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Fury at Feyenoord

October 20th, 2011 by Tom Clover

Tom Clover looks at the 2011 version of Eredivisie giants Feyenoord.

Golden generation returns to bring glory back to Amsterdam

September 26th, 2011 by Patrick Giffney

Patrick Giffney looks at how Ajax Amsterdam are benefitting from the return of a few old boys.

Doomed Dutchmen: Holland’s 2007 Under-21 Champions

June 9th, 2011 by Samuel Luckhurst

Samuel Luckhurst speaks about the 2007 U21 European Champions Holland, a team which has failed to make any sort of impact individually since their success on home turf.

European burnout, Mads Junker and heads in boxes.

February 25th, 2011 by Thomas Watt

Twente slipped up against NEC after an epic midweek trip, allowing PSV to stretch their lead and Ajax to gain ground. Den Haag kept up their unbeaten run against kamikaze Feyenoord, and Willem II continued playing as they have done most of the season – badly. The Eredivisie Roundup for week 24.

Groningen’s title charge, the leaders wobble and a very big Blom-der.

February 8th, 2011 by Thomas Watt

Is there a more exciting title race in Europe than the schizophrenic battle raging at the top of the Eredivisie? All the goings on from week 22 of the Eredivisie.

Football Scholarly of the World

January 14th, 2011 by Eliot Prince

As England continue to struggle on the international stage, their rivals reap the rewards of putting their faith in youth, and Eliot Prince looks at the lessons that can be learnt from the success of Germany, Holland and Spain amongst others.

Dutch In Deep Water

December 10th, 2010 by Stefan Bienkowski

In his excellent BackPageFootball.com debut, Stefan Bienkowski looks at the state of Dutch football and the fall of a giant.

World Cup 2018 & 2022

December 2nd, 2010 by Neil Sherwin

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today announced that Russia and Qatar will host the 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments following two days of presentations in Zurich.

World Cup 2010 Awards

July 12th, 2010 by Kevin Coleman

With another World Cup down, Kevin Coleman reviews the competition with some select award categories.

World Cup Semi-Final Previews

July 6th, 2010 by Kevin Coleman

Uruguay v Holland Cape Town, Tonight at 7:30 Both sides made this semi-final tie in contrasting circumstances. Holland shocked Brazil by coming from behind to win 2-1, in a game that didn’t personify the Total Football and Samba stylings both nations are known for. Uruguay, via a controversial last minute handball off the line from [...]