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It was an evening fully-packed on interesting International encounters but I decided to watch Wales' away match against Denmark for Aaron Ramsey, who I consider a perfect replacement of Cesc Fabregas. It was Aaron's first cap with Wales and although he did look tired throughout the second half, it's to be said that the lad didn't [. Click to continue reading...

David Winner's Brilliant Orange is half cultural guide, half nostalgic reminiscence for a faded beauty, and half the history of Dutch soccer, with all its attendant wonderful personalities and stories. Yes, your math is correct--three halves. But then such is the neurotic genius (note the book's subtitle) and strange perception of space that belongs not just to the Dutch, but to this book as Click to continue reading...

With another exciting weekend of Premiership action behind us, all eyes are set on next week - or are they? It was FIFA's great plan to throw yet another international week into the fixture list, so the world's top players are all getting on planes and jetting away from the clubs that pay them.

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[digg-me] With another exciting weekend of Premiership action behind us, all eyes are set on next week - or are they? It was FIFA's great plan to throw yet another international week into the fixture list, so the world's top players are all getting on planes and jetting away from the clubs that pay them. Click to continue reading...

So that's where Paul Robinson got the idea... I didn't wake up and decide it was National Pan Steve McClaren Day (surely every day is Pan Steve McClaren Day), but that is the way it has turned out. Thanks to Off The Post reader Koert for spotting this beauty. Fast-forward 4mins six seconds into this video [. Click to continue reading...

Andrei Arshavin only played three matches at Euro 2008. In two of those matches against Sweden and Holland he was immense, dominating the game with his elegant touches and passing, and scaring to death the opposition with his eye for... Click to continue reading...

Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder has a bone to pick with Arsenal striker Robin van Persie – over who is Holland's number one free-kick taker. The two Dutchman have shared free-kick duties when playing for their country but Sneijder wants to clarify who is the premier set-piece specialist. "We need to have it cleared up," said Sneijder. Click to continue reading...

Its Yank vs. Yank when Tim Howard and Everton travel to Liege to take on Oguchi Onyewu and Standard Liege, while Carlos Bocanegra and Rennes travel to Holland to finish the job against Twente in UEFA Cup action. Click to continue reading...

While silly-money transfers such as Robinho's move to Manchester City quite naturally grab all the headlines, there are a myriad of deals involving Brazilians that hardly get a mention and many involve a trip to Holland ... Click to continue reading...

Scotland has had many glorious moments on the football stage over the years - domestically, Aberdeen, Celtic and Rangers have all won European silverware and our national team has given us many classic moments, from the Wembley Wizards to Archie Gemmill's goal against Holland, right up to James McFadden's screamer against France, part of a [. Click to continue reading...

According to ex-Galaxy coach and internationally known Ruud Gullit, Major League Soccer is about as good as those minor leagues in Europe.

He's say the standard is "higher than people think". So that's good.

'I'd liken it more to the leagues in Holland, Belgium and Norway.

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It seems one of the things that may have prompted MLS to consider major changes to the schedule might have been the words of ex-LA Galaxy boss, Ruud Gullit. In this interview with Britain's Daily Mail he give MLS some constructive criticism that many readers here likely agree with.

Here is an excerpt:

Courtesy of our friends at Tribal Football:

Former LA Galaxy coach Ruud Gullit says there's a lot that needs to change in MLS.

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I've had at least 3 conversations this week about how there were no Americans playing in the UEFA Champions League. So while debating the positives of Villarreal leaving Young Jozy off of their CL roster (and I really think there are some) I totally spaced on the fact that in addition to Gooch and Timmy Howard, Carlos Bocanegra is playing in the UEFA Cup. Click to continue reading...

Because normal life isn't quite frustrating enough for me, a buddy and I spend 3-4 days a week coaching ten year olds in the fine art of how-not-to-fall-over-while-dribbling-a-ball (AKA – developmental youth soccer). Besides the occasional burst blood vessel and constant migraines, one of the more intriguing things to watch is the way that naturally talented players adapt to the game.

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Damon maintained his 5 point lead after a two-all draw last week with Damian. This week sees the two experts predict the results of the big games in the Premier League, The Eredivisie in Holland, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga. 08/09 Podcast 6 DB DF RES Chelsea - Man Utd 1-1 Sunderland - Middlesbrough 2-1 West Brom - A. Click to continue reading...

NEC coach Mario Been Well, I'd almost say: the interesting European Cup for us Dutchies is starting soon... As if I accept the fact that we don't have any business in the CL. And with PSV's performance against Atletico, this might well be true. Does Holland have anything to achieve in Click to continue reading...

Heitinga congratulated by Bakkal. Koevermans is in his own world... Huub Stevens debut in the CL as PSV coach turned out to be a nightmare. The Dutch champs weren't up to it against the number four of Spain: 0-3 in Eindhoven. It's another telling sign that Holland is merely a sup top Click to continue reading...

