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Michael Statham

8 months

Possibly one of my most enjoyable interviews ever speaking with Brighton's three Dutch players. 🇳🇱 Three likeable people, with interesting views of English culture, focussed on smashing it in the Europa League this season. 💥 #bhafc ▶️

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

After a quarter of the season, Ajax are BOTTOM of the Eredivisie. I am asked about Ajax A LOT by those interested in Dutch football outside of the Netherlands. How did a club that made the 2019 CL semi-final end up sliding down to their worst ever start to a season? A thread🧵

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Fantastic win for PSV! Big credit for Simons, de Jong and Gakpo for their dangerous counter attacks. However, what a strong performance from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Jarrad Branthwaite too. It was only PSV's 4th clean sheet from 21 games this season! He made some excellent interceptions. #psvars

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 years

Brilliant debut from Lee Cattermole!😂 Great leader on the pitch, yellow card, intimidating opposition players and a last ditch tackle to secure VVV-Venlo a 1-2 win at Utrecht. Refreshing for Dutch football... Stay tuned for my interview with Lee in October! #utrvvv #Sunderland

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Feyenoord 🔴⚪️ #heefey Top scorers 20/21 at the Winter break: Berghuis 11 Geertruida 4 Linssen 4 Top scorers 21/22 at the Winter break: Til 16 Sinisterra 14 Linssen 14 Arne Slot loves goals goals goals⚽️

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 months

Gijs Smal would be a fantastic free transfer for Rangers. ✅Gets forward a lot down the left side ✅Prime age for moving on to a new challenge at 26 ✅Was a key part of a Twente defence that conceded the fewest number of goals last season in the Eredivisie

Dutch Football 🇳🇱

@FootballOranje_

3 months

Rangers have approached FC Twente to sign full-back Gijs Smal. The 26-year-old left-back has an expiring contract. (VI)

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

🦋 Reiss Nelson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Last 6 games: Two goals and six assists The Feyenoord winger has now started 11 games in a row and has just completed his second full 90 minutes this season. Nelson has flourished from regular playing time after being a bench player for so long. #Arsenal

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Feyenoord began the season under Arne Slot with a 0-0 draw against Kosovan side FC Drita. Two months later... 10 wins in 13 games 36 goals scored⚽️ 7 clean sheets⚔️

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 years

My interview with @VVVVenlo midfielder Lee Cattermole in the Netherlands to discuss how he's finding the football and way of life. 👉 Would mean a lot if this is shared to reach the fans of Lee, he's such a chill bloke and we had a memorable conversation.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

1 year

Meet AZ Alkmaar's incredible Eredivisie record against the traditional top three since 19/20. A table of just AZ, PSV, Ajax and Feyenoord over the past 4 league seasons would look like this: AZ 41 points Ajax 36 Feyenoord 26 PSV 19 #ajaaz

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Villa manager Steven Gerrard in the crowd tonight watching Leicester v PSV. #LEIPSV 👀 Given Villa's need for a defensive midfielder, the only realistic player they will be watching is Ibrahim Sangaré - just the kind of combative midfielder they are after...

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Edson Alvarez bossed the midfield for Ajax. #ajavit He was everywhere: 82 touches in 82 minutes, 5/5 tackles won, and scored a goal from a set piece. The Mexican will be very important for Ajax in the Champions League too with performances like that.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Luca de la Torre 20/21 - Started season as a winger - Now a regular in central midfield - In Eredivisie team of the month - Recently called up for USMNT - Bossed the midfield for Heracles in tonight's 4-0 win - always available on edge of box; 91% passing accuracy. #herwil

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 years

I spoke to @PaulWheelock on the @LivEchoLFC podcast to review Sepp van den Berg's transfer to Liverpool. One for the future but I was surprised that he wasn't given more opportunities to play for PEC Zwolle (especially under Stam), and the fact he rejected PSV to move to England.

