We were able to focus a bit on fun stuff here (Fosu-Mensah, Ruud Krol, Tiju) but we need to face reality again. Amongst the incredible performance of Ajax in Gelsenkirchen…
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Next month Georginio Wijnaldum will celebrate 10 years on the highest level as pro football player. But the Liverpool midfielder is only 26 years old! He might have another 10…
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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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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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Quick reminder and request: please come check me out on Facebook and like me :-). I will show my age with these words... But one of the most underrated players…
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It has been quite a disappointing week - again - for Dutch football. Not a good way to start a Dutch Football Blog. Our disappointing Euro summer was even compounded…
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As per usual, the Big Interview with the Team Manager. Danny Blind (54) - former world class libero of Ajax - took over from Guus Hiddink at the end of…
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My friends, I would like to start this post with expressing my support and sympathy to the Greatest Football Player Ever, Johan Cruyff. The Catalan Salvador announced that he is…
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In 1984, we missed the Euro'84 in France. Only 8 nations could make it and we had to allow Spain, who won 12-1 against Malta. It's 2015 and again, Holland…
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After some weeks of frantically following all that happened in the Eredivisie, the EPL, the Champions League and the Oranje shenanigans it is finally time for me to write my…
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