John Heitinga is being questioned in the Netherlands following his early departure from Tottenham Hotspur.
ajax1 Comments from cover journalist Tom Knipping at Voetbal International today. He is less impressed by the dramatic year since Heitinga's dismissal.
Heitinga left Tottenham in the middle of the month after spending more than 30 days as assistant manager to Thomas Frank at the club. His exit followed Frank's dismissal, despite Igor Tudor reportedly asking him to stay.
Instead the Dutchman decided to leave his post. He reportedly came after her There was belief that Spurs would offer him the interim position. Instead he decided to sign for Tudor until the end of the season.
Agent's comments on Tottenham
Sport Witness has covered the results since then. This includes his agent, Rob Jensen. Providing all the details on Tottenham and Heitinga's future plans.
It's now up to the 42-year-old to take the next step. Heitinga looked to be on his way to victory after serving as assistant manager to Arne Slot at Liverpool last year.
Indeed, it was clear from his report at the time of his departure that Liverpool were sad to lose him. Observers have also attributed some of his struggles this season to his exit.
That work landed him the manager's job at Ajax, who appointed him as head coach the previous summer. Unfortunately, it lasted only 128 days after a disastrous start to both their domestic and European campaigns.
back in the market
After a short, unsuccessful and questionable spell at Tottenham he has now returned as a free agent. However, Knipping has no sympathy for the Dutch coach.
"Losing your job in both the Eredivisie and the Premier League in one season. Not many managers can do that," He said.
“After being fired in Amsterdam, Heitinga left his position as assistant manager at Tottenham, where he had started just a few weeks earlier.
“His bank account has undoubtedly seen a nice bounce in recent months, but his coaching career is certainly not taking the turn he might have imagined when he took over as head coach at Ajax earlier this season.
