NAC Breda
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NAC Breda (ˈnɑk ˈbreːdɐ), simply often known as NAC, is a Dutch
professional football club, based in Breda
, Netherlands
. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium
, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh
. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie
and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of their fans. In their history, NAC won one national title in 1921 and won one Cup
in 1973.
NAC was founded on September 19, 1912, when the two clubs ADVENDO and NOAD merged to one club. NOAD is a Dutch abbreviation for Nooit Ophouden, Altijd Doorgaan (ˈnoːi̯t ˈɔpˌɦʌu̯də(n) ˈɑɫˌtɛi̯t ˈdʊːrˌɣaːn, English: never give up, always persevere), while ADVENDO is a Dutch abbreviation for Aangenaam Door Vermaak En Nuttig Door Ontspanning (ˈaːŋɣəˌnaːm ˈdʊːr vərˈmaːk ɛn ˈnʏtəx ˈdʊːr ɔntˈspɑnɪŋ, English: Pleasant for its entertainment and useful for its relaxation), the C stands for Combinatie (combination). The full name of NAC Breda expands to Nooit opgeven altijd doorgaan, Aangenaam door vermaak en nuttig door ontspanning, Combinatie Breda (ˈnoːi̯t ˈɔpˌɣeːvə(n) ˈɑɫˌtɛi̯t ˈdʊːrˌɣaːn ˈaːŋɣəˌnaːm ˈdʊːr vərˈmaːk ɛn ˈnʏtəx ˈdʊːr ɔntˈspɑnɪŋ kɔmbɪˈnaː(t)si ˈbreːdɐ), the longest football club name in the world. Early 2003 NAC added, as a symbol of gratitude, Breda to their club name, after the City of Breda bought NAC’s Rat Verleghstadium to help the club to cope with financial problems.
The last 6 years, NAC played 4 semi-finals in the Dutch Cup tournament
, which were all lost. In the season 2007/2008
NAC ended 3rd in the Eredivisie. In season 2008/2009 NAC qualified for the 2nd phase in the UEFA Euro League 2009/2010, but was defeated in the 4th round NAC by Villarreal CF
. At the end of season 2009/2010 it appeared, despite earlier denials by management and the chairman, that NAC had a debt of 3.2 million Euros. The crisis lead to the resignation of several board members and the installation of a new board and the appointment of Ed Busselaar as interim managing director. In 2011 it appeared that NAC had a debt of 7.1 million Euros.
refused NAC to play associated football, but allowed NAC on October 28, 1912 to play in the 2nd Southern Division.
and Go Ahead
. NAC continued to play soccer on a high level and in the twenties and thirties NAC was considered to be one of the best clubs in Dutch football. During this period NAC won 6 Southern Division titles and the football was deemed technically perfect by press and public.
Because of this view, the NAC board decided to hire a professional trainer. Englishman Ben Affleck was hired as a coach and was a couple of months later succeeded by James Moore. When Moore resigned, the NAC board issued a committee, who would select the best 11 NAC players to play a match. In 1931 Antoon Verlegh
retired from football. Verlegh, nowadays a club icon for NAC, played for NAC since its foundation. In this year, NAC also had a dispute with the City of Breda. The stadium’s terrain ‘t Ploegske was zoned as a residential area and NAC had to leave these grounds. Because no other option was available in Breda, NAC were forced to move to the town Princenhage. Within two months a complete new stadium, with a capacity of 5,500 people, was built and NAC left Breda. In 1935 NAC was also the first club in the Netherlands to travel by airplane to an away match against GVAV.
In 1939 NAC and the City of Breda reopened discussions whether NAC could return to Breda. The city’s council zoned a large piece of land at the Beatrixstraat as stadium area and NAC returned to Breda in 1940. Because of the breakout of the Second World War, NAC decided to play an important social function in Breda’s community. In order to divert the people’s attention from war, NAC organized sport events, theatre, fairs and horsing games. Although NAC remained to play football, several players were employed by the Germans in Germany. During the second World War, youngster Kees Rijvers
made his debut for NAC.
.
On March 14, 1960 Breda was shocked to hear the death of Antoon ‘De Rat’ Verlegh
. Verlegh, considered to be one of the important persons in Dutch football, died in a car accident on March 12. From NAC’s foundation in 1912, Verlegh was involved in the club at numerous positions and played an important role with the Royal Dutch Football Association
. In November 1961 NAC lost another important person; Chairman Jacques Piederiet died. A year later, in August 1962, chairman Le Fevre died. The beginning of the sixties were not bright for NAC. In 1964–1965 NAC even relegated for the first time in its existence.
The relegation meant a total reconstruction of the club’s management. The board resigned and NAC’s intention was to return to the highest level within one year. NAC was successful in this and a season later NAC played on the highest level and a year later qualified for the KNVB Cup
’s final, were it lost to AFC Ajax. Although NAC lost, the club was allowed to play UEFA Cup
. In the UEFA Cup NAC reached the second round, after defeating Floriana FC. In the second round NAC was knocked out by Cardiff City
. Although NAC remained on the highest football level in the Netherlands, NAC were in a heavy struggle not to relegate. May 31, 1973 is another highlight in NAC’s history. In the KNVB Cup’s final, NAC had to play NEC Nijmegen. NAC won the Cup Final, in front of 25,000 people from Breda, with 0–2. Because of this victory, NAC was allowed to play in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
. In the first round NAC was knocked out by later winners 1. FC Magdeburg
.
In the eighties NAC relegated two times. After the second relegation, it appeared the financial situation of NAC was terrible. NAC was almost bankrupt and had to sell its belongings to survive. For years NAC struggled to survive, but at the end of the eighties NAC’s situation improved and the club began to play in the top of the Eerste Divisie
. On June 7, 1989, NAC player Andro Knel
died in a plane accident. It was a shock to the club, especially since Knel was one of the popular players. Hundreds of fans of both NAC Breda and Sparta Rotterdam
, Knel’s former club, came together in memorial of Knel. A temporary Knel monument was revealed and the numbers of supporters visiting the monument proved his popularity. Due to the sad moments of Knel's death a special relationship between fans of NAC and Sparta was created.
After Knel’s death, NAC had to continue to play in de Eerste Divisie and three times NAC was close to promote back to the Eredivisie
. In 1992, NAC finally promoted to the Eredivisie. With a team managed by Ronald Spelbos
and players like John Lammers, Pierre van Hooijdonk
, Ton Lokhoff
, Fabian Wilnis
and John Karelse
, NAC played their promotion match in Den Bosch against FC Den Bosch in front of 9,000 NAC fans. The promotion meant a revival of NAC’s popularity, the stadium was sold out and NAC was supported by thousands of people in away matches. In the away match against their rivals Feyenoord in Rotterdam, NAC was supported by 8,000 people. Due to the popularity, the NAC board announced it would leave the stadium at the Beatrixstraat and it would build a new stadium. Until the movement, NAC continued to play on the highest level, missed qualification for the UEFA Cup several times and reached the semi-finals of the KNVB Cup.
. With this movement NAC indicated it wanted to play UEFA Cup every year. In 1998 NAC youngster Dominique Diroux died because of an heart attack during the match of the 2nd teams of NAC and AZ. NAC and the new players couldn’t meet the high expectations for a couple of seasons and NAC even relegated in 1999. After this relegation, it appeared that NAC’s financial situation was bad. In 4 seasons, NAC bought 60 players and the costs of the stadium exceeded the budget. In order to save the club, the stadium was bought from NAC by investors and Roelant Oltmans was appointed as the first professional manager at NAC. Also a fans’ council, the first in the Netherlands, was established, in which fans have an advisory role, that protects NAC's culture and defend the fans' interests. NAC also has one position available for a fan in the board of chairmen.
NAC professionalized and promoted in 2000 to the Eredivisie
. In 2003 NAC qualified for the UEFA Cup
, in which NAC played two matches against Newcastle United. An estimated 4,300 NAC fans travelled to Newcastle to support their team. In 2003 it appeared NAC was again nearing bankruptcy and the City of Breda purchased the stadium again from NAC on January 30, 2003. As a gratitude, NAC changed their name to NAC Breda. After this rescue, the management and the Board of Chairmen resigned and was succeeded by Theo Mommers as managing director and a new Board of Chairmen, led by Willem van der Hoeven
. In 2006 NAC decided to rename the stadium to Rat Verlegh Stadion
.
For a long time, NAC’s financial position seemed stable and the club finished third in season 2007–2008. In 2009, NAC qualified for the UEFA Europa League. In the 4th round, NAC was defeated by Villarreal CF
with 1–3 (home) and 6–1 (away). Despite earlier denials towards fans and stakeholders by management and the Board of Chairmen, it appeared at the end of season 2009-2010 that NAC’s financial position wasn’t stable. The club lost 3.2 million Euro’s that season, due to rebuilding the stadium and buying too expensive players. Board members Willem van der Hoeven
, Jacques Visschers
and Bas Koomans resigned and Bas van Bavel became new chairman. Managing director Theo Mommers reported ill in April 2010. Bernard Ouwerkerk was appointed in June 2010 as interim managing director of NAC Breda, while Technical Manager Earnest Stewart signed a contract at AZ and was replaced by Jeffrey van As.
