After two games in the Eredivisie, Roda JC Kerkrade is scoreless in 16th place. The team from Kerkrade lost to PEC Zwolle in the opening weekend, while last week Vitesse was too strong. What else you need to know about Roda read here.
Jurjus
At Roda JC, goalkeeper Hidde Jurjus is currently under the crossbar. The PSV-tenant is the successor of Benjamin van Leer, who left for Ajax after several good seasons. Jurjus, last year keeping for Young PSV, gave up seven goals in the first rounds. Only goalkeeper Noppert of NAC Breda was passed more often.
Defeats
Roda JC can start an Eredivisie season with three defeats for the first time in its history. However, the prospects for the Limburgers are not very bright. Roda JC did not win any of its last thirteen away games in the Eredivisie (W0-G5-V8). That is the longest away series without a win for the club since October 1987-September 1988, when Roda failed to win 16 away games in a row.
Ard van Peppen
Since this season, Ard van Peppen has been captain of Roda JC. The defender is not yet proving to be a talisman for his team. Roda JC lost all 7 Eredivisie matches with Ard van Peppen as captain. The full selection of Roda JC can be found here.