Van der Gijp Criticizes Van Hooijdonk‘s Harsh Stance on Til and PSV
René van der Gijp has expressed his disapproval of Pierre van Hooijdonk’s strong criticism of Guus Til and PSV. Last week, Van Hooijdonk claimed that PSV mishandled the situation surrounding Til’s controversial interview and refused to retract his statements on Sunday’s Studio Football program.
Til Opens Up About His Struggles
“I don’t have a fire anymore or anything, man,” Til confessed during the interview. “And maybe I shouldn’t say this here. I can’t even be happy anymore after a goal. I am so neutral on the field. I can’t place it. I’m a bit lost about it. And I can’t place it. I’m walking on the field, but I don’t want to at the moment.”
Van Hooijdonk Sparks Controversy
On the same day, Van Hooijdonk weighed in on the situation during Studio Football. The former striker suggested that Peter Bosz should grant Til a holiday and hinted at the possibility of a football burnout. Bosz responded by condemning Van Hooijdonk’s remarks as “very dangerous.”
Van Hooijdonk defended his stance, calling PSV’s reaction “spastic”. He stated: “I’m not sitting here at the table to keep my mouth shut, am I? The moment they let it float like that, there is speculation about it. I think that’s quite normal. Are the toes that long?” as he brought his fingers together momentarily.
Criticism From Today Inside
“How big is your ego that you cannot say during Studio Voetbal that you have gone a little too far,” Van der Gijp expressed his surprise at Van Hooijdonk’s unwavering stance. “Come on, hey. What he did was ridiculous. He knew Til had a burnout and should have taken a holiday. And now I think: ‘Then tell me that you’re a bit crazy, I shouldn’t do that.’ Gijp expressed his bewilderment at Van Hooijdonk’s lack of apology or remorse.
“We are not canceling anyone. But it’s a first-class piece of junk to me,” Johan Derksen agreed. “I think he’s such an unsympathetic bumbler.”
“It wasn’t at all clear to Til what he meant, was it? I thought: ‘He’s not feeling well at the moment.’ That can happen. But Van Hooijdonk knew exactly what was going on,” Van der Gijp referenced Til’s candid interview after the FC Utrecht match, in which the midfielder’s struggles became apparent.
“He went a bit crazy,” the analyst added. “And he also portrays PSV as a bad employer,” Derksen reiterated his disgust with Van Hooijdonk’s statements.
What constitutes appropriate public commentary regarding a player’s mental health, considering the potential impact on individuals and the importance of open discussion?
*Interviewer:* Johan, René, we’ve heard both sides, but where do you think the line is drawn when it comes to public commentary on a player’s mental health? Was Van Hooijdonk out of line, or is this fair game in the world of football analysis?
