Person: Johan Neeskens

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soccer

Tottenham Hotspur v Ajax talking points

Their technique and composure whilst in possession was of the highest order but Ajax’s ability to press their opponents without the ball was even better.

soccer

The fairytale outcome is Ajax shading a Cruyff derby

sport

James McClean and 11 other footballers who stuck to their beliefs

general

James McClean and 11 other footballer who stood up for their beliefs

soccer

Dutch suffering identity crisis

soccer

Pep’s Barcelona stir the blood

ICONS

Darren Norris believes Alex Ferguson could become the greatest Champions League manager of all time if he wins tomorrow — a loss and Pep Guardiola rises further up the list

Fri, 27 May, 2011

Rijkaard leaves Galatasaray

Galatasaray have confirmed coach Frank Rijkaard has left the club by mutual consent.

Wed, 20 Oct, 2010

Robben favours substance over style

ARJEN ROBBEN would be delighted to win ugly in the World Cup final tomorrow night.

Sat, 10 Jul, 2010

Barca refuse to single out McGeady

Barcelona assistant coach Johan Neeskens dampened down the hype surrounding Celtic midfielder Aiden McGeady ahead of tonight’s Champions League meeting at Parkhead.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2008

Van der Sar pursuing orange dream

RECORD-BREAKER Edwin van der Sar wants to celebrate becoming the most-capped Dutch player of all time by turning the world orange.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2006

Arnesen leads tributes to pioneer of total football

TOTTENHAM sporting director Frank Arnesen has hailed Rinus Michels as one of the greatest characters in Dutch football following the death of the former national team boss yesterday at the age of 77.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2005

Van Basten leads tributes to Michels

Holland coach Marco van Basten today led the tributes to Rinus Michels, the man who pioneered "total football", who has died at the age of 77.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2005

Pioneer of 'total football' dies

Former Holland coach Rinus Michels, who pioneered ‘total football’ and led the country’s national team to their only major trophy in 1988, has died at the age of 77.

Thu, 03 Mar, 2005

City overcome Nijmegen to set up dream clash

Cork City 1 NEC Nijmegen 0

Mon, 12 Jul, 2004

Doyle winner continues Cork's European run

Cork City 1 NEC Nijmegen 0

Sun, 11 Jul, 2004

John O’Flynn came through last night’s training with Cork CIty and will now definitely be fit to take his place in Cork City’s Intertoto Cup second leg clash with Dutch side NEC Nijmegen tomorrow night.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2004

Neeskens holds key to Cork progress

Dutch legend Johan Neeskens stands in the way of Cork City making progress in the Intertoto Cup.

Fri, 02 Jul, 2004