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By Aerovista Luchtfotografie 21 July 2017, Tilburg, Holland. Aerial view of soccer arena Koning Willem II Stadion of football club Willem 2. The logo of the team and the name King Side is visible on the tribune. Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1056202133
Final Table
Netherlands Eredivisie 2004-05
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | 27 | 6 | 1 | 89 | 18 | 71 | 87 |
| 2 | Ajax Amsterdam | 34 | 24 | 5 | 5 | 74 | 33 | 41 | 77 |
| 3 | AZ Alkmaar | 34 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 71 | 41 | 30 | 64 |
| 4 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 34 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 90 | 51 | 39 | 62 |
| 5 | SC Heerenveen | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 64 | 52 | 12 | 60 |
| 6 | FC Twente Enschede | 34 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 48 | 38 | 10 | 54 |
| 7 | Vitesse Arnhem | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 53 | 49 | 4 | 54 |
| 8 | Roda JC Kerkrade | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 60 | 55 | 5 | 47 |
| 9 | RKC Waalwijk | 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 44 | 51 | -7 | 47 |
| 10 | Willem II Tilburg | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 44 | 56 | -12 | 45 |
| 11 | FC Utrecht | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 40 | 43 | -3 | 44 |
| 12 | FC Groningen | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 50 | 58 | -8 | 40 |
| 13 | NEC Nijmegen | 34 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 41 | 47 | -6 | 37 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 34 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 44 | 59 | -15 | 36 |
| 15 | NAC Breda | 34 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 43 | 67 | -24 | 35 |
| 16 | RBC Rosendaal | 34 | 10 | 2 | 22 | 38 | 77 | -39 | 32 |
| 17 | De Graafschap | 34 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 32 | 78 | -46 | 19 |
| 18 | FC Den Bosch | 34 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 23 | 75 | -52 | 19 |
Champions and Qualify for UEFA Champions League: PSV Eindhoven, Qualify for UEFA Champions League: Ajax Amsterdam. Qualify for UEFA Cup: Willem II Tilburg, AZ Alkmaar, Feyenoord Rotterdam, SC Heerenveen. [References: 2] Relegated: FC Den Bosch, De Graafschap. Promoted: Heracles Almelo, Sparta Rotterdam. [References: 3]
Irish Connection
Northern Ireland’s James Quinn started 7 games for Willem II Tilburg and came on as a substitute 4 times as they finished 11th of 18 in the Netherlands Eredivisie (Premier Division) in 2004-05. Quinn was transfered to Sheffield Wednesday during the season. Willem II went on to reach the Dutch Cup Final, losing 0-4 to PSV Eindhoven, and thus taking PSV’s place in the UEFA Cup as Cup Runners-Up (PSV qualified for the UEFA Champions League).
Willem II Tilburg (Irish Players) 2004-05
Konig Willem II Stadion – Tilburg
Royalty-free stock photo ID: 1056202133
21 July 2017, Tilburg, Holland. Aerial view of soccer arena Koning Willem II Stadion of football club Willem 2. The logo of the team and the name King Side is visible on the tribune.
References
[1] Mike Hammond (Ed.)(2005) “European Book of Football 2005/2006: Holland – Willem II” pg.388 M Press, Romford, Essex.
[2] Mike Hammond (Ed.)(2005) “European Book of Football 2005/2006: European Qualifiers 2005/06″ pg 769 M Press, Romford, Essex.
[3] Mike Hammond (Ed.)(2005) “European Book of Football 2005/2006: Relegated / Promoted Clubs” pg 772 M Press, Romford, Essex.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to Rory Naughton & John Kane.
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