learned a lesson from that move."

Matajea Kezman no longer international

19 Feb 2003

PSV's striker Mateja Kezman has announced that he is no longer prepared to come out for his home country Serbia and Montenegro (formerly known as Yugoslavia).  The 24 year old Kezman's decision to stop with international football has come as a blow to his country and to their Football Association's presidient,  Dragan Stojkovic.
The 24-year-old PSV Eindhoven star made the decision after his countries 2-2 Euro 2004 qualifying match  against Azerbaijan last week.
 Stojkovic: "He told me he would withdraw from the national team because of the huge differences in his play for PSV and the national team," said Stojkovic. "I advised him to calm down and think again but he has made up his mind. He could not answer my question about when he would play again. I told Kezman that he should not feel responsible for the result against Azerbaijan - we all have to be held responsible, me, the coach and all the players. I do not care if Savicevic calls up Kezman or someone else for our next match against Wales,  I just want a victory. This is a key match for us as a loss of points would mean goodbye to Euro 2004 and that would be catastrophic. In that case some heads would have to roll."
PSV not keen on keeping Arnold Bruggink

18 Feb 2003

Striker Arnold Bruggink's crunch talks with PSV this week will be resumed in March but have very little chance of resulting in a new deal now that PSV trainer Guus Hiddink and chairman  Harry van Raaij have stated that it would be far better for the player to find another club. In the Dutch daily newspaper 'De Telegraaf' Hiddink said: "As the situation now stands we are not planning to make use of the one year option we have on Bruggink, although in the coming months things could change. I find it very painful and never like having to tell a player this sort of news, especially when it concerns a fantastic professional. We have now discussed it with him and it now up to Arnold to decide his future". PSV's chairman Harry van Raai added "Arnold has always been a very useful player but has never managed to secure a first team place. With Leandro do Bonfim, Arjen Robben and Ji-Sung Park, our coach already has three very talented young players leaving Bruggink as fourth choice.

PSV give Hoogstrate PSV give Hoogstrate

17 Feb 2003

PSV trainer Guus Hiddink is still not completely confident in new signing Jordi Hoogstrate, and has told the talented midfielder that may have to remain for yet another year with Groningen if he is not able to impress the PSV boss before the end of this
PSV - Korea under 20's friendly cancelled

14 Feb 2003

PSV's friendly match against South Korea's under 20's squad that was planned for this evening, has been cancelled due to bad conditions of the pitch. The match was to place at PSV's training complex, Herdgang. PSV also offered to let the match take place on an artificial grass but the Asians refused.

Philip Cocu to end career in England or PSV

12 Feb 2003

Dutch international Phillip Cocu, whose contract with Barcelona runs out this summer,  has stated that if he decides to continue playing football then he will either make the move to the Premier League or return to his former club, PSV.  The 32 year midfielder said " I don't know yet, Stay at Barcelona ? Life is fantastic here but you have to look to your future. If I go to another country then England has my preference, that's not a hard decision. Whether I shall return to Holland ? Then of course PSV. That's where my roots are and I know that they are interested even though I haven't had any contact with the club.

Bruggink and PSV to hold crunch talks

11 Feb 2003

Striker Arnold Bruggink is set to have crunch talks with PSV this week to battle out his future with the club. Bruggink, although enormously talented, has never been given a real chance at PSV to prove his worth and has seen PSV constantly buy new strikers while he remained on the bench.  In the six years that Bruggink has been at the club he has seen the likes of Ronaldo, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Luc Nilis,  Mateja Kezman and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink come to Eindhoven and even when the new stars were unable to impress, Bruggink remained on PSV's bench. Up till now PSV's new coach Guus Hiddink hasn't given the slightest inclination that Brugginks contract, that runs out in the Summer, will be renewed.
PSV change reserve goalkeepers

07 Feb 2003

PSV reserve Jelle ten Rouwelaar has been lent out to Groningen for the rest of the season where he will replace 22-year old Roy Beukenkamp who has been sidelined for several months with a severe hamstring injury. PSV technical director Frank Arnesen said: 'Groningen requested if it was possible to sign Jelle on loan. After consideration with Jelle and coach Guus Hiddink we agreed, so Jelle will have the opportunity to get first division experience.' PSV have signed 33 year old Sparta Goalie Frank Kooiman  to replace Ten Rouwelaar.

