Ron Jans

Ron Jans (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈrɔn ˈjɑns], born 29 September 1958 in Zwolle, Overijssel) is football manager and a former Dutch association football player in the role of striker. Jans has been the new manager of PEC Zwolle since July 2013.

Coaching career

FC Groningen

Ron Jans joined FC Groningen on 2002, and was the longest-serving head coach in the whole Eredivisie, being instrumental in the club's recent successes, including two consecutive UEFA Cup qualifications in 2005 and 2006. During his time at Groningen, Jans was known for his witty comments during press conferences and his positive attitude towards the press. He was formerly active as a German language teacher. He also appeared regularly in the Dutch television channel Nederland 3 as a UEFA Champions League analyst for the 2009–10 season.

On November 2009 he announced he will leave FC Groningen at the end of the 2009–10 season, after eight years in charge of the club, citing his desire for a new experience as the main reason behind his choice.

Jans

Jans is a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department in western France.

See also

Jans (surname)

Jans is a Dutch patronymic surname equivalent to Johnson. It is a less common form than the abundant Jansen, Janssen and Janssens. People with the name Jans include:

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