Hall of Fame: Ray Clarke
Posted by Matthew Valler on March 20th, 2014 01:53 PM | 3 Comments
Former Ajax, Tottenham and Sporta Rotterdam striker Ray Clarke is the latest player to be inducted into our hall of fame.
By M.Joseph Valler
Aged over 100 years in most countries, it is safe to say that Football has a history now.
Since ...
Hall of Fame: Ruud Gullit
Posted by David Lee Wheatley on March 16th, 2014 02:34 PM | 1 Comment
Dreadlocked, supremely talented and deadly in the air, Ruud Gullit cut a dash with the Dutch national side, while also featuring for the star-studded AC Milan side of the late 1980’s and early 1990’s alongside compatriots Frank Rijkaard and Marco ...
Hall of Fame: Kees Kist
Posted by Matthew Valler on March 10th, 2014 06:40 PM | 2 Comments
AZ Alkmaar legend Kees Kist is the latest name inducted to the Football-Oranje hall of fame.
By M. Joseph Valler
A morsel is not as satisfying as a meal, but if you support an Eredivisie side it is often either the banquet ...
Hall of Fame: Rob Rensenbrink
Posted by Matthew Valler on February 28th, 2014 10:14 AM | 4 Comments
Dutch football legend Rob Rensenbrink is the latest player to enter the Football-Oranje hall of fame.
By M. Joseph Valler
The hit-man went by many nicknames. At various times they called him ‘the snake man’, ‘the serpent’ and ‘the contortionist’ but today, ...
Hall of Fame: Antoon ‘Rat’ Verlegh
Posted by Matthew Valler on February 22nd, 2014 09:53 AM | No Comment
The latest entry into the Football-Oranje hall of fame is NAC Breda legend Antoon ‘Rat’ Verlegh.
By M.Joseph Valler
One club, 48 years. 19 years as a player, 295 matches and scoring 125 times; from a black shirt to a white shirt ...
Hall of Fame: Piet Keizer
Posted by Harry Taylor on January 16th, 2014 09:13 PM | No Comment
He is footballs forgotten hero, Piet Keizer made 365 appearances for Ajax, playing in 4 European Cup finals and being victorious 3 consecutive times. He scored 146 goals and also reached the World Cup final with Holland in 1974, all this ...
Hall Of Fame: Dennis Bergkamp
Posted by David Lee Wheatley on November 3rd, 2013 08:19 PM | 1 Comment
Elegant, skilful and with a deadly eye for goal, Dennis Bergkamp was one of Holland's greatest exports despite a tricky first spell abroad in Serie A. Although notoriously afraid of flying, Bergkamp scaled heights very few achieved during an illustrious ...
Hall Of Fame: Ronald Koeman
Posted by David Lee Wheatley on September 17th, 2013 05:13 PM | No Comment
The blonde defender known affectionately as "Tintin" during his playing career was blessed with a right foot that could unlock the tightest of opposition defences and scare the life out of goalkeepers, who were unfortunately forced to face his bullet ...
Hall Of Fame: Marco van Basten
Posted by David Lee Wheatley on September 8th, 2013 04:22 PM | No Comment
An all-time great of world football, Marco van Basten was sadly forced to give up playing at the age of 30 due to injury. However, the Dutch marksman crammed more into his shortened career than most footballers ever manage to ...
Hall of Fame: Jaap Stam
Posted by admin on August 11th, 2013 08:16 PM | No Comment
The latest entrant into the Football-Oranje hall of fame is Jaap Stam, one of the finest central defenders of his generation.
By Michael Bell
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Strong, quick, and skilled on the ball, Jaap Stam was an excellent defender, who represented some ...