PSV invited to play in World Peace Cup

07 Feb 2003

PSV have been invited to take part in the lucrative World Peace King Cup. The biannual tournament is to be held between the 15th and 22nd of July in Seoul, South Korea. Teams from Europe, Asia and North and South America will be divided into two groupsand each team will play a minimum of three games. The two groups winners will play in the final where 2 million euros will be at stake. The winner of the tournament is to receive  €1.5  million euros the runner-up will receive €0.5  million euros.
The complete list of participants: PSV, Los Angeles Galaxy (USA), Bayer Leverkusen (Germany), AS Roma (Italy), Olympique de Lyon (France), Sao Paulo (Brazil), Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa en Seongnam Ilwha (South Korea)
PSV kick Den Haag out of Dutch FA Cup

05 Feb 2003

Ere Divisie table-toppers PSV squashed Eerste divisie table-toppers Den Haag 0-3 this afternoon - kicking them out of the Dutch FA cup at the same time. After top scorer Mateja Kezmand the score with an early 11th minute goal the match was more or less over. In the 39th minute Wilfred Bouwma'sfree-kick hit the bar and Dennis Rommendahl pounced on the rebound to sent the home side trailing 2-0 into the break. Although Den Haag managed to come close to goal in the second half with shots from Peter Hofstede and Roy Stroeve it was PSV who were once again successful in finding the back of the net again via Dennis Rommendahl in 71st minute for the final 0-3 score-line.
PSV's Ramzi on loan to Cordoba

01 Feb 2003

PSV's Marroccan forward Adil Ramzi has been hired out to Spanish second division side Córdoba CF for the rest of the season. Ramzi whose contract runs out in 2005, has not been able to impress trainer Guus Hiddink since his arrival at PSV this summer and knows that he cannot expect a first team place with the Eindhovenaaren.
Wapenaar to replace injured Waterreus ?

27 Jan 2003

PSV are worried that goalkeeper Ronald Waterreus won't be fit in time for the start of the second half to the competition and are seriously considering hiring Utrecht's 32 year old goalie, Harald Wapenaar for the rest of the season. PSV's current second choice Jelle ten Rouwelaar hasn't managed to gain trainer Hiddink's confidence as of yet and is having problems coping with the level of play required by PSV.  Waterreus is still being niggled by a torn stomach muscle and PSV believe rest is the only cure.
AS Roma target Zlatan and Kezman

21 Jan 2003

AS Roma has targeted PSV's Mateja Kezman and Ajax's Zlatan Ibrahimovic to succeed Gabriel Batistuta who made the switch to Inter Milan this week. Kezman, who is currently top scorer in Holland's Ere Divisie, has always said that he would like to try his luck in Italy someday. Ibrahimovic first attracted the Italian's attention afterng the score for Ajax during their Champions League clash with Roma. After the match Roma;s chaiman Sensi told Ibrahimovic "We'll buy you in June". Since then Sensi has made several statements in which he has declared that it is just a matter of time before Zlatan's arrival.
Lamey to replace AZ's Tobiasen.

20 Jan 2003

PSV newcomer Micheal Lamey has been lent out for the rest of the season to AZ. PSV bought the ex-Ajax youth players at the beginning of last season from RKC under the agreement that Lamey could stay for one more year with RKC to gain more Ere Divisie experience. Lamey has been unable to secure a first team place with RKC so PSV have decided that it is better for the players development to transfer him to AZ who are searching for a replacement for defender Ole Tobiasen who in turn has decided to return to his homeland.
PSV's Leandro refuses to have operation

18 Jan 2003

According to the Dutch provincial daily paper " Eindhovens Dagblad" PSV's Brazilian midfielder Leandro do Bonfim, is refusing to go into hospital for a groin operation.  The 19 year old talent, who has been out of action for the past three months,  is apprehensive to undergo surgery after hearing from a Brazilian physiotherapist that the injury should disappear if given rest.  PSV's own doctor Cees-Rein van den Hoogenband, father of double Olympic gold swimmer, Peter van den Hoogenband, is convinced that an operation is necessary. Leandro decided that he would like a third opinion and paid a visit to FC Barcelona's doctor who also came to the same conclusion that an operation was necessary. In spite of this advice the Brazilian is still refusing have the operation and hopes that further rest will cure the ailment.
PSV's Suat Usta signs with Galatasary

