The Battle of Marseille – Holland 2-1 Argentina, 4 July 1998
Posted by Andy Booth on July 4th, 2015 02:09 PM | 3 Comments
Bergkamp's sensational winner was the cherry on the cake of a thrilling match, in what has become one of the World Cup's great rivalries.
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Delays, detours, and top level corruption had set the scene the last ...
Danny Blind appointed as Netherlands national team coach
Posted by Andy Booth on July 1st, 2015 05:25 PM | No Comment
The KNVB have confirmed Danny Blind will take over as coach of the Oranje following Guus Hiddink’s resignation on Monday.
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Blind had served as Hiddink’s assistant but will now take the reins himself from 1st August.
He ...
Mitchell Dijks re-signs with Ajax
Posted by Andy Booth on June 19th, 2015 04:03 PM | No Comment
The 22 year old Willem II left back had been a target for Celtic, but has opted to return to his former club Ajax instead according to De Telegraaf.
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Willem II were the surprise package ...
Jon Dahl Tomasson appointed assistant coach at Vitesse
Posted by Andy Booth on June 19th, 2015 02:49 PM | No Comment
De Telegraaf are reporting the Dane has been recruited on a two year deal, replacing Hendrie Krüzen who will return to Heracles.
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Vitesse finished the season in fine form, winning the Europe League play-offs against ...
Nigel de Jong set to stay at AC Milan
Posted by Andy Booth on June 18th, 2015 11:07 AM | No Comment
According to reports in Italy, the Manchester United target is set to put pen to paper and sign a two-year contract extension with the Rossoneri.
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The news will come as a blow to Red Devils boss ...
Rafael van der Vaart voted biggest Bundesliga flop of the season
Posted by Andy Booth on June 15th, 2015 07:05 PM | No Comment
Fellow Bundesliga players voted the Hamburg captain as the biggest disappointment of the season in a poll organised by German magazine Kicker.
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The midfielder featured in 24 league matches this season contributing 4 goals, his worst ...
Hall of Fame: Frank Rijkaard
Posted by Andy Booth on June 13th, 2015 07:18 PM | No Comment
Frank Rijkaard is the latest legend to be inducted into the Football Oranje Hall of Fame.
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Playing career
Born in Amsterdam on 30th September 1962, to a Dutch mother and Surinamese father, Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard would go ...
Utrecht to be fined for anti-Semitic chanting
Posted by Andy Booth on May 27th, 2015 10:07 AM | No Comment
The chants were sung during the 1-1 draw with Ajax during the league match on 5th April 2015.
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As well as a fine of €10,000, FC Utrecht's Bunnikside stand, where their most vocal supporters are ...
Could Newcastle be going Dutch again this summer?
Posted by Andy Booth on April 17th, 2015 08:24 PM | No Comment
With another disappointing season for the Magpies drawing to a close, Dutch influence could be pivotal in getting the club back on track next season.
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Figures released this week show that Newcastle have a £34 million ...
Three Dutch coaches in the Premier League: Varied challenges lay ahead
Posted by Andy Booth on March 23rd, 2015 05:20 PM | No Comment
As the footballing community prepares for the last international break of the season, we assess the situations of the three Dutch coaches in the English Premier League as they prepare for the end of season run in.
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Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United stagger on towards Champions League
Posted by Andy Booth on February 12th, 2015 07:28 PM | No Comment
Van Gaal’s pragmatic approach may not be winning over critics but it could well bring Champions League football back to Old Trafford.
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The Dutchman arrived at Old Trafford in July 2014 carrying a reputation for tactical ...
Arias extends contract at PSV
Posted by Andy Booth on February 9th, 2015 10:30 PM | No Comment
PSV Eindhoven defender Santiago Arias has signed a contract extension that will see him remain at the club until 2019.
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The right back has been on excellent form for the Eindhoven outfit this season, featuring in ...