Midfielder Sander Duits made it clear to the NOS cameras last week after the lost game against sc Heerenveen (1-3) what he thinks the role of Go Ahead Eagles is in the Eredivisie this season: "What does everyone think? That we are going to be tenth or something? That's just not the case. As long as we give everything and do our very best, then those points will come. The season is still very long, so please don't write us off yet."
Win over frontrunner
The Deventer side collected 11 points, including wins over Roda JC Kerkrade, Excelsior and leaders Feyenoord. A goal from Jarchinio Antonia was enough to inflict defeat on Feyenoord for the first time in 22 matches. That's a great result, but ten games have already been lost. As a result, Go Ahead Eagles are bottom of the Eredivisie after 15 rounds.
Many attackers
The reason seems to be a combination of offensive and defensive problems. The goals have to come from several attackers, such as Randy Wolters, Darren Maatsen, Leon de Kogel, Jarchinio Antonia and Sam Hendriks. All five have been in action for at least 10 games this season. Yet the club has only scored thirteen goals in fifteen games so far. Willem II and Roda JC have scored even less than Go Ahead Eagles, but they have scored considerably fewer goals against than the Deventer side.