Before the World Cup, many Dutch fans felt we shouldn't even go... We didn't have any defence to speak of, we missed Strootman, De Jong would be over the hill,…
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What an epic thriller! Where to start... I predicted a 4-0 win the other day and by Golly, I could have gotten that one right. If only....our forwards did their…
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That is for sure. Because the fairytale that is Costa Rica might continue ( as the media calls it) but for me, the Oranje Story is a fairytale as well!…
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Willem van Hanegem: "In all honesty. I am not a big Kuyt fan. I find him too artificially positive in his interviews. He seems to build an image of ideal…
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Louis van Gaal said it before the World Cup: we are going to need every single player if we want to have a chance to win it. 23 players will…
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Oranje practised against France in March 2014. Van Gaal didn't call up Nigel de Jong. He wanted to use Clasie in midfield. He knew what De Jong could and couldn't…
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You know they say this about champions... If you can win ugly and grind out victories when you are playing bad, you can win the title. This team may not…
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Couldn't resist. Plus, it's my superstition that I have to do this. So, a short one! The biggest topic in the run up to this match is the weather. And…
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Hi all, I am starting this post with a big request... As some or most of you know, the blog is undergoing some changes in terms of software and hosting…
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After Spanish tapas, Australian prawns on the barbie and some hot chilli it's now time to focus on nachos and guacamole. Who knows what will be in store for us…
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Only JC cared enough about the NT but never got a chance to manage it .
I'm hearing that the reason why Arne Slot hasn't been confirmed is because he wants a 2 year contract as…
Timber should play RB. That's his natural position and where he excels. Maybe a ball carrying DM against elite opposition…
Agree, I just mentioned Spain based on his track record and preference for taking on teams stacked with top players…
Johan Cruyff was controversial because he challenged authority, spoke his mind, and often went against convention. His strong personality meant…