Originally posted by dottewellthe Dutch are playing 3 forwards. Surely Ruud should be given a chance to play in the knockout round. I seem to recall him playing extremely well in the past Euro Cup and for Manchestr United. Seems like a poor managing deecision to me... but what do i know, really?
He hasn't played well in previous matches. Kuyt is considered "the new Van Nistelrooy".
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damn, I just read Van Basten's position... he was straight enough to say he expected much more from him and that his contribution to the team is poor compared to his importance and experience.
Now that was hard. I wonder if Van Basten could use some courses on "management of personnel". I bet 'Van the Man' will wash down a few pints tonight and go b*tch slap the coach 😛
Originally posted by darvlayOnly one centre-forward, though, and Ruud can't play wide. So either you play Ruud in the middle and Kuyt wide (and Kuyt can't really play wide either), or you choose between the two.
the Dutch are playing 3 forwards. Surely Ruud should be given a chance to play in the knockout round. I seem to recall him playing extremely well in the past Euro Cup and for Manchestr United. Seems like a poor managing deecision to me... but what do i know, really?
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Originally posted by dottewellI see...
Only one centre-forward, though, and Ruud can't play wide. So either you play Ruud in the middle and Kuyt wide (and Kuyt can't really play wide either), or you choose between the two.
I still think you should give the veteran the ball though...