During this period, NAC manager Maaskant raised his concerns several via the press. Because of the financial problems, NAC had to cut budget and Maaskant wasn’t able to buy new players. On August 21, 2010 NAC and Maaskant made public that the trainer would leave NAC Breda for Polish
football club Wisła Kraków, where Maaskant signed a 2-year deal. His assistant managers John Karelse
, Gert Aandewiel
and Arno van Zwam
became the interim managers for NAC Breda. In January 2011 Bernard Ouwerkerk resigned and was succeeded by Ed Busselaar. In March 2011 it appeared that NAC had a debt of 7.1 million Euros.
in 1956.
Initially, NAC’s home kit was a black shirt -with a diagonal yellow line-, a white short and yellow black socks. In 1916 NAC changed this kit towards a white shirt. This white shirt would remain till the sixties, when NAC decided to replaced the white shirt with a yellow shirt and black shorts Conversely, NAC’s away colours have been very inconsistent. There is no setting in the colour standards.
In NAC cultural manifest it has been stated that the home and away kits should have the official NAC colours. Afterwards, NAC announced to play their home matches in a yellow shirt, with a black diagonal line running over it, black shorts and white socks, with some yellow accents in it. The away kit is a white shirt, with a yellow diagonal line marked by a black border running over it. White short and white socks complete the away kit.
File:Crest NAC 1912.jpg|Crest 1912 – 68
File:Breda.png|Crest 1996 –
Directly after the merger of NOAD and ADVENDO, and thus the foundation of NAC, the board rented the fields of the Bond voor Lichaamlijke Opvoeding to play their homematches. The terrain, located east of the Wilhelmina Park in Breda, was NAC’s homeground for one season. Because of the terrain’s poor conditions, NAC moved to another terrain.
For three seasons NAC played at the grounds known as Achter de Watertoren (English: Behind the watertower), located north of the Wilhelmina Park in Breda. During the seasons NAC played at Achter de Watertoren, NAC’s popularity increased and the club decided to move for the third time in her existence.
Without no doubt, NAC’s biggest successes were at the stadium ‘t Ploegske. In 1921 NAC celebrated the Dutch championship at the stadium. ‘t Ploegske was the first NAC stadium with stands, and a capacity over 3,000, was located at the Molengracht in Breda. Due to the fact Breda’s City Council zoned the area as a residential area, NAC were forced to move.
Due to the City Council’s decision to zone the grounds of ‘t Ploegske as a residential area and the city of Breda had no new grounds available, NAC were forced to move out Breda. The town of Princenhage offered NAC a terrain, where NAC built a state-of-the-art stadium with a capacity of 5,500. The main disadvantage was that the stadium was located far from Breda’s city centre. Nevertheless, NAC’s golden decennium in the thirties, when NAC was considered to be one of the top clubs in the Netherlands, took place in the stadium at the Heuvelstraat. In 1939 the city of Breda offered NAC a new terrain at the Beatrixstraat.
Moving to the Beatrixstraat meant a return to NAC’s roots. NAC was back in the city where it belonged. NAC’s popularity increased and in the fifties and sixties NAC was considered to be one the biggest clubs in the Netherlands. In the seventies NAC became notorious for their evening matches at this stadium. An intimidating and fierce atmosphere lead to the birth of the ‘Avondje NAC’ (English: Evening NAC), in which NAC’s fans fanatically supported their team. The stadium’s top capacity was 18,500. Due to strict regulations, it was limited to 12,560 in the nineties. Due to the stadium’s age and overdue maintenance, NAC left the stadium in 1996.
NAC’s current ground is the Rat Verlegh stadium, located 2 kilometres north west of Breda’s city centre. Founded as the FUJIFILM Stadium, the name was changed in 2003 to the MyCom stadium. From the stadium’s opening the NAC fans used the name Rat Verlegh stadium, which was officially assigned by NAC to the stadium in 2006. At present, the stadium’s capacity is 17,750. Due to the increasing popularity of NAC Breda, the stadium was expanded in summer 2010 to a capicity of 19,000.
or ‘The Yellow Army’. NAC Breda have a loyal fanbase, with virtually all their home matches selling out. National and international NAC is known by the fierce and fanatic support of their fans, combined in the term ‘Avondje NAC’ (English: ‘An evening NAC’). A flamboyant mix of Burgundian fun, beer, fanaticism and love for the club ensures that during home matches the atmosphere in the stadium is intimidating. The term has its roots in the seventies, when the board decided to play their home matches at a Saturday evening. Nowadays, NAC is supported by two fanatic sides: The B-Side and Vak G. The club’s fans also publish NAC Fanzine De Rat
, named after Antoon ‘Rat’ Verlegh. NAC was the first club in Dutch professional soccer to found a fans' council. This council is an advisary organisation, that protects NAC's culture and defend the fans' interests. NAC also has one position available for a fan in the board of chairmans.
, colloquially known as Stillem II (English: Quietness II). This rivalry originated in the twenties of the 20th century. Matches between the two are referred to as the derby of Brabant. The two cities of Breda and Tilburg are just 20 kilometres apart, leading to an intense feeling of a cross-town rivalry, heightened by a feeling that it is city against city with local pride at stake.
NAC Breda’s other deep running rivalry is with Rotterdam
based club Feyenoord. The rivalry has its roots after several incidents between fans of both clubs in the seventies of the 20th century. Although Feyenoord fans don’t have the same rival feelings like NAC fans have, matches against Feyenoord are considered to be of the most important and most violent matches of a season.
For recent transfers, see List of Dutch football transfers summer 2011
(on loan from AZ)
(on loan from Ajax)
(on loan from Union Berlin)
(on loan from Ajax)
is a former NAC player and a NAC fan. Other NAC players who were Dutch internationals, are
Frans Bouwmeester
Ad Brouwers Leo Canjels
Kees Kuijs Ton Lokhoff
Bertus Quaars
Nico Rijnders
Kees Rijvers
Daan Schrijvers Antoon ‘De Rat’ Verlegh
Martien Vreijsen
Tony Vidmar
Bob Latchford
John Linford
Archil Arveladze
Gabor Babos
Csaba Fehér
Jason de Jong
Glen Salmon
Johan Elmander
Johan Vonlanthen Earnest Stewart Igor Korneev
Joonas Kolkka
Jung Yoon Noh Matthew Amoah
Netherlands
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professional football club, based in Breda
Breda
Breda is a municipality and a city in the southern part of the Netherlands. The name Breda derived from brede Aa and refers to the confluence of the rivers Mark and Aa. As a fortified city, the city was of strategic military and political significance...
, Netherlands
Netherlands
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. NAC Breda play in the Rat Verlegh Stadium
Rat Verlegh Stadion
The Rat Verlegh Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Breda, The Netherlands. The stadium is the home of the association football club NAC Breda . It was formerly known as FUJIFILM Stadium and Mycom Stadium , named after two former NAC sponsors...
, named after their most important player, Antoon 'Rat' Verlegh
Antoon Verlegh
Antoon Verlegh , commonly known as Rat Verlegh , was a Dutch football player who is best known for his association with NAC Breda, whose Rat Verlegh Stadion is named in his honour. Antoon Verlegh was a player, trainer, editor, secretary, member of the board, vice chairman and chairman of honour at...
. They play in the Dutch Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
and are known by the fierce and fanatic support of their fans. In their history, NAC won one national title in 1921 and won one Cup
KNVB Cup
The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
in 1973.
NAC was founded on September 19, 1912, when the two clubs ADVENDO and NOAD merged to one club. NOAD is a Dutch abbreviation for Nooit Ophouden, Altijd Doorgaan (ˈnoːi̯t ˈɔpˌɦʌu̯də(n) ˈɑɫˌtɛi̯t ˈdʊːrˌɣaːn, English: never give up, always persevere), while ADVENDO is a Dutch abbreviation for Aangenaam Door Vermaak En Nuttig Door Ontspanning (ˈaːŋɣəˌnaːm ˈdʊːr vərˈmaːk ɛn ˈnʏtəx ˈdʊːr ɔntˈspɑnɪŋ, English: Pleasant for its entertainment and useful for its relaxation), the C stands for Combinatie (combination). The full name of NAC Breda expands to Nooit opgeven altijd doorgaan, Aangenaam door vermaak en nuttig door ontspanning, Combinatie Breda (ˈnoːi̯t ˈɔpˌɣeːvə(n) ˈɑɫˌtɛi̯t ˈdʊːrˌɣaːn ˈaːŋɣəˌnaːm ˈdʊːr vərˈmaːk ɛn ˈnʏtəx ˈdʊːr ɔntˈspɑnɪŋ kɔmbɪˈnaː(t)si ˈbreːdɐ), the longest football club name in the world. Early 2003 NAC added, as a symbol of gratitude, Breda to their club name, after the City of Breda bought NAC’s Rat Verleghstadium to help the club to cope with financial problems.
The last 6 years, NAC played 4 semi-finals in the Dutch Cup tournament
KNVB Cup
The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
, which were all lost. In the season 2007/2008
Eredivisie 2007-08
The 2007–08 Eredivisie was the 52nd season of the Eredivisie, the top division of association football in the Netherlands. The season began in August 2007 and ended on 18 May 2008, with defending champions PSV retaining their title with 72 points....
NAC ended 3rd in the Eredivisie. In season 2008/2009 NAC qualified for the 2nd phase in the UEFA Euro League 2009/2010, but was defeated in the 4th round NAC by Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
. At the end of season 2009/2010 it appeared, despite earlier denials by management and the chairman, that NAC had a debt of 3.2 million Euros. The crisis lead to the resignation of several board members and the installation of a new board and the appointment of Ed Busselaar as interim managing director. In 2011 it appeared that NAC had a debt of 7.1 million Euros.
