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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The victory over Poland doesn't get us to the Euros... It doesn't get us three points. But it will lift the pressure of Danny Blind and his staff. It will…
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Thank you all for your kind words on the post earlier. I don't mind football debates and everyone is entitled to their opinion. But if they back it up with…
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In 1984, we missed the Euro'84 in France. Only 8 nations could make it and we had to allow Spain, who won 12-1 against Malta. It's 2015 and again, Holland…
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The Oranje team won an epic away match against the giants of Kazachstan (1-2) after suffering losses against Iceland, Turkey, the Czechs and Andorra. Well…Andorra is probably an exaggeration. But…
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The tension is mounting. Also in the Dutch players camp. The media love to interview the big name players before a game as some of them still have it in…
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My dear friends, let me start this blog post by showing you something that will fuel your hope for the future. Dutch football is not dead. When you have players…
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Any coach will go through potential scenarios in his head, when preparing for a match. All different angles are being talked through. What happens when we concede early? What happens…
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Well, time for reflection. The football-less summer is here. The one in which we can marvel at the South Americans or smirk at the women... I had a serious bout…
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It's good to be back! Thanks again, for staying true to your favorite Dutch blog :-). Starting to feel the jibbers already for the Saturday game!! And after, we'll take…
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Great article, Johan! With Frenkie Reijnders & Gravenberch, we have as solid of a midfield trident as any heading into…