Articles tagged with "marco-van-basten"
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | May 7th, 2006
The English Premiership's last weekend of matches gives a bunch of Dutch players one last good chance to impress van Basten. Here's a look ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | May 5th, 2006
The optimism seems to be mounting towards the Dutch team. More and more articles are popping up listing them as genuine contenders. Did ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | May 2nd, 2006
Permit me to be overcome by nostalgia for a time that existed long before me. On this rainy day in the northern United States, ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 28th, 2006
I've talking to some of my friends and family about the squad selection and a common theme is the confusion regarding some of Marco van ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 26th, 2006
If you were to ask most of the correspondants on the site, "Could your country win the World Cup?" they would probably respond with, "Sure, ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 25th, 2006
A topic yours truly has really been following lately is the possible inclusion of Klaas Jan Huntelaar in the team. It was big news ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 25th, 2006
We've done reasonably well picking those players we feel will be marching off to Germany come the middle of May. But let's be honest, ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 21st, 2006
Marco Van Basten released the preliminary 33 man squad for the team. He still has to cut 10 men. The only surprising thing ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 18th, 2006
The next order of business is to select the 8 defenders for the squad. 4 full backs and 4 centre halves. Opinions ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 15th, 2006
A great idea is a great idea. Its not copying...its paying homage.
There have also been a few requests for a discussion about who will/should ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 14th, 2006
Van Basten was interviewed almost a month ago and was asked about Real Madrid and AC Milan coaching opportunities. He dismissed them saying he ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 13th, 2006
I'm here-by going on record and saying that my faith in Marco Van Basten hinges on whether he gives Klaas-Jan Huntelaar a spot in the ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 13th, 2006
Since Marco van Basten has taken charge of the team there have been a whole host of new players that have come through the ranks. ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 12th, 2006
Marco Van Basten figures that the squad's lack of experience might be a disadvantage .
I remember being genuinely worried about the team after ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Mike | Apr 10th, 2006
Alright, here's a question for you to chew on over a pint. Who would you put in your starting eleven and who would you ...
Posted on: World Cup Soccer - South Africa 2010 by WC Bob | Apr 5th, 2006
Some of the best coaches in the world were little more than average players when they played. Some of the best players also turn ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by WC Bob | Mar 31st, 2006
The Bayern Munich striker Roy Makaay thinks he still has a shot of making the final 23 in Germany. This might be news to ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by WC Bob | Mar 31st, 2006
Concerned that the best Dutch players are being bought up by teams throughout Europe, Marco van Basten has called for a joint Dutch-Belgian Football league. ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Matt | Mar 29th, 2006
With Ruud van Nistelrooy currently tied for most goals scored in the EPL, yet benched by his manager; Ruud is seeking assurance from the Dutch ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Matt | Mar 7th, 2006
I found a interesting Marco van Basten video on youtube.com. Whoever made the video thinks van Basten is dead and has a real fondness for ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Matt | Mar 6th, 2006
The Dutch manager Marco van Basten has been very cagy about his striker situation. After Dirk Kuyt's goal against Equador he claims to be considering ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by Matt | Mar 5th, 2006
I'm not sure what is running through Marco van Basten's mind lately as he decides his World Cup eleven, but the speculation ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by WC Bob | Mar 4th, 2006
Edgar Davids' place on the Dutch team might be in doubt, but the 32-year-old midfielder has no doubt in his mind that he deserves a ...
Posted on: Netherlands Euro 2008 Blog by WC Bob | Mar 3rd, 2006
It is going to be very interesting to see what happens in the Dutch camp between now and the start of the World Cup. ...
Posted on: Ecuador World Cup Team Blog by Trent | Feb 28th, 2006
Ecuador not getting any—you guessed it—respect. Or so says the Ecuadorian press. Not only is the Dutch media virtually ignoring Ecuador as tomorrow’s ...
Posted on: Ecuador World Cup Team Blog by Trent | Feb 28th, 2006
Dutch coach Marco van Basten has left Jan Kromkamp out of the Orange side for the firendly with Ecuador and is none too pleased with ...
Posted on: Ecuador World Cup Team Blog by Trent | Feb 27th, 2006
Marco van Basten has another injury to deal with as his side prepares for the March 1 friendly against Ecuador. Feyenoord man Romeo Castelen ...
Posted on: Ecuador World Cup Team Blog by Trent | Feb 26th, 2006
Dutch coach Marco van Basten has said what we knew already: Edgar Davids is still not fit to play for the Orange. Davids will ...
Posted on: Ecuador World Cup Team Blog by Trent | Feb 25th, 2006
Nicky Hofs has received his first call up to the Dutch national side for the March 1 friendly against Ecuador. The 22-yeard-old Feyenoord midfielder ...
Posted on: Ecuador World Cup Team Blog by Trent | Feb 25th, 2006
Dutch coach Marco van Basten says the March 1 home friendly against Ecuador will be a good test for the Netherlands. The Orange legend ...