Foundation
NAC Breda was founded on September 19, 1912, when the two clubs ADVENDO (Aangenaam Door Vermaak En Nuttig Door Ontspanning (English: Pleasant for its entertainment and useful for its relaxation)) and NOAD (Nooit Opgeven, Altijd Doorzetten (English: never give up, always persevere)) merged to one club. During the new club’s foundation meeting the atmosphere became tense, since NOAD wanted to name the new club NOAD (NOad and ADvendo). This name was for ADVENDO no option. Eventually, Frans Konert proposed to call the club NAC (NOAD ADVENDO Combinatie), which was accepted by the meeting’s attendants. At first, the NVBRoyal Dutch Football Association
The Royal Dutch Football Association is the governing body of football in the Netherlands. It organises the main Dutch football leagues , the amateur leagues, the KNVB Cup, and the Dutch national football team. It is based in the municipality of Zeist.The KNVB came into being on 8 December 1889...
refused NAC to play associated football, but allowed NAC on October 28, 1912 to play in the 2nd Southern Division.
NAC’s golden ages
The first years weren’t that well for NAC, but when NAC moved to a new stadium ‘t Ploegske the results improved. NAC became one of the topteams in the highest Southern Division. In 1919 NAC became champion of this competition and was allowed to play the Dutch Champions’ Competition (a small competition in which the champions from the regional divisions would play for the Dutch title). During this competition NAC finished on the last place. In 1920, NAC was one of the first clubs to play international matches. NAC played a couple of friendly matches, including a match against Real Madrid CF. NAC won this match with 0–4 and the Spanish newspapers called NAC ‘Los muchacos del Breda, maestros del futbol’ (English: The boys from Breda, masters in football). In 1921 NAC celebrated one of its greatest achievements, when they became Dutch football champion. In the Dutch Championship competition, NAC defeated Ajax, Be Quick 1887Be Quick 1887
Be Quick 1887 is a football club from Groningen, the Netherlands. The club was established in 1887, and is currently playing in the Sunday Hoofdklasse C. Be Quick 1887 won the 1919-20 Dutch national football title.-History:...
and Go Ahead
Go Ahead Eagles
The Go Ahead Eagles are a football club from Deventer, Netherlands, currently playing in the Eerste Divisie. The club's home stadium is De Adelaarshorst. To date, the club has won the national championship four times...
. NAC continued to play soccer on a high level and in the twenties and thirties NAC was considered to be one of the best clubs in Dutch football. During this period NAC won 6 Southern Division titles and the football was deemed technically perfect by press and public.
Because of this view, the NAC board decided to hire a professional trainer. Englishman Ben Affleck was hired as a coach and was a couple of months later succeeded by James Moore. When Moore resigned, the NAC board issued a committee, who would select the best 11 NAC players to play a match. In 1931 Antoon Verlegh
Antoon Verlegh
Antoon Verlegh , commonly known as Rat Verlegh , was a Dutch football player who is best known for his association with NAC Breda, whose Rat Verlegh Stadion is named in his honour. Antoon Verlegh was a player, trainer, editor, secretary, member of the board, vice chairman and chairman of honour at...
retired from football. Verlegh, nowadays a club icon for NAC, played for NAC since its foundation. In this year, NAC also had a dispute with the City of Breda. The stadium’s terrain ‘t Ploegske was zoned as a residential area and NAC had to leave these grounds. Because no other option was available in Breda, NAC were forced to move to the town Princenhage. Within two months a complete new stadium, with a capacity of 5,500 people, was built and NAC left Breda. In 1935 NAC was also the first club in the Netherlands to travel by airplane to an away match against GVAV.
In 1939 NAC and the City of Breda reopened discussions whether NAC could return to Breda. The city’s council zoned a large piece of land at the Beatrixstraat as stadium area and NAC returned to Breda in 1940. Because of the breakout of the Second World War, NAC decided to play an important social function in Breda’s community. In order to divert the people’s attention from war, NAC organized sport events, theatre, fairs and horsing games. Although NAC remained to play football, several players were employed by the Germans in Germany. During the second World War, youngster Kees Rijvers
Kees Rijvers
Kees Rijvers is a retired Dutch footballer who was active as a midfielder. Rijvers made his debut at NAC Breda and also played for AS Saint-Étienne, Stade Français and Feijenoord....
made his debut for NAC.
Challenging times
After the Second World War, NAC played on the highest level. In 1949 Chairman of Honour C.J. Asselbergs died. Asselbergs was one of the people who were present at NAC since NAC got founded. In 1954 professional football was introduced in the Netherlands. The running competitions were postponed and new competitions were created. NAC entered the 1A League and became champions of this league in 1955. In the championship competition NAC finished second place, behind their rivals Willem II TilburgWillem II Tilburg
Willem II , also known as Willem II Tilburg, is a football club based in Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands. The team was founded on 12 August 1896 as Tilburgia...
.
On March 14, 1960 Breda was shocked to hear the death of Antoon ‘De Rat’ Verlegh
Antoon Verlegh
Antoon Verlegh , commonly known as Rat Verlegh , was a Dutch football player who is best known for his association with NAC Breda, whose Rat Verlegh Stadion is named in his honour. Antoon Verlegh was a player, trainer, editor, secretary, member of the board, vice chairman and chairman of honour at...
. Verlegh, considered to be one of the important persons in Dutch football, died in a car accident on March 12. From NAC’s foundation in 1912, Verlegh was involved in the club at numerous positions and played an important role with the Royal Dutch Football Association
Royal Dutch Football Association
The Royal Dutch Football Association is the governing body of football in the Netherlands. It organises the main Dutch football leagues , the amateur leagues, the KNVB Cup, and the Dutch national football team. It is based in the municipality of Zeist.The KNVB came into being on 8 December 1889...
. In November 1961 NAC lost another important person; Chairman Jacques Piederiet died. A year later, in August 1962, chairman Le Fevre died. The beginning of the sixties were not bright for NAC. In 1964–1965 NAC even relegated for the first time in its existence.
The relegation meant a total reconstruction of the club’s management. The board resigned and NAC’s intention was to return to the highest level within one year. NAC was successful in this and a season later NAC played on the highest level and a year later qualified for the KNVB Cup
KNVB Cup
The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
’s final, were it lost to AFC Ajax. Although NAC lost, the club was allowed to play UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
. In the UEFA Cup NAC reached the second round, after defeating Floriana FC. In the second round NAC was knocked out by Cardiff City
Cardiff city
Cardiff City may refer to:* Cardiff city centre* Cardiff City Council* Cardiff City F.C.* Cardiff City L.F.C.* Cardiff City Stadium...
. Although NAC remained on the highest football level in the Netherlands, NAC were in a heavy struggle not to relegate. May 31, 1973 is another highlight in NAC’s history. In the KNVB Cup’s final, NAC had to play NEC Nijmegen. NAC won the Cup Final, in front of 25,000 people from Breda, with 0–2. Because of this victory, NAC was allowed to play in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
The UEFA Cup Winners' Cup was a football club competition contested annually by the most recent winners of all European domestic cup competitions. The cup is one of the many inter-European club competitions that have been organised by UEFA. The first competition was held in the 1960–61 season—but...
. In the first round NAC was knocked out by later winners 1. FC Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg
1. FC Magdeburg is a German association football club playing in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt.-History:Football has been played in Magdeburg since the end of the 19th century. On 15 June 1896 SV Victoria 96 Magdeburg was founded, a club that had its best days before World War II, when it participated...
.
The birth of the Avondje NAC
In 1975 the NAC board decided to play the home matches on a Saturday evening. In this period a group of fanatic NAC fans merged and located themselves on a stand. Their fierce support lead to an attraction of youngsters, who also fanatically support NAC. This fierce support lasts till now and is known in the Netherlands as an Avondje NAC (English; An Evening NAC). An Avondje NAC is a flamboyant mix of Burgundian fun, beer, fanaticism and love for the club and ensures that during home matches the atmosphere in the stadium is intimidating. On October 6, 1979, a strange situation occurred. During the home match against NAC’s rivals Feyenoord the linesman was hit by an ashtray. The referee postponed the match, riots broke out and the incident in the Netherlands is known as the ‘Ashtray Incident’.In the eighties NAC relegated two times. After the second relegation, it appeared the financial situation of NAC was terrible. NAC was almost bankrupt and had to sell its belongings to survive. For years NAC struggled to survive, but at the end of the eighties NAC’s situation improved and the club began to play in the top of the Eerste Divisie
Eerste Divisie
The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
. On June 7, 1989, NAC player Andro Knel
Andro Knel
Andro Charles Willem Knel was a Dutch-Suriname footballer. During his career he served Sparta Rotterdam and NAC Breda. He died at the age of 21, when on June 7, 1989 he was killed in the Surinam Airways Flight PY764 air crash in Paramaribo...
died in a plane accident. It was a shock to the club, especially since Knel was one of the popular players. Hundreds of fans of both NAC Breda and Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam is the oldest professional football team in the Netherlands, established on April 1, 1888. Sparta is one of three professional football clubs from Rotterdam, the others being Excelsior and Feyenoord , the latter playing in the Eredivisie.-History:Sparta was first founded in 1887....
, Knel’s former club, came together in memorial of Knel. A temporary Knel monument was revealed and the numbers of supporters visiting the monument proved his popularity. Due to the sad moments of Knel's death a special relationship between fans of NAC and Sparta was created.
