2008–09 AFC Ajax season
| 2008–09 season | |||
| Chairman | Uri Coronel | ||
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| Manager |
Marco van Basten (until 6 May 2009) John van 't Schip (interim) |
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| Eredivisie | 3rd | ||
| KNVB Cup | Third Round | ||
| UEFA Cup | Round of 16 | ||
| Top goalscorer |
League: Luis Suárez (22) All: Luis Suárez (28) |
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During the 2008–09 season AFC Ajax participated in the Dutch Eredivisie, the KNVB Cup and the UEFA Cup. The first training took place on Monday July 14, 2008. The traditional AFC Ajax Open Day was on Tuesday August 5, 2008, followed by a testimonial match for the retired former Ajax defender Jaap Stam.
The first training for the 2008–09 season was held on July 14, 2008. In preparation for the new season Ajax organized a training camp in De Lutte, Netherlands at the De Thij Sportpark. During the pre-season, the squad from manager Marco van Basten played friendly matches against VV Noordwijk, CVV Germanicus and Excelsior '31 before traveling to the United Kingdom to play against Cardiff City and Sunderland, then traveling to Spain to play Real Murcia. They then returned to Amsterdam to play Arsenal and Internazionale in the annual Amsterdam Tournament.
Appearances for competitive matches only
As of 31 October 2011
Friendlies
Eredivisie
KNVB Cup
UEFA Cup
Amsterdam Tournament
Qualifying rounds
All times are in CEST
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