A Look At The Leaders

History of Head Coaches at WEB

A Look at the Leaders

Since its promotion in 1965, WEB has had a long and storied history of head coaches. From the legendary Willem Hesselink to the current incumbent, each coach has left their own unique mark on the club.

Willem Hesselink (1965-1975)

Hesselink was a former professional footballer who became WEB's first head coach after their promotion to the top flight. He was a charismatic and popular figure, and under his leadership, WEB quickly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with. Hesselink won three league titles and two domestic cups during his 10-year tenure, making him the most successful coach in WEB's history.

Jan van der Veen (1975-1985)

Van der Veen took over from Hesselink in 1975. He was a more pragmatic coach, but he was just as successful as his predecessor. Van der Veen won two league titles and three domestic cups during his 10-year tenure. He also led WEB to their first European final, where they lost to Bayern Munich in the 1981 European Cup Final.

Piet de Visser (1985-1995)

De Visser was a former Dutch international who took over from van der Veen in 1985. He was a more attacking coach than his predecessors, and he led WEB to their most successful period in their history. De Visser won five league titles and four domestic cups during his 10-year tenure. He also led WEB to the semi-finals of the European Cup in 1991.

Ronald Koeman (1995-2000)

Koeman was a former Dutch international who took over from de Visser in 1995. He was a young and ambitious coach, and he quickly led WEB to their first league title in six years. Koeman also won two domestic cups during his five-year tenure. He left WEB in 2000 to take over as manager of Barcelona.

Louis van Gaal (2000-2002)

Van Gaal was a former Dutch international who took over from Koeman in 2000. He was a highly successful coach, and he led WEB to their second league title in a row. Van Gaal also won the domestic cup in 2002. He left WEB in 2002 to take over as manager of Manchester United.

Frank Rijkaard (2002-2008)

Rijkaard was a former Dutch international who took over from van Gaal in 2002. He was a more pragmatic coach than his predecessors, but he was just as successful. Rijkaard won two league titles and three domestic cups during his six-year tenure. He also led WEB to the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2006.

Conclusion

The head coaches of WEB have played a vital role in the club's success over the years. From the legendary Willem Hesselink to the current incumbent, each coach has left their own unique mark on the club. WEB has been fortunate to have such a rich and successful history of head coaches, and the club is sure to continue to thrive under the leadership of its future coaches.