The dark, barren days truly seems behind us now. Those days, when we couldn't qualify for a big tournament, remember that? Now, we have some world class central defenders, exciting…
Last time Ronald Koeman called up Holland's best players, Steven Bergwijn wasn't part of it. The youngster was flabbergasted. But Koeman felt he was needed for Young Oranje, while the…
In the last 10 years or so, Holland has had its fair share of good games vs France. With ex international Wes Sneijder's masterclass from 2008 as the ultimate. But…
I had a nice analysis prepared for today, focusing on Oranje and Koeman's options but AZ Forever mowed the lawn under my feet! (Dutch expression) In case you wonder: why…
The next international game vs Peru has Sneijder's farewell as the main theme. The new qualification series for the Euros is starting too, but all eyes and focus are on…
Wow! Two clubs in the Champions League group stages! What a luxury. Well done Ajax, well done PSV! A wonderful start to the season, particularly with Salzburg missing their chance,…
The best of this 2018 World Cup is definitely this wonderful Neymar Alphabet typeface. Some Brazilian went creative and made this and it's just too funny (and smart). I didn't…
With Sweden out, my World Cup experience improved. I'm a bit double about Belgium. I have a lot of sympathy for them and really love their team and players but…
Dear friends, I've been withdrawing from writing and blogging as work and World Cup took over priorities. But, now, with the group stage behind us, it's nice to revisit the…
In the last years, heaps and heaps of questions arose around Dutch football, the national team, our development and football vision and more. When Koeman came on board as the…
I think Malen is a top striker in a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1. Koeman said it constantly in the run up…