Was listening to a dutch pundit yesterday who explained that the reason for the contrast in results between WC 2014 and the euro QFs is because they don't have any 24-28 year old mid generation players to bridge the gap between their aging stars and young players.
Which begs the question - what happened to their U21 side which won the u21 euros in 2007?
Holland
posted on 14/10/15
That one of the most successful ones plays for Aston Villa should tell you all you need to know.
And he's 30.
posted on 14/10/15
Pretty sure they are still taking penalties against England's 2007 U-21s.
posted on 14/10/15
U'21s has been a bit misleading for many years now.
Many good players at 18,19,20 are already into their national squad.
Take Martial for example. Can't see him being excluded from the national squad much in the next couple of years.
posted on 14/10/15
...and quite a few of them are over 21 too. Silly name really.
posted on 14/10/15
Here's the u21 squad to represent our country, boss
"Are they all under 21?"
No.
"Are they the best players in their age group?"
No.
"Fine. Stick 'em on the plane"
posted on 14/10/15
I actually told my brother around 3 years ago that the Dutch were at risk of facing a generational gap. The best players were too old and the promising ones too young. Unfortunately the likes of Van Ginkel and Maher don't look like they will take up the mantle anytime soon and might even never fulfill their potential
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posted on 14/10/15
If van Ginkel's a dutchman , so am I !
posted on 14/10/15
Did he explain that Holland is part of the Netherlands?
posted on 14/10/15
Not a single one of them amounted to anything. That's what happened.