After Knel’s death, NAC had to continue to play in de Eerste Divisie and three times NAC was close to promote back to the Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
. In 1992, NAC finally promoted to the Eredivisie. With a team managed by Ronald Spelbos
Ronald Spelbos
Ronald Spelbos is a Dutch former football player and manager. He used to play central defense.-External links:**...
and players like John Lammers, Pierre van Hooijdonk
Pierre van Hooijdonk
Petrus Ferdinandus Johannes "Pierre" van Hooijdonk is a retired Dutch football player who played as a striker. His last spell was at Feyenoord Rotterdam. Van Hooijdonk was capped 46 times for the Dutch national team, scoring 21 goals, and played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2000 and Euro 2004...
, Ton Lokhoff
Ton Lokhoff
Antonius Johannes Jacobus Lokhoff is a Dutch former football midfielder, who was the head coach of Excelsior since the summer of 2006, when he succeeded Mario Been. He is nicknamed Mister NAC. Lokhoff's contract at Excelsior expired in the spring of 2009...
, Fabian Wilnis
Fabian Wilnis
Fabian Lloyd Wilnis is a retired Dutch-Surinamese right-sided defender. He played for NAC Breda, De Graafschap, Ipswich Town and Grays Athletic.-Career:...
and John Karelse
John Karelse
John Karelse is a retired Dutch football goalkeeper.He played for AGOVV Apeldoorn in his native country for a few years before moving to NAC Breda. It was here that he caught the attention of then Newcastle United manager Ruud Gullit, who signed him for £900,000 in August 1999...
, NAC played their promotion match in Den Bosch against FC Den Bosch in front of 9,000 NAC fans. The promotion meant a revival of NAC’s popularity, the stadium was sold out and NAC was supported by thousands of people in away matches. In the away match against their rivals Feyenoord in Rotterdam, NAC was supported by 8,000 people. Due to the popularity, the NAC board announced it would leave the stadium at the Beatrixstraat and it would build a new stadium. Until the movement, NAC continued to play on the highest level, missed qualification for the UEFA Cup several times and reached the semi-finals of the KNVB Cup.
A new stadium and continuing financial problems
In 1996 NAC moved to the new stadium, called the FUJIFILM StadiumRat Verlegh Stadion
The Rat Verlegh Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Breda, The Netherlands. The stadium is the home of the association football club NAC Breda . It was formerly known as FUJIFILM Stadium and Mycom Stadium , named after two former NAC sponsors...
. With this movement NAC indicated it wanted to play UEFA Cup every year. In 1998 NAC youngster Dominique Diroux died because of an heart attack during the match of the 2nd teams of NAC and AZ. NAC and the new players couldn’t meet the high expectations for a couple of seasons and NAC even relegated in 1999. After this relegation, it appeared that NAC’s financial situation was bad. In 4 seasons, NAC bought 60 players and the costs of the stadium exceeded the budget. In order to save the club, the stadium was bought from NAC by investors and Roelant Oltmans was appointed as the first professional manager at NAC. Also a fans’ council, the first in the Netherlands, was established, in which fans have an advisory role, that protects NAC's culture and defend the fans' interests. NAC also has one position available for a fan in the board of chairmen.
NAC professionalized and promoted in 2000 to the Eredivisie
Eredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
. In 2003 NAC qualified for the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
, in which NAC played two matches against Newcastle United. An estimated 4,300 NAC fans travelled to Newcastle to support their team. In 2003 it appeared NAC was again nearing bankruptcy and the City of Breda purchased the stadium again from NAC on January 30, 2003. As a gratitude, NAC changed their name to NAC Breda. After this rescue, the management and the Board of Chairmen resigned and was succeeded by Theo Mommers as managing director and a new Board of Chairmen, led by Willem van der Hoeven
Willem van der Hoeven
Willem van der Hoeven is a Dutch former manager, former CEO and former chairman of Dutch Eredivisie club NAC Breda.-NAC Breda chairmanship:...
. In 2006 NAC decided to rename the stadium to Rat Verlegh Stadion
Rat Verlegh Stadion
The Rat Verlegh Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Breda, The Netherlands. The stadium is the home of the association football club NAC Breda . It was formerly known as FUJIFILM Stadium and Mycom Stadium , named after two former NAC sponsors...
.
For a long time, NAC’s financial position seemed stable and the club finished third in season 2007–2008. In 2009, NAC qualified for the UEFA Europa League. In the 4th round, NAC was defeated by Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF
Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. , usually abbreviated to Villarreal CF or just Villarreal, is a Spanish Primera División football club based in Vila-real, a city in the province of Castellón within the Valencian Community...
with 1–3 (home) and 6–1 (away). Despite earlier denials towards fans and stakeholders by management and the Board of Chairmen, it appeared at the end of season 2009-2010 that NAC’s financial position wasn’t stable. The club lost 3.2 million Euro’s that season, due to rebuilding the stadium and buying too expensive players. Board members Willem van der Hoeven
Willem van der Hoeven
Willem van der Hoeven is a Dutch former manager, former CEO and former chairman of Dutch Eredivisie club NAC Breda.-NAC Breda chairmanship:...
, Jacques Visschers
Jacques Visschers
Jacques Visschers was a Dutch football player, who played his entire football career at NAC Breda. After his football career, Jacques Visschers was NAC Breda’s team manager, one of the founders and a board member of the VVCS and a board member of the S.C.F....
and Bas Koomans resigned and Bas van Bavel became new chairman. Managing director Theo Mommers reported ill in April 2010. Bernard Ouwerkerk was appointed in June 2010 as interim managing director of NAC Breda, while Technical Manager Earnest Stewart signed a contract at AZ and was replaced by Jeffrey van As.
During this period, NAC manager Maaskant raised his concerns several via the press. Because of the financial problems, NAC had to cut budget and Maaskant wasn’t able to buy new players. On August 21, 2010 NAC and Maaskant made public that the trainer would leave NAC Breda for Polish
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
football club Wisła Kraków, where Maaskant signed a 2-year deal. His assistant managers John Karelse
John Karelse
John Karelse is a retired Dutch football goalkeeper.He played for AGOVV Apeldoorn in his native country for a few years before moving to NAC Breda. It was here that he caught the attention of then Newcastle United manager Ruud Gullit, who signed him for £900,000 in August 1999...
, Gert Aandewiel
Gert Aandewiel
Gert Aandewiel is a former football player from the Netherlands, who was sacked by Sparta Rotterdam on 11 November 2007. He played professional football for FC Volendam , Sparta Rotterdam and FC Dordrecht...
and Arno van Zwam
Arno van Zwam
Arno van Zwam is a Dutch former football goalkeeper who played for several clubs, most notably Fortuna Sittard....
became the interim managers for NAC Breda. In January 2011 Bernard Ouwerkerk resigned and was succeeded by Ed Busselaar. In March 2011 it appeared that NAC had a debt of 7.1 million Euros.
Honours
- EredivisieEredivisieThe Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
- Winners (1): 1921
- KNVB CupKNVB CupThe KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup...
- Winners (1): 1973
- Eerste DivisieEerste DivisieThe Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium...
- Winners (1): 2000
- Eerste KlasseEerste KlasseThe Eerste Klasse is the fifth tier of football in the Netherlands, and the second tier of amateur football. The league is divided into eleven divisions, five for Saturday clubs and six for Sunday clubs...
- Winners (9): 1919, 1921, 1922, 1924, 1925, 1927, 1936, 1946, 1955
Domestic Results
Below is a table with NAC Breda's domestic results since the introduction of the EredivisieEredivisie
The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA....
in 1956.
