No Mercy: De Klassieker: AJAX vs FEYENOORD Goals Galore! 1983

De Klassieker: Ajax achieved a resounding 8-2 victory in September 1983 against Feyenoord. This impressive win took place on their home turf and was led by prominent talents like Marco van Basten and Jesper Olsen. Under the guidance of their manager, Aad de Mos, Ajax secured a record-breaking victory on a rain-soaked pitch. The rivalry intensified even further during the 1983/84 season when Ajax legend Johan Cruyff  the transfer from Ajax to Feyenoord. This was after a contract dispute between Cruyff and Ajax; Cruyff wanted a contract extension, but Ajax balked on account of his age. This transfer angered both fanbases; Ajax fans were outraged that Cruyff had jumped to their biggest rival, while Feyenoord fans did not like the fact that an Ajax legend would be joining their club. Some Feyenoord fans protested his arrival by hanging banners saying “Feyenoord Forever, Cruijff Never“ being one of the more civilised ones. Many fans would also whistle and jeer at the newcomer during the friendly pre s
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