My friends, Happy New Year, first and foremost. I started this blog back in 2004 when I was completely devoid of any Euro 2004 coverage in Australia and I had…
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It has been said before, when Louis van Gaal manages a team, he becomes the super star of the team. And it seems we had to endure this again. Sadly…
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Below is the original text I wrote straight after - or actually during - the match. With the game behind us, we can make some short and snappy conclusions: The…
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Allow me to start with apologising to all of you for the ongoing drivel about Berghuis and Blind. I keep on saying I won't be baited and still it happens.…
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Frenkie was the first to admit he didn't play well against the USA. But he's quite confident he will be present versus Argentina. Frenkie discusses some topics, and believes the…
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People still stop Ron Vlaar at the super market to ask him about his match, 8 years ago, versus Argentina and Messi. This will only become more the case in…
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A question…. I just got sent an amazing e-book on Cruyff (his death was remembered) and these stories are very cool. I can do two things: 1) put a JC…
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He was the most famous Dutch player who never played a senior pro game in his life. Xavi Simons. Son of Reginald Simons (a once upon a time striker for…
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After a bit of a break (and a lot of Olympics ! ) it's time to focus on football again. This weekend, the Eredivisie starts and so do some of…
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Hi all, sadly no more time to write a specific post on the Austria game. I personally think it will be a tough match for us, even without Arnautavic involved.…
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🇳🇱 Ronald Koeman (Netherlands) "A great loss for Dutch football. Leo was a coach with unparalleled passion and vision." …
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