Oranje Bloodline: The Sons of 2010's Dutch Legends Are Rising In 2010, a generation of Dutch footballers captivated the world. The Netherlands marched to the World Cup Final in South…
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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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Wonderful article, Johan. Thank you. btw: Milambo to the EPL (Brentford).
Hi Manoj This was a very famous Dutch player in the 60/70s, maybe one of the best defenders we ever…
Nice you are posting on legends of Dutch football. More such unheard players are brought to light.
Thanks Johan, for writing this.. it is a good read. Smit was excellent all tournament; he's a little deceptive and…
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Manoj is a big Messi fan,so its normal that a messi fan would be never heard of Him..Rinus Israel Was…