“Van Hanegem was absolutely fabulous” – Former footballer describes playing against Feyenoord legend
Posted by Michael Statham on December 20th, 2021 05:24 PM | 1 Comment
In an exclusive interview with Football-Oranje, English striker Billy Ashcroft, who played for FC Twente during the 1980s, revealed what it was like to play against Dutch legend Willem van Hanegem.
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Top 5 Ajax Youth Players 2021
Posted by Michael Statham on August 20th, 2021 10:16 AM | No Comment
In our video linked below, Football-Oranje writer Michael Statham talks with Ajax expert Alex Dieker to take a look at five of the biggest talents currently playing for Ajax’s youth teams that could be next to take the Dutch Eredivisie ...
Top 5 Feyenoord Youth Players 2021
Posted by Michael Statham on August 12th, 2021 09:13 PM | No Comment
In our video linked below, Football-Oranje writer Michael Statham talks with Feyenoord expert Johan Brinkel to take a look at five of the biggest talents currently playing for Feyenoord's youth teams that could be next to take the Dutch Eredivisie ...
Top 10 Dutch wonderkids to watch 2020/21!
Posted by Michael Statham on July 28th, 2020 03:43 PM | 3 Comments
Which young players from the Netherlands will make their senior team breakthrough this season? Football-Oranje’s Michael Statham gives you ten Dutch ‘wonderkids’ to keep your eye on in 2020/21.
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Podcast #69 ● Top three Eredivisie talents 19/20? Memphis comeback?
Posted by Michael Statham on February 10th, 2020 07:19 AM | No Comment
Welcome to podcast #69 from Football-Oranje, featuring writer Michael Statham and commentator Jonathan Beck. This time, there's analysis on the Eredivisie, Michael & Jonathan choose their favourite Eredivisie talents and some different options are touted for Koeman's March Netherlands squad.
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Podcast #68 ● Updates on Dutchmen for Euro 2020 squad | Analysis on AZ, Willem II and Ajax
Posted by Michael Statham on January 19th, 2020 07:05 PM | 2 Comments
Welcome to podcast #68 from Football-Oranje, featuring writer Michael Statham and website founder Mike Bell. Netherlands squad options are discussed as Euro 2020 edges closer in amongst discussion about most Eredivisie teams in the opening week back from the Winter ...
WATCH – Match Preview: Germany v Netherlands | EURO 2020 qualifier
Posted by Michael Statham on September 2nd, 2019 09:28 PM | 1 Comment
The Dutch national team are preparing to face Germany in the latest Euro 2020 qualifier on Friday evevning. Football-Oranje's Mike Bell, Michael Statham and special guest Jeroen Thijssen discuss the game, line-ups and their predictions for the match.
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Deciding Netherlands’ Best XI
Posted by Michael Statham on January 21st, 2019 07:54 PM | 2 Comments
Who would you play in the next Netherlands fixture? Football-Oranje's Michael Statham and Charlie Pritchard discuss who they would start in the next Dutch national team match. Who are the current best options in midfield, attack and in goal?
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5 Dutch teenagers to watch in 2019
Posted by Michael Statham on January 1st, 2019 09:55 PM | No Comment
Happy New Year! Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! Which Dutch young players are set to make a great impact in 2019? Football-Oranje's Michael Statham gives you five Dutch teenagers who have an exciting year ahead...
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There’s not much football in League Two: van Veen
Posted by Michael Statham on November 19th, 2018 08:39 AM | No Comment
Northampton Town's Dutch striker Kevin van Veen sounded out his frustration with English League Two's style of football in an exclusive interview with Football-Oranje, adding that "it looks like rugby".
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Exclusive Interview: Northampton Town’s Kevin van Veen
Posted by Michael Statham on November 17th, 2018 09:37 PM | No Comment
After Northampton Town FC's 2-2 draw away at English League Two rivals Exeter City, Football-Oranje's Michael Statham spoke to The Cobblers' Dutch striker Kevin van Veen. The 27-year-old discusses life in England, the best manager he has ever worked with ...
Can Feyenoord recover to win the Eredivisie? ● Feyenoord Season Preview 2018/19
Posted by Michael Statham on August 13th, 2018 10:26 PM | No Comment
After a poor start to 2018/19 Eredivisie season, can Feyenoord recover to win the Eredivisie? Football-Oranje writer Michael Statham previews their new transfers, young players and the season ahead.
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