Spotlight on Kenny Tete: Ajax’s new presence at right-back
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on August 28th, 2015 06:55 PM | No Comment
Kenny Tete has been included in Danny Blind's first squad for the Netherland's integral Euro Qualifiers as a season where he was just hoping for first team football at club level has begun swimmingly.
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Spotlight on Jairo Riedewald: Ajax’s next ball playing centre-back
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on August 28th, 2015 06:51 PM | No Comment
Jairo Riedewald has convinced Danny Blind to include him in his final squad for the Netherland's integral Euro qualifiers next month as both Ajax and the Dutch National Team, have a star on their hands.
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Can Frank De Boer’s upstarts give Ajax European Hope?
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on August 18th, 2015 06:46 PM | No Comment
Ajax were dealt a swift and firm blow after their slim Champions League hope were quashed by Rapid Wien. Now, they most focus on their second chance in the Europa League in the Czech Republic. However, can they impress in ...
Is QPR target Kyle Ebecillio ready for England again?
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on August 14th, 2015 06:51 PM | No Comment
Kyle Ebecillio may have left his homeland too early but since he returned, he has began to show promise of the player he could be as he was highly rated in the Varkenoord academy. So much so that he has ...
10 Young players primed and ready to take the Eredivisie by storm
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on August 10th, 2015 05:42 PM | 1 Comment
With masses of talent leaving the Eredivisie as it establishes as a European hotbed of talent, I preview the players who will grasp the spotlight this season.
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Anass Achahbar-Feyenoord
The 21 year-old Dutch-Moroccan striker spent much of ...
Feyenoord facing a crisis of Identity
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on August 10th, 2015 05:29 PM | 3 Comments
Feyenoord's activity in the transfer window proves they are trying to better prepare Giovanni van Bronckhorst for a serious challenge to PSV and bitter rivals Ajax.
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There has been a sense of urgency about Feyenoord's recruitment strategy this transfer ...
Analysing PSV’s squad ahead of the new season
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on July 29th, 2015 05:34 PM | No Comment
A factual preview of PSV's squad going into a very arduous season in which they will be participating in the UEFA Champions League and attempting to retain the Eredivisie title.
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Last season, PSV won the Eredivisie ...
Why Davy Klaassen should be played in the No 10 role for Ajax and Holland.
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on July 29th, 2015 05:25 PM | 1 Comment
Now is the time for a strategic integration of players like Davy Klaassen into more integral roles in the National Team setup. However, with the variation of roles and positions he has played in at Ajax, it is imperative he ...
Marco Van Ginkel: Season Review
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on June 12th, 2015 07:06 PM | No Comment
Marco Van Ginkel’s loan move to AC Milan seemed a much-needed change of scenery after a torrid beginning to his time at Chelsea. However, it took long for him to get going due to injuries but once he did, he ...
Memphis Depay: Ready for the next step?
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on May 24th, 2015 11:02 AM | No Comment
As Memphis Depay prepares to leave PSV for Manchester United, here is an analysis of his strengths and some of his weaknesses as well as an ode to his immense talent.
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In a match PSV won ...
The Life and Trying Times of Luc Castaignos
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on March 18th, 2015 04:58 PM | No Comment
It would be extremely advantageous if Luc Castaignos found his best form as a higher price would benefit his club, however it is not the easiest task.
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A hamstrung Luc Castaignos needed help limping off the ...
Luciano Narsingh: PSV’s silent assassin
Posted by Chaka Simbeye on March 18th, 2015 04:48 PM | No Comment
Luciano Narsingh has come from rejection and injury to become a pivotal of the PSV starting XI this season. Here is a look at his journey.
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In PSV's comeback 3-1 win away to Ajax at the Amsterdam ArenA, ...