Frank de Boer Steps Down As Ajax Boss

Frank de Boer says he is ready for “something else” but has not ruled out taking a year out after leaving Ajax.

De Boer stepped down on Thursday after six years as manager, days after the club missed out on the Dutch title to PSV Eindhoven.

The 45-year-old has been linked with Everton, who are 12th in the Premier League after one win in 10 and currently managed by Roberto Martinez.

“What I will do, I don’t know yet,” De Boer said.

The Dutchman was critical of Ajax’s failure to be crowned champions of the Netherlands for the 34th time last weekend.

Ajax needed to win at second-from-bottom De Graafschap to secure a fifth title in six years but were held to a surprise 1-1 draw that allowed PSV to leapfrog the leaders and retain their title after they won at PEC Zwolle.

“I began to realise more that it was time for something else,” added De Boer, who led Ajax to four straight league titles between 2011 and 2014.

“This is better for me and also for Ajax.”

Asked about his future, De Boer said: “A year without a club is also an option. I’ll see what comes my way.”

Ajax director Edwin van der Sar said De Boer was “hugely ambitious”.

“We are sorry that he is leaving,” the former Manchester United keeper said.

BBC

Frank de Boer Steps Down As Ajax Boss

Frank Acheampong powers Anderlect to vital away win

Black Stars attacker Frank Acheampong inspired Anderlecht to a vital three points away to Saint Trudent in the Belgium top flight.

The 22 year old continued his impressive form for the title chasing Anderlecht in a 1-2 deserving win for the high flying visitors. Frank Acheampong has been an ever presentfixture for the second place Anderlecht since shaking off an early season injury scare.

The Black Stars attacker lasted 75 minutes in a highly involving night before leaving the pitch for Bran Nuytick.

Acheampong failed to register his name on the score sheet but his attacking credential were plenty for the fans to adore and sing his name all game long.

Youri Tielemans opened the scoring for Anderlecht from the spot just one minute into the tie after a lung busting run from Acheampong.

The spirited home side however levelled the game 24 minutes into the first department with a clinical finish from Reuben Fernandes after a complete team work from Sint Triuden.

Substitute Iddrisa Sylla however won the game for Anderlecht with six minutes remaining as they close the gap at the top to just two points.

Frank Acheampong powers Anderlect to vital away win