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Back to a De Jong/Reijnders duo for tonight, with Timber moving to RB. We'll probably finally use the system we played vs Spain again, with the RCM getting forward and the RB inverting.
Don't mind Simons and De Ligt getting chances, but would have preferred Van de Ven over Ake.
Don't mind Simons and De Ligt getting chances, but would have preferred Van de Ven over Ake.
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Back to a De Jong/Reijnders duo for tonight, with Timber moving to RB. We'll probably finally use the system we played vs Spain again, with the RCM getting forward and the RB inverting.
Don't mind Simons and De Ligt getting chances, but would have preferred Van de Ven over Ake.
Don't mind Simons and De Ligt getting chances, but would have preferred Van de Ven over Ake.
The first-half stats. Really, really bad performance so far.
November 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The first-half stats. Really, really bad performance so far.
Our lineup for tonight! Glad to see Kluivert start again, don't love Geertruida being picked but worth it to have Van Dijk and Timber at CB together again.
November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our lineup for tonight! Glad to see Kluivert start again, don't love Geertruida being picked but worth it to have Van Dijk and Timber at CB together again.
A shame to see Slot struggling so much right now, but at least our boys aren't to blame 😅
October 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
A shame to see Slot struggling so much right now, but at least our boys aren't to blame 😅
Really enjoyed doing this piece, and got some really insights from both coaches on where Reijnders should be played.
Take notes Ronald
Take notes Ronald
October 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Really enjoyed doing this piece, and got some really insights from both coaches on where Reijnders should be played.
Take notes Ronald
Take notes Ronald
This was our lineup last time we played Finland. Ruud van Nistelrooy also came off the bench.
A better frontline than today's side but a worse defence. Which side would you rather have?
A better frontline than today's side but a worse defence. Which side would you rather have?
October 12, 2025 at 8:41 AM
This was our lineup last time we played Finland. Ruud van Nistelrooy also came off the bench.
A better frontline than today's side but a worse defence. Which side would you rather have?
A better frontline than today's side but a worse defence. Which side would you rather have?
10 years ago today, Virgil van Dijk made his Oranje debut against Kazakhstan.
This was the lineup that day.
This was the lineup that day.
October 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
10 years ago today, Virgil van Dijk made his Oranje debut against Kazakhstan.
This was the lineup that day.
This was the lineup that day.
To be WIDE open to counter-attacks against MALTA when this is your defence and midfield is honestly an achievement
October 9, 2025 at 7:55 PM
To be WIDE open to counter-attacks against MALTA when this is your defence and midfield is honestly an achievement
MEERDINK CALLED UP 🚨🚨🚨
October 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
MEERDINK CALLED UP 🚨🚨🚨
Happy retirement to the man who gave us one of the truly great Oranje moments 🧡
September 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Happy retirement to the man who gave us one of the truly great Oranje moments 🧡
Completed my collection of home shirts worn by the Oranje sides I grew up with 😍
September 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Completed my collection of home shirts worn by the Oranje sides I grew up with 😍
Was randomly thinking about how we'd be lining up if Van Gaal was our manager, think it'd probably be this.
Better or worse than Koeman's setup?
Better or worse than Koeman's setup?
September 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Was randomly thinking about how we'd be lining up if Van Gaal was our manager, think it'd probably be this.
Better or worse than Koeman's setup?
Better or worse than Koeman's setup?
Did a poll on who people want to be Oranje manager, these were the results:
1. Bosz - 109 votes
2. Jans - 78 votes
3. Ten Hag - 71 votes
4. Wiegman - 66 votes
5. Van Bronckhorst - 63 votes
6. Van Bommel - 58 votes
7. Van Nistelrooy - 51 votes
8. Koeman - 8 votes
1. Bosz - 109 votes
2. Jans - 78 votes
3. Ten Hag - 71 votes
4. Wiegman - 66 votes
5. Van Bronckhorst - 63 votes
6. Van Bommel - 58 votes
7. Van Nistelrooy - 51 votes
8. Koeman - 8 votes
September 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Did a poll on who people want to be Oranje manager, these were the results:
1. Bosz - 109 votes
2. Jans - 78 votes
3. Ten Hag - 71 votes
4. Wiegman - 66 votes
5. Van Bronckhorst - 63 votes
6. Van Bommel - 58 votes
7. Van Nistelrooy - 51 votes
8. Koeman - 8 votes
1. Bosz - 109 votes
2. Jans - 78 votes
3. Ten Hag - 71 votes
4. Wiegman - 66 votes
5. Van Bronckhorst - 63 votes
6. Van Bommel - 58 votes
7. Van Nistelrooy - 51 votes
8. Koeman - 8 votes
The KNVB to Van Gaal when we lose to Finland next month
September 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The KNVB to Van Gaal when we lose to Finland next month
Taking a break from the Koeman ranting, congrats to Memphis for becoming our all-time top scorer!
