Press Releases:

HALBVIER: Interview mit Ernst Middendorp in der Stadionzeitung des DSC Arminia Bielefeld

September 2007: "Es ist nicht richtig, Unruhe mit Unsicherheit gleichzusetzen" click here to download the complete Interview as pdf(~1.3mb, in german), klicken Sie hier um das gesamte pdf herunter zu laden (ca. 1,3 MB).
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Sport Bild

March 2007: Bundesliga Porträt in der Sport Bild: Read an article in german sports magazine "Sport Bild" about Ernst Middendorp and DSC Arminia Bielefeld...click here for part 1 (~900kb) and here for part 2 (~560kb) (pdf!)

Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung

September 2006: „Die Fans sind mein Personenschutz“ Ernst Middendorp fordert von der FIFA neues Kartenkonzept für die WM 2010 in Südafrika. Click to read more

Amakhosi Magazine

August 2006: Ernst Middendorp gears up for the new season: article from August issue of Amakhosi Magazine (pdf to download, 2.6 mb)

Flexibilität erfordert Mut

June 2006: Fussballtrainer Ernst Middendorp motiviert Unternehmer bei Veranstaltung der Raiffeisen- und Volksbanken... read more: download the complete press-material (3.3 mb, in german, *.pdf)

Absa Cup Awards Press Release

May 25, 2006 The Absa Cup Awards were hosted at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg from 13h30 to 16h30 today. 2006 Absa Cup Champions Kaizer Chiefs were officially awarded the Absa Cup Trophy, which they will no doubt proudly display in their cabinet for the next year. read more

Amakhosi Magazine

Articles from Amakhos Magazine, newest first (pdf):Chiefs vs Ajax Match Day Programme - From the bench - Ernst's Column(432kb)
Chiefs vs Santos Match Day Programme - From the bench - Ernst's Column(112kb)
Amakhosi Magazine November Issue - Coach's Corner(116kb)
Kaizer Chiefs vs Tembisa Classic 0 - 0(400kb)
Kaizer Chiefs vs Orlando Pirates 2 - 0 (400kb)

2005

Middendorp silences critics

Amid the euphoria that followed Kaizer Chiefs'victory at Saturday's Soweto derby, the man who should have been the happiest of all was surprisingly distant. Click here to read full coverage from Johannesburg Star

October 2005

Finding Solutions-Interview with Ernst Middendorp

Read the complete interview with Ernst Middendorp from Amakhosi (pdf, 1.2 MB)

October 2005

McCarthy enjoying Middendorp’s training methods

Kaizer Chiefs defender Fabian McCarthy says he is enjoying the training sessions conducted by new coach Ernst Middendorp.

McCarthy, who formed a formidable partnership with skipper Patrick Mabedi in the heart of the Amakhosi defence last season, is optimistic that the Naturena side will continue their success in the upcoming season under the German coach.

“I will do what ever Middendorp asks from me and give my best,” McCarthy told Kick Off.

“Even though he is still new to us, what I have seen is that he’s really a good and knowledgeable coach. Since he has been around I have really had a good time at training,” he said.

The 28-year-old, who has 10 Bafana Bafana caps, says they are hoping to get their season off on the right track by winning their pre-season tournaments, such as the Vodacom Challenge and the Telkom Charity.

“We will have to take each game as it comes and it is very important for us as a big team and the PSL champions to continue winning trophies, starting with the pre-season tournaments,” added McCarthy..

Source: Kickoff.com July 8 2005

German Middendorp named as new Chiefs coach

JOHANNESBURG, June 28 (Reuters) - German coach Ernst Middendorp has been named as the new coach of South African champions Kaizer Chiefs, signing a two-year contract on Tuesday. He replaces the veteran Romanian coach Ted Dumitru who has retired after leading Chiefs to two league successive league titles. Middendorp, who has previously worked in Ghana and Iran, is a former coach of Bundesliga club Arminia Bielefeld. The 46-year-old will begin his new job with a pre-season tournament next month, ahead of the start of the new South African season in August, but will not get a chance to take his team into next year's African Champions League. Chiefs have been banned from competing in African club competition for the next three years after withdrawing from this year's African Confederations Cup. The club cited a clash of fixtures with domestic commitments as they made a dramatic come-from-behind run to win the premier league title.