17 Jan 2003

PSV's 21 year old forward Suat Usta has signed a three and a half year contract with the Turkish top club Galatasaray. Usta, who has both the Dutch as well as the Turkish nationality, has been unable to secure a first team place with the Eindhovenaren. After spells on loan with Eerste Divisie club Eindhoven and MVV Usta returned to PSV's youth team.

PSV Hofland needs rest Leandro needs op.

15 Jan 2003

PSV and Dutch international Kevin Hofland has been ordered to rest his ankle. The defender first injured his ankle during PSV's 0-4 champions league defeat against Arsenal last September.  After PSV's second confrontation with Arsenal in December Hofland underwent surgery to repair the damage to his ankle and  PSV were expecting that Hofland would be fit in time for the second half of the season. During PSV's trainings-camp in Turkey the old injury pain reappeared and the club's doctors have insisted that he takes a rest.
PSV will also have to miss their Brazilian midfielder Leandro now that he is forced to undergo surgery for his nagging groin injury.
Numan rules out move to Feyenoord

13 Jan 2003

Glasgow Rangers's Dutch international Arthur Numan has stated that if he indeed returns to Holland then he would only consider a move to PSV, thereby ruling out a possible move to Feyenoord. Numan's contract with the Rangers runs out at the end of this season and it is still uncertain if Numan will stay in Scotland, make a move to America or return home to his native homeland. Numan: "I can't say much about my future plans but I'm certainly not going to Feyenoord. If I should decide to return to Holland then there is only one option that I would consider, PSV. "

Van Nistelrooy wants to stay at United

12 Jan 2003

Ruud van Nistelrooy has stated in the News of The World that he wants to sign a new contract with Manchester United when his present contract runs out in 2006.  This contradicts van Nistelrooy's  statements on PSV's website during the Christmas period when he told PSV Inside magazine that he wanted to return to PSV in 2005 to finish off his career with the Eindhovenaren.
In today's News of The World interview van Nistelrooy said "My contract ends on July 1 2006, the day that I become 30 years old. But if the club wants to give me a new contract, I will be happy to stay longer with Manchester United." 
Skycomm marketing deal for PSV Koreans

12 Jan 2003

Skycomm have signed a media contract with PSV on Saturday to show Korean players.  A spokesman for Skycommunication said:  "We have agreed to sign an exclusive contract with PSV and the signing ceremony is going to be held on Saturday in Holland," 
Under the deal, Skycomm will offer PSV $4 million in return for acquiring the exclusive right for broadcasting of PSV's games and arranging sponsorships and friendly matches for the Dutch soccer team led by former Korean national team coach
Guus Hiddink. The Dutch soccer club recently signed Park Ji-sung and Lee Young Pyo are curently negotiating a deal with Lee Chung-soo
It's also the intention of Skycomm to show virtual advertisements during televised matches. This entails displaying advertisements for the Korean market on the players shirts.

PSV's Huntelaar on loan to De Graafschap

11 Jan 2003

  PSV's  are to hire Klaas Jan Huntelaar out for the resot of the season to De Graafschap.  The 19 year old youth international has unable to secure a first team place with the 'Eindhovenaren' since joining PSV from De Graafschap in 2000-2001. Huntelaar first attracted PSV's attention after scoring two goals to help Holland finish third at the 2000 European Under 18 Championships. He also performed well at the World Youth Cup in 2001 as Holland reached the quarter-finals, with Huntelaar scoring another two goals. 
PSV target Korean forward Lee Chun-soo

10 Jan 2003

PSV have set their sights on Korean forward, Lee Chun-soo. The Korean international is regarded as of one of the most exciting young talents in Korean football today and was part of 'Hiddink's Korean Army' during the World Cup 2002. Lee Chun-soo  can play on the wing, in attack or behind the front two and has already attracted the attention of European scouts.
Lee Chung-soo's management agency Skycomm who have just signed a one and a half year marketing contract with PSV,  stated that one of the preconditions of the Lee Chung-soo contract is that PSV are required to buy at least two other Korean players within the next year and a half.
PSV invited for lucrative Korean tournament

