arsenal 2 - ajax 1

goals from henry and kanu (and huntelaar for ajax) sent bergkamp off in style. and did you see that ajax bench? van basten, rijkaard, and best of all cruyff, all dressed up for bergie's goodbye. freaking awesome.

farewell dennis

back in 1999, when i started watching arsenal for real, dennis bergkamp was at the height of his powers, and he was instantly the mentor for a young frenchman who'd barely registered on the margins at mighty juventus. i have been partial to the pupil, but i have nothing but respect for bergkamp the master. he has always been the perfect professional, and gunner fans everywhere (and i'm guessing ajax fans too) will always miss him. i hope he comes back as a manager someday. i think he'd be great. have a great opening night farewell at emirates, dennis. i wish i could be there.

Dutch news

Ajax beaten by Spakenburg

I'm still optimistic about Ajax' chances for the title this season, but the start isn't very promising. Allthough Spakenburg is one of the top amateur teams, they are still amateurs. I have no idea why Ajax lost with 3-2, but i'm sure that new Ajax coach Henk ten Cate will sort it out. Congratulations to Spakenburg!

Denny Landzaat leaves AZ for Wigan

Dutch international Denny Landzaat is leaving Dutch top team AZ for English relegation candidate Wigan Athletic. Allthough 30 year old Landzaat was looking for a transfer abroad, i can't imagine that had a club like Wigan in mind. Maybe he was so fed up with the tender tyranny of Louis van Gaal, that he got less picky.