Tag: ELINKWIJK MOVES
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…
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…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on holy ground: ‘Would have been nice if the stands could come along’
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…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on holy ground: ‘Before the demolition starts, I will take a moment for myself here once more’
Utrecht – “When I walk through the characteristic entrance, I immediately have the feeling of coming home,” says Martin Turksma. Martin was in charge at Elinkwijk for years. “I played…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on holy ground: ‘That is a memory that I will never forget’
The dug-outs are located on the current Elinkwijk site, the place where Dick sat on Saturdays for 43 years, with his back to the stands. “I never sat there or…
Elinkwijk blows the whistle on holy ground: ‘Huge part of my father’s and therefore also my life’
Utrecht – “My father was a player of the first team, he was head coach of the first team, he was the technical director here, he was in the work…