Posts Tagged ‘Eredivisie’

Feyenoord, Janko & the worst team in Holland 4

Feyenoord, Janko & the worst team in Holland

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Just nine short years ago, Feyenoord were one of the finest teams in Europe having won the UEFA Cup. Less than six years ago they were still a regular competitor in Europe. Even last season there was a credible forth placed finish for De club van Zuid. This year there is a very realistic threat of relegation for the first time in their history.

Eredivisie Update 0

Eredivisie Update

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In my season preview I suggested that Ajax fans have plenty to look forward to going into this season, and that certainly appears to be holding true.  Their first major achievement this season was managing to keep hold of their top performers from the World Cup (Suarez, van-der-Wiel, Stekelenburg etc) and also add to the [...]

McClaren’s Redemption 0

McClaren’s Redemption

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It’s Wednesday 21st November 2007. The raining is pouring down on the Wembley pitch. England Manager, Steve McClaren is watching his England side lose to Croatia. He stands on the sideline with a brolly over his head protecting himself from the elements. When the final whistle blows, England are out of the European Championships before the [...]

Eredivisie Season Preview 2009/10 4

Eredivisie Season Preview 2009/10

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Up until a few years ago, I will admit I didn’t hold the Dutch Eredivisie in particularly high regard. I saw it as a closed shop. One year Ajax would win, the next year it would be PSV and the next year Feyenoord. This footballing oligarchy never made for good viewing, in my eyes. Then [...]