It is summer season break once more, additionally for our cherished pink and yellow columnists. Erdal Ascipinar, Robert Heukels, Eric Whittie and Edwin Lugt have been given an actual writing break by us, in order that we are able to take pleasure in their robust and sharp pen once more each week subsequent season. Within the coming weeks we’ll supply some visitors the chance to jot down a one-off column for us. These are usually stunning writers, one is even additional away from Go Forward Eagles than the opposite, however everybody has a pleasant story. And we do not need to deprive you of that.
The primary visitor columnist is at the moment business supervisor at Fortuna Sittard. That sounds very distant from the membership, but when that this man is Tom Daemen, the pink and yellow alarm bells instantly go off. Daemen performed 26 video games for Go Forward Eagles within the 2015/2016 season, after which he was identified with a severe harm firstly of the season, which meant the top of his soccer profession. Earlier than Go Forward Eagles, Daemen had a fantastic profession at Fortuna Sittard, MVV, AEK Larnaca, EN Paralimni, Aris Limassol and NEC. He performed 394 official matches during which he scored 39 instances.
Photograph: Henny Meyerink
Go Forward Eagles on Vetkampstraat
Virtually each soccer supporter instantly makes the hyperlink Go Forward Eagles – Vetkampstraat. The unbelievable stadium within the residential space. It’s proper that that is also known as a cult stadium.
As a participant for Fortuna Sittard and MVV Maastricht, amongst others, I performed many away video games towards the Eagles. You knew upfront that it could be tough to return house with factors. As quickly because the exit from the freeway was taken, you would not ignore the truth that a match can be performed that night. The Eagles flag is proudly displayed on the flagpole at a house sport and thus units the tone for that (soccer) night. At the same time as a visiting membership and participant, it’s an honor and fantastic to have the ability to play soccer on this attribute stadium and in such an environment.
Photograph: Henny Meyerink
Sadly, it has typically turned out that few factors have been taken to the far south. After my interval at NEC Nijmegen, I switched to Go Forward Eagles in 2015-2016. From second one the sensation was good and I used to be allowed to put on the well-known membership colours and brand. The task was ‘easy’; make sure that we return to the Eredivisie! After a season with ups and downs, we have been promoted to the Eredivisie through the play-offs and the task was accomplished. A unbelievable get together on the stadium and metropolis accomplished the circle of that season. Extremely happy with our achievement and the happiness and pleasure this dropped at all individuals. I used to be trying ahead to fantastic future years at this glorious Membership. A minimum of, that is what I assumed….
Two months into the brand new season, a nasty harm was identified. Muscle calcification in my higher leg…. I had heard of many accidents however this was one thing fully new to me. Apparently I had suffered a muscle tear earlier within the season but it surely was by no means identified. Consequence; bone development of about 18cm in my thigh muscle. Nothing may very well be completed surgically, which resulted in a restoration of about 9 months. This introduced the season to an early finish and with it my aspirations at Go Forward Eagles. After that season I made the selection to stop soccer for good.
Regardless of an abrupt ending, I’ve heat reminiscences of my time in Deventer. A ravishing stadium, nice membership individuals and unbelievable supporters. In brief, a unbelievable membership!
Tom Daemen
Photograph: Henny Meyerink
