Ajax: And we are back!

26 August 2010 From World Cup Blog:
It actually is five seasons, but it feels like decades. Ajax and the Champions League. In the 1970s, Ajax owned the top flite in Europe, in the mid 90s Ajax reached the finals twice but since the Bosman arrest, no more big successes in Europe for youth development institute Ajax. Ronald Koeman came far in his coaching job with Ajax in the Champions League but other than that, Slavia Prague and Kopenhagen were among the names of clubs that were better – apparently – on the night and got entrance to the Millionaire’s Ball, blocking the Sons of Gods of many many needed euros. Because apart from the sportive prestige, Ajax isn’t doing to well in the monetary stakes and simply needs some successes in the P&L as well. Group stage Champions League will help, for sure.
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