Liverpool FC News

@LivEchoLFC

5 years

🔴 The lowdown on van den Berg 🔴 van Dijk for the Ballon D'Or 🔴 Wijnaldum's best position 🔴 Missed a trick with de Ligt? 🔴 The next Eredivisie stars to look out for It's our Dutch #LFC podcast special as @PaulWheelock speaks to @EredivisieMike 👇

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Cody Gakpo | PSV 4-3 Feyenoord #psvfey 1 goal and 3 assists 🅰️⚽️🅰️🅰️ Taking his tally this season up to 10 goals and 9 assists in 13 games! Gakpo has been (rightfully) criticised for not stepping it up in big games for PSV. So go Cody, that was a brilliant performance!

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Mohammed Kudus was hungry tonight! 1 goal 1 assist 26/26 completed passes 5/5 successful dribbles His first start of the season. After this peformance, he HAS to start a lot more often for Ajax! #ajaran

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

Best case, Ajax are looking at trying to reach 5th place (likely a European spot) and regain some respectability under a new manager and Louis van Gaal's background tutelage. But what a fall from grace. Embarrassing. And anyone who's not an Ajax fan in the Netherlands loves it.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

1 year

🇳🇴Tobias Lauritsen, 25, 🇳🇱Sparta Rotterdam What a season the striker is having in the Eredivisie. The Norwegian has won over nine aerial duels per game -- almost double his closest competitor! Scored six and assisted two in 17 games. A buy for an English club in the summer?

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

BIG performance from @FortunaSittard 's on-loan @Wolves centre-back Nigel Lonwijk! Scored the only goal, won key interceptions and TWELVE aerial duels as Fortuna kept a rare clean sheet. Big talent developing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇱⌛️ #pecfor @alexedicken @Wolfpackwwfc @Fortuna_Online @NLonwijk

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 months

The rise of Kristian Hlynsson📈 Last season: Regular for Jong Ajax August: Captains Jong Ajax Sept: First start for Ajax first team Oct: Scores first two goals, making him a regular Nov: First cap for Iceland 🇮🇸 January: Celebrates 20th birthday with a sixth goal of the season

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Noni Madueke appreciation tweet! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The 18-year-old is rejected Spurs and Manchester United as a teenager in favour of moving to another country for top-flight and European football. It's 6 goals and 7 assists in 19 games now for the forward in his breakthrough season! #psvvvv

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

Being a tourist in Alkmaar! 🇳🇱 Are there any nicer Dutch cities than here? 🧡

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

4 years

Feyenoord 19/20 🔴⚪️ Jaap Stam - managed for 18: 7 wins 6 draws 5 losses Dick Advocaat - managed for 18: 13 wins 4 draws 1 loss What a difference Advocaat has made for Feyenoord! He has just kept it simple. 72 years old - wonder if he fancies yet another year in football!

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

Ajax reached a peak in their recent history reaching the CL semi in 2018-19. Even after that, they enjoyed plenty of domestic dominance under then-manager Erik Ten Hag. They were able to rake in millions from selling their latest academy products who stood out in their CL runs.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Under Arne Slot, Feyenoord are A LOT closer to Ajax. #ajafey You can see that playing on Thursday, missing goalkeeper Justin Bijlow, and a little extra quality in midfield (Kokcu) to take the sting out of Ajax have cost them the win here. Feyenoord are definitely on the up!

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

The nail in the coffin for Ajax's optimism was when Dusan Tadic left the club, stating that he did not agree with the club's direction. Tadic had been on course to retire at Ajax and become a coach, but this distasteful turn on events left other experienced Ajax players outraged.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

This feels like a special Feyenoord team. Under Arne Slot, their home record in Europe has been incredible! 🇳🇱 🦾13 European games in De Kuip: 12 wins 1 draw 0(!) defeats 38 goals scored, 13 conceded

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

So what happened?? At the end of 2021-22, Ten Hag left the club. Arguably, more crucially, Director of Football Marc Overmars departed too after 'inappropriate' behaviour. Overmars made big signings (Sebastien Haller & Dusan Tadic) and helped retain key players.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

🇳🇱 Mid-table Eredivisie footballers that have caught my eye so far this season. 👀 (A thread!) Feel free to share yours too...

