Caution ahead of Oranje’s Euphoria
June 17th, 2014 08:55 PM | Opinion | 1 Comment
After watching Netherlands disappoint fans in previous international tournaments, Ibrahim Ayyub urges caution after the 5-1 hammering of Spain.
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Holland’s impressive 5-1 victory over defending World Cup and European Cup champions Spain was one for the ages. Four ...
Van Persie keeping his feet on the ground
June 17th, 2014 08:40 PM | Dutchmen Abroad | No Comment
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie is keeping his feet firmly on the ground ahead of his country’s next match against Australia.
By Himanshu Dhingra
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Expectations are high after a resounding 5-1 demolition of world and European champions Spain but ...
The Question of the Dutch Midfield
June 17th, 2014 08:36 PM | Opinion | 4 Comments
Though Friday's emphatic win over title-holders Spain silenced many of the doubts surrounding the Dutch squad, there are questions that still remain regarding the area of the midfield.
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The news of Kevin Strootman's injury, suffered back ...
Utrecht sign two new players
June 17th, 2014 07:57 PM | Eredivisie | No Comment
FC Utrecht have today announced a loan deal for Standard Liege winger Danny Verbeek and a permanent deal for AZ Alkmaar striker Ruud Boymans.
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Danny Verbeek was signed by Belgian side Standard Liege in 2012 but ...
Southampton confirm Koeman as new coach
June 16th, 2014 05:57 PM | Dutchmen Abroad | No Comment
Southampton have finally confirmed that former Feyenoord coach Ronald Koeman is the Premier League clubs new manager.
By Michael Bell
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Koeman has been linked with taking over at Saint Mary's since Mauricio Pochettino left the club for Tottenham last ...
Blind understands links to the Premier League
June 16th, 2014 05:44 PM | Eredivisie | No Comment
Ajax and Netherlands left back Daley Blind understands why he is getting so much attention in the British media after the World Cup win over Spain.
By Himanshu Dhingra
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The 24 year old provided the assist's for two of ...
Bengtsson open to Twente stay
June 16th, 2014 05:39 PM | Eredivisie | No Comment
FC Twente captain Rasmus Bengtsson says he is open to staying at the club for one more season should he not get the right club.
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Twente want to sell the 27-year-old defender, who is coming into ...
Sneijder wants to continue with 5-3-2 system
June 15th, 2014 09:59 PM | Dutchmen Abroad | No Comment
Wesley Sneijder wants Netherlands to continue with the same system that pummeled reigning world champions Spain 5-1 and extracted revenge for their defeat in the finals of the 2010 event.
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There had been suggestions that Coach ...
Ajax winger wants a move to Fiorentina
June 15th, 2014 09:45 PM | Eredivisie | No Comment
Twenty-One year old Ajax winger Jody Lukoki has spoken of his desire to move to Serie A side Fiorentina this summer if the Italians make a move.
By Himanshu Dhingra
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The Congolese born player spent last season at Cambuur ...
Koeman brothers heading to Southampton?
June 15th, 2014 10:33 AM | Dutchmen Abroad | 1 Comment
According to reports in Netherlands Ronald Koeman will bring his brother Erwin with him as an assistant if he is announced as the new coach of Southampton.
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De Telegraph believe that the Premier League club have ...
Keep Your Feet on the Ground, Oranje
June 14th, 2014 06:24 PM | Opinion | 1 Comment
Following a vintage performance against World Champions Spain yesterday, the Dutch national team must be careful not to ride the wave of euphoria as the World Cup progresses.
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Droomstart. That's the headline being used in several ...
Inspired Oranje Destroy Spain
June 14th, 2014 06:18 PM | Opinion | No Comment
Ryan Ferguson describes Holland's thumping 5-1 win over Spain to kick-start the World Cup.
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In the footballing history of every nation, certain performances, certain moments and certain results are crystalised as sacred. Think about England hammering West Germany ...