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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.

Netherlands Eredivisie 2004-05

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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

PosTeamPWDLFAGDPts
1PSV Eindhoven34276189187187
2Ajax Amsterdam34245574334177
3AZ Alkmaar34197871413064
4Feyenoord Rotterdam341951090513962
5SC Heerenveen341861064521260
6FC Twente Enschede341591048381054
7Vitesse Arnhem34166125349454
8Roda JC Kerkrade34138136055547
9RKC Waalwijk34138134451-747
10Willem II Tilburg34136154456-1245
11FC Utrecht34128144043-344
12FC Groningen34117165058-840
13NEC Nijmegen34910154147-637
14ADO Den Haag34106184459-1536
15NAC Breda3498174367-2435
16RBC Rosendaal34102223877-3932
17De Graafschap3447233278-4619
18FC Den Bosch3454252375-5219

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

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.
Konig Willem II Stadion – Tilburg, Netherlands

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.

By Aerovista Luchtfotografie

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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