Johan Derksen Critiques Feyenoord’s Treatment of Former President Jorien van den Herik

omidbasir- Johan Derksen believes it was a significant mistake for Feyenoord to have dismissed former president Jorien van den Herik. Van den Herik was a guest on ESPN Sunday morning, where he strongly criticized Robin van Persie and the club’s management. In his appearance on Goedemorgen Eredivisie, Van den Herik remarked that Van Persie should never have been appointed, a sentiment that Derksen wholeheartedly agrees with.

In a discussion on Vandaag Inside, Derksen expressed his astonishment at Feyenoord’s decision to part ways with Van den Herik. “I saw Jorien van den Herik on ESPN Sunday morning; he’s 82 years old and possesses a fantastic vision. It makes me wonder how they could have ever let him go from Feyenoord, especially considering the value of having such a natural leader on board.”

Derksen lamented the unfortunate circumstances surrounding Van den Herik’s departure, stating, “He was truly driven out and could not return. It’s disheartening to learn that his grandchildren felt compelled to take their mother’s surname at school for safety reasons. Jorien never spoke publicly about such distressing matters. Yet, the current director of Feyenoord, Dennis te Kloese, received extensive media coverage regarding threats he faced, including phone harassment and confrontations in his garden. It’s quite alarming.”