Who are going to stop the Dutch...
Posted by: Bas V on 11 June 2006
I just thought it was time for a soccerthread
But seriously, I think we make a fairly good chance. Quite professional how we took the Servs today!
Hup Holland Hup Laat de leeuw niet in zijn hempie staan!!!
Posted on: 11 June 2006 by gusi
Yeah, Maybe this time... Midfield looked good, Attack doesn't seem to gel though, all Robben, van Persie and van Nistelrooij were very quiet. Strange against Australia it was only vPersie who fired well. Maybe they'll start playing together in the next game. The defense had some glitches. Anyway so far so good...
Guus
Posted on: 11 June 2006 by Jim Lawson
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Posted on: 12 June 2006 by Jono 13
Why orange? and why soooooooooo much orange!
Jono
Posted on: 12 June 2006 by musfed
From Wikipedia:
Early history: the House of Nassau
The first person to be called count of Nassau was Henry I, who lived in the first half of the 13th century. His sons Walram and Otto split the Nassau possessions. The descendants of Walram became known as the Walram Line, which became important in the Nassau county. The descendants of Otto became known as the Otton Line, which inherited parts of the Nassau county, France and the Netherlands.
The House of Orange-Nassau stem from the Otton Line. The second person was Engelbert I, who offered his services to the Duke of Burgundy, married a Dutch noblewoman and inherited lands in the Netherlands, with the barony of Breda as the core of the Dutch possessions.
The importance of the Nassaus grew throughout the 15th and 16th century. Hendrik III of Nassau-Breda was appointed stadtholder of Holland, Zeeland and Utrecht by Charles of Ghent in the beginning of the 16th century. Henry was succeeded by René of Châlon-Orange in 1538, who was, as his full name stated, Prince of Orange. When René died prematurely on the battlefield in 1544 his possessions passed to his nephew, William I of Orange. From then on the family members called themselves "Orange-Nassau."
William of Orange was befriended by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor and his son Philip.
And through the centuries the colour is adopted by the Dutch as their national colour which looks very cool in a crowded stadium.
Posted on: 12 June 2006 by Jono 13
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And through the centuries the colour is adopted by the Dutch as their national colour which looks very cool in a crowded stadium.
When the lights are off!
Jono
Posted on: 14 June 2006 by Rockingdoc
I've got Holland in our work draw. Yippee!
Always on the lookout for a team to support as Scotland don't make it in.
Posted on: 14 June 2006 by JoeH
Can I just point out that the thread title should read 'Who is going to stop the Dutch?'.
Thank you.
Posted on: 14 June 2006 by Rockingdoc
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Originally posted by JoeH:
Can I just point out that the thread title should read 'Who is going to stop the Dutch?'.
Thank you.
and what would that be in Flemish?
Posted on: 14 June 2006 by JoeH
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Originally posted by Rockingdoc:
quote:
Originally posted by JoeH:
Can I just point out that the thread title should read 'Who is going to stop the Dutch?'.
Thank you.
and what would that be in Flemish?
This forum is conducted in English, in case you hadn't noticed.
Posted on: 16 June 2006 by Bas V
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Originally posted by JoeH:
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Originally posted by Rockingdoc:
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Originally posted by JoeH:
Can I just point out that the thread title should read 'Who is going to stop the Dutch?'.
Thank you.
and what would that be in Flemish?
It would be: JoeH is een beetje een mierenneuker
Sorry Joe, I thought it would take at least 11 people to stop the Dutch...
This forum is conducted in English, in case you hadn't noticed.
Posted on: 16 June 2006 by JoeH
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Originally posted by Bas V:
Sorry Joe, I thought it would take at least 11 people to stop the Dutch...
Yebbut a team is a single entity, innit?
Posted on: 16 June 2006 by Bas V
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Originally posted by JoeH:
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Originally posted by Bas V:
Sorry Joe, I thought it would take at least 11 people to stop the Dutch...
Yebbut a team is a single entity, innit?
You're right, but I don't think 1 team is enough! Thanks for the lesson.
Posted on: 16 June 2006 by Markus S
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Originally posted by Bas V:
It would be: JoeH is een beetje een mierenneuker
I see you know him well.
Posted on: 16 June 2006 by JoeH
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Originally posted by Markus Sauer:
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Originally posted by Bas V:
It would be: JoeH is een beetje een mierenneuker
I see you know him well.
Not only am I een beetje een mierenneuker, I'm proud of it!
Posted on: 16 June 2006 by Bas V
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Originally posted by JoeH:
Not only am I een beetje een mierenneuker, I'm proud of it!
Posted on: 16 June 2006 by Malky
And who the hell is going to stop Argentina? I'm looking forward to Wednesday night.
Posted on: 19 June 2006 by musfed
We won't see it on Wednesday. Both teams will play without players who received a yellow card in the first two matches. After the first round all players with only one yellow card will start with a clean sheet again. A chance for the substitutes I geuss.
Posted on: 19 June 2006 by Roy T
Posted on: 20 June 2006 by Chumpy
Having liked the Orange Dutch since early 1970s I have noticed that in their 2 matches so far very few of their players seem to be trying.
If they all try simultaneoously/get lucky they could do quite well.
So far, despite early fortunate victory against Drogba's never-likely-to score-enough lot, Arg have been best. Ghan were jolly good in 2nd match. IMO Spain although good in 1st match weren't so good in 2nd match. Bra have been as all know generally naff. ALL African sides have shown good things at times.
It still looks as if Arg-Germ will win, as Eng are very silly.
Posted on: 25 June 2006 by Sloop John B
SJBPosted on: 25 June 2006 by u5227470736789439
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Originally posted by Roy T:
This
new World Cup rule might not stop the Dutch but it should slow them down.
Fancy if anyone had gone 'au combat!' Surely no one could insist on nude fans!
Fredrik
Posted on: 25 June 2006 by Guido Fawkes
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Originally posted by Sloop John B:
SJB
IVANOV Valentin
Nationality: Russia
Role: Referee
Date of birth: 4 July 1961
Referee since: 1 January 1997
First international : Luxembourg v Poland (9 June 1999)
Place of residence: MOSCOW
Country of residence: Russia
Mother language: Russian
Other languages: English
Occupation: Teacher
General interests: Music, Yellow and Red Cards
Best memory: Sending off 4 players in Portugal vs Holland match
Posted on: 25 June 2006 by u5227470736789439
Golly, That Russian Johnie, Ivanov, looks older than me, and he is in sport! I hope I don't look like that in six months time! Me, born December 1961!
Fredrik
Posted on: 25 June 2006 by Sloop John B
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Originally posted by ROTF:
IVANOV Valentin
Nationality: Russia
Role: Referee
Date of birth: 4 July 1961
Referee since: 1 January 1997
First international : Luxembourg v Poland (9 June 1999)
Place of residence: MOSCOW
Country of residence: Russia
Mother language: Russian
Other languages: English
Occupation: Teacher
General interests: Music, Yellow and Red Cards
Best memory: Sending off 4 players in Portugal vs Holland match
I think Ivanov may be the answer to the question
who got England through to the semi-final of WC 2006?SJBPosted on: 25 June 2006 by Guido Fawkes
Yeah - Russian linesman, Russian referees - they're all right by me
