Football Season Guide

The previous season was in line with expectations. The goal was to enter the play-offs and they succeeded, as at the time of the suspension they were in 8th position. After a difficult start to the season (two points in the first 4 rounds), experienced coach Frank Wormuth was able to give balance to the team and gradually climb the table. Once again Almelo proved fertile ground for forwards. The previous season Adrian Dalmau had scored 19 goals, and in this one Cyriel Dessers was the top scorer (along with Steven Berghuis of Feyenoord) with 15 goals in 26 rounds. Unfortunately, the Belgian striker returned home to Genk. It was not the only bad news for the Heraclieden supporters who saw other important players leave, especially in midfield, the sector that has weakened the most. Four midfielders, often first-string players left Almelo: Jesper Drost, Mo Osman, Alexander Merkel and Mauro Júnior. As if that were not enough, Joey Konings, often Dessers' attack partner, was also sold. At the moment, apart from the defence, which they have reinforced with two new signings, Noah Fadiga and Marco Rente, the other sectors still incomplete. In particular the midfield, where they have only made one purchase, Luca de la Torre from Fulham.