Tag: Andries Jonker

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 10: Vivianne Miedema of Arsenal looks on during the team's warm up prior to the Barclays Women's Super League match between Arsenal FC and Chelsea FC at Emirates Stadium on December 10, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Arsenal striker discusses challenges of returning from serious injury

Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema shares a detailed update on her injury recovery, Olympic hopes, and the challenges facing the Dutch national team before important qualifiers.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05: Vivianne Miedema (L) and Beth Mead of Arsenal looks on prior to the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup Final match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Selhurst Park on March 05, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Quiet at home: Vivianne Miedema wins ‘Meadema battle’

Arsenal's Vivianne Miedema and Beth Mead, one of football's power couples, faced off in a unique 'Meadema battle' as their respective national teams, the Netherlands and England, clashed without playing each other.
Netherlands' forward Vivianne Miedema (C) attends a training session in Zeist, on October 23, 2023 ahead of the UEFA Women's Nations League football match against Scotland on October 27, 2023. (Photo by ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

2 Arsenal players on restricted time with national squad

Dutch national women's football team faces Scotland in a Nations League match. Despite key players from Arsenal, Vivianne Miedema and Victoria Pelova, being on restricted time, coach Andries Jonker remains confident.
Netherlands' forward Vivianne Miedema (C) attends a training session in Zeist, on October 23, 2023 ahead of the UEFA Women's Nations League football match against Scotland on October 27, 2023. (Photo by ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN/ANP/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal striker makes long-awaited return for national team

Vivianne Miedema returns to the Dutch national team after a 10-month injury hiatus. Her reintegration could be a game-changer for both her national side and Arsenal.
Arsenals Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema (L) celebrates with Arsenals English defender Lotte Wubben-Moy after scoring a goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League Group C football match between Juventus and Arsenal at the Juventus stadium in Turin on November 24, 2022. (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Vivianne Miedema called up by Netherlands

Vivianne Miedema, has been called up for the first time since her serious knee injury. Yet to return this season for Arsenal, she is included in the squad for upcoming matches against Scotland.
Vivianne Miedema modelling the new Arsenal third kit for 2021/22 (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Vivianne Miedema’s coaching aspirations amid injury recovery

Arsenal's injured star Vivianne Miedema pursues coaching aspirations and addresses concerns in women's football while recovering from a knee injury.
Reiss Nelson with the Arsenal u23s at Meadow Park (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Andries Jonker: Reiss Nelson only had one dream – to play at the Emirates

Andries Jonker says Reiss Nelson has only ever dreamed of playing and succeeding with Arsenal, and his loyalty helped them convince others to stay.
Arsenal's English striker Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on July 4, 2020. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by CATHERINE IVILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Jonker explains the doubts around Saka at youth level

Andries Jonker says the Arsenal academy worried that Bukayo Saka might be overachieving at youth level thanks to his physical advantages.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 01: Interim Manager of Arsenal, Freddie Ljungberg looks on during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal FC at Carrow Road on December 01, 2019 in Norwich, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Andries Jonker: Arsenal should hire Freddie permanently

Andries Jonker thinks Arsenal should hire Freddie Ljungberg permanently, claiming he fits the club's style of football.
Marcus McGuane during his Barcelona first team debut. (via Twitter)

Marcus McGuane explains how things went downhill with Barcelona

Former Arsenal midfielder Marcus McGuane has discussed his difficulties establishing himself with Barcelona, after moving on loan to Telstar this summer.
Donyell Malen

He said I was too fat: Former Arsenal youngster reveals Andries Jonker issue

Reports that Donyell Malen claimed Andries Jonker called him 'too fat' when they were both at Arsenal seem to be a little wide of the mark.

Former Arsenal academy director Andries Jonker: I would advise young players not to go...

Former Arsenal academy director Andries Jonker has advised young players to stay away from Arsenal and English football, suggesting it's better to play abroad.

Mertesacker starts Academy work three months early

Per Mertesacker has been introducing himself to the kids at Hale End and setting up meetings as he uses his spare time to get ready for life in his new role, so what sort of manager is he going to be?

Ljungberg releases statement after Wolfsburg exit

Freddie Ljungberg has released a statement following his departure from Wolfsburg.

Jonker and Ljungberg sacked by Wolfsburg

Former head of the Arsenal academy Andries Jonker, and former player Freddie Ljungberg, have been sacked from their new roles as manager and assistant manager of Wolfsburg.

Arsenal coach Jan van Loon joins Andries Jonker at Wolfsburg

Arsenal coach Jan van Loon will join former academy director Andries Jonker at Wolfsburg.

Wolfsburg complete £2m move for Kaylen Hinds

Arsenal forward Kaylen Hinds has completed a £2m move to Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg.

