Jan Poortvliet Explained

Jan Poortvliet
Birth Date:21 September 1955
Birth Place:Arnemuiden, Netherlands
Position:Left-back
Currentclub:Eindhoven (U18 manager)
Years1:1974–1983
Caps1:264
Goals1:41
Clubs1:PSV
Years2:1983–1984
Caps2:20
Goals2:1
Clubs2:Roda JC
Years3:1984–1987
Caps3:97
Goals3:15
Clubs3:Nîmes
Years4:1987–1988
Caps4:34
Goals4:7
Clubs4:Royal Antwerp
Years5:1988–1989
Caps5:36
Goals5:3
Clubs5:Cannes
Years6:1989–1990
Caps6:20
Goals6:3
Clubs6:Eendracht Aalst
Years7:1990–1992
Caps7:60
Goals7:4
Clubs7:VCV Zeeland
Totalcaps:531
Totalgoals:74
Nationalyears1:1978–1982
Nationalcaps1:19
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalteam1:Netherlands
Manageryears1:1996–1997
Managerclubs1:RBC Roosendaal
Manageryears2:2000–2001
Managerclubs2:Den Bosch
Manageryears3:2002–2005
Managerclubs3:Telstar
Manageryears4:2007–2008
Managerclubs4:Helmond Sport
Manageryears5:2008–2009
Managerclubs5:Southampton
Manageryears6:2009–2010
Managerclubs6:FC Eindhoven
Manageryears7:2010–2012
Managerclubs7:Telstar
Manageryears8:2012–2013
Managerclubs8:Den Bosch
Manageryears9:2016
Managerclubs9:Qingdao Red Lions
Manageryears10:2018–2021
Managerclubs10:RKSV Nuenen
Manageryears11:2021–
Managerclubs11:FC Eindhoven (U18)
Manageryears12:2021
Managerclubs12:FC Eindhoven (caretaker)

Jan Poortvliet (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /ˈjɑm ˈpoːrtflit/; born 21 September 1955) is a Dutch professional football coach and a former player who played as a left-back. He works as the coach of the Under-18 squad of FC Eindhoven He represented the Netherlands national team at the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina. His biggest club successes came when he played for PSV Eindhoven in the mid- and late 1970s. After his retirement in the early 1990s, he became a football manager and worked for clubs such as Den Bosch, RBC Roosendaal, Telstar and Southampton.

Managerial career

Southampton

On 29 May 2008, he was announced as the new head coach of English Football League Championship side Southampton as an immediate replacement to Nigel Pearson, with Mark Wotte taking over the Academy.[1] In taking the Southampton job, he became the club's tenth head coach in as many years, as well as being the first foreigner to hold the position. But, within days, it emerged that Poortvliet was still employed by his previous club Helmond Sport, who hadn't given him any permission to talk to Southampton. Poortvliet was offering to pay compensation to Helmond, where he still had one year on his contract. But his offer of 30,000 Euros was taken as an insult by Helmond. The situation though was resolved via an arbitration panel (The Dutch FA – KNVB). Poortvliet was told he could take the Southampton job, if he paid his former club Helmond Sport £60,000 (75,000 euros) in compensation. He complied with these terms, and his contract with Helmond Sport was terminated.[2]

In his first official game in charge, Southampton lost 2–1 to Cardiff, having conceded right at the end. However, three days later, Poortvliet recorded his first win as Southampton manager, beating Exeter City 3–1 in the League Cup first round. His first league win came on 23 August at Derby County thanks to a David McGoldrick goal.[3] Following a run of just one win in 14 home games, on 23 January 2009, Poortvliet announced his resignation from the club, with reserve team coach Mark Wotte taking over as head coach.[4] [5]

Later career

On 15 June 2009, Poortvliet was announced as the new manager of Eerste Divisie club FC Eindhoven. He led his side to qualification to the promotion/relegation tournament between Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie.

In June 2010, he was introduced as new head coach of Telstar, another Dutch Eerste Divisie team; his salary will however be paid by parent club AZ.[6] After two lacklustre seasons at the Velsen-based club, in March 2012, it was confirmed Poortvliet had agreed to a move back to his previous club Den Bosch, effective from July.[7]

Personal life

Poortvliet is the uncle of the Dutch footballer Jan Paul van Hecke.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Poortvliet named new Saints boss. BBC. 30 May 2008 . 30 May 2008.
  2. News: Poortvliet Cleared for Saints Job. 26 June 2008. 2 October 2010. BBC Sport.
  3. Web site: Derby 0–1 Southampton . BBC . 23 August 2008 . 26 August 2008 .
  4. News: Poortvliet resigns as Saints boss. BBC Sport. 24 January 2009. 23 January 2009.
  5. News: Chairman's statement . Saintsfc.co.uk . 24 January 2009 . 23 January 2009 . 20 August 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120820005139/http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/articles/article.php?page_id=11263 . dead .
  6. Web site: Poortvliet aan de slag bij Telstar . Soccernews.nl . 15 June 2010 . 15 June 2010. nl.
  7. News: Jan Poortvliet verlaat Telstar en tekent voor Den Bosch . Voetbal International . nl . 6 May 2012 . 21 March 2012 . Poortvliet leaves Telstar and signs for Den Bosch.
  8. Web site: Boogert. Rudy. Jan Paul van Hecke kan niet tippen aan ome Jan. Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant. 2023-11-10. 2020-11-02. nl.