John Heitinga did not show his best side at Thursday’s press conference, where the match between Ajax and Feyenoord was previewed. Wim Kieft and Andy van der Meijde think so. Especially the ‘cheat sheet’ of the trainer of the team from Amsterdam led to misunderstanding at the table Veronica Offside.
At the end of the press conference, Heitinga was asked about the note he had brought with him. The coach of the reigning national champion stated that he had put his answers to any questions from journalists on it. “As you prepare your questions, I prepare my answers,” Heitinga clarified. That explanation cannot count on understanding during the broadcast of Veronica Offside.
Kieft, who had not yet seen the images, was not pleased with the cheat sheet. “What nonsense,” the former striker started. “Jesus man. This will also be discussed with the press officer. Next time they will certainly also say what you can and cannot ask.” Van der Meijde also did not understand that Heitinga had prepared himself in this way. “Just go there spontaneously and then give your answers.”
Earlier, Michiel Kramer also lashed out at Heitinga. The striker of RKC Waalwijk especially criticized the answers that the coach gave. “I was annoyed that Johnny. When asked if he hopes Feyenoord beat Shakhtar, he says he is for Ajax. That is not what is asked, is it? Please stop with that dirty Amsterdam. I just hope that Feyenoord gets a good result there, that they just win. That would be nice for our friend Johnny.”