Shaka Hislop backs Mertesacker’s choice to become academy coach ‘100%’

Shaka Hislop has passionately backed Per Mertesacker's decision to become head of Arsenal's academy once his deal as a player comes to an end next year.

Tony Colbert to step aside for Darren Burgess

Long-time fitness coach Tony Colbert is to step-aside for new Director of High Performance Darren Burgess.

Arsenal prodigy Kaylen Hinds could join Wolfsburg

Arsenal could lose young star Kaylen Hinds to Wolfsburg.
Arsene Wenger manager of Arsenal (right) and Ivan Gazidis, CEO of Arsenal. Picture: Clive Rose/Getty Images

Arsenal still to appoint Head of Youth Development

Arsenal have yet to appoint a new Head of Youth Development and haven't much much progress, according to latest reports.

Arsenal management pair just about save Wolfsburg from relegation

Former Arsenal coaches Andries Jonker and Freddie Ljungberg managed to save Wolfsburg from relegation.

Jonker + Ljungberg face Wolfsburg relegation

Andries Jonker's VfL Wolfsburg face relegation after losing 2-1 to Hamburg in the Bundesliga.

Arsenal management team impressing in Bundesliga, could they replace Wenger?

Since taking over the reigns at VfL Wolfsburg, the partnership between Freddie Ljungberg and Andries Jonker has been a significant one in helping the team recover from a horrid start to the Bundesliga campaign.

We want new academy manager to have ‘Arsenal spirit’ says Wenger

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Arsenal are still looking for a new academy manager after Andries Jonker left to coach Wolfsburg and took Freddie Ljungberg with him.

Wenger reveals Ljungberg coaching role promise

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that should a coaching role become available, Freddie Ljungberg has promised he will return to the club.
Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast

Episode 84: Where do we go from here? + Stuffing Chelsea, Jonker & more

In this latest edition of the Daily Cannon Arsenal podcast, Matthew, Helen, Mosope, and Paul speculate about life after Wenger, whether Le Boss will even leave, and what needs to change beyond the manager.

Jonker makes weird statement about Ljungberg as pair leave Arsenal

Freddie Ljungberg will join Andries Jonker at Wolfsburg as our Head of Youth Development leaves to take up the managerial role but he’s said something very strange about Freddie.

Jonker brings Ljungberg with him to Wolfsburg

Andries Jonker has confirmed that he will bring Freddie Ljungberg, who has also been coaching at Arsenal.

Official: Jonker becomes new Wolfsburg manager

Wolfsburg have confirmed that they have signed Arsenal’s head of youth development, Andries Jonker, as their new manager.

Jonker leaves Arsenal to manage Wolfsburg – report

A report in Bild today (Monday) is claiming that Arsenal’s Head of Youth Development, Andries Jonker, has left Arsenal to take up the recently-vacant managerial position at his former club, Wolfsburg.

Reports: Arsenal linked with Barcelona’s Pep Segura as possible new Head of Youth Development

According to a recent report in the Independent, Arsenal are looking at Barcelona coach, Pep Segura, as a possible option to become their new Head of Youth Development.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 02: Alex Iwobi of Arsenal celebrates his team's 1-0 win in the FA Community Shield match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 2, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal coach: Alex Iwobi has Arsenal DNA

Arsenal youth coach, Andries Jonker, claims that Alex Iwobi is the personification of Arsenal DNA.

Jonker: Iwobi has succeeded more than anyone else

Arsenal disappointingly went out of the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday, losing 2-0 away against Anderlecht, but the experience was a good one for...

Report: Liam Brady to return in another academy reshuffle?

Arsenal legend Liam Brady, who left the club just 17 months ago, is set to return and take another role within the academy. That is...

Jonker sings Willock’s praises (+ video)

Chris Willock impressed in the u19 side's win in Zagreb on Wednesday, drawing very high praise from Andries Jonker. Often played on the wing, Willock...

Bayern chief impressed by Arsenal academy

The transfer window saw Premier League clubs spend an incredible £160m on Bundesliga talents, but not one was signed from German giants Bayern Munich. The Bavarians...

Has a teenage prodigy joined from Ajax?

by Lewis Ambrose According to reports Arsenal have clinched the signing of highly-rated Dutch forward Donyell Malen. The transfer window has already seen Yaya Sanogo leave...

Arsenal sign three young pros and eight scholars

by Lewis Ambrose Arsenal have confirmed the signings of 14 youth players, with three signing young professional contracts. Eight of the players involved have come through...

Liverpool sign Arsenal youngster

by Lewis Ambrose The summer transfer window mainly focusses on transfer made for the first-team, as everyone is looking directly at the near future. It's exciting...