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 ...
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 ...
Oranje Heartbreaks – UEFA Euro 1992.
Posted by Ibrahim Ayyub on June 28th, 2016 08:51 AM | No Comment
Ever since I witnessed Holland win their first ever international title in 1988, being a fan of the Oranje has been nothing but heartbreaks and bitter disappointments. With the Oranje not being part of the 24 teams playing this summer ...
Candidates for Rinus Michels award announced
Posted by admin on April 25th, 2016 06:00 PM | No Comment
Frank de Boer and Phillip Cocu are among the candidates for the Rinus Michels award which honors the Dutch coach of the season.
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De Boer and Cocu are favourites for the award, but they face competition ...
The flexible Dutchman: Ruud Krol
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on February 12th, 2015 05:25 PM | No Comment
A look back at the career of Ajax's legendary defender Ruud Krol, one of the most talented players to play the game at club and International level.
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In July 2011, it is midday in South Africa ...
Total football, dispelling the myths.
Posted by Mark Neale on October 17th, 2013 12:26 PM | No Comment
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
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The pioneers of this footballing vision was the Ajax team of ...