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Blind's done one...

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  1. originallambrettaman

    originallambrettaman Mod Moderator
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    The Dutch FA have sacked Danny Blind, after the World Cup qualifying defeat to Bulgaria yesterday left the Netherlands fourth in their group.

    They've asked Louis van Gaal to help them find a replacement, possibly hoping he'll recommend himself.
     
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  2. Chilton's Hundreds

    Chilton's Hundreds Well-Known Member

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    They need some one who knows International and Dutch club football, can immerse themselves in Dutch culture, learn the language in a few weeks, pronounce an 'S' at the end or words where it is not necessary.

    Shtep forwards Shteve McClaren
     
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  3. DMD

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    Curtains for blind.

    I bet he didn't see that coming.
     
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  4. pierredelafranchesca

    pierredelafranchesca Well-Known Member

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    Whilst we consider our most recent and boring international fixture, a reminder that things could be worse......could be 2 tournaments in a row they fail to get to.....wtf has happened to the Dutch team!?!?!
     
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  5. PLT

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    To say it could be worse is an understatement.

    Netherlands are one example, but other top sides have failed to qualify for tournaments in recent years. While England, err, pass it sideways too much. Or something.
     
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  6. LeftSaidFred

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    I think its simply the tallest nation in the world doesn't like it up 'em, or something like that.
     
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  7. Happy Tiger

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    Not sure it would be worse.

    In some respects you'd hope it would cause change. Whereas ATM we qualify, we're ****, we leave early.

    As it stands nowt will change.
     
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  8. spesupersydera

    spesupersydera Well-Known Member

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    He'll just have to pull himself together and get on with it.
     
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  9. BrAdY

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    fred grim has taken over, so things are surely looking on the bright side
     
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  10. originallambrettaman

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    The Blind leading the Blind...

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  11. Quill

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    Missing out on Euro 2008 did **** all for England.
     
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