Source: Yahoo! sports June 28/29 2005

Middendorp fortan Trainer in Südafrika

Ernst Middendorp wird neuer Trainer beim südafrikanischen Rekordmeister Kaizer Chiefs. Wie der Club aus der Castle Premiership am Mittwoch mitteilte, unterschrieb der ehemalige Chefcoach von Arminia Bielefeld einen Vertrag über zwei Jahre. Zuvor hatte Middendorp in Ghana die Top-Clubs Asante Kotoko und Hearts of Oak trainiert. Der Deutsche löst Ted Dimitru ab und will die Erfolgsserie der 1970 von Club-Direktor Kaizer Montaung gegründeten Mannschaft weiter ausbauen. "Das ist für mich eine Ehre und eine große Herausforderung", sagte Middendorp. Neben dem Südafrikaner Farouk Khan wird ihm mit Frank Eulberg ein Landsmann als Stellvertreter zur Seite stehen.

Source: N24.de June 29 2005

Middendorp announced as new Chiefs coach

As was announced by Kick Off on 31 May, Ernst Middendorp has been appointed as the new Kaizer Chiefs coach for the upcoming season. The Amakhosi unveiled the German coach on Tuesday at their Naturena base.

Middendorp turned down an offer from German side Armenia Bielefeld to sign a two-year deal with the Amakhosi.

The 46-year-old revealed that he has been in talks with the Castle Premiership champions since January this year.

The fiery German trainer is well known for his explosive nature and has a reputation for the occasional tantrum and shouting episode, which will jog memories for the Chiefs players of the coaching days of Muhsin Ertugral.

Middendorp will take over along with his long standing assistant Frank Eulberg, who also worked with Middendorp in Ghana and Iran.

Source: www.kickoff.com June 28 2005

Absage von Middendorp

Bielefelds Wunschkandidat geht nach Südafrika
Die Rückkehr von Ernst Middendorp als Teamchef zu Arminia Bielefeld hat sich zerschlagen. Der 46jährige Fußball-Lehrer wird statt dessen im Juli neuer Trainer bei einem südafrikanischen Spitzenklub.

Source: Sport Bild #22, 1. Juni 2005

Hearts of Oak Accra / Ghana (01/2004 – 07/2004)

In the end of July 2004 after qualification to the CAF Confederation Cup 2004 I resigned from my job with Hearts of Oak Accra. My decision to leave Hearts of Oak Accra was not an easy one, but in agreement with Mr. Ato Ahwoi – chairman of Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club Ltd considering the finances of the club our programmes were concluded.

Press commentary:

" ... Middendorp joined Hearts of Oak Accra in January 2004, days after the axing of Herbert Ado as head coach. ...

Under very difficult conditions Middendorp managed to qualify Hearts to the 1/8 stage of the CAF Champions League 2004 losing out to Etoile Sahel on dreaded penalty shootout after winning 1-0 at home and losing by the similar margin in Tunisia. ...

Afterwards Middendorp bid a tearful fare well to the team after masterminding a crucial 0-0 score line in the Confederation Cup 1/8 stage second leg match against Senegal′s AS Doaunes in Dakar. ...

Hearts qualification to the Confederation Cup 2004 money zone is a marvelous achievement in the face of all their problems. ...

In the three matches played in the suspended Ghana Premier League 2004 Hearts of Oak Accra recorded cricket score lines over Liberty Professionals, Power FC and Hearts of Lions and led the Zone B league table at the time of Middendorp′s departure. ...

Herbert Mensah first brought Middendorp into Ghana. The German is credited with the Kotoko renaissance story (2000 – 2002) and many of the players who the mould ed into a solid unit are still holding high his image with the Porcupine Warrios. ...

Middendorp′s departure by Mutual consent means that another coach and technical head have to be appointed. They have to be continue with the task and level attained by Middendorp and take the team upwards and with greater continued success. ...

Middendorp′s work as with Kotoko is there for all too see. He is a house builder. He lays foundations on ethics and professionalism, which from the bedrock for the future. ...

A rejuvenated Hearts of Oak Accra can testify to this. ..." Soccer Express V2.087  27/07/2004 / 606

Iran Tractor Sport & Culture Club Tabriz / Iran (08/2004 – 12/2004)

At the beginning of August 2004 I have taken charge of Iran Tractor Sport & Culture Club Tabriz for the period of the season 2004/2005. The rich in tradition factory club (www.ITM.CO.IR), known as Tractorsazy Tabriz, is playing at present in the Iranian league (Division 1) after relegation in the year 2002. I have been instructed to qualify Tractorsazy Tabriz for the iranian super league at the end of season. After finishing half of the season Tractorsazy Tabriz is one point behind the leader. The second half of the season will begin at 19th December 2004.Tractorsazy Tabriz must finish the season at least in second place.

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