1. In 1996, Jan Reker became chairman of the Dutch Association of Professional Football Coaches.
11 Facts About Jan Reker
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Fan criticism towards Jan Reker reached a peak in early 2009 after a disappointing season.
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When Rijvers was sacked in January 1980, Reker was chosen as caretaker manager for the remainder of the season.
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Jan Reker brought in Guus Hiddink as an assistant manager from De Graafschap, but success remained absent in 1984 and 1985.
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In October 1991, Jan Reker succeeded Piet de Visser as coach of Willem II.
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In January 1995, Reker announced he would leave Willem II at the end of the season.
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In 1990, Jan Reker founded the Coaches Betaald Voetbal.
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Jan Reker started out as the treasurer of the organization, but was appointed as the director in 1996.
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In 1999, Jan Reker expelled Co Adriaanse after he had insulted Frank Rijkaard in an interview.
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In July 2007, Jan Reker left his job at CBV to become general manager of PSV Eindhoven.
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On Christmas Eve 2009, Jan Reker announced his departure as general manager.