A combination of factors contributed to the abysmal performance and result away versus Montenegro. And as a result, we saw the worst and the best of this Oranje, in the…
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It seems Oranje is never able to do things the easy way! We either cruise through a tournament beating big nations only to crash land unexpectedly (1974, 1998, 2021 Euros)…
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Evening matches in De Kuip are a joy. The stadium is big but cosy. The fans love it there and usually, so do the players. It has a real football…
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We have seen some lively discussions off late, about Berghuis, Lang and Danjuma. Keep the debate going, as I'm sure things will heat up even more, the closer we get…
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Michels was known to be a burly, surly man. Never a smile. Never a kind word. A disciplinarian. But in his final days as a coach (1988 and 1992) he…
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What a night. We had early goals before (WC finals 1974 anyone?) and it hasn't always resulted in greatness. This time, things seem different. An early goal. Another goal in…
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Today was the presser pre-Turkey. The fact that Gakpo and Nathan Ake had to leave the trainings camp. Gakpo due to injury, Ake for 'personal reasons'. Van Gaal was disappointed,…
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As per usual, the expectations of the Dutch fans were high. We all want to cheer away the Czech and recent Norwegian blues, while clearly the Covid-restrictions also add to…
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After what can only be seen as the most electrifying transfer window ( Messi, Lukaku, C Ronaldo, Dumfries, Koopmeiners, Berghuis, Memphis, Luuk de Jong), the Dutch NT will commence their…
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In typical form, Louis van Gaal was presented at the KNVB centre in Zeist, along with his staff. As per usual, he couldn't help but show his bluster. "I am…
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Great article, Johan! With Frenkie Reijnders & Gravenberch, we have as solid of a midfield trident as any heading into…