Tag: Elinkwijk
FC De Bilt makes debut in KNVB Cup: ‘Historic moment’
FC De Bilt and Eemdijk are not the only two regional clubs that will be in action on Tuesday in the first preliminary round of the KNVB Cup. The full…
El Karouani back at Elinkwijk for a while, just like 8 years ago he wants to show himself to scouts
El Karouani deliberately swapped NEC for FC Utrecht last summer. Because it is easier to make a step up via the Utrechters. The question is whether he is thinking about…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on sacred ground: ‘Before the demolition begins, I’ll take one more moment for myself here’
Utrecht – “When I walk through the characteristic entrance, I immediately feel like I’m coming home,” says Martin Turksma. Martin was a goalkeeper at Elinkwijk for years. “I played here…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on holy ground: ‘We had the best turf in the Netherlands’
In daily life, Peter worked at the Utrecht police, including as chief commissioner. A busy job that he combined with his administrative positions at Elinkwijk. “I’ve always liked that, because…
FC Utrecht starts the season with a practice match against Elinkwijk
More than 100 years of Utrecht football history have taken place on the historic grounds of Elinkwijk. But the club is going to leave the ‘holy ground’. The stands, the…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on holy ground: ‘I hope to be able to experience that move’
Utrecht – “I have experienced quite a bit here. I think the most of everyone,” says 93-year-old Joop Slagmolen from the Elinkwijk canteen. He still comes here almost every home…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on holy ground: ‘I’m not going to watch when demolition is started’
“Why does it hurt me so much? It is a very big part of my life,” he continues. “When I come here, I come home. I know no better than…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on holy ground: ‘This place has contributed to my integration’
After his football career, Glenn was head coach of the first team, trainer of youth teams, team manager, and was a member of the technical committee. But he enjoyed playing…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on holy ground: ‘The pure nostalgia that is going to disappear’
Utrecht – For years, Peter van Stralen’s voice echoed over the main field during Elinkwijk’s home matches. Nowadays he raises his flag, sometimes a little too often. Peter is a…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on holy ground: ‘I will also ensure that Vockingworst is ready on the new site’
In addition to providing a cup of coffee or a beer, there is always something to nibble on for the guests. “In any case, always Vockingworst, because that’s Utregs, isn’t…