The latest Troy Parrott hat-trick has proved costly for Ajax after the club vowed to refund supporters following the humiliating 6-0 loss to Parrott's Alkmaar in the Dutch Cup. The Ireland striker shone in front of his international boss Heimir Hallgrimsson, who visited the Netherlands on a scouting mission to check on Parrott's form. The Dubliner obliged leaving the famed Amsterdam club counting the cost of their biggest defeat as a professional club. Ajax player Youri Regeer added: "It wasn't Ajax-worthy today," "As a club and as a group of players, we have to compensate for the tickets. Of completing another hat trick following his Ireland heroics in Budapest, Parrot said: "It's very special.

Source: Irish Examiner January 15, 2026 18:29 UTC