In the early 1980s, Utrecht was a hotbed for football talent. The likes of Vanenburg, Van Loen, Godee and Marco van Basten all hailed from the same area, where they…
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It seems we are doing nicely now, developing defenders and defensive minded players.... Some while back, it seemed we were great at developing wingers, strikers and playmakers... We always complained…
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Marco van Basten. Icon. Legend. Saint. Super striker. Johan Cruyff was one of his biggest fans and supporters. He considered Marco as a son. And he pushed and motivated the…
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Looking at some classic games as played in De Kuip, as requested, and giving you five reasons why Oranje needs De Kuip as their home base. 1. History The Dutch…
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"I focus on selecting players who add energy, not players who take energy away" We ring out the year 2016 with the Man of the Year (and last 70 years):…
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We're smack in the middle of one of those generation gaps. It happens with smaller football nations. Belgium's gaps are longer than their peaks. Denmark had a trough but seems…
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Dear friends, I hope you forgive me the pun re: Austria. I am so used to go make word jokes with our opponents... Austria was a tough one, so I…
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Danny Blind is the National Team Manager but his assistant Marco van Basten will always turn more heads. No matter how good Danny was, San Marco is sacred. He has…
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It is time to get positive again! Yes, we are frustrated. Yes we should have gone to the Euros. Yes, mistakes were made. But we can keep on moaning about…
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I am sorry guys, I am making up excuses for having abandoned you. I feel like Darth Vader. Using Oranje's defeats as an excuse is lame. But there is no…
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Agreed, Timber and Memphis will be missed.....
When a successful coach becomes available after an exceptional period full of trophies, he is naturally sought after. However, Pep…
The situation is looking grim for Memphis and Timber. I think Koeman will take Memphis - despite previous comments -…
It's a possibility. I would also not be surprised if Jordy Cruyff tries to tempt him to coach in the…
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Zian Flemming with 11 goals in EPL this season. This is the same number with Hugo Ettike. Mateta is going…