Today I'd like to discuss FC Utrecht: a club having undergone some tumultuous recent years but always living up to its reputation as a great Eredivisie side. Erik ten Hag leaving the club for Ajax was perhaps the highest-profile departure in recent years and could have led to a disastrous spell. Nevertheless, Utrecht finished sixth … Continue reading 2020 Eredivisie Title Race: Week 3
"I never knew your father, son, but I always respected his resolve." — General Sandy "Don't Give a Damn" Smithers In this new Eredivisie season, we are lucky to see three newly promoted teams take on the established clubs. RKC Waalwijk pushed their way up after half a decade in the Eerste Divisie. Sparta Rotterdam … Continue reading 2020 Eredivisie Title Race: Week 2
Here in the United States, the country is already looking forward to next year’s national presidential election. For many, it is a chance to remedy the pain felt over the past couple years (or entire lives) by virtue of one vote at the ballot box. For others, time is better spent stressing over things like … Continue reading 2020 Eredivisie Race: Week 1
With a nearly-undefeated FC Barcelona visiting Stamford Bridge for a Round of 16 match-up, Antonio Conte knew it would take more than luck for Chelsea to gain a positive result. The Italian manager stated that, in order to achieve a win, Chelsea would need to muster a "perfect" performance against Lionel Messi's side (ESPN FC). … Continue reading Full of Surprises, Conte’s Chelsea hold Barça
