Jansen’s mum, Sue Chaloner, had three top-10 hits in the Netherlands as one half of Spooky and Sue. Photograph: Hans Peters/Anefo Enjoyment is key. Jansen says there has never been a day when he has not loved working in football. “When one door closes another opens,” he says, thinking of his injury. “I was young but I was self-aware. I was very determined to become the best coach in the world.” If you’re visiting London Stadium you’ll want a nice and convenient nearby accommodation for your trip. To help you decide, here are three options all within walking distance of the venue. The Stratford Hotel – Closet Jansen got in touch with Jan Reker, an influential Dutch coach, in 1998. They spoke about a role at PSV Eindhoven’s academy. But Reker also asked Jansen about working abroad. An opportunity to move to Abu Dhabi and become Rinus Israël’s No 2 at Al Jazira followed.

The connection is down to Jansen’s mother, Sue Chaloner, who was one half of Spooky and Sue, a British-Dutch pop duo who had three top-10 hits in the Netherlands in the 70s. She had moved to Amsterdam for work but she was born in London and wanted the same for her son. Jansen understands why there is intrigue about his pop star mum. “She’s 70 and enjoying life,” he says. “She has her own school. She teaches drama, dance and singing. She follows my career. She tells me to follow my dreams and be very passionate. And enjoy it.” Jansen took a few hours to make up his mind. He adjusted to being the boss and earned the job on a permanent basis. “I had a few players come into my office and I was happy to hear them tell me I hadn’t changed,” he says. “But they could tell I was in charge now. That is one of the biggest compliments I could get. I was still the guy who wanted to make them better every day. But everybody could see, feel and hear that I was the guy in charge, even though I didn’t have to raise my voice or act differently. I just stayed who I was.” If you hear or see anti-social behaviour text the Club’s hotline direct on07860 404 069using the followingkeywords: Two weeks after Horschel won the WGC and received Noble's text, he was approached at the Masters by West Ham minority owner Tripp Smith, who invited Horschel to a game at London Stadium in northeast London. "He knows a ton about West Ham. He's a very smart fan," Smith said. "All the English fans just really admire that. The West Ham fans love it. Even the fans that hate West Ham think it's awesome." Fans are also taking note of Horschel's allegiances for the Hammers even if they wish he supported a different Premier League team. Stuart Kerr/R&A/R&A via Getty Images Horschel's love of West Ham has been recognized by the club and by fellow golfers on the PGA tour. Andrew Redington/Getty ImagesHe kept his support quiet, but after winning the WGC-Dell Match Play in Austin in March 2021, Horschel talked publicly about being a West Ham supporter. It led to an unexpected text message from Noble, who got Horschel's number from Francesco Molinari, a fellow PGA Tour golfer (and another West Ham fan), and it also led to Horschel being serenaded for the first time during a golf tournament. Heading into the Open Championship that summer at Royal St. George's, located on England's Southeast coast, Horschel didn't have a bag sponsor. That's when Mark Horton, Horschel's analytics master, an Englishman and a fellow West Ham fan, suggested a West Ham bag. Horschel found the proper colors online and his team worked with West Ham's marketing department to iron out the details. The club was intrigued because it meant weekly international exposure through the PGA Tour, and Horschel's bag arrived a week before last year's open. A West Ham bag now sits in Smith' office as well.

There is no parking available at London Stadium and parking restrictions will be in place and enforced in the local area. Stadium Store Opening Times The songs began on the first hole at the Open Championship at Royal St. George's in 2021 and continued again at the BMW PGA Championship about a month later, when the tournament was played outside of London. Being sang to by fans was different for Horschel, who's used to college football fans in America either cheering or chiding him, depending on their loyalties. Stratford Bus Station and Stratford City Bus Stations are located in close proximity to Stratford Station. AtLondon Stadium, fan experience is paramount, and we are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable spectator experience.In that, London Stadium for football matches fully adheres to the FA Respect Code of Conduct, which can be read here.Dan Thomas is joined by Craig Burley, Shaka Hislop and others to bring you the latest highlights and debate the biggest storylines. Stream on ESPN+ (U.S. only).

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West Ham's support of Horschel will also be noticeable. In the lead-up to Thursday's first round, former West Ham captain Mark Noble and current Hammers captain Declan Rice both spent time with Horschel at the course. Through Noble, Horschel has also become friends with Rice, whom he met after winning last year' BMW PGA Championship. They all celebrated Horschel's win at dinner after the tournament. "Dec's a really good guy, and it's unbelievable to see someone like at 23 be as good as he is already," Horschel said. "He still hasn't even come close to reaching his potential, but he is so great already at his position and as a footballer."

Stress is a factor. I strongly believe if you think you can control everything then stress will increase. If you have a calm mind, you’re able to make good decisions.” London Stadium is completely cashless. Food and drink will be available inside the stadium and in the outside bar areas of the Billy Bonds Stand, with further information available in advance of the game on the Hammers Help centre London Stadium management reserves the right to deny entry to guests wearing clothing items or signs displaying offensive text and/or images Jansen has bought into the philosophy. He has flourished since he stumbled into his first managerial job. His life changed when he was filling up his car at a petrol station on 5 December 2020. AZ had just discovered that their manager, Arne Slot, was in secret negotiations with Feyenoord. Slot was fired; AZ asked Jansen, Slot’s No 2, to take over as interim until the end of the season.Jansen enjoyed working with Israël, who captained Feyenoord to the European Cup in 1970. “One the things that I learned from him is just keeping everything in perspective,” he says. “Once you’re a young coach you want to control everything. I’ve learned over the years that once you’re in charge you cannot do everything by yourself. You need good people around you. The fascination with English football is no surprise. Jansen was born in London and his grandparents lived in Aylesbury. The 50-year-old grew up in the Netherlands, but he speaks of “coming home” when he is in the UK and he is looking forward to taking his young AZ side to West Ham for the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday evening. Jansen has worked at academy level and he has travelled. “I was turned down twice before I got into the pro licence,” he says. “The first time they told me: ‘You’re very talented, very ambitious, but you need more experience’.” The hole or round may change, but the tune won't. Horschel will be serenaded with "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles," the 104-year-old song that's been West Ham's anthem for about a century. It'll be a tip of the cap from the English crowd to the American golfer who has made his affinity for the Hammers widely known.