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

11 months

Meet Maurice Steijn: the next manager of Ajax. Some quotes from an historic interview with @FootballOranje_ talking Mourinho, player management and style of play. A thread 🧵

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

After that, Ajax spent the summer of 2022 selling many key players (Mazraoui, Onana, Gravenberch, Haller, Martinez, Tagliafico, Schuurs, Antony...even Blind) and none of the nine players that came in had the desired impact as before (many flops such as Wijndal and Bassey).

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Sparta Rotterdam's Maduka Okoye🇳🇬🇩🇪 could be the next standout goalkeeper to rise from the Eredivisie. Nearly a 3rd clean sheet in 4 games tonight for the 21-year-old, but he was unlucky with his penalty save. Best performer in a dull game. #PSVSPA

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

Cue another summer of player sales. This time, new Director of Football Sven Mislintat mishandled all of the millions that Ajax accrued. Yet more players left (€150 million +). European clubs ravaged the carcass. The new arrivals were poorly scouted and randomly assembled.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Great afternoon for Willem II! Pol Llonch just gave an interview in Dutch, which is fantastic as a Spaniard🇪🇸 having spent only three years in the Netherlands.🇳🇱 The captain is becoming a legend in Tilburg! #vitwil

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Really like Feyenoord's left-back Tyrell Malacia. I think he's a big upgrade on Owen Wijndal for the Dutch national team. Malacia can cross and take players on, something Wijndal was criticised for not doing in the Euros. Let's see how Malacia handles international level.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

Sadly, due to poor health, chief exec Edwin van der Sar had to cease involvement. An awful summer of transfers ensued. New manager Maurice Steijn came in with a strong reputation. However, his relationship with Mislintat quickly broke down as Steijn's transfer ideas were ignored

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

Despite new manager Alfred Schreuder winning 9 out of his first 11 league games, he was heavily criticised, and after a run of poor results around Christmas (and capitulation in the CL group), Johnny Heitinga came in but finished 3rd, lost the cup final, and exited the EL early.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

1 year

Win percentages of recent Ajax managers: Frank de Boer: 60% Peter Bosz: 64% Marcel Keizer: 58% Erik Ten Hag: 73% Alfred Schreuder: 50% 🫢 🫢 🫢 Ajax are getting worse and worse under Schreuder, which is embarrassing given their squad of players.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 months

🚨 News: 🇳🇱Eredivisie football rights have CHANGED in the UK and Ireland 🇬🇧🇮🇪 TrillerTV are now the go-to place for watching Dutch Eredivisie football with English commentary. Next season, Triller will also have Eredivisie rights in France and Australia. 🇫🇷🇦🇺

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 years

Dusan Tadic 2018/19 for @AFCAjax : 37 games 24 goals ⚽️ 13 assists 🅰️ A leader for Ajax in the Eredivisie and Champions League - again he helped haul his team into gear and get another important league win.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 years

My interview with Derby County and ex-PSV manager Phillip Cocu. Cocu rules out transfers from PSV, talks about how Dutch clubs can be successful in Europe and advises Steven Bergwijn to remain with PSV. #Rams #dcfcfans #dcfc 📺📺

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Feyenord may not be great to watch, but their defence is impressive! In their last 5 Eredivisie games: 1 goal conceded Conceded an average of less than 3 shots on target per game Marcos Senesi and Lutsharel Geertruida easily two of the best defenders in the Netherlands. #SPAFEY

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

- Eventually, Steijn would also lose his job. He looked so defeated - The playing staff are almost totally different to 18 months prior. - The players are not able to gel at all. - Morale is extremely low amongst the players. - The background team are now assembled of 'interims'.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

The Eredivisie is a league for young talents coming through. PSV are THE team to watch this season! 👌 18 Sávio 19 Xavi Simons 19 Johan Bakayoko 19 Fredrik Oppegard 20 Ki-Jana Hoever 20 Noni Madueke 20 Jarrad Branthwaite 21 Ismael Saibari 21 Richard Ledezma 21 Yorbe Vertessen

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

Ajax are 18th (bottom!) after losing their last 5 league games. HOWEVER, with the games coming up, Ajax should climb the table. Recently, Ajax have faced all of the top teams. AND Ajax have played two games less than everybody else.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 years

