It is always interesting to see how football fans respond to things going on, versus what experienced (ex-) players or coaches say. We had years of discussion about Kuyt, Daley…
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It's virtually impossible to do a story on Jurrien Timber without also covering twin bro Quinten. If the expression "two peas in a pod" had a face, it would be…
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He grabbed a starting berth in Oranje stealthily. He combines intelligence, experience, eagerness to learn and quality in one package. "He's a special kid, and that he is." When Ake…
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Signed as reserve goalie for Ajax, by Erik ten Hag. And as a result of injuries and suspensions (Onana, Stekelenburg) he became Ajax' first goalie and even with Jay Gorter…
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The Dutch National Team has reached the Final Four of the Nations League. A view on the stats tells us that the full backs were instrumental in the group stages.…
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We were up against an agitated opponent. We humiliated them in Belgium, they wanted revenge. They also wanted to grab their last chance to get into the Final Four. And…
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I noticed I didn't have a good feeling about the Poland win... Was it because I have that innate fear, that if you are too positive, you may jinx stuff?…
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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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Van Gaal's pressers are usually interesting. He can be funny, over the top or very agitated. Frenkie de Jong was with Louis, this time. Frenkie, how did you manage the…
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The month August is a terrible month for Dutch football, usually. Our teams usually struggle so early in the quakification games for European places. We also do not have the…
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Great article, Johan! With Frenkie Reijnders & Gravenberch, we have as solid of a midfield trident as any heading into…