He fully deserves it. Sure, a lot of his goals were against smaller countries but so were Van Persie's, and Memphis has been just as good if not better than RVP in big games.
He fully deserves it. Sure, a lot of his goals were against smaller countries but so were Van Persie's, and Memphis has been just as good if not better than RVP in big games.
September 8, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Taking a break from the Koeman ranting, congrats to Memphis for becoming our all-time top scorer!
He fully deserves it. Sure, a lot of his goals were against smaller countries but so were Van Persie's, and Memphis has been just as good if not better than RVP in big games.
He fully deserves it. Sure, a lot of his goals were against smaller countries but so were Van Persie's, and Memphis has been just as good if not better than RVP in big games.
As expected, this is how we'll line up tonight:
September 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
As expected, this is how we'll line up tonight:
Most people when the international break starts vs me when the international break starts
August 31, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Most people when the international break starts vs me when the international break starts
📸 The Netherlands squad for the upcoming matches
Great to see Steijn and Roefs get their first call-ups! Really glad to see Schouten back too.
The wait for a new striker goes on...
Great to see Steijn and Roefs get their first call-ups! Really glad to see Schouten back too.
The wait for a new striker goes on...
August 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
📸 The Netherlands squad for the upcoming matches
Great to see Steijn and Roefs get their first call-ups! Really glad to see Schouten back too.
The wait for a new striker goes on...
Great to see Steijn and Roefs get their first call-ups! Really glad to see Schouten back too.
The wait for a new striker goes on...
Some interesting insights from the book:
August 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Some interesting insights from the book:
Reading this book on Van Gaal's second spell as our manager and highly recommend it. Some really fascinating behind-the-scenes insights on our 2014 World Cup & the build-up to it.
(For non-Dutch speakers: you can buy the e-book and translate it page by page in Google Play Books)
(For non-Dutch speakers: you can buy the e-book and translate it page by page in Google Play Books)
August 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Reading this book on Van Gaal's second spell as our manager and highly recommend it. Some really fascinating behind-the-scenes insights on our 2014 World Cup & the build-up to it.
(For non-Dutch speakers: you can buy the e-book and translate it page by page in Google Play Books)
(For non-Dutch speakers: you can buy the e-book and translate it page by page in Google Play Books)
Regarding her being a popular option, just look at the results of this poll I did on the other place
August 3, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Regarding her being a popular option, just look at the results of this poll I did on the other place
The points per game of each Netherlands manager since 1974:
July 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The points per game of each Netherlands manager since 1974:
Prediction: Around this time next year, Peter Bosz will be announced as the new Netherlands manager.
July 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Prediction: Around this time next year, Peter Bosz will be announced as the new Netherlands manager.
Van de Ven, De Vrij, Kluivert and Xavi come into the starting XI for tonight's match with Ake, Van Hecke, Reijnders and Frimpong dropping out.
Kluivert playing at RW with Xavi as the 10 is also a possibility and one I'd probably prefer.
Kluivert playing at RW with Xavi as the 10 is also a possibility and one I'd probably prefer.
June 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Van de Ven, De Vrij, Kluivert and Xavi come into the starting XI for tonight's match with Ake, Van Hecke, Reijnders and Frimpong dropping out.
Kluivert playing at RW with Xavi as the 10 is also a possibility and one I'd probably prefer.
Kluivert playing at RW with Xavi as the 10 is also a possibility and one I'd probably prefer.
How we line up for our first World Cup qualifier!
Curious to see how Dumfries and Frimpong play together, and how that midfield three works out. #FINNED
Curious to see how Dumfries and Frimpong play together, and how that midfield three works out. #FINNED
June 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
How we line up for our first World Cup qualifier!
Curious to see how Dumfries and Frimpong play together, and how that midfield three works out. #FINNED
Curious to see how Dumfries and Frimpong play together, and how that midfield three works out. #FINNED