🎙️I met FC Emmen's on loan Aston Villa defender Easah Suliman ( @EasahS ) for @FootballOranje_ after @FC_Emmen 's 5-0 defeat to Ajax. ⚽️ We chatted about life in the Netherlands, Aston Villa and what his future holds. #UTV #avfc Watch it here: 📺📺

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

What a performance from Vitesse, especially after going 3-0 down. They kept attacking and nearly got their reward after scoring twice and going close to an equaliser. Vitesse didn't quite go with the 'script' this evening and put on a great show for Dutch football. 🇳🇱

Vitesse

@MijnVitesse

2 years

Gestreden tot het einde, maar uiteindelijk verliest Vitesse vanavond... #Vitesse #totVIT #UECL

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

1 year

🇳🇱 In-form Eredivisie goalkeepers The Dutch league has been criticised for a lack of goalkeeping talent, but the Netherlands' unlikely hero Andries Noppert seems to have inspired some new talent... (A thread!)

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

On the pitch, Ajax looked disjointed, low on quality, and, as the results got worse, the defending also went into disarray. Mislintat was fired after the pressure on him led to odd behaviour before the Feyenoord game. Ajax lost 0-4 and fan violence damaged parts of the stadium.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

My interview with Ajax's English academy goalkeeper Charlie Setford. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Good head on his shoulders for a teenager. Some funny stories and insight into Ajax. 📺

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 months

Peter Bosz proving people wrong at PSV?🔴⚪️ ✅14/14 Eredivisie wins! ✅Best defensive record in the league ✅72 goals scored in 24 games -- 3 per game! ✅Dutch Super Cup winners ✅Through to Champions League last 16

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

1 year

PSV have the bragging rights over Ajax this season -- that's for sure! #knvbbeker W Ajax 3-5 PSV - Dutch Super Cup winners W Ajax 1-2 PSV - Eredivisie W PSV 3-0 Ajax - Eredivisie W Ajax 1-1 (p) PSV - Dutch Cup winners!

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

The new players that came in were reportedly in 'cliques'. The language barrier even at a Dutch club where English is commonly used clearly had an impact as new players arrived from all over Europe. Friendly results were very disappointing. Tactically, Ajax were poor.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

1 year

Xavi Simons in 71 minutes v Groningen: 65 touches 90% pass accuracy 1 goal 1 assist Undoubtedly one of the most exciting young talents in Europe. In six months of football at PSV, he has turned into quite the player! Oranje is calling! 🇳🇱

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

7 months

Ajax are a mess! What an absolute low for the club. The worst start to a season in club history. This is going to take a long, long time for Ajax to recover from. #ajafey

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Million Manhoef 🇳🇱 Vitesse wing-back is smashing it at the moment. #pecvit 19-year-old always a danger on the wing. Set up a goal, his dribbles were important creating chances for Vitesse, and he made a last-ditch tackle before going off. One to watch this season. 👀

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

4 months

The Dutch Cup is having a crazy year!! Ajax the latest cupset...losing 3-2 to amateur side Hercules. Professional clubs knocked out by a team in a lower division: ❌Heracles Almelo ❌PEC Zwolle ❌Volendam ❌De Graafschap ❌NAC Breda ❌Helmond Sport ❌Sparta ❌...and Ajax

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

🇬🇧Update on UK 🇳🇱Eredivisie coverage: Mola TV ( @MolaTVSport ) continue to show four LIVE games per weekend (+ weekend highlights) like last season. Fortuna v Ajax PSV v Emmen Vitesse v Feyenoord NEC v Twente It is still FREE to make an account.

Gareth Evans

@evansgd85

2 years

@EredivisieMike is there any news on how to watch the eredivisie in the UK?

