As Oranje gears up for their crucial qualifier in Warsaw, Ronald Koeman delivered a press conference that underlined a clear theme: balancing immediate results with long-term development. Youth on the…
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Qualification games are never fun. I find them disruptive for my football pleasure. Normally, there are dozens of games to look out for in a weekend (Eredivisie, EPL, La Liga,…
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Last week a satirical tv show in The Netherlands explained how it feels that the real challenge for Oranje is not to win a tournament or qualify for anything, but…
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After a tantalising match in Rotterdam, where Oranje had to accept the equaliser late in the game, playing with 10 against 11 Spaniards, all eyes were on the second leg…
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Oranje didn't win against Spain on 20 March 2025, but in a way, we actually did. This was the best game Oranje played in Koeman's second period as team manager…
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While the Ajax legends would dazzle in the Johan Cruyff Arena on Sunday evening, it was the legends-to-be playing Hungary in the Arena on Saturday. More on the Ajax -…
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Ronald Koeman comes across as a man who realises this is his last chance for eternal legend status. He was great as a player, he was ok as a coach,…
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This Euros ended up a disappointment, despite reaching the semis. Sure, before the tournament, everyone would have applauded for a semi spot, but as our route to the semis was…
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I'm sorry guys, this is the only way I can see it. When you score 1-0 so you can sit back and trust your speedy forwards to finish off the…
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Agree, I just mentioned Spain based on his track record and preference for taking on teams stacked with top players…
Too much cowardise practice by coaches especially many dutch coaches except Van gaal.. YOU WILL ONLY WIN SOMETHING WHEN YOU…
Coaching Spain does nothing for Guardiola. If they win, it’s just a continuation of their dominance and not personal to…
Haha! I remember Cruyff once describing the difference in coaching Spanish players and Dutch players: “The Spanish players say ‘yes…
Timber should play RB. That's his natural position and where he excels. Maybe a ball carrying DM against elite opposition…