The Premiership's 8th-leading goalscorer of all time, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, retired today, and I'm amazed at how quietly the whole thing has gone down. The Dutchman is one of two players never to have played in the Eredivisie and still be selected to Holland's national team, scoring 9 goals in 23 games for the the [. Click to continue reading...

Dirk Kuyt accepts he's had to fight for recognition in football. And he knows another sterling Champions League campaign will not only enhance his status at Liverpool, it will help him reclaim his place in the Holland team.

In the countdown to Tuesday's trip to Marseille Kuyt said: "Training and playing with players like Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres has made me much stronger. Click to continue reading...

Hola! I'm Dancy, the new co-blogger for Spain, and a huge fan of their footy. I noticed this space wasn't getting much action lately – and that totally needs to change! I mean, we're falling behind in numbers of posts to Holland (1400+!), France, England, and Germany? That can't happen! After the Euros – c'mon, this team needs to be worshipped.

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Middlesbrough FC were represented by two academy scholars as England beat Holland 2-1 at Shrewsbury Town's Prostar Stadium. Click to continue reading...

Dirk Kuyt hopes to secure a new deal at Liverpool and insists he does not want to leave Anfield.

The Holland forward was strongly linked with Hamburg before the end of the summer transfer window and it was rumoured he could be sold to finance a move for Aston Villa's Gareth Barry.

And Kuyt - a fans' favourite on Merseyside due to his work ethic and European goalscoring record - has hinted at an interest in working with Hamburg boss and fellow Dutchman Martin Jol in the future. Click to continue reading...

Holland coach Bert van Marwijk has played down reports of a rift with Dirk Kuyt after the Liverpool forward voiced his dissatisfaction at being relegated to the bench.

Speaking to Sportweek magazine ahead of Holland's World Cup qualifier against FYR Macedonia on Wednesday, Kuyt lamented the decision of Van Marwijk to leave him on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Australia, branding it "unacceptable". Click to continue reading...

Aston Villa reward Holland defender Wilfred Bouma with new contract

Dutch fullback Wilfred Bouma has put pen to paper on a new two-year deal at Villa Park with an option of a third year.

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Scotland has had many glorious moments on the football stage over the years - domestically, Aberdeen, Celtic and Rangers have all won European silverware and our national team has given us many classic moments, from the Wembley Wizards to Archie Gemmill's goal against Holland, right up to James McFadden's screamer against France, part of a [. Click to continue reading...

Ahhh who can forget this goal that Dennis Bergkamp scored for Holland against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup. It was one of the best that I have ever seen while watching a game live and I still remember it to this day.
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Typical pic: Van Bommel doing whatever and Culina just watching it, cool and collected... www.ad.nl Bert van Marwijk has had his first disappointing experience with Holland's best. It wasn't the result so much, nor the difficult and toothless second half. Van Marwijk was primarely annoyed with the game play of his team Click to continue reading...

Japan won away 3-2 in Bahrain, and in the big news Aussie opponents on Thursday our time Uzbekistan got flogged 3-0 by Qatar!

Fantastic result for Australia. Given we comfortably disposed of Qatar, if we can get a decent result in Tashkent on Thursday we could be off to a flyer.

Putting ourselves and Japan firmly in the driving seat for South Africa, even at this early stage. Click to continue reading...

source: goal.com The Dutch FA has appointed former Feyenoord manager Bert van Marwijk as Marco Van Basten's successor. San Marco was Holland's boss for the past four years, but failed to achieve his goal of winning Euro 2008. Will Van Marwijk make any major changes, or will he follow the path Click to continue reading...

Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou is not often considered one of the elite players plying his trade in the Premier League. He is not a full-time starter for his club team, has been called an inconsistent performer and has yet to bless any big games with sensational performances.

Kalou first arrived in England during the tenure of Jose Mourinho. Click to continue reading...

County teacher set to kick-off Euro adventureCouncil employee Leanne Ross is set for a european adventure in Serbia this week in the UEFA Women's Cup. Leanne, who works as an Active Schools co-ordinator based at Alva Academy, is part of the Glasgow City team who have qualified for the first round of the competition facing teams from Serbia, Holland and Moldova. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie's ankle injury picked up in the 3-0 win over Newcastle at the Emirates on Saturday isn't as bad as first feared. The Dutch forward, who grabbed two goals in the victory should be able to meet up with the Holland squad, as they prepare to play their first match of their [. Click to continue reading...

Nationally:
Dylan Macallister, Lawrie McKinna talk us through the Magnificent Mariners.
Young Matildas Coach Alen Stajic reviews the recent camp and looks ahead.
We review the A-League Round 3, talks Socceroos v Holland and have dedication and quiz questions and all the news.

Locally:
Extended interview with Canberra United W-League Coach Robbie Hooker talks about his new role. Click to continue reading...

Peter Hoekstra... He was one hell of a left winger! Came from nowhere into PSV, a much coveted youth player. His length, his speed, his technique...a joy to watch... He was part of Hiddink's EC1996 squad and was supposed to become one of Holland's most exciting players. But fate Click to continue reading...