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Eredivisie team of the season SO FAR GK: Unnerstall (Twente) RB: Pedersen (Feyenoord) CB: Timber (Ajax) CB: Martinez (Ajax) LB: Wittek (Vit) M: Sangaré (PSV) M: Tronstad (Vit) M: Til (Fey) W: Tadic (Ajax) W: Karlsson (AZ) ST: Linssen (Fey) Let me explain:

Eredivisie Team of the Season So Far - Football Oranje

The Eredivisie has reached its mid-way point at the Winter break. Football-Oranje’s Michael Statham gives his 21/22 team of the season so far. by Michael Statham Follow Michael on Twitter @Eredivis...

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 years

Robin van Persie since returning to Feyenoord in January 2018: 🏃‍♂️ 12 appearances ⚽️ 7 goals One goal every 61 minutes! One Dutch Cup 🏆 Incredible from the ten position! #azfey #knvbbeker #knvbbekerfinale

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Vitesse 21/22 With captain Danilho Doekhi 63% win percentage Conceded average of 1.22 goals per game Without Doekhi 43% win percentage Conceded average of 2.14 goals per game I'll be on @RangersRabble later to discuss the defender's impact in the Eredivisie.⬇️

The Rangers Rabble Podcast

@RangersRabble

2 years

At 9.30pm tonight you can listen to an exclusive interview with @EredivisieMike of @FootballOranje_ to find out everything you need to know about Danilho Doekhi, who has been heavily linked with a move to @RangersFC Available tonight on our Patreon 👇

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

High praise for Aston Villa youth player Lamare Bogarde! 🇳🇱 "He's so Rolls Royce! He's so calm and smooth." I speak with expert scout @Xander0894 about Villa's current youth players (listen from 5:01). @PreeceObserver @danbardell @Jamorushton #AVFC 🔗

TOP 5 DUTCH TEENAGERS IN ENGLAND 2022

Football-Oranje's Michael Statham spoke with UK scout Xander Wilkinson to see who the current best Dutch talents are in England. Some Dutch players leave the...

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

What an international break for the Netherlands. #nedtur Louis van Gaal is worlds apart from Frank de Boer in terms of player management and tactical knowledge. Some excellent link-up play between Memphis and Klaassen!

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 years

Alireza Jahanbakhsh appreciation tweet! Love him. One of the Eredivisie's finest players. I really hope he makes an impact for Iran at the World Cup this summer. 17/18 for AZ: 19 games 8 goals 7 assists #wilaz

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Confirmed: Sparta Rotterdam midfielder Abdou Harroui is making a transfer to England. Denied that he will signing for Aston Villa. He is instead going to negotiate a contract with Nottingham Forest. I think he is too good for the Championship, but Villa might be too big a jump!

Rijnmond Sport

@RijnmondSport

3 years

🔴⚪️🔴⚪️| Nottingham Forest is de club waarmee Sparta overeenkomst heeft over de transfer van Abdou Harroui. Club en speler moeten nog akkoord worden. Harroui vliegt morgen naar Engeland. Het gerucht dat ook Aston Villa zich heeft gemeld wordt op het Kasteel ontkend.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

Alkmaar!

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

My latest interview with Swansea's ex-PSV striker Joël Piroe! He speaks out about Ihattaren and Schmidt at PSV, as well as how much he is enjoying life in Wales with Swansea. ▶️

💬 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | JOEL PIROE | Swansea City's Dutch striker

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@FootballOranje_

3 years

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: JOEL PIROE Swansea City #swans and former PSV striker Piroe speaks with @EredivisieMike : 🗣️Russell Martin, UK life, Championship 🗣️PSV: Schmidt, Madueke and Ihattaren 🗣️Dealing with pressure when tipped to become a superstar 📺📺

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Wow, what a signing by Bournemouth to capture Marcos Senesi! Enjoyed his passion at Feyenoord, and - for the most part - he was a reliable defender. On @BBCRadioSolent tomorrow evening to (over)excite some more Premier League fans about an Eredivisie signing @afcbpodcast

Marcos Senesi

@senesimarcos

2 years

Farewells are not easy but I want to thank you for these three years that we shared together…

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

9 months

Eredivisie U21 players that I will be keeping an eye on this season! Not a list of 'the best' young players in the Dutch league, but ones that will play a lot of games and I think have big seasons for their clubs. Who is missing? 👇

