Van Persie a serious option for Barcelona
October 16th, 2015 04:13 PM | Dutchmen Abroad | No Comment
According to Algameen Dagblad Spanish giants Barcelona are seriously interested in signing Dutch striker Robin van Persie this January.
By Michael Bell
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The Dutch newspaper is reporting that Barcelona have held talks with Van Persie's camp over a January ...
Football-Oranje joins Football Collective
October 16th, 2015 03:51 PM | Uncategorized | No Comment
Football-Oranje is pleased to join the Football Collective network.
Football Collective is a place that brings bloggers together to provide a 360-degree view of the game’s biggest stories.
Established in Berlin, Germany, but with its partner blogs located around the world, Football Collective ...
Koeman: No way i will leave Southampton for Netherlands
October 15th, 2015 08:24 PM | News | 1 Comment
Ronald Koeman has ruled out any chance he could become Netherlands boss, should the KNVB come calling.
By Michael Bell
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The calls for Ronald Koeman to be installed as Netherlands boss have escalated after the Oranje failed to reach ...
Gullit on Netherlands: This is a crisis
October 15th, 2015 07:24 PM | News | No Comment
Ruud Gullit has given his assessment of Netherlands national team after their failure to qualify for Euro 2016.
By James Rowe
Gullit was part of the squad the last time Netherlands failed to qualify for the Euro's in 1984, before he went ...
KNVB director: Blind must stay
October 14th, 2015 10:08 PM | News | 3 Comments
Dutch FA chairman Bert van Oostveen's has given his reaction after his countries failure to qualify for Euro 2016.
By James Rowe
Van Oostveen has come under huge criticism over the past year for the KNVB's decision to appoint Guus Hiddink, and ...
Time for Change after Oranje Disappointment
October 14th, 2015 09:39 PM | Opinion | 1 Comment
Ibrahim Ayyub gives his assessment on Netherlands Euro campaign and wants a change in approach heading into the future.
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For the second time this century, the Oranje will miss out on an international tournament. Holland had qualified for ...
Sjaak Swart: Netherlands players not up to the fight
October 14th, 2015 09:28 PM | News | 1 Comment
Ajax living legend Sjaak Swart pulls no punches in his assessment of Netherlands failure to qualify for Euro 2016.
By James Rowe
Netherlands missed out on their first European Championships since 1984 after a shocking qualifying campaign which saw them lose five ...
Who or what is to blame for Netherlands Euro exit?
October 14th, 2015 11:04 AM | Opinion | 3 Comments
The Netherlands will not participate in the European Championships next summer after a shocking qualifying campaign which saw the Oranje lose five out of ten matches. Michael Bell takes a look at who or what is to blame for the ...
Danny Blind: I want to remain Netherlands coach
October 13th, 2015 11:36 PM | News | 2 Comments
Danny Blind has insisted he is the right man to lead Netherlands despite the Oranje failing to qualify for the European Championships on Tuesday.
By Michael Bell
Blind took over as national team boss from Guus Hiddink in July, but has lost ...
Sneijder: An empty feeling
October 13th, 2015 11:17 PM | News | 1 Comment
Wesley Sneijder believes Netherlands didn't deserve to qualify for Euro 2016 after the mistakes they made, but has backed boss Danny Blind to stay.
By James Rowe
Sneijder, who captained Netherlands during the 3-2 defeat to the Czech Republic on Tuesday, spoke ...
Sorry Oranje fail to qualify for Euro 2016
October 13th, 2015 10:59 PM | News | 2 Comments
Defeat at the hands of the Czech Republic coupled with Turkey's victory over Iceland on Tuesday night concluded an embarrassing qualifying campaign for Netherlands.
By Andy Booth
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Going into the game, the Dutch required a minor miracle to reach ...
Arsenal keeping an eye on Ajax youngster
October 13th, 2015 02:46 PM | Eredivisie | No Comment
Premier League giants Arsenal are the latest club to be linked with Ajax wonder-kid Riechedly Bazoer.
By Michael Bell
The Mirror are reporting that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has sent scouts regularly to Ajax games to watch the midfielder in action and ...