Holland coach Guus Hiddink let rip at his players following their last-gasp 2-1 defeat to Czech Republic in their opening Euro 2016 qualifier.

Guus Hiddink has announced he is on course to take over as Holland manager after the World Cup.

Tim Sherwood plans to talk about his future with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy today after Glenn Hoddle and Louis van Gaal put themselves in the frame for the vacant manager’s job.

Irish football may have to wait up to 15 years for an overhaul of the grassroots system, according to FAI High Performance Director Ruud Dokter.

Louis van Gaal has been appointed Netherlands coach until the 2014 World Cup, the Dutch Football Association (KNVB) have announced.

Marco van Basten insists he has no interest in returning to manage Holland after the departure of Bert van Marwijk following the team’s woeful performance at the European Championship.

UEFA today acknowledged Holland's black players were the victims of racist abuse during a training session in Krakow.

UEFA had “no plans” today to launch an investigation into allegations Holland’s black players were racially abused during a training session in Krakow.

ARSENE WENGER has warned his Arsenal team not to expect any “easy points” in their battle for the Barclays Premier League crown.

ARSENAL are facing a possible Football Association investigation after missiles were thrown at Chelsea’s Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole during yesterday’s game at the Emirates.

The Dutch football association claim they kept Arsenal fully informed about Robin van Persie’s ankle injury after Gunners boss Arsene Wenger accused them of “minimising” the seriousness of the problem.

Old Firm fans’ representatives are split with regards the concept of the Atlantic League.

Wigan will have to wait until next week to complete the signing of Middlesbrough youngster Lee Cattermole – but are unlikely to face any problems sealing the deal.

Middlesbrough have advised AZ Alkmaar to direct their claim for compensation over their failed bid to land Afonso Alves to Heerenveen.

Middlesbrough could find themselves awaiting the outcome of a legal battle if they attempt to push home their interest in Brazilian striker Afonso Alves.

Holland coach Marco van Basten has announced he will step down from the role after Euro 2008.

Holland will be unable to host the Champions League final until they have a stadium with a 70,000 capacity, UEFA have told the Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

Edgar Davids has written an open letter criticising Holland coach Marco van Basten after the veteran Tottenham midfielder was left out of his World Cup squad.

Portsmouth today completed the double capture of Chelsea full-back Glen Johnson on a season-long loan and Tony Adams as their new assistant manager.

Ruud van Nistelrooy should be available for Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal despite a minor knee injury.

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Dick Advocaat has become part-time manager of Holland but will continue in his role as director of football at Rangers, the Ibrox club have confirmed.

Rangers’ five Dutch stars fear they been unwittingly doped by their own national team medics.