De Herdgang
The Herdgang main feld
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| Location | Oirschotsedijk 12 Eindhoven, Netherlands |
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| Owner | PSV Eindhoven |
| Type | Training ground, youth academy |
| Capacity | 2,500 (main field) |
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| Built | 1952 |
| Renovated | 2002-2003 |
De Herdgang is a football training facility in Eindhoven, Netherlands. It serves as the training ground and youth academy of PSV Eindhoven and also accommodates its amateur teams. As of the 2014/2015 season Jong PSV play their home games at this facility.
History
De Herdgang was built in 1952.[1][2] The word ‘herdgang’ originates from triangular squares that marked the end of dirt roads. These spots were used as locations where herds of sheep could graze, with ‘herd’ referring to a herd of animals and ‘gang’ being Dutch for ‘way’ or ‘process’.[3] In April 2002, PSV started work on a renovation of the training facilities: a new indoor training hall, a fitness centre, offices and a canteen were added. The construction works were completed in April 2003.[4] Several months later, the youth facilities were also renewed; an idea spearheaded by Guus Hiddink.[2] As a consequence of financial problems at PSV, the ground under De Herdgang was sold to the Eindhoven municipality in a leasehold estate construction in 2011. The facilities remained property of PSV.[5]
Facilities
De Herdgang accommodates the training sessions of PSV Eindhoven and all matches and training sessions of the youth and amateur teams.[4] It is located outside of the Eindhoven urban area in woodland surroundings.[1][6] De Herdgang consists of seven football fields, including a synthetic field.[4] The main field can hold up to 2,500 spectators.[7][8] The surrounding training facilities include a tennis lane, dressing rooms, a bar and a fitness centre.[4] The available offices are used by the PSV scouting, medical staff and youth academy.[1] Every year, De Herdgang is the host of the Otten Cup, an international tournament organized by PSV Eindhoven for under-19 teams.[9]
References
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