Well, it seems that after a good series of games and increasing positive vibes around the team, our lads manage to help us level our expectations and get us back…
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Well, we learned Italy coach Roberto Mancini needs his glasses, before he puts Donnarumma in the striker role or something. Italy underestimated Bosnia & Herzegovina and dropped two points. Or…
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The circumstances were a tad less than perfect. No fans to cheer us on. A successful coach who bailed two weeks before the games. Four defenders (three starters) missing. A…
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We were without NT football for 10 months! The last time it took this long, was during World War 2! Oh, before I forget, due to the plethora of football…
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Well, taking a break from blogging about football didn't result in any good outcomes for the Dutch clubs in Europe! Oranje is still asleep - friendlies coming soon! - and…
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All the most wonderful season's greetings to all of you, loyal fans and followers of Oranje and this blog!! Whether you celebrate Christmas, or Hannukah, or the winter/summer solstice... I…
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Oranje Under-17 didn't manage to win the world title last week. The Dutch talents were on a mission to win it, but ended up as fourth, in Brazil. They look…
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Before the Estonia match, Koeman announced he would make some changes and test some ideas... He never is the type to test things while in the race for a prize…
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It had to happen at some stage. A nation like Holland wouldn't keep missing out on tournaments. History taught us so much. The tremendous development of players like Virgil, Memphis,…
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Koeman was fuming after the match. Serious look on his face. "Congratulations, you have one foot in the Euros," was the interviewer's attempt to see a smile on Koeman's face.…
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Great article, Johan! With Frenkie Reijnders & Gravenberch, we have as solid of a midfield trident as any heading into…