Eredivisie Act 3: Self-doubt enter stage left for PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven – leaders of the Dutch Eredivisie – are gifted a lot of coverage by Spanish-speaking television. Their history of North and South American…
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Steven Bergwijn reminds us why PSV Eindhoven should never be counted out
We’ve become submerged in a football environment where league winners are completely dominant week-in-week-out. Bayern München have launched away from the Bundesliga crowd as per…
It’s PSV’s title to lose, no matter what the statistics say
All of the signs pointed towards “no”. When asked if PSV Eindhoven could stave off the pressure of AFC Ajax as the Eredivisie made a…
Ajax fall seven points behind PSV as Eredivisie season heats up
Boers break out atop Eredivisie PSV Eindhoven have yet again come away with a victory from a hard-fought match in this season’s Eredivisie campaign. Opponents…
Tagliafico impresses as Ajax dominate De Klassieker
As the Dutch Eredivisie returned from its extensive winter break, a match up between the nation’s two fiercest rivals awaited. AFC Ajax played host to…
Dick Advocaat’s Sparta plan of attack: Dynamic Loans
Remember Dick Advocaat? The journeyman Dutch manager has managed the likes of Feyenoord, PSV, and Holland throughout his extensive career. Now, at the age of…
Argentinians in Holland: Dutch giants make splash in transfer window
The two clubs atop the Eredivisie – PSV Eindhoven and AFC Ajax – have kicked off the winter transfer window with a signing each. Funnily…
Clint Leemans: Proving the Doubters Wrong
The Netherlands football pyramid is clattered with players who were once an extremely promising youth players. Unfortunately, many players of academies such as AFC Ajax,…
Ajax’ 2017 in Review: A fantastic European run overshadowed by drama and sorrow
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax – probably the most important club in the development of the sport of football – is caught between two worlds. One…
Eredivisie Roundup: ‘Big 3’ win, Utrecht & Zwolle shocked as Winter Break Ensues
With the holiday season upon us, it is important to take a much-needed break from the hectic world of sport to reflect on the year…
Eredivisie Roundup: Feyenoord Sore Spectacular Seven, Ajax Lucky Against AZ
Welcome back to the weekly Eredivisie Roundup. Firstly, apologies to you readers for the tardiness of this article. As you may (or may not know),…
Eredivisie Roundup (Mid-Week Special): PSV concede late equalizer, Zwolle & AZ inseparable
In a special mid-week round of fixtures, the Eredivisie begins to get a little spicy. Table-topping PSV Eindhoven have dominated the league for months, but…
Eredivisie Roundup: Ajax dominate PSV and snow causes cancellations
Vrijdag NAC snatch draw in Tilburg Willem II drew 1-1 with NAC Breda on Friday in a relegation battle. In-form striker Bartholomew Ogbeche scored in…
Eredivisie Roundup: AZ leapfrog Ajax & Ogbeche’s fine form
Vrijdag Zwolle and Utrecht inseparable PEC Zwolle continued to show why they’re one of the hardest teams to beat in the country on Friday, when…
Eredivisie Wrap-up: The new Kluivert, PSV hold on, and Zwolle the real deal?
Vrijdag AZ find no trouble against Twente AZ Alkmaar were able to enjoy their Friday night thanks to a 2-0 victory over lowly FC Twente….
Eredivisie Wrap-Up: PSV last-gasp winner while remarkable Ajax score eight
Zaterdag Heerenveen win for first time since September SC Heerenveen visited FC Twente on Saturday and, for the first time in eight matches, won. Not…
Five Eredivisie Players Perfect for a Bundesliga Club
With the international break upon us, I figured we could all use a quick break from match reports this week. Thus, I have collaborated with…
Eredivisie Roundup: Ajax defeat sees PSV comfortably top
Vrijdag Drab draw between Sparta and Heerenveen A pre-season favorite for a European spot for many pundits, SC Heerenveen have hit an extremely poor run…
Sergio Agüero: Manchester City’s all-time leading goal scorer
For many, Manchester City’s victory over Napoli in the Champions League on Wednesday, November 1st was a sign of things to come. City have been…
Eredivisie Roundup: Zwolle flourish, Feyenoord & Heerenveen struggle
Vrijdag Excelsior come from behind against Twente Twente couldn’t prevent a comeback from Excelsior in Friday’s Eredivisie match. The home side actually took the lead…