| Domestic Results since 1956 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic league | League result | Qualification to | KNVB Cup KNVB Cup The KNVB Cup is a competition in the Netherlands organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association since 1899. It was based on the format of the English FA Cup. Outside of the Netherlands, it is often referred to as the Dutch Cup... season |
Cup result |
| 2010–11 Eredivisie 2010–11 Eredivisie -Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:... |
13th | - | 2010-11 | quarter final |
| 2009–10 Eredivisie 2009–10 Eredivisie -Personnel and sponsoring:-Managerial changes:-League table:-Results:... |
10th | - | 2009-10 | quarter final |
| 2008–09 Eredivisie | 8th | Europa League (winning EL play-offs) (Q2) | 2008-09 | semi-final |
| 2007–08 Eredivisie | 3rd | Intertoto Cup UEFA Intertoto Cup 2008 The 2008 UEFA Intertoto Cup was the last UEFA Intertoto Cup football tournament, the 14th to be organised by UEFA and the third since the competition's format was given a major overhaul. Three rounds were held, and eleven teams qualified for the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup. The draw... (losing CL UEFA Champions League The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It... play-offs) |
2007-08 | semi-final |
| 2006–07 Eredivisie | 11th | - (losing IC UEFA Intertoto Cup The UEFA Intertoto Cup, also abbreviated as UI Cup and originally called the International Football Cup, was a summer football competition for European clubs that had not qualified for one of the two major UEFA competitions, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup. The competition was discontinued... play-offs) |
2006-07 | semi-final |
| 2005–06 Eredivisie | 16th | - (surviving promotion/relegation play-offs) | 2005-06 | third round |
| 2004–05 Eredivisie | 15th | - | 2004-05 | quarter final |
| 2003–04 Eredivisie | 9th | - | 2003-04 | semi-final |
| 2002–03 Eredivisie | 4th | UEFA Cup | 2002-03 | round of 16 |
| 2001–02 Eredivisie | 6th | Intertoto Cup (R3) | 2001-02 | second round |
| 2000–01 Eredivisie | 9th | - | 2000-01 | second round |
| 1999–2000 Eredivisie | 1st | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... (promotion) |
1999-2000 | second round |
| 1998–99 Eredivisie | 18th | Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium... (relegation) |
1998-99 | round of 16 |
| 1997–98 Eredivisie | 12th | - | 1997-98 | quarter final |
| 1996–97 Eredivisie | 9th | - | 1996-97 | second round |
| 1995–96 Eredivisie | 8th | - | 1995-96 | round of 16 |
| 1994–95 Eredivisie | 10th | - | 1994-95 | quarter final |
| 1993–94 Eredivisie | 7th | - | 1993-94 | semi-final |
| 1992–93 Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie 1992-93 The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1992/1993 season was contested by 18 teams, two less than in the previous season. This was due to the departure of VCV Zeeland and FC Wageningen. VVV-Venlo won the championship.... |
3rd | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... (winning promotion/releg. play-offs) |
1992-93 | second round |
| 1991–92 Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie 1991-92 The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1991/1992 season was contested by 20 teams. TOP Oss from the amateurs replaced Dordrecht '90 who had merged with eredivisie-club SVV... |
4th | promotion/relegation play-offs: no promotion | 1991-92 | third round |
| 1990–91 Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie 1990-91 The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1990/1991 season was contested by 20 teams, one more than in the previous season. This was due to VC Vlissingen entering from the amateurs... |
2nd | promotion/relegation play-offs: no promotion | 1990-91 | round of 16 |
| 1989–90 Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie 1989-90 The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1989/1990 season was contested by 19 teams. Schiedamse Voetbal Vereniging won the championship.-New play-off system:... |
2nd | promotion/relegation play-offs: no promotion | 1989-90 | second round |
| 1988–89 Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie 1988-89 The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1988/1989 season was contested by 19 teams. Vitesse won the championship.-New entrants:Relegated from the Eredivisie 1987-88* AZ* DS '79* FC Den Haag-League standings:-Promotion competition:... |
7th | - | 1988-89 | first round |
| 1987–88 Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie 1987-88 The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1987/1988 season was contested by 19 teams. RKC Waalwijk won the championship.-New entrants:Relegated from the Eredivisie 1986-87* Excelsior* Go Ahead Eagles* SC Veendam-League standings:-Promotion competition:... |
17th | - | 1987-88 | first round |
| 1986–87 Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie 1986-87 The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1986/1987 season was contested by 19 teams. FC Volendam won the championship.-New entrants:Relegated from the Eredivisie 1985-86* SC Heracles* MVV* NEC Nijmegen-League standings:-Promotion competition:... |
8th | - | 1986-87 | first round |
| 1985–86 Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie 1985-86 The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1985/1986 season was contested by 19 teams, one more than in the previous season. This was due to FC Emmen entering from the amateurs... |
13th | - | 1985-86 | round of 16 |
| 1984–85 Eredivisie | 17th | Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium... (relegation) |
1984-85 | round of 16 |
| 1983–84 Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie 1983-84 The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1983/1984 season was contested by 17 teams, one more than in the previous season. This was due to RBC Roosendaal, entering from the amateurs... |
3rd | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... (winning promotion/releg. play-offs) |
1983-84 | second round |
| 1982–83 Eredivisie | 17th | Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium... (relegation) |
1982-83 | second round |
| 1981–82 Eredivisie | 11th | - | 1981-82 | round of 16 |
| 1980–81 Eredivisie | 13th | - | 1980-81 | second round |
| 1979–80 Eredivisie | 16th | - | 1979-80 | second round |
| 1978–79 Eredivisie | 10th | - | 1978-79 | quarter final |
| 1977–78 Eredivisie | 11th | - | 1977-78 | second round |
| 1976–77 Eredivisie | 8th | - | 1976-77 | quarter final |
| 1975–76 Eredivisie | 11th | - | 1975-76 | second round |
| 1974–75 Eredivisie | 16th | - | 1974-75 | second round |
| 1973–74 Eredivisie | 16th | - | 1973-74 | final |
| 1972–73 Eredivisie | 16th | Cup Winners' Cup UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1973-74 The season 1973-74 of the European Cup Winners' Cup football club tournament was won by 1. FC Magdeburg in a final victory against defending champions A.C. Milan... |
1972-73 | winners |
| 1971–72 Eredivisie | 13th | - | 1971-72 | round of 16 |
| 1970–71 Eredivisie | 14th | - | 1970-71 | first round |
| 1969–70 Eredivisie | 10th | - | 1969-70 | second round |
| 1968–69 Eredivisie | 7th | - | 1968-69 | second round |
| 1967–68 Eredivisie | 15th | - | 1967-68 | group stage |
| 1966–67 Eredivisie | 12th | - | 1966-67 | final |
| 1965–66 Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie 1965-66 The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1965/1966 season was contested by 15 teams, one less than in the previous year. This was due to the merger of Enschedese Boys with eredivisie-club SC Enschede, to form FC Twente... |
3rd | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... (promotion) |
1965-66 | quarter final |
| 1964–65 Eredivisie | 16th | Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium... (relegation) |
1964-65 | semi-final |
| 1963–64 Eredivisie | 6th | - | 1963-64 | second round |
| 1962–63 Eredivisie | 6th | - | 1962-63 | third round |
| 1961–62 Eredivisie | 5th | - | 1961-62 | ? |
| 1960–61 Eredivisie | 9th | - | 1960-61 | final |
| 1959–60 Eredivisie | 5th | - | not held | not held |
| 1958–59 Eredivisie | 11th | - | 1958-59 | ? |
| 1957–58 Eredivisie | 8th | - | 1957-58 | ? |
| 1956–57 Eredivisie | 9th | - | 1956-57 | ? |
Colours
NAC’s official colours are yellow, white and black. During their existence these colours have always been in NAC’s home and/or away kit.Initially, NAC’s home kit was a black shirt -with a diagonal yellow line-, a white short and yellow black socks. In 1916 NAC changed this kit towards a white shirt. This white shirt would remain till the sixties, when NAC decided to replaced the white shirt with a yellow shirt and black shorts Conversely, NAC’s away colours have been very inconsistent. There is no setting in the colour standards.
In NAC cultural manifest it has been stated that the home and away kits should have the official NAC colours. Afterwards, NAC announced to play their home matches in a yellow shirt, with a black diagonal line running over it, black shorts and white socks, with some yellow accents in it. The away kit is a white shirt, with a yellow diagonal line marked by a black border running over it. White short and white socks complete the away kit.
Crest
During their existence, NAC had 4 different crests. After their foundation in 1912, their crest was a black shield, with a yellow diagonal line running over it and in it the letters N.A.C.. This crest was replaced in 1968 by another crest. The reason for this crest change is unknown. In 1974 the crest was replaced by a crest which contained the letters NAC in a black and yellow combination. The crest was most probably changed due to the dismissal of the NAC board in 1974. In order to state a new beginning, a new board member’s daughter designed NAC’s third crest. The current crest consists of two lions, three crosses, the letters NAC and it contains NAC’s official club colours. The two lions and the three crosses are derived from Breda’s crest. The current crest was developed in 1996, when NAC moved to the Rat Verlegh Stadion.File:Crest NAC 1912.jpg|Crest 1912 – 68
File:Breda.png|Crest 1996 –
BLO Terrein
Period: 19 September 1912 – 31 July 1913.Directly after the merger of NOAD and ADVENDO, and thus the foundation of NAC, the board rented the fields of the Bond voor Lichaamlijke Opvoeding to play their homematches. The terrain, located east of the Wilhelmina Park in Breda, was NAC’s homeground for one season. Because of the terrain’s poor conditions, NAC moved to another terrain.
Achter de Watertoren
Period: 1 August 1913 – 31 July 1916.For three seasons NAC played at the grounds known as Achter de Watertoren (English: Behind the watertower), located north of the Wilhelmina Park in Breda. During the seasons NAC played at Achter de Watertoren, NAC’s popularity increased and the club decided to move for the third time in her existence.
‘t Ploegske
Period: 1 August 1916 – 29 August 1931.Without no doubt, NAC’s biggest successes were at the stadium ‘t Ploegske. In 1921 NAC celebrated the Dutch championship at the stadium. ‘t Ploegske was the first NAC stadium with stands, and a capacity over 3,000, was located at the Molengracht in Breda. Due to the fact Breda’s City Council zoned the area as a residential area, NAC were forced to move.
Heuvelstraat
Period: 30 August 1931 – 1 August 1940.Due to the City Council’s decision to zone the grounds of ‘t Ploegske as a residential area and the city of Breda had no new grounds available, NAC were forced to move out Breda. The town of Princenhage offered NAC a terrain, where NAC built a state-of-the-art stadium with a capacity of 5,500. The main disadvantage was that the stadium was located far from Breda’s city centre. Nevertheless, NAC’s golden decennium in the thirties, when NAC was considered to be one of the top clubs in the Netherlands, took place in the stadium at the Heuvelstraat. In 1939 the city of Breda offered NAC a new terrain at the Beatrixstraat.
Beatrixstraat
Period: 1 August 1940 – 13 May 1996.Moving to the Beatrixstraat meant a return to NAC’s roots. NAC was back in the city where it belonged. NAC’s popularity increased and in the fifties and sixties NAC was considered to be one the biggest clubs in the Netherlands. In the seventies NAC became notorious for their evening matches at this stadium. An intimidating and fierce atmosphere lead to the birth of the ‘Avondje NAC’ (English: Evening NAC), in which NAC’s fans fanatically supported their team. The stadium’s top capacity was 18,500. Due to strict regulations, it was limited to 12,560 in the nineties. Due to the stadium’s age and overdue maintenance, NAC left the stadium in 1996.