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Years ago, when I went to the Netherlands, Dutch people would tell me Sparta Rotterdam are a club everyone likes. Well, likeable Sparta are the surprise Eredivisie team this season. More entertaining than they were last season. Five home wins in a row and up to sixth.📈 #spafor

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 years

My interview with Johann Berg Guðmundsson We talk extensively about Burnley, AZ Alkmaar and Iceland, including former Dutch managers, this summer's World Cup and life in England. Huge thanks to @Gudmundsson7 & @BurnleyOfficial for this opportunity. 📺📺

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

Willum Þór Willumsson (Go Ahead Eagles) Another Eagles player, and I could have picked more! Willumsson is a towering Icelandic attacking midfielder who has scored five times in 12 games up until now. He has good feet for a big guy.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

11 months

Under Koeman, 🇳🇱 have gone backwards - in just FOUR games! Our best players are defenders, but we've conceded 11 from 4; we lost 0/20 under van Gaal, but 3/4 with Koeman; our best players are now liabilities. September Euro qualifiers will end in disaster. Koeman has to go NOW.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 years

Reasons why I love Dutch football: Number #0001 Watching the newest world-class players develop from Eredivisie youth talents to the eyes of the world in the Champions League semi-finals. Unbelievable. What a side this is. Ajax were brilliant yet again. #JUVAJA #UCL

AFC Ajax

@AFCAjax

5 years

CURRENT MOOD. #UCL #juvaja

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Dutch Eredivisie matches continue to be shown for free in the UK and Singapore via @MolaTVSport . Mola have not communicated anything to us about future subscription costs. So at the moment, you can register for free and get 4 live games a week (and on demand) + highlights shows.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Vitesse away from home this season: WWDLWWWWW Who's next? Tottenham away... #heevit #spurs @LastWordOnSpurs

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

After suffering for form in the winter, Feyenoord's Steven Berghuis is coming into form at just the right moment from a Netherlands perspective. In his last 13 games for club and country: 9 goals 7 assists At 29, Berghuis is finally going to an Oranje starter when at Euro 2020.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

I contributed to a @BBCSport piece about Ajax - they are being considered now as outside contenders for the Champions League this season! #UCL #BJKvAJA

Watch: The making of Erik ten Hag

BBC Sport profiles Erik ten Hag, the highly rated Ajax coach who has been confirmed as Manchester United's next manager.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Cheers for over 2,000 followers! 🍻 Stick around for more Dutch football podcasts, betting articles, and player interviews! 🇳🇱⚽

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

4 months

The best EVER start to an Eredivisie season! PSV win ALL SIXTEEN of their opening games. What's scary is that they have been comfortable wins too. Is this PSV now one of the best to have ever graced the Dutch Eredivisie? 🤯

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

AZ Alkmaar will go into their Conference League game at Aston Villa with a third disappointing performance in a row. #excaz AZ fans are very unhappy again with manager Pascal Jansen. Every time it's the same team and same tactics. This dreary 4-3-3 will get thrashed at Villa.

AZ

@AZAlkmaar

6 months

🙁 Frustrating evening. ⚽ 73. Lahdo 1-0 ⚽ 90+2. Sandra 1-1 #AZ #excaz #TheFutureIsOurs | @unibetnl

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Love Dutch football? Consider pre-ordering 'Beautiful Bridesmaids Dressed in Oranje' by Gary Thacker @BridesmaidsIn ! 🧡🇳🇱 #beautifulbridesmaids All about famous Oranje, Ajax and Feyenoord teams. I contributed some words about the future of the Dutch game. 😁

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

GET INNNNNN 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Dynamic duo @MichaelJBell09 👊 Nice to get some recognition after years of English-language Dutch football content on the Eredivisie. 🥉 For Best Club Content Creator International for our work on the Eredivisie. #fcas

Football Content Awards

@The_FCAs

3 years

🥉⚽️The #BestClubContentCreator - International bronze award goes to... @FootballOranje_ 👏🏼 #FCAs

