Manager sacked
Eredivisie
Poor results cost Stegeman his job at Willem II
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Stegeman sacked after Willem II failed to win any of their nine Eredivisie matches since promotion, leaving them bottom of the table.
Willem II have dismissed manager John Stegeman following a disastrous start to their first Eredivisie season after promotion. The 50-year-old has been relieved of his duties after nine matches without a win, during which the club has scored the fewest goals and conceded the most in the division. Technical director Freek Heerkens confirmed the decision on Tuesday morning, stating the club saw insufficient perspective to continue the partnership. Assistant coach Pascal Diender has also departed. Stegeman is the second Eredivisie manager to be sacked this season, following Henry van der Vegt at PEC Zwolle, whose replacement led to immediate improvement.
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