Rat Verlegh stadium
Period: 11 August 1996 – Present.NAC’s current ground is the Rat Verlegh stadium, located 2 kilometres north west of Breda’s city centre. Founded as the FUJIFILM Stadium, the name was changed in 2003 to the MyCom stadium. From the stadium’s opening the NAC fans used the name Rat Verlegh stadium, which was officially assigned by NAC to the stadium in 2006. At present, the stadium’s capacity is 17,750. Due to the increasing popularity of NAC Breda, the stadium was expanded in summer 2010 to a capicity of 19,000.
Fans
NAC fans often refer to themselves as ‘The Rats’Rat
Rats are various medium-sized, long-tailed rodents of the superfamily Muroidea. "True rats" are members of the genus Rattus, the most important of which to humans are the black rat, Rattus rattus, and the brown rat, Rattus norvegicus...
or ‘The Yellow Army’. NAC Breda have a loyal fanbase, with virtually all their home matches selling out. National and international NAC is known by the fierce and fanatic support of their fans, combined in the term ‘Avondje NAC’ (English: ‘An evening NAC’). A flamboyant mix of Burgundian fun, beer, fanaticism and love for the club ensures that during home matches the atmosphere in the stadium is intimidating. The term has its roots in the seventies, when the board decided to play their home matches at a Saturday evening. Nowadays, NAC is supported by two fanatic sides: The B-Side and Vak G. The club’s fans also publish NAC Fanzine De Rat
NAC Fanzine De Rat
NAC Fanzine De Rat, commonly known as De Rat, is an independent fanzine for the Dutch football club NAC Breda.http://www.derat.nl/int/nl/fanzine/info.asp, Information about NAC Fanzine De Rat.http://www.bndestem.nl/regio/breda/article601829.ece, Newsarticle BN/De Stem The fanzine was sold for the...
, named after Antoon ‘Rat’ Verlegh. NAC was the first club in Dutch professional soccer to found a fans' council. This council is an advisary organisation, that protects NAC's culture and defend the fans' interests. NAC also has one position available for a fan in the board of chairmans.
Rivalries
NAC Breda’s longest-running and deepest rivalry is with their nearest neighbour, Willem II from TilburgTilburg
Tilburg is a landlocked municipality and a city in the Netherlands, located in the southern province of Noord-Brabant.Tilburg municipality also includes the villages of Berkel-Enschot and Udenhout....
, colloquially known as Stillem II (English: Quietness II). This rivalry originated in the twenties of the 20th century. Matches between the two are referred to as the derby of Brabant. The two cities of Breda and Tilburg are just 20 kilometres apart, leading to an intense feeling of a cross-town rivalry, heightened by a feeling that it is city against city with local pride at stake.
NAC Breda’s other deep running rivalry is with Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
based club Feyenoord. The rivalry has its roots after several incidents between fans of both clubs in the seventies of the 20th century. Although Feyenoord fans don’t have the same rival feelings like NAC fans have, matches against Feyenoord are considered to be of the most important and most violent matches of a season.
NAC Breda's mission and vision
NAC Breda's current management defined NAC Breda's mission and vision as :
NAC Breda plays professional football at the highest level in the Netherlands. NAC is a club of the people, with deep roots in Breda. Our football is cheeky, brave, opportunistic, passionate, proud and full of team spirit. NAC is the heart of social cohesion between all sections in society.
NAC Breda's core values
NAC Breda's current management defined, together with NAC fans, several core values, which are the fundaments of NAC Breda's identity. These core values are:- Affectionate : Being creative, original and cocky;
- Burgundy style : The good side of life, passionate, enjoyment, emotional;
- Cohesive : Nobody excluded, aimed at people, strong bonds;
- Self conscious : Own background and history, proud, authentic, roots in Breda.
NAC Breda's policy
In NAC Breda's policy, put in place by NAC Breda's current management, several objectives have been named by NAC's management :- In 2012, NAC Breda belongs to the best 9 clubs in the Eredivisie;
- In 2012, NAC Breda has the best youth academy in the south-western area of the Netherlands;
- NAC Breda will become the important leisure activity for fans. NAC aims to welcome 20,000 fans per match;
- NAC Breda will become the biggest business platform in the south-western area of the Netherlands;
- NAC Breda's operating budget will rise to at least 17 million Euro. Every year profits will be made and investments will be done by own merits.
NAC Breda in the community
In NAC’s mission and vision, the club acknowledges that it has an important impact on the local community. With social projects like the NAC Streetleague (a football tournament between several districts from Breda), Teamplay @ NAC (project aimed at disadvantaged youth), reintegration projects and the Young Yellows, NAC has a positive influence in the Breda community.NAC Breda's supervisory board
NAC Breda's supervisory board consists of 7 people.| NAME | ROLE | |
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 prof. dr. B.J.P. (Bas) van Bavel |
Chairman | |
| A.J.J.M. Lips |
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| E.J.F. (Arie) Verbakel RA |
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| mr. C.J.M. Gielen |
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| C.P.A. van Haperen |
NAC Breda's management
NAC Breda's management consists of the following people.| NAME | ROLE | |
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| Bernard Ouwerkerk |
Interim Managing Director | |
| Jeffrey van As |
Interim Technical Manager | |
| Willem Reijn |
Interim Financial Manager |
Main squad
As of 1 August 2011For recent transfers, see List of Dutch football transfers summer 2011
(on loan from AZ)
(on loan from Ajax)
(on loan from Union Berlin)
(on loan from Ajax)
On loan
Former players and managers
Former Dutch international Pierre van HooijdonkPierre van Hooijdonk
Petrus Ferdinandus Johannes "Pierre" van Hooijdonk is a retired Dutch football player who played as a striker. His last spell was at Feyenoord Rotterdam. Van Hooijdonk was capped 46 times for the Dutch national team, scoring 21 goals, and played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2000 and Euro 2004...
is a former NAC player and a NAC fan. Other NAC players who were Dutch internationals, are
Frans Bouwmeester
Frans Bouwmeester
Frans Bouwmeester is a retired Dutch footballer who was active as a left winger and who is currently head scout at Feyenoord Rotterdam....
Ad Brouwers Leo Canjels
Leo Canjels
Leonard "Leo" Canjels was a Dutch international footballer who played for NAC Breda.-Club career:Canjels started playing football at Breda side VV Baronie. He made his debut for NAC in the 1956/1957 season and played seven years for the club before retiring...
Kees Kuijs Ton Lokhoff
Ton Lokhoff
Antonius Johannes Jacobus Lokhoff is a Dutch former football midfielder, who was the head coach of Excelsior since the summer of 2006, when he succeeded Mario Been. He is nicknamed Mister NAC. Lokhoff's contract at Excelsior expired in the spring of 2009...
Bertus Quaars
Nico Rijnders
Nico Rijnders
Nico Rijnders was a Dutch footballer who played for NAC Breda and Ajax Amsterdam and was part of their European Cup victory in 1971. He earned 8 caps for the Netherlands national football team...
Kees Rijvers
Kees Rijvers
Kees Rijvers is a retired Dutch footballer who was active as a midfielder. Rijvers made his debut at NAC Breda and also played for AS Saint-Étienne, Stade Français and Feijenoord....
Daan Schrijvers Antoon ‘De Rat’ Verlegh
Antoon Verlegh
Antoon Verlegh , commonly known as Rat Verlegh , was a Dutch football player who is best known for his association with NAC Breda, whose Rat Verlegh Stadion is named in his honour. Antoon Verlegh was a player, trainer, editor, secretary, member of the board, vice chairman and chairman of honour at...
Martien Vreijsen
Foreigners
Graham ArnoldGraham Arnold
Graham James Arnold is a former coach of the Australian national football team. He was appointed to work as an assistant to Frank Farina in 2000. The two replaced Raul Blanco, who was the interim coach in charge after Terry Venables decided not to renew his contract with Soccer Australia after...
Tony Vidmar
Tony Vidmar
Anthony "Tony" Vidmar is an Australian former professional football player of Slovenian origin. He was a member of the Australian national team, competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona for his native country, and is currently Australia's third highest capped player...
Bob Latchford
Bob Latchford
Robert Dennis "Bob" Latchford is an English former association footballer who played as a centre forward. He made more than 500 appearances in the Football League, playing for Birmingham City, Everton, Swansea and Coventry City in the First Division, and won 12 full caps for England.Latchford was...
John Linford
John Linford
John Russell Linford is a retired English footballer who played in England for Gorleston, Ipswich Town, Colchester United, Southend United and Birmingham City, in the Netherlands for Fortuna Sittard, NAC Breda, FC Utrecht, Go Ahead Eagles, FC Dordrecht and ADO Den Haag, and in Switzerland for FC...
Archil Arveladze
Archil Arveladze
Archil Arveladze is a retired Georgian professional footballer.-Career:He has played for various sides in Europe. After a youth career with local team Iberia Tbilisi, the striker began his senior career at Georgian champion team, Dinamo Tbilisi...
Gabor Babos
Gábor Babos
Gábor Babos is a Hungarian football goalkeeper who plays for, and captains the Dutch Eredivisie club NEC.Babos has previously played for clubs like Feyenoord and MTK Hungária, and he was also a member of the Hungarian national team for twelve years....
Csaba Fehér
Csaba Fehér
Csaba Fehér is a professional Hungarian footballer currently playing for Újpest FC in the Nemzeti Bajnokság I. He is a technically solid defender who can also operate in midfield.-Football career:...
