ADO hopes for Maurice Steijn return

ADO Den Haag hopes to appoint Maurice Steijn as manager after sacking Robin Peter; Steijn, a former player and three-year manager at the club, is currently without a team.

ADO Den Haag has begun the search for a new manager after dismissing Robin Peter this week. Despite Peter guiding the club to the Keuken Kampioen Divisie title last season, he was sacked following a 1-0 defeat to PEC Zwolle.

The promoted side has identified Maurice Steijn as their ideal replacement. The 52-year-old, born in The Hague, spent years at ADO as a player before managing the club for three seasons until 2014. Since then, Steijn has held positions at VVV-Venlo, Al-Wahda, NAC Breda, Sparta Rotterdam, Ajax, and Sparta Rotterdam again, most recently departing Sparta last summer.

ADO is hopeful Steijn will accept the role, with the club pinning its hopes on him to prevent relegation. A decision from the experienced manager is awaited, though the club believes it is likely to be positive. If Steijn agrees, he could make his debut as early as next weekend against Sparta Rotterdam at home.