In what could have been a first upset on Game Day 1 of the WC qualification group of Oranje, Holland could have lead with 3 points, while favorites France couldn't…
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It has been quite a disappointing week - again - for Dutch football. Not a good way to start a Dutch Football Blog. Our disappointing Euro summer was even compounded…
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The first two games in the Eredivisie are behind us and the EPL has commenced while the more Southern nations will start their competitions shortly. Too early to tell where…
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We'll look at the Euros a bit. But first this: Henk Fraser to coach Vitesse. Zjelko Petrovic to coach ADO Den Haag. And Tonny Vilhena said no to offers from…
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Let's look at the way we had to operate during qualifications. And allow me to first draw your attention of the Pre-Qualification period. 1. WC 2014 Van Gaal decided to…
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A young and not so experienced Oranje - missing Sneijder, Vlaar, Van Persie, Huntelaar, Robben and Daley Blind - but with Kevin Strootman back as captain played their first friendly…
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Musings... ON FACEBOOK Our Netherlands World Cup Facebook page was taken down by Facebook! I am not sure why, they don't get back to me and I'm a bit done…
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Beautiful tribute to Johan linked here, played in Camp Nou prior to El Classico... Keep your eyes dry! And there is more:
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"Johan Cruyff is, pound for pound, the most important man in the history of football". In his 2011 book,Barça: The Making of the Greatest Team in the World, Hunter writes,…
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If you start writing a post but don't have time to finish it you can punished! The prelim squad becomes definite, new players come and existing players get injured... Never…
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The front line is picking itself. Brobbey, Gakpo, only the third is uncertain, you'd think Summerville, but it is hard…
Brobbey beast starter for sure against the Germans. No brainer!
This is a conservative and cautious upgrade rather than a complete rebuild. I do agree with the inclusions and leaving…
I think Xavi takes it step by step, see where he goes with 3 young guys, and call the others…
I believe Klopp selected a 44 player squad. As we play 4 games in 10 days or so, I think…