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

11 months

My Eredivisie team of the season 2022/2023 GK van Gassel (Excelsior) RB Geertruida (Feyenoord) CB Alvarez (Ajax) CB Hancko (Feyenoord) LB Kerkez (AZ) CM Kökçü (Feyenoord) CM Reijnders (AZ) CM Simons (PSV) W Cerny (Twente) W van Crooij (Sparta) ST Douvikas (Utrecht)

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 years

My interview with Ajax and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong after Ajax 5-0 Emmen. #ajaemm So glad to have had this opportunity - he's one of the best young players on the planet. 📺📺

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

2 years

Wales v Netherlands for @FootballOranje_ ! #walned

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 years

Wow, that was much better from Feyenoord! Experienced players such as Larsson and Haps returning to their best. Edgar Ié a new cult hero at centre-back! His pace is crucial next to Botteghin. This is only the start for Feyenoord once the fitness and rhythm fully returns. #feyhap

Feyenoord Rotterdam

@Feyenoord

5 years

Belangrijke eerste stap! #feyhbs #UEL

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

4 years

My interview with Fortuna Sittard left-back George Cox ( @georgecox101 ). A great chat with George who recommends this move highly to young English players. He talks about his mistakes in Brighton's academy, playing in the Eredivisie and loads more. 👉

💬 George Cox ● Exclusive Interview | Englishman enjoys Eredivisie...

► SUBSCRIBE to FOOTBALL-ORANJE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPllZ-41D1ri2zXSiyd4BSAFootball-Oranje writer Michael Statham Skype interviewed Fortuna Sitt...

www.youtube.com

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

A Dutch talent to watch... Lamare Bogarde Ex-Feyenoord academy prospect who played in Aston Villa's pre-season friendly today. Bogarde was smooth on the ball and looked class already at only 17.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 years

I wrote this for @dcfcofficial about their new Dutch manager Phillip Cocu, detailing the manager's PSV past, his tactics and his managerial traits for Derby fans. Thank you to Derby County FC for this opportunity. #dcfc He will be a great appointment. ➡️

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

7 years

@ViewsVilla Was at villa park. Defence was terrific, very assured performance. Whelan too. Lacked a bite in attack, but Green and Gabby quite lively.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

Fantastic that PSV played so well in the UCL. #BENPSV Last time a team finishing SECOND made the group stage was TEN years ago. Previously, the Eredivisie 2nd-placed team has lost to the likes of Rostov, Rapid Vienna and Besiktas. The Eredivisie IS growing stronger again. 💪

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

3 years

My Eredivisie team of the 20/21 season so far. Substitutes: Pasveer (Vitesse), Dumfries (PSV), Hatzidiakos (AZ), Cox (Fortuna), Senesi (Feyenoord), Harroui (Sparta), Cerny (Twente), Gakpo (PSV), Malen (PSV), Openda (Vitesse), Danilo (Twente)

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 years

The last time the Dutch played 5-3-2: #NEDESP #wc2014

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

7 years

Heerenveen 16/17 ⚽️ With Stijn Schaars: 12W 4D 2L 43 for 21 against Without Schaars: 2W 3D 7L 14 for 16 against Huge miss. Stille kracht.

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

4 years

My Eredivisie team of the season so far...

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

7 years

Poor De Ligt, should NOT have started this game. Too young and thus inconsistent for a huge game like this. Blind has no idea. #bulned

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 years

I think Cocu is a really strong appointment for Derby. He struggled with Fenerbache but let's not forget the successful high-scoring PSV team he created, that also performed pragmatically to reach the Champions League quarter-final. #dcfcfans #dcfc #cocu

Derby County

@dcfcofficial

5 years

The hard-work has begun under Cocu 👊💪

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

6 months

🇳🇱Eredivisie players that have caught my eye so far in the 23/24 season 👀 Forget Bakayoko, Giménez and Pavlidis...who else is there in this wonderful league?? A thread 🧵

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Michael Statham

@EredivisieMike

5 years

I'd just like to thank everyone for their support to help me reach 1,000 followers. Thanks for taking an interest in my work for @FootballOranje_ , which has always been a hobby, but your interest has made me lucky enough to interview some cracking footballers. Cheers all. ⚽️🇳🇱🍻

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