Luke Nellis is an icon of Belgian football. One of the most stylish footballers to ever step onto our pitches. In Radzinski's Radio podcast, he reflects on his years at Anderlecht, where he had a falling out with a coach.
Nellis had many successes at Anderlecht, but there were also dark days. As happened in the European campaign of the 1989-1990 season. In the second European Cup final against Sampdoria, coach Ad De Mos puts his star striker on the bench.
“If I had not heard about it shortly before the game, I simply would not have traveled,” Nellis said. Radio Radzinsky. “I was really angry. I didn't care anymore.”
“When Sampdoria scored 2-0, I had to do my best not to be happy. Immediately after that I had to come back, just when you know your calf has sunk. If De Mos had let me start, I would have done that.” . “I'm sure we would have gone home with that trophy.”
Bosskamp, the savior
After that, he was also not selected for the World Cup in Italy by national coach Guy Thies. However, there were better years on the horizon, as Johan Boskamp was appointed Anderlecht coach.
“He has always supported me unconditionally and I am very grateful to him for that to this day. I am a person who needs trust and respect. If that was not there, I would close the door. Boskamp could have roared and screamed, but he never did.” “He lost confidence in his players and that's what made him so popular.”
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