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Tag: Clarence Seedorf

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

1997–2000: Louis van Gaal and the ‘Dutchification’ of Barcelona

June 19, 2020 by Daniel Law

Daniel Law takes an in depth look at Spanish giants Barcelona and how their style of play evolved by following the successful Dutch model.

Years of decadence await: Milan's traumatic summer

Years of decadence await: Milan’s traumatic summer

August 13, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly examines a hectic summer for one of Italy’s top clubs.

Euro 2012: The fitting farewell for Andriy Shevchenko

Euro 2012: The fitting farewell for Andriy Shevchenko

July 10, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of the Ukraine’s greatest ever player.

Football philanthropy - Clarence Seedorf

Football philanthropy – Clarence Seedorf

June 27, 2012 by Reuben Lewis

Reuben Lewis looks at the great off field work doen by Clarence Seedorf.

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

Euro 2012: Affirming a history of self-inflicted disappointment for the Netherlands

June 25, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at Dutch football history for more examples of their failings following a disastrous Euro 2012.

Top six underrated footballers

Top six underrated footballers

June 10, 2012 by Alex Richards

Alex Ricahrds looks at six players he believes were underrated throughout their careers.

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

Maldini and Milan: The Perfect Partnership

January 16, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly hails Italian and AC Milan legend Paolo Maldini.

The Beckham Experiment: The Verdict

The Beckham Experiment: The Verdict

November 14, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

As David Beckham’s MLS contract comes to an end, Ciaran Kelly looks at the impact that the English superstar had on football in America.

Sven-Göran Eriksson's Career: The Fortunate Rise and the Inevitable Fall

Sven-Göran Eriksson’s Career: The Fortunate Rise and the Inevitable Fall

November 1, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at the weird and wonderful career of former Lazio and England boss Sven-Göran Eriksson.

The Curious Case of Marco Boogers

The Curious Case of Marco Boogers

July 16, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes us back 15 years to the day with a look at one of the worst signings in West Ham’s history.

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