Du Chatiner sacked as Utrecht boss

FC Utrecht have parted company with coach Ton du Chatinier after the club missed out on Europa League qualification.

Du Chatinier took over at Utrecht in October 2008 and the 53-year-old guided the club into European competition the following season with victory in the Eredivisie’s 2009/10 Europa League playoff.

He was unable to repeat that achievement this season – the team bowed out of the Europa League in the group stages and could only finish ninth in the Eredivisie, missing out on the playoffs.

“Ton accepted the position as head coach two years ago in very difficult circumstances and deserves a lot of respect for that,” Utrecht Sporting Director Foeke Booy said.

“It’s a shame that our collaboration comes to an end like this, but we did not see any foundation to continue working together.”

Former Feyenoord coach Erwin Koeman has been touted as a potential replacement for Du Chatinier at the Stadion Galgenwaard.