08 Jan 2003

PSV have been invited to take part in a lucrative tournament in South Korea. All of the eight top teams that have been invited will each receive 2.5 million dollars. The winner of 'The Sunmoon Peace Soccer Foundation Tournament' will receive a further 2 million dollars.  The eight teams to have received an invitation are: AS Roma, Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester United, Real Madrid and United States LA Galaxy. 

PSV and Feyenoord interested in Numam

08 Jan 2003

Both PSV and Feyenoord are reported to be interested in bringing Arthur Numan back to Holland. The 33 year old defender, who's contract with Glasgow Rangers runs out at the end of this season, wants to hear Rangers new offer this week before making a final decicion at the end of January.  Numan's agent Joop Korevaar, has already  spoken with his former club PSV about a possible move and has also spoken with Feyenoord's technical director, Rob Baan, in Decvember.  If Numan should decide to return to his native country then a reuniting with Guus Hiddink and PSV would seem more likely than a move to Rotterdam.

PSV invited for lucrative Korean tournament

08 Jan 2003

PSV have been invited to take part in a lucrative tournament in South Korea. All of the eight top teams that have been invited will each receive 2.5 million dollars. The winner of 'The Sunmoon Peace Soccer Foundation Tournament' will receive a further 2 million dollars.  The eight teams to have received an invitation are: AS Roma, Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester United, Real Madrid and United States LA Galaxy. 

PSV present Park

07 Jan 2003

PSV have presented their newest Korean signing yesterday amidst a packed press conference. Hiddink who is intending to use his knowledge of the Korean Football scene to help bring more talented Koreans to PSV stated that he is absolutely delighted with the Park Ji-Sung. Park's qualities lie in the fact that he is completely all round and has an enormous amount of energy. The 21-year-old utility midfielder, who plays for Japanese club Kyoto Purple Sanga, signed a three-and-a-half year contract.
Hiddink: "I have known Park for two and a half years and he will strengthen our squad because he is an attacking player who can play on either flank or behind the strikers. He also has mental strength and is a fighter who never gives up."
PSV president Harry van Raaij said: "We have signed a quality footballer and it's also a good deal in marketing terms."
Lee Young-Pyo signs for PSV

07 Jan 2003

PSV have offered South Korean World Cup star Lee Young-Pyo, a six month contract with an option to buy the player if he impresses. Lee Young-Pyo, who has been on trial with PSV since December,  is the second Korean to join the the club since Hiddink's arrival after having signed Park Ji Sung earlier in the season. The talented midfielder is a creative player who usually features on the left for the national team but can also operate in the middle. He was one of the team's best players during their run to the Asian Cup semi-finals in Lebanon in 2000
Lee: "I am happy to play for PSV Eindhoven along with Park Ji-sung and will do my best to be recognized as a star player," 

PSV trial for Ayegbeni falls through

06 Jan 2003

Striker Yakubu Ayegbenim who scored five Champions League goals for his Israeli club Ha'aretz this season, will not be going for a trial with PSV, but has instead opted for the chance to play for English First Division club Portsmouth. 'Pompey' are currently Division 1 leaders and are the most likely candidates for promotion to the Premier League at the end of the season. 

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Eredivisie

P

Pts
Ajax 34 80
PSV 34 74
Feyenoord 34 68
Heerenveen 34 58

 

Top Scorers

Kezman

PSV

31
Kuijt

F'oord

20
Sibon

H'veen

15
Elkhattabi

AZ

14
N'Kufo

Twente

14

 

 

   Eerstedivisie

P

Pts
1 Den Bosch 36 74
2 Excelsior 36 74
3 Sparta 36 69
4 Heracles 36 67

 

Top Scorers

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

AGOVV

26
Stefan Jansen

Den Bosch

25
Yuri Rose

Heracles

22
Ronald Hamming

Veendam

21
Ugur Yildirim

G.A. Eagles

19
 

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