With his 2014 experience, Van Gaal i making this Oranje "World Cup proof". It will be tough to beat this system. We won't have a festive farewell game for Oranje,…
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If we have to believe the Polish media, Oranje could win this coming World Cup. And I agree, obviously. Poland is a mid-tier European nation. They won't win the World…
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Alfred Schreuder impressed in his early coaching days, at FC Twente and PSV and made his way from assistant coach (Ten Hag, Nagelsmann, Koeman) to title winning head coach, at…
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He who studied Louis van Gaal knows he is a true fan and follower of his role model Rinus Michels. As a young player, he would bike to the Ajax…
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All the ingredients were there. A full De Kuip (yes, 50% Dutchies, 50% Polish fans as Rotterdam has a big Polish contingent), nice football weather and Team A on the…
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Our lively discussions on the forum sometimes show quite a gap in understanding and appreciation of the Oranje games and players. Just like Daley Blind now (and players like Memphis,…
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We need to be honest. Before this Derby Of the Lowlands, the stories coming from both camps already seemed to predict what was going to happen. The Belgium camp (Kevin…
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We went into the 2nd match of the Van Gaal System Change process with optimism. We played well versus the Danes and this Germany would be a real test, Van…
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The first match of Oranje using Van Gaal's new system was impressive at times. The coach subtle tricks have added more dynamics to the Dutch gameplay. The Euros were disappointing…
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The visitors were played off the pitch in the first half of the game but were silenced in the second half. "Being better in possession" was Ten Hag's mantra after…
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Johan, Jan, thank you guys for the article and the comments. The comments posted in Jan's third post show the…