Eredivisie
Vurnon Anita: Versatile midfielder who can dictate the tempo at Newcastle United
The new Newcastle number eight favours a defensive midfield role, although he has more ability and passing range than Cheick Tioté, another Newcastle midfielder signed from the Dutch league.
By Majid Mohamed | Football, Sport | Thursday, 16 August 2012 at 12:55 pm
Netherlands set to implement changes after disastrous Euro 2012 campaign
Bert van Marwijk, who led Feyenoord to Uefa Cup triumph in 2002, resigned as Netherlands coach recently following their early exit from Euro 2012. The process of reverting Oranje to play the ‘Dutch way’ again can now begin.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Friday, 29 June 2012 at 3:43 pm
Euro 2012: Netherlands preview
The European Championships begin in just a few days with the Netherlands amongst the favourites once again. The Dutch are currently ranked as the fourth best team in the world according to the latest Fifa rankings
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Tuesday, 5 June 2012 at 4:15 pm
Johan Cruyff regains control at Ajax as entire board steps down
Club icon can now finally implement his technical revolution at the Dutch giants.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Sunday, 19 February 2012 at 3:01 pm
Fulham impress with Bryan Ruiz transfer coup
Martin Jol returned to his homeland to bolster Fulham’s attack with one of the most inspired signing’s of the summer transfer window. The Cottagers signed Costa Rican international striker Bryan Ruiz in a £10.6 million deal (€12 million) despite a reported late attempt by Newcastle to hijack the deal.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Thursday, 1 September 2011 at 3:02 pm
Must watch: Ajax drop trophy from bus
You would think that Ajax goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg would be a safe pair of hands, yet he somehow managed to drop the Eredivisie trophy from on top of a bus during a triumphant ride through Amsterdam.
It follows hot on the heels of another trophy dropping incident in which Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos let go of [...]
By Simon Rice | Sport | Monday, 16 May 2011 at 1:49 pm
Eredivisie ready for title ‘play-off’
Today either AFC Ajax or FC Twente will win the Dutch league title. It just so happens that they will play each other on the final day in a dramatic climax to the season.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Saturday, 14 May 2011 at 7:00 pm
Why Luis Suarez will be a hit at Anfield
Luis Suarez will make his Liverpool debut tonight against Stoke and could make an instant impact. The Reds new no.7, who celebrated his 24th birthday last month, has moved at a good stage in his career.
By Majid Mohamed | Sport | Wednesday, 2 February 2011 at 3:58 pm
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