Oranje World Cup Exit Continues Tradition of What Ifs.
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on December 24th, 2022 10:04 PM | 2 Comments
Another World Cup has come to an end, and once again, it ends in disappointment for the Oranje. There is no moral victory when it comes to the World Cup. It’s either win or bust, and for the Oranje, it ...
The Netherlands advance but must improve.
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on December 3rd, 2022 10:40 AM | No Comment
The Oranje succeeded in topping their group and will face the United States in the Round of 16. Although they succeeded to win their group, their performance in the group stage left much to be desired. The Oranje will need ...
Oranje kick off World Cup campaign in typical fashion.
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on November 25th, 2022 09:00 AM | 1 Comment
The Oranje kicked off their 2022 World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Senegal courtesy of second half goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen. It was a performance that could be construed as underwhelming, but that’s usually what we ...
KNVB Continues Myopic Approach With Van Gaal Pursuit
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on July 27th, 2021 06:02 PM | 4 Comments
Once again, KNVB had to find a new man to be in charge of the Oranje after Frank de Boer resigned from his post after Euro 2020. Fans wanted the likes of Erik ten Hag and Peter Bosz to be ...
So far so good for the Oranje
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on June 26th, 2021 04:31 PM | No Comment
The Oranje were expected by some to crash and burn in this Euro 2020. Three group stage matches later, the Oranje were still alive. Not only are they alive, but as group winners, they got a favorable draw in the ...
A Horror Start To Oranje’s World Cup Campaign
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on March 26th, 2021 06:00 PM | 2 Comments
Ibrahim Ayyub gives his opinion on Netherlands poor 4-2 loss to Turkey on Wednesday.
Follow Ibrahim on Twitter
The Oranje kicked off their World Cup 2022 campaign in the worst way possible with a 4-2 loss to Turkey. Whatever optimism there was ...
In Frank We Trust?
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on October 7th, 2020 10:44 PM | 2 Comments
The Frank de Boer era is underway. Ronald Koeman’s departure befuddled many and the choices to replace the now Barcelona boss were even more befuddling. Ultimately, the KNVB opted for Frank de Boer much to the chagrin of many. Was ...
Wrong Time for Koeman to coach Barça.
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on August 18th, 2020 09:38 AM | 2 Comments
Barcelona and Netherlands fan Ibrahim Ayyub gives his opinion on the news that Ronald Koeman will be leaving his post as Oranje boss to take over at the Catalan giants.
Follow Ibrahim on Twitter
The news that Ronald Koeman was going to ...
Where are they now? Netherlands triumphant Euro 88 squad
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on June 25th, 2020 09:04 AM | No Comment
We love to romanticize the past and it doesn’t get any better than the summer of 1988 when the Oranje finally ended the Netherlands ’ long wait for glory at the international stage. 32 years ago, the Oranje tasted success ...
Where Have All The Oranje Strikers Gone?
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on September 4th, 2019 11:09 AM | 12 Comments
Over many years, the Oranje have been blessed up front with superb strikers. During the good times and bad times, the Oranje always had players who were a threat up front. However, as the team continues its revival under Ronald ...
Despite the Loss to France, Optimism has returned for the Oranje.
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on September 15th, 2018 05:21 PM | 1 Comment
Although Holland’s loss to France on Monday was disappointing, the reaction following the final whistle was different from before. For once, there was a sense of optimism that the Oranje were finally back on the right path. For once, there ...
Cillessen’s Questionable move to Barça.
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on September 10th, 2016 06:21 PM | No Comment
Many were surprised when Barça decided to sign Jasper Cillessen from Ajax Amsterdam this most recent summer transfer window. The Oranje keeper went from a team that recently struggled to achieve success both on the domestic and European stage, to ...