Tag: Patrick Kluivert
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Kluivert: Van Gaal needed time to settle at Man United
Patrick Kluivert has said he is not surprised by Louis van Gaal’s slow start at Manchester United, claiming he needed time to settle. The former Barcelona and Ajax striker worked alongside Van Gaal for the Dutch national side at the World Cup in Brazil this summer and was tipped to join him at Old Trafford,…
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Holland coach opens up about penalty heartache
Holland assistant Patrick Kluivert has thanked fans for their support in the wake of his side’s heartbreaking World Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of Argentina. The Dutch frustrated their opponents and held out for a 0-0 draw after extra-time in what proved to be a cagey affair in Brazil. The contest went to a…
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Krul opens up about penalties drama
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has spoken of his pride after guiding Holland to penalty shoot-out success against Costa Rica last night in the World Cup quarter-finals. The Magpies shot-stopper came on as a substitute in a bold tactical move by head coach Louis van Gaal in the dying seconds of extra-time, as a fascinating…
