Graziano Pelle has had some words of encouragement for fellow Feyenoord teammate Stefan de Vrij after taking over the captaincy. By Michael Bell Follow Michael on Twitter A few weeks ago Ronald Koeman decided to strip Stefan de Vrij of the captain's armband ...

A look back at Netherlands successful World Cup campaign with a look at all the important numbers. By Michael Bell Follow Michael on Twitter Netherlands will participate in next summers World Cup in Brazil after an almost flawless qualification campaign. Here is all the ...

After a return to form, Eljero Elia is glad that he listened to his agent and turned down a move to Ajax in the summer for a stay at Werder Bremen. By Michael Bell Follow Michael on Twitter Ajax made a late loan ...

With Netherlands likely to miss out on a seeded spot in the World Cup draw, a tough group may await Louis van Gaal's side in Brazil next summer. By Michael Bell Follow Michael on Twitter With only eight sides making it into pot ...

Celtic winger Derk Boerrigter will miss the Champions League tie against his former club Ajax after an injury to his ankle. By Michael Bell Follow Michael on Twitter Boerrigter joined the Scottish champions in the summer after losing his place in the Ajax ...

Wesley Sneijder has been urged to leave Galatasaray and join Chelsea by Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal. By Michael Bell Follow Michael on Twitter Van Gaal has been critical of Sneijder's form since he joined Galatasaray last January, and even dropped him from ...

After the international break, the Eredivisie returns with round ten of the 2013/14 season. Here is a preview of the action. By Leo Walker Follow Leo on Twitter The round will get under way on Saturday when Feyenoord, strangers to playing on any ...

An often used phrase nowadays is the term total football, usually associated with Barcelona and more recently Bayern Munich but where does its origins lay? By Mark Neale Follow Mark on Twitter The pioneers of this footballing vision was the Ajax team of ...

Ratings for the Dutch national side in their 2-0 win over Turkey in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. By Michael Bell Follow Michael on Twitter Netherlands came away from a difficult atmosphere with a 2-0 win, which knocked their opponents out of ...

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal has spoken of his happiness as his side came away from Istanbul with a 2-0 win over Turkey in the last World Cup qualifier. By Michael Bell Follow Michael on Twitter Goals from Arjen Robben, and Wesley Sneijder ...

AZ Alkmaar have appointed Dick Advocaat as their new coach until the end of the season. By Michael Bell Follow Michael on Twitter Advocaat takes over from Gertjan Verbeek, who was sacked in September for a lack of chemistry with the squad, even ...

Netherlands ended their World Cup qualifying campaign with an impressive 2-0 win over Turkey in Istanbul which the hosts chances of qualification.  By Michael Bell Follow Michael on Twitter After only seven minutes, Netherlands took the lead when Arjen Robben's free kick from ...