There is great anger among the supporters of De Graafschap because of the imminent departure of Ralf Seuntjens towards NAC Breda. The supporters group Brigata Tifosi even demands that the attacker immediately leave The Super Farmers. With banners and an open letter on the website, the indignant supporters group of De Graafschap makes clear its displeasure towards Seuntjens.
A banner has been hung at De Vijverberg with the text ‘Without Ralf to the end station! Goodbye and thanks!’ In addition, Brigata Tifosi enclosed a train ticket for a one-way trip Doetinchem-Breda as a playful statement by Brigata Tifosi. The course of events of the past week gives the supporters of the current number two in the Eredivisie a very bad feeling. “He has never hidden the fact that Ralf is a NAC supporter in addition to Bredanaar. And that is fine, in addition to being a professional, he is also a supporter and enthusiast just like us. But after the events of the past few days, we cannot do anything other than to conclude that Ralf no longer has 100 percent the interest of De Graafschap in mind “, is the opinion of the supporters.
The Brigata Tifosi thinks it is time to say goodbye to Ralf Seuntjes after all the commotion surrounding his transfer to direct competitor NAC. Understandable? pic.twitter.com/DGZ47p4ANJ
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“And then it stops. We cannot use players on the way to the Eredivisie who will benefit more in the long term from promotion from another club, no matter how much added value they have (had)”, Brigata Tifosi adds in clear terms. . “Our dealings with Ralf have taught us that he is always honest and straightforward, we have always appreciated him for that. As honest as he is, we are also honest. It therefore applies to us: it was a great year and a half Ralf , thank you for your contribution to this, but here our paths separate. There is a one-way ticket to Breda waiting for you. ” Seuntjens signed a two-year contract with NAC on Wednesday, which in the past tried to bring in the tall striker.
The supporters group also wrote a letter to the technical staff, players group and executive board of De Graafschap with the request to stop the cooperation with Seuntjens immediately. “It cannot possibly be that our captain, one individual, is jeopardizing our promotion opportunities,” the charges said. “Take your responsibility and put Ralf offside. By doing that, we not only eliminate a possible risk on our final goal (Eredivisie), but more importantly: our credibility is not compromised. One of the most important core values within our club! That is why we do what you should have done right away: provide Ralf with a one-way ticket to Breda. Are you already at your next club with your head? as urgent advice.
General director Hans Martijn Ostendorp responds on Friday Gelderland broadcaster to the protests of the club’s supporters. “We know the standpoint of the supporters. We also respect the protest action, but we do not agree with them in this case. But that is not always necessary”, the driver emphasizes. Ostendorp has been aware of the anger of the fans towards Seuntjens for some time now. “The trainer is about the line-up. We as a club have every confidence in Seuntjens and also give him that confidence. I just called the chairman of the Brigata Tifosi and told him that we will convey their message to Mike Snoei, our trainer. . ” Snoei took off the captain’s armband earlier this week from Seuntjens who left for NAC.
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