FC Volendam coach Erwin van de Looi has expressed heavy irritation over his team's disappointing start to the season. The Eredivisie relegated side has managed just three points from its first three matches in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie, a run capped by a 1-0 defeat away to MVV Maastricht on Friday night. This was reported by Voetbalprimeur.
Why is Van de Looi so dissatisfied?
Erwin van de Looi is deeply concerned by the lack of effort his players are displaying. The coach sees a pattern he wants to break immediately. "I am not casual about it, like Henk Veerman. Not at all. I am heavily irritated by it," Van de Looi said according to the report. This statement stands in sharp contrast to the attitude of his experienced striker. The loss in Maastricht underlined issues visible from the opening matches. The performances are a major setback for a team that finished 14th in the Eredivisie last season with 28 points from 30 games.
What did Henk Veerman say about the situation?
Striker Henk Veerman reacted differently to the poor results. The attacker indicated he couldn't quite make sense of the situation and adopted a more philosophical view. "To be honest, I don't really understand why this is happening to us," Veerman said. He pointed out that the team was in a similar, even worse situation two years ago, but everything turned out fine in the end. This relativising perspective clashes with the direct irritation of the head coach. The difference in perception between staff and squad is a point of attention within the club. Last season's statistics, including a negative goal difference of 31 scored and 50 conceded, show there is room for improvement.
What is FC Volendam's current status?
The current situation is far from ideal. With three points from three matches, the team needs to find an upward trend quickly. Their recent form, based on the final 2025 table, was already worrying with a sequence of one draw and four losses. The club is in a transition phase following relegation and the pressure to bounce back immediately is significant. The coming weeks are crucial to restore confidence. Fans can follow the live league table and statistics on our standings and stats pages.
What are the next steps for the club?
The immediate focus is on the next league fixture. FC Volendam travels to face NAC Breda on December 6th, a team currently in 17th place. This clash against a direct rival in the lower part of the table is vital for morale and points. A positive result could break the negative spiral. For Van de Looi, it is clear the mentality must change. He will use the upcoming training sessions to convey his dissatisfaction and demand a higher intensity. The full schedule leading to that match can be found on our fixtures page. The club must remember they finished 46 points behind champions PSV last season, illustrating the gap between the top and the mid-table. The road back starts with a fundamental improvement in the basics.
