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PEC Zwolle captain defends coach amid five-game winless streak

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:08 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

PEC Zwolle captain defends coach amid five-game winless streak

Summary

PEC Zwolle's challenging season continues following a home loss to Cambuur, marking their fifth consecutive defeat. Currently positioned 16th in the Eredivisie, the team has only secured four points from eight matches this season, scoring merely six goals while conceding 21. Captain Ryan Thomas has expressed his support for head coach Henry van der Vegt, stating that the onus for the team's performance lies with the players. Thomas acknowledged the frustration of fans but emphasized the need for collective improvement. PEC Zwolle's upcoming schedule includes matches against Go Ahead Eagles, Ado Den Haag, and Utrecht, as they aim to turn their fortunes around.

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By the Numbers

•PEC Zwolle lost to Cambuur, their fifth straight defeat.
•They sit 16th in the Eredivisie table, only four points so far.
•Captain Ryan Thomas supports head coach Henry van der Vegt.
•PEC Zwolle faces Go Ahead Eagles next, followed by Ado Den Haag.
•They have scored six goals and conceded 21 in eight games.

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10:08 AMYahoo Sports — PEC Zwolle captain defends head coach as winless run reaches five games

What they're saying

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PEC Zwolle are in a rut. The side lost at the weekend to newly promoted Cambuur and sit 16th in the Eredivisie table. The home defeat means that PEC Zwolle have lost five games in a row and have not w...
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