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The cause of their own problems? Why Ajax may have opened the door to their Eredivisie rivals

Over the years Ajax have been renowned for sustaining success despite selling key players every summer, yet they may have gone too far this transfer window The famous Ajax Amsterdam is known as one of the great footballing institutions because of the abundance of trophies, the European history, and perhaps in contemporary football primarily forContinue reading “The cause of their own problems? Why Ajax may have opened the door to their Eredivisie rivals”

Feyenoord – the sleeping giant that is finally awakening

After many tumultuous years, the famous Rotterdam club looks to be finally back on the right track – no matter what happens in the Europa Conference League Final Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook This season, Feyenoord accomplished something that they hadn’t achieved in two decades – reaching a European Cup final. The inaugural Europa Conference LeagueContinue reading “Feyenoord – the sleeping giant that is finally awakening”

The January Eredivisie deals you should know about

Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Read more articles here Last summer we provided a summary of some of the most notable moves away from the Eredivisie but this time, following the January transfer window and with so much still on the line in an exciting season, we look at the most significant moves to sides within theContinue reading “The January Eredivisie deals you should know about”

Sven Botman – an appraisal

Read more Oranje articles here As you may have guessed from the title, this is very much a positive piece. And keeping that in mind, you’ll understand why it will therefore include several zestful statements. Therefore it makes sense to start with one… If Sven Botman was playing for one of the so-called ‘big clubs’, ratherContinue reading “Sven Botman – an appraisal”

Eredivisie 2021/22 – the mid-season report

Header photo: SciSports Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Read more articles here Following the interruptions of 2020, football has been running at full pelt in 2021, the intensity turned up to high and the matches coming at us thick and fast. Unlike in the Premier League, the Dutch Eredivisie takes a breather over the winter withContinue reading “Eredivisie 2021/22 – the mid-season report”

Haller and Ajax – the perfect fit

After failing to deliver with West Ham United, Sébastien Haller is thriving with Ajax – where has his form come from? Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook When West Ham United made Sébastien Haller their most expensive ever signing in July 2019, the red carpet was rolled out to welcome the exciting new €50m signing from EintrachtContinue reading “Haller and Ajax – the perfect fit”

Bedankt en tot ziens – 7 big moves away from the Eredivisie in the summer transfer window

What were the most notable departures from the top division of Dutch football over the summer? (Photo Credit: AD.nl) Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook The 2021 summer transfer window was one of the most remarkable in history, with twists and turns that no one saw coming, right up until the final deadline. Yet one thing remainedContinue reading “Bedankt en tot ziens – 7 big moves away from the Eredivisie in the summer transfer window”

Fantastic Five – the young Dutch stars to watch at Euro 2020

The Netherlands are back at a major tournament for the first time since 2014. Who are the lesser known stars who could light up the tournament for the Oranje as they look to emulate the European Champions of 1988?  Remember to follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook It is natural that when an international tournament squad isContinue reading “Fantastic Five – the young Dutch stars to watch at Euro 2020”

What to look out for in the Eredivisie run-in

Lead Photo Credit: Eredivisie Keep updated on new articles by following The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook It has been nearly two years since the last winner of the Eredivisie. The Dutch top flight was the first major European football league to cancel its season in 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis, meaning no champion for the firstContinue reading “What to look out for in the Eredivisie run-in”

Past, present and future – the parallel paths of Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt

Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook There are two young Dutch footballers, respectively only 23 and 21 years of age, who already hold a great weight of expectation on their shoulders for club and country, now and for many years to come. One is a commanding centre half, the other a classy ball playing central midfielder. TheyContinue reading “Past, present and future – the parallel paths of Frenkie de Jong and Matthijs de Ligt”

Great expectations, harsh reality – seven Dutch players who failed to deliver in the Premier League

From Memphis Depay to the infamous Winston Bogarde, some notable former Eredivisie players surprisingly struggled in England Follow The Oranje on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Over the years there has been a magnificent abundance of Dutch players who have graced the Premier League after previously playing in the Eredivisie. Their influence is woven into the rich tapestry of differentContinue reading “Great expectations, harsh reality – seven Dutch players who failed to deliver in the Premier League”

The Eredivisie 2020/21 – five talking points so far

This season’s Dutch Eredivisie is shaping up to be an exciting one – here we take a look at some of the most notable stories as it reaches its midpoint Much of our contemporary domestic footballing focus is fixated on the English Premier League, the Spanish La Liga and the Italian Serie A. This meansContinue reading “The Eredivisie 2020/21 – five talking points so far”