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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No no! It won't be Advocaat or Blind :-). As we discussed earlier, Koeman is not to be denied at Barcelona. How different will it be for his successor at…
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It's probably a matter of time now, before Donny van de Beek (22) moves to a European top club. Real Madrid and Donny are in agreement already, but Real isn't…
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I think Andrew from California made the comment about classic matches? I am happy he did. It was on my mind too (and to be honest: I already watched Spain…
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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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I got the request to write a piece on Mino Raiola, the Super Agent. I had this piece in preparation so the timing is perfect. Raiola on money, De Ligt,…
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We all love train wrecks. There is a whole category of movies in that vein: disaster movies! We can't get our eyes to turn away. Or when there is a…
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It's that time again... The Dutch will sip Advocaat ( an egg based alcoholic thick creamy beverage, eaten with whipped cream - not the Feyenoord coach) and eat oliebollen (oilballs…
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And just when we started to feel really good about ourselves...what with Oranje performing well and reaching the Euros, Frenkie impressing in Spain, Dutch coaches on the up and up…
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The season has ended... Most of the decisions are in. Yes, the play offs for European Football and Promotion/Relegation are still on, but the key decisions are in: Ajax wins…
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Johan, Jan, thank you guys for the article and the comments. The comments posted in Jan's third post show the…