Steijn named new head coach at former club ADO Den Haag

Steijn, 52, returns to his former club as head coach after spells at Ajax and Sparta, replacing sacked Robin Peter.

Maurice Steijn has been appointed head coach of ADO Den Haag, replacing German manager Robin Peter who was sacked a week ago following poor results. ADO sit 17th in the Eredivisie with nine points, six clear of bottom club Willem II, and were knocked out of the cup by amateur side Excelsior '31.

Steijn, 52, began his playing career at ADO in 1993 and spent six years in their first team before moving to NAC Breda. He also started his coaching career at the club, becoming head coach from 2011 until his dismissal in February 2014. Most recently he managed Sparta last season but left when a contract extension was not agreed. He also had a brief spell in charge of Ajax in 2023.