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Tag: Holland

Russian blindly back to action

Russian blindly back to action

June 26, 2020 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore has the latest from Russia where it hasn’t all been plain sailing since football came back in a hurry.

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.

Poka Moscow - Tottenham and Newcastle on the hunt for Quincy Promes

Poka Moscow – Tottenham and Newcastle on the hunt for Quincy Promes

May 14, 2018 by Alan Moore

The top scorer in Russia this season will be on the move, according to our expert in the region Alan Moore.

Philipp Cocu represents the great hope for diminished Dutch football

Philipp Cocu represents the great hope for diminished Dutch football

January 31, 2018 by Paul Little

With Dutch football in the doldrums, Paul Little talks to James Rowe about how Philipp Cocu represents a glimmer of hope.

What next for the World Cup failures?

What next for the World Cup failures?

November 28, 2017 by Andrew Delaney

Andrew Delaney looks at some of the big hitters who underperformed in qualifying and will now miss next summer’s World Cup in Russia.

Feyenoord's Eredivisie victory rounds off an exciting season in Dutch football

Feyenoord’s Eredivisie victory rounds off an exciting season in Dutch football

May 19, 2017 by Jon Massingham

After Feyenoord’s long-awaited Eredivisie triumph, Jon Massingham looks back on an exciting season in Dutch football.

Enes Ünal - Manchester City’s Turkish wunderkind is showing his promise in Holland

Enes Ünal – Manchester City’s Turkish wunderkind is showing his promise in Holland

January 20, 2017 by Alex Emberton

Alex Emberton assesses Enes Ünal’s performances for FC Twente this season, and whether the Turkish striker has a future at Manchester City.

Marten de Roon: Middlesbrough's new Dutchman custom made for the Premier League

Marten de Roon: Middlesbrough’s new Dutchman custom made for the Premier League

July 7, 2016 by Conor Clancy

With a meteoric rise through Eredivisie and Serie A, Marten de Roon has all the attributes to become a leading light for his new club Middlesborough.

No De Jong, no hope for Holland

No De Jong, no hope for Holland

June 9, 2015 by Danny T Owen

With Holland slipping up again, Danny T Owen looks at how far they have fallen, and why the absence of Nigel De Jong could be key.

Playing with history - The "G" factor

Playing with history – The “G” factor

May 6, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore provides a healthy mix of history, politics and football in his latest column for Back Page Football.

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