Jason de Jong
Jason de Jong
Jason Nicolas Maria Dantes de Jong is a Filipino international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Dordrecht. He is a product of the NAC Breda youth system but never made any first-team appearances for the club. He's gone on to have a stint in the Belgian Second Division before having...
Glen Salmon
Glen Salmon
Glen George Salmon is a South African football striker who plays for Supersport United.Despite being born in the Rhodesian capital Salisbury , Salmon grew up in South Africa....
Johan Elmander
Johan Elmander
Johan Erik Calvin Elmander is a Swedish footballer who plays as a striker for Galatasaray and the Sweden national football team. He joined in a free transfer after his contract with English club Bolton Wanderers in the Premier League expired...
Johan Vonlanthen Earnest Stewart Igor Korneev
Igor Korneev
Igor Vladimirovich Korneev is a former association footballer who played midfielder. Since 2002 he also holds Dutch citizenship...
Joonas Kolkka
Joonas Kolkka
Joonas Einari Kolkka is a Finnish footballer who currently plays for Willem II in the Netherlands. He has played as a left winger most of his career, but can also play on the right wing.-Club career:...
Jung Yoon Noh Matthew Amoah
Matthew Amoah
Mathew Amoah is a Ghanaian international striker, who plays for Turkish Süper Lig club Mersin İdmanyurdu SK. He formerly played for Vitesse, starting as a youngster in 1998 until 2005.-Vitesse and Fortuna:...
Topscorers
| SEASON | PLAYER'S NAME | GOALS | DIVISION | NAC'S RANK | NAC'S POINTS |
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| 1990-91 | Ton Cornelissen Ton Cornelissen Antonius Cornelissen is a retired Dutch football player who played for, among others, NAC Breda and RBC Roosendaal.While at NAC Breda he won the 1990 Eerste Divisie Player of the Year award.-External links:**... |
36 | Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium... |
2nd | 38–56 (94–50) |
| 1991-92 | John Lammers |
29 | Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium... |
4th | 38–44 (65–48) |
| 1992-93 | Pierre van Hooijdonk Pierre van Hooijdonk Petrus Ferdinandus Johannes "Pierre" van Hooijdonk is a retired Dutch football player who played as a striker. His last spell was at Feyenoord Rotterdam. Van Hooijdonk was capped 46 times for the Dutch national team, scoring 21 goals, and played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2000 and Euro 2004... |
29 | Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium... |
3rd | 34–45 (73–39) |
| 1993-94 1993-94 in Dutch football The 1993/1994 season in Dutch football saw Ajax Amsterdam winning the title in the Eredivisie, while Feyenoord Rotterdam won the Dutch National Cup.-PTT Telecom Cup:-Eredivisie:*Champions League : Ajax*Cup Winners Cup: Feyenoord... |
Pierre van Hooijdonk Pierre van Hooijdonk Petrus Ferdinandus Johannes "Pierre" van Hooijdonk is a retired Dutch football player who played as a striker. His last spell was at Feyenoord Rotterdam. Van Hooijdonk was capped 46 times for the Dutch national team, scoring 21 goals, and played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2000 and Euro 2004... |
25 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
7th | 34–38 (61–52) |
| 1994-95 1994-95 in Dutch football The 1994/95 season in Dutch football saw Ajax Amsterdam winning the title in the Eredivisie, while Feyenoord Rotterdam won the Dutch National Cup. For the first time in history of Dutch professional football a club stayed unbeaten in the highest league... |
Pierre van Hooijdonk Pierre van Hooijdonk Petrus Ferdinandus Johannes "Pierre" van Hooijdonk is a retired Dutch football player who played as a striker. His last spell was at Feyenoord Rotterdam. Van Hooijdonk was capped 46 times for the Dutch national team, scoring 21 goals, and played in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2000 and Euro 2004... /  Graham ArnoldGraham Arnold Graham James Arnold is a former coach of the Australian national football team. He was appointed to work as an assistant to Frank Farina in 2000. The two replaced Raul Blanco, who was the interim coach in charge after Terry Venables decided not to renew his contract with Soccer Australia after... |
10 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
10th | 34–29 (54–60) |
| 1995-96 1995-96 in Dutch football The 1995–96 season in Dutch football saw holders Ajax Amsterdam winning the title in the Eredivisie once again, while PSV Eindhoven won the Dutch National Cup... |
Graham Arnold Graham Arnold Graham James Arnold is a former coach of the Australian national football team. He was appointed to work as an assistant to Frank Farina in 2000. The two replaced Raul Blanco, who was the interim coach in charge after Terry Venables decided not to renew his contract with Soccer Australia after... |
16 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
8th | 34–52 (58–44) |
| 1996-97 1996-97 in Dutch football The 1996/1997 season in Dutch football was the 41st professional season in the Eredivisie, with PSV Eindhoven winning the title and Roda JC claiming the Dutch National Cup.-Johan Cruijff-schaal:-Eredivisie:*Champions League : PSV Eindhoven... |
Graham Arnold Graham Arnold Graham James Arnold is a former coach of the Australian national football team. He was appointed to work as an assistant to Frank Farina in 2000. The two replaced Raul Blanco, who was the interim coach in charge after Terry Venables decided not to renew his contract with Soccer Australia after... /  Earnest Stewart |
9 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
9th | 34–40 (41–54) |
| 1997-98 1997-98 in Dutch football The 1997/1998 season in Dutch football was the 42nd season in the Eredivisie, where Ajax Amsterdam won the double, claiming the title and the Dutch National Cup.-Johan Cruijff-schaal:-Eredivisie:*Champions League : Ajax and PSV... |
 Archil ArveladzeArchil Arveladze Archil Arveladze is a retired Georgian professional footballer.-Career:He has played for various sides in Europe. After a youth career with local team Iberia Tbilisi, the striker began his senior career at Georgian champion team, Dinamo Tbilisi... |
11 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
12th | 34–42 (41–49) |
| 1998-99 1998-99 in Dutch football The 1998/1999 season in Dutch football was the 43rd season in the Eredivisie, where Feyenoord Rotterdam claimed the title, for the first time since 1993... |
Archil Arveladze Archil Arveladze Archil Arveladze is a retired Georgian professional footballer.-Career:He has played for various sides in Europe. After a youth career with local team Iberia Tbilisi, the striker began his senior career at Georgian champion team, Dinamo Tbilisi... |
10 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
18th | 34–23 (41–61) |
| 1999-00 1999-00 in Dutch football The 1999/2000 season in Dutch football was the 44th season in the Eredivisie, where PSV Eindhoven claimed the title, while Roda JC won the Dutch National Cup.-Johan Cruijff-schaal:-Eredivisie:*Champions League : PSV Eindhoven and SC Heerenveen... |
Archil Arveladze Archil Arveladze Archil Arveladze is a retired Georgian professional footballer.-Career:He has played for various sides in Europe. After a youth career with local team Iberia Tbilisi, the striker began his senior career at Georgian champion team, Dinamo Tbilisi... |
21 | Eerste Divisie Eerste Divisie The Eerste Divisie is the second-highest division of football in the Netherlands. It is linked with the top-level Eredivisie via a promotion/relegation system. It is also known as the Jupiler League due to sponsorship, which is the same name as the top league in Belgium... |
1st | 34–82 (84–36) |
| 2000-01 2000-01 in Dutch football The 2000/2001 season in Dutch football was the 45th season in the Eredivisie, where PSV Eindhoven claimed the title, while FC Twente won the Dutch National Cup.-Johan Cruijff-schaal:-Eredivisie:*Champions League : PSV Eindhoven... |
Earnest Stewart |
8 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
9th | 34–49 (41–40) |
| 2001-02 2001-02 in Dutch football The 2001/2002 season in Dutch football was the 46th season in the Eredivisie, where Ajax Amsterdam claimed the double .-Johan Cruijff-schaal:-Eredivisie:*Champions League : Ajax Amsterdam and PSV Eindhoven... |
Earnest Stewart /  CristianoCristiano dos Santos Rodrigues Cristiano dos Santos Rodrigues , commonly known as Cristiano, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a striker for South Australian Premier League side White City FC.-Early career:... |
10 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
6th | 34–54 (55–52) |
| 2002-03 2002-03 in Dutch football The 2002/2003 season in Dutch football was the 47th season in the Eredivisie, where PSV Eindhoven claimed the title while FC Utrecht won the Dutch National Cup by defeating Feyenoord Rotterdam in the final.-Johan Cruijff-schaal:-Eredivisie:... |
Orlando Engelaar Orlando Engelaar Orlando Engelaar is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as a centre midfielder for Dutch Eredivisie club PSV... |
11 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
4th | 34–52 (42–31) |
| 2003-04 | Orlando Engelaar Orlando Engelaar Orlando Engelaar is a Dutch footballer who currently plays as a centre midfielder for Dutch Eredivisie club PSV... |
9 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
9th | 34–46 (58–55) |
| 2004-05 |  Ali BoussabounAli Boussaboun Ali Boussaboun is a Dutch-Moroccan football player who is currently unattached to a club. Previously he served ADO Den Haag, FC Groningen, NAC Breda, Feyenoord, Al-Wakrah Sports Club, FC Utrecht and Al-Nasr Sports Club. He joined the Dubai-based club on July 2009, after his contract with FC... |
