Former PSV success coach expresses hope: “Last season was decided too early”
1 min readLast season, PSV became champions for the third time in a row, and this time with overwhelming dominance. Peter Bosz’s side ultimately finished with a lead of nineteen points over second-placed Feyenoord at the top.
Actually, halfway through the season it was no longer a question of whether PSV would become champions, but when PSV would become champions. In the end, Bosz’s team were crowned champions on 5 April because second-placed Feyenoord could not do any better than a 0-0 draw at FC Volendam, while PSV, a day earlier, won 4-3 in spectacular fashion against FC Utrecht.
If it were up to Guus Hiddink, the fight for the national title in the 2026/2027 season will be a lot more exciting than last season. Hiddink says this in an interview with the FCUpdate.nl media outlet.
''It was already decided too early last season. If you are personally involved with a club, of course you want to become champions as quickly as possible, but for the excitement in the Eredivisie it would be nice if the rivalry continued until the last days'', says the born Varssevelder.
Also the layout of the selections, according to the former coach, will play a major role. ''It comes down to whether they can get the team in order. That applies to Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV. You don't know what could happen after a World Cup. Often there are still major transfers after that. PSV lose Saibari, who was still decisive. They have to handle that well'', so Hiddink says.
In a conversation with sports broadcaster ESPN, Míchel, the new Ajax coach, said he wants to compete for the national title in 2026/2027, and according to Hiddink this is a positive development. ''That’s how you have to say it. But ultimately it comes down to whether you get the team in order." With that, the experienced coach is primarily looking forward to a league in which Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV can once again push each other to the limit. "For the Eredivisie it would be great if that rivalry remains in place until the end'', said the born Achterhoeker.
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"Last season was decided too early" yeah but lets be real, PSV made it inevitable. If Ajax and Feyenoord get their teams in order after the World Cup and big transfers, fair. Still, we should be aiming for our own consistency and not rely on other teams falling off.
If we lose Saibari and they say "handle that well", ok but we need an actual plan, not vibes. tbh midfield creativity cant just disappear and expect the same 19-point margin.
Bosz dominance was peak, but 5 April still felt early. The 0-0 for Feyenoord with Volendam killed the suspense lol, 4-3 vs Utrecht was at least entertainment.
19 points is mad ngl. I do feel Hiddink though, once it was clear it was basically "countdown to the title" not football entertainment.