Editing Feyenoord (section)

===Inconsistent domestic results===
The 2002 UEFA Cup win was the start of a long dry spell for Feyenoord. In the [[2002–03 Eredivisie|2002–03 season]], the club finish third in the Eredivisie, as well as reach [[2003 KNVB Cup Final|the final]] of the [[2002–03 KNVB Cup|KNVB Cup]], which was lost 1–4 to [[FC Utrecht|Utrecht]]. However, in the following years, Feyenoord disappointed in both the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup.

In between, in 2002 Feyenoord and chairman Jorien van den Herik were both found [[Acquittal|not guilty]]. Following the [[prosecutor]]'s appeal, and despite three years of investigations, the trial verdict was upheld. Nonetheless, the prosecution stated it would not yet abandon its case.<ref>[https://int.soccerway.com/news/2002/november/29/feyenoord-cleared-of-fraud Feyenoord cleared of fraud], soccerway.com</ref>

The [[2005–06 Eredivisie|2005–06 season]] ended in disappointment for Feyenoord. The team pursued the Dutch championship for most of the season, but eventually lost out to champions PSV.<ref>[http://www.foot.dk/Holstilling.asp?SeasonID=108 Eredivisie 2005/06] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070728111940/http://www.foot.dk/Holstilling.asp?SeasonID=108 |date=28 July 2007 }}, foot.dk</ref> The newly created Dutch play-offs then proved to be gloomy for Feyenoord. Ajax, which finished several points behind in the regular league, were Feyenoord's opponent in the play-offs. Ajax outclassed them and Feyenoord lost out on a Champions League place.<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20061025155240/http://www.ajax-usa.com/matches/m05-06/feyenoord-s-play-off-nightmare-comes-true-at-arena-3-0.html Feyenoord's play-off nightmare came true at ArenA: 3–0]}}, ajax-usa.com</ref>
[[File:Feyenoord 100Years Balloon.jpg|Feyenoord 100&nbsp;Years Balloon|thumb|right|150px]]

In the [[2006–07 Eredivisie|2006–07 season]], the nightmare grew even bigger. The supporters saw their two star players leave to Chelsea ([[Salomon Kalou]]) and Liverpool ([[Dirk Kuyt]]). At the same time, it became clear Feyenoord were in an appalling financial state despite earlier comments made by chairman Jorien van den Herik, who claimed that the club was financially healthy. Supporters' unrest grew into anger when Feyenoord bought [[Angelos Charisteas]], a back-up striker of arch-rivals Ajax, with a poor track record, as a replacement for Dirk Kuyt. After continuous protests, Van den Herik resigned and the club began managerial reforms. However, the worst was not over. Feyenoord were banned from European competition following hooliganism prior to and during a match against [[AS Nancy|Nancy]],<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071017181227/http://www.uefa.com/competitions/UEFACup/FixturesResults/Round%3D2365/match%3D85046/Report%3DRP.html Feyenoord sink as Nancy roar], uefa.com</ref> despite an appeal by the club.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tottenham_hotspur/6241919.stm Court upholds Spurs' Uefa Cup bye], BBC</ref> The season ended in bitter disappointment with a seventh-place finish, causing Feyenoord to miss European football for the first time in 16&nbsp;years. While desperate supporters started preparing for a Dark Age, the club surprised friend and foe in the 2007 summer transfer window. A brilliant performance of young Dutch left back [[Royston Drenthe]] at the [[2007 UEFA European Under-21 Championship]] had investors flocking to the new investment schemes Feyenoord had established. The club appointed former manager Bert van Marwijk and was able to make a number of high-profile signings, including [[Giovanni van Bronckhorst]] and [[Roy Makaay]]. Despite the efforts, Feyenoord underperformed once again in the [[2007–08 Eredivisie|Eredivisie]], finishing in a disappointing sixth place. The pain was relieved by claiming the first prize in six years: 100&nbsp;years after the foundation of the club, Feyenoord managed to win the [[2007–08 KNVB Cup|KNVB Cup]] after defeating Roda JC 2–0. As Van Marwijk accepted a job as manager of the national team, Feyenoord appointed [[Gertjan Verbeek]] as their manager for the 2008–09 season.