Legends When people talk of legends in European football, there are four names who spring to mind Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and the visitors today, Ajax. At the start of the '70's, there is no doubt that the name of Ajax was on everyone's lips, not only for their tremendous achievement but the style of play. Dutch Stylists We have seen in two successive World Cup competitions, the style of Dutch football and Ajax typify this trend. They arrive at The Hawthorns today after clinching the Dutch championship and Cup double and it should be a marvel lous start to our Centenary cel ebrations. I have long been a fan of Dutch football and today we have the best on show. They still have several internationals and in Rudi Krol, they have, in my opinion, one of the finest players in the World today. Checking the European Scene Football is a World game and our own achievements have broken through certain barriers. Recently, I stepped on a plane to Yugoslavia to watch Ivan Katalinic who has been with us this week for training and who plays today. British football must know what is happening in Europe and the players available and this why all clubs should keep a careful eye on the European circuit. I was very impressed with Ivan when I saw him play and he is one of the two top goalkeepers in his country. New Season Optimism Apart from Ivan, we have at the club Peter Barnes and Gary Owen, two of the top competitors, not only on the domestic scene but also in Europe. With these players and the present squad, I am sure we can all look forward to the new season with a great deal of opti mism.

AJAX ARCHIEF

Programmaboekjes (vanaf 1934) | 1979 | | pagina 3