SC Heerenveen hails from the Friesland region of the Netherlands, and holds the honour of being the regions first top flight professional team. They also took part in one of the most famous games in Dutch football history. After the war, led by Abe Lenstra, the club took on Ajax. With 25 minutes left in [...]
Published on: 17th December, 2009
Ajax currently rank as one of Europes most successful clubs, having won the European cup 4 times, and being one of 3 clubs to have won every trophy on offer by UEFA. Ajax also is 1 of the 3 clubs that dominate Dutch football, along with Feyenoord in Rotterdam, and PSV Eindhoven.
The mid 1960’s Ajax [...]
Published on: 16th December, 2009
Feyenoord play out of the Feijenoord stadion in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The stadium is commonly referred to as “De Kuip,” which translates as “the tub.” An affectionate nickname. Feyenoord are one of the “Big 3” in the Dutch Eriedivisie (the other 2 being PSV and Ajax) who, between them, have won every title since 1965. [...]
Published on: 12th December, 2009
Melbourne Victory is the most successful club currently in Australia’s A League, winning the league 4 times, completing the League and Championship playoff double, twice. They are also the only team in Australia so far who has completed the domestic treble of winning the League, the Championship playoff, and the Challenge Cup.
The club has had [...]
Published on: 11th December, 2009
Pohang Steelers are one of Korea and Asia’s most successful sides. The Steelers hold the record for the most number of AFC Champions League wins, at 3. Though, the club began life in 1984 as POSCO, after their parent company, Pohang Iron and Steel Company.
Though the name did not last that long, when in the [...]