13 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
15th | 34–35 (43–67) |
| 2005-06 | Leonardo Leonardo Santiago Leonardo Vitor Santiago , commonly known as Leonardo, is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a winger for Austrian side FC Red Bull Salzburg on loan from NAC Breda.... |
8 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
16th | 34–33 (45–66) |
| 2006-07 |  Glen SalmonGlen Salmon Glen George Salmon is a South African football striker who plays for Supersport United.Despite being born in the Rhodesian capital Salisbury , Salmon grew up in South Africa.... |
8 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
11th | 34–43 (43–54) |
| 2007-08 Eredivisie 2007-08 The 2007–08 Eredivisie was the 52nd season of the Eredivisie, the top division of association football in the Netherlands. The season began in August 2007 and ended on 18 May 2008, with defending champions PSV retaining their title with 72 points.... |
 Matthew AmoahMatthew Amoah Mathew Amoah is a Ghanaian international striker, who plays for Turkish Süper Lig club Mersin İdmanyurdu SK. He formerly played for Vitesse, starting as a youngster in 1998 until 2005.-Vitesse and Fortuna:... |
11 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
2nd | 34–63 (48–40) |
| 2008-09 | Matthew Amoah Matthew Amoah Mathew Amoah is a Ghanaian international striker, who plays for Turkish Süper Lig club Mersin İdmanyurdu SK. He formerly played for Vitesse, starting as a youngster in 1998 until 2005.-Vitesse and Fortuna:... |
12 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
8th | 34–45 (44–54) |
| 2008-09 | Matthew Amoah Matthew Amoah Mathew Amoah is a Ghanaian international striker, who plays for Turkish Süper Lig club Mersin İdmanyurdu SK. He formerly played for Vitesse, starting as a youngster in 1998 until 2005.-Vitesse and Fortuna:... |
9 | Eredivisie Eredivisie The Eredivisie is the highest football league in the Netherlands. The league was founded in 1956 two years after the start of professional football in the Netherlands. It is currently ranked the ninth best league in Europe by UEFA.... |
10th | 34–46 (42–49) |
NAC Breda managers
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| Jun 1926 – Oct 26 |  Ben Affleck |
Jul 1968 – Jun 71 | Leo Canjels Leo Canjels Leonard "Leo" Canjels was a Dutch international footballer who played for NAC Breda.-Club career:Canjels started playing football at Breda side VV Baronie. He made his debut for NAC in the 1956/1957 season and played seven years for the club before retiring... |
Jul 1992 – Dec 92 | Piet de Visser Piet de Visser Piet de Visser is a Dutch football manager and scout. He is best known for scouting players like Romário and Ronaldo and successfully bringing them to Europe. He is currently a personal adviser to Roman Abramovich, the owner of the English club Chelsea F.C... |
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| Feb 1927 – Apr 28 | James Moore |
Jul 1971 – Mar 73 | Ben Peeters |
Jan 1993 – Jun 95 | Ronald Spelbos Ronald Spelbos Ronald Spelbos is a Dutch former football player and manager. He used to play central defense.-External links:**... |
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| Jul 1934 – Jun 41 | Lou van der Linden |
Mar 1973 – Jun 75 | Henk Wullems |
Jul 1995 – Jun 97 | Wim Rijsbergen |
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| Jul 1934 – Jun 44 | Cor Kools Cor Kools Cornelis Wilhelmus "Cor" Kools was a Dutch football player and manager who played his entire career for NAC Breda. Kools played 16 international matches for The Netherlands, scoring three times, and participated in the 1928 Summer Olympics. Kools is also a member of honour of NAC Breda... |
Jul 1975 – Jun 77 | Bob Maaskant |
Jun 1997 – Oct 98 |  Herbert NeumannHerbert Neumann Herbert Neumann is a retired football player who played for 1. FC Köln, Udinese Calcio, Bologna, Olympiacos Piraeus, and FC Chiasso. After his professional career as a player, he started to work as a football manager for FC Zürich, RSC Anderlecht, Istanbulspor, NAC Breda, Vitesse, and VVV-Venlo.-... |
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| Jul 1934 – Jun 45 | Antoon Verlegh Antoon Verlegh Antoon Verlegh , commonly known as Rat Verlegh , was a Dutch football player who is best known for his association with NAC Breda, whose Rat Verlegh Stadion is named in his honour. Antoon Verlegh was a player, trainer, editor, secretary, member of the board, vice chairman and chairman of honour at... |
Jul 1977 – Jan 79 | Hans Dorjee Hans Dorjee Hans Dorjee was a Dutch professional football player and manager.... |
Oct 1998 – Mar 99 | Ronald Spelbos Ronald Spelbos Ronald Spelbos is a Dutch former football player and manager. He used to play central defense.-External links:**... |
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| Jul 1942 – Jun 47 | Jan Blom |
Jan 1979 – Jun 83 | Jo Jansen |
Mar 1999 – Jun 00 | Kees Zwamborn Kees Zwamborn Kees Zwamborn is a former football defender from the Netherlands.From 1978 to 1985 Zwamborn played both in the Dutch Eredivisie and Eerste divisie as well as in the German Bundesliga and NAC Breda... |
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| Jul 1945 – Jun 47 | Cor Kools Cor Kools Cornelis Wilhelmus "Cor" Kools was a Dutch football player and manager who played his entire career for NAC Breda. Kools played 16 international matches for The Netherlands, scoring three times, and participated in the 1928 Summer Olympics. Kools is also a member of honour of NAC Breda... |
Jul 1983 – Mar 84 | Henk de Jonge |
Jul 2000 – Jun 03 | Henk ten Cate Henk ten Cate Henk ten Cate is a Dutch football manager and a former professional player.In the 2005–06 season, he was the assistant of Frank Rijkaard at Barcelona that guided the team to a Champions League Trophy and La Liga title... |
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| Jul 1945 – Jun 47 | Cor Kools Cor Kools Cornelis Wilhelmus "Cor" Kools was a Dutch football player and manager who played his entire career for NAC Breda. Kools played 16 international matches for The Netherlands, scoring three times, and participated in the 1928 Summer Olympics. Kools is also a member of honour of NAC Breda... |
Mar 1984 – Jun 86 | Bob Maaskant |
Jul 2003 – Dec 05 | Ton Lokhoff Ton Lokhoff Antonius Johannes Jacobus Lokhoff is a Dutch former football midfielder, who was the head coach of Excelsior since the summer of 2006, when he succeeded Mario Been. He is nicknamed Mister NAC. Lokhoff's contract at Excelsior expired in the spring of 2009... |
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| Jul 1947 – Jun 49 |  Joseph Veréb |
Jul 1986 – Jun 87 | Leen Looyen |
Jan 2006 – Apr 06 | Cees Lok Cees Lok Cees Lok is a retired football defender and forward from the Netherlands, who mainly played for NEC Nijmegen during his professional career. He retired in 2000, and afterwards became a football manager, working for NEC Nijmegen, NAC Breda and IJsselmeervogels. Currently he is reserves team... |
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| Jul 1949 – Jun 61 | Cor Kools Cor Kools Cornelis Wilhelmus "Cor" Kools was a Dutch football player and manager who played his entire career for NAC Breda. Kools played 16 international matches for The Netherlands, scoring three times, and participated in the 1928 Summer Olympics. Kools is also a member of honour of NAC Breda... |
Jul 1987 – Mar 90 | Hans Verèl Hans Verèl Hans Verèl is a former football defender and midfielder from the Netherlands, who played for Sparta Rotterdam, SVV and FC Den Bosch... |
Apr 2006 – Jun 06 | John Karelse John Karelse John Karelse is a retired Dutch football goalkeeper.He played for AGOVV Apeldoorn in his native country for a few years before moving to NAC Breda. It was here that he caught the attention of then Newcastle United manager Ruud Gullit, who signed him for £900,000 in August 1999... |
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| Jul 1949 – Jun 61 | Jan Blom |
Mar 1990 – Apr 90 | Ton Carton |
Jul 2006 – Jun 08 | Ernie Brandts Ernie Brandts Ernstus "Ernie" Wilhelmus Johannes Brandts is a former Dutch football defender, who played for PSV Eindhoven, Roda JC Kerkrade, MVV Maastricht and De Graafschap.... |
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| Jul 1961 – Jul 66 | Simon Plooijer |
Apr 1990 – Oct 91 | Cor Pot Cor Pot Cornelis Pot is a Dutch football manager and former footballer.- Playing career :He started his career with the academy of Sparta in Rotterdam, and subsequently moved to the Ajax academy.Clubs*1969 - 1972 Sparta... |
Jul 2008 – Aug 2010 | Robert Maaskant Robert Maaskant Robert Patrick Maaskant is a retired Dutch football midfielder and current manager.-Career:He played for Go Ahead Eagles , FC Emmen , Motherwell F.C... |
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| Jul 1966 – Jun 68 | Bob Janse |
Oct 1991 – Jun 92 | Jo Jansen |
Aug 2010 – present | John Karelse John Karelse John Karelse is a retired Dutch football goalkeeper.He played for AGOVV Apeldoorn in his native country for a few years before moving to NAC Breda. It was here that he caught the attention of then Newcastle United manager Ruud Gullit, who signed him for £900,000 in August 1999... Gert AandewielGert Aandewiel Gert Aandewiel is a former football player from the Netherlands, who was sacked by Sparta Rotterdam on 11 November 2007. He played professional football for FC Volendam , Sparta Rotterdam and FC Dordrecht... Arno van ZwamArno van Zwam Arno van Zwam is a Dutch former football goalkeeper who played for several clubs, most notably Fortuna Sittard.... |
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