Finley Crebolder
@fincrebolder.bsky.social
News Editor at @Flashscore.com | Dutch Football expert, or at least that's what the BBC say | Also run @ClockworkOranje.com
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🎙️2026 WORLD CUP: THE PREVIEW🎙️
Happy World Cup Eve! In a final preview, @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social discuss the squad, analyse the warm-up friendlies & make their final predictions.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/2026-world...
Happy World Cup Eve! In a final preview, @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social discuss the squad, analyse the warm-up friendlies & make their final predictions.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/2026-world...
2026 World Cup: The preview
Listen now | The 2026 World Cup is here, and on the eve of the tournament, Finley Crebolder and Paul Winters discuss all things Oranje.
www.clockworkoranje.com
Shall be podcasting about the World Cup on @clockworkoranje.com and writing about the World Cup for @flashscore.com, and if you need any insights on Oranje for your podcast, radio show or article, feel free to get in touch here or via email ([email protected]) 🙏
Was fun going on BBC 5 Live last night to chat Xavi and the Netherlands with @guillem-balague.bsky.social and @jameshorncastle.bsky.social 🍊🎙️
You can listen to our discussion at 31:30 here 👇👇
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…
You can listen to our discussion at 31:30 here 👇👇
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…
https://bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…
October 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Was fun going on BBC 5 Live last night to chat Xavi and the Netherlands with @guillem-balague.bsky.social and @jameshorncastle.bsky.social 🍊🎙️
You can listen to our discussion at 31:30 here 👇👇
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…
You can listen to our discussion at 31:30 here 👇👇
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…
Reposted by Finley Crebolder
Does the City guilty verdict damage Guardiola's legacy?
Is this the end of Ronaldo's Portugal career?
Xavi's revolution with the Netherlands.
The new "Euro Leagues" podcast is out now with John Bennett and @jameshorncastle.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...
@bbc5live.bsky.social
Is this the end of Ronaldo's Portugal career?
Xavi's revolution with the Netherlands.
The new "Euro Leagues" podcast is out now with John Bennett and @jameshorncastle.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...
@bbc5live.bsky.social
October 1, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Does the City guilty verdict damage Guardiola's legacy?
Is this the end of Ronaldo's Portugal career?
Xavi's revolution with the Netherlands.
The new "Euro Leagues" podcast is out now with John Bennett and @jameshorncastle.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...
@bbc5live.bsky.social
Is this the end of Ronaldo's Portugal career?
Xavi's revolution with the Netherlands.
The new "Euro Leagues" podcast is out now with John Bennett and @jameshorncastle.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/audio/play/p...
@bbc5live.bsky.social
Excited to be at the O2 covering the Laver Cup this weekend - watching Carlos Alcaraz play tennis is a pretty cool way to spend one
After his win last night, he told me about how much he wishes he could fit more doubles into his career 👇👇
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=A7...
After his win last night, he told me about how much he wishes he could fit more doubles into his career 👇👇
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=A7...
Magical Laver Cup display leaves Alcaraz wishing he could play more doubles | Flashscore.com
After producing a magical display to lead Team Europe to victory in the first doubles match of the Laver Cup, Carlos Alcaraz told Flashscore that he wished he could play more of the format in his care...
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September 26, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Excited to be at the O2 covering the Laver Cup this weekend - watching Carlos Alcaraz play tennis is a pretty cool way to spend one
After his win last night, he told me about how much he wishes he could fit more doubles into his career 👇👇
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=A7...
After his win last night, he told me about how much he wishes he could fit more doubles into his career 👇👇
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=A7...
Really insightful analysis of a fascinating tactical battle.
Was so nice to watch such a high-level match between two of the top Dutch sides, can't remember the last time two of them had really strong squads and elite coaches.
www.vi.nl/pro/tactisch...
Was so nice to watch such a high-level match between two of the top Dutch sides, can't remember the last time two of them had really strong squads and elite coaches.
www.vi.nl/pro/tactisch...
Zo manipuleerde Míchel de mandekking van PSV
PSV heeft een aanval van Ajax effectief afgeslagen: 1-3. Hoe Míchel met een ambitieus plan voor rust PSV liet wankelen.
www.vi.nl
September 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Really insightful analysis of a fascinating tactical battle.
Was so nice to watch such a high-level match between two of the top Dutch sides, can't remember the last time two of them had really strong squads and elite coaches.
www.vi.nl/pro/tactisch...
Was so nice to watch such a high-level match between two of the top Dutch sides, can't remember the last time two of them had really strong squads and elite coaches.
www.vi.nl/pro/tactisch...
Pretty happy with this move. He's not a world-class player, but easily one of the best in the Eredivisie, and his versatility is a big bonus.
Think the focus should be getting another CB and a Veerman replacement now, so kind of surprised that a striker seems to be the priority.
Think the focus should be getting another CB and a Veerman replacement now, so kind of surprised that a striker seems to be the priority.
Helemaal rond nu: waarom de huur van Geertruida een enorme uitdaging was voor PSV. Zie:
www.ed.nl/psv/helemaal...
www.ed.nl/psv/helemaal...
Helemaal rond nu: waarom de huur van Geertruida een enorme uitdaging was voor PSV
Het is een huurtransfer die nogal wat voeten in aarde had. Voor PSV was het vastleggen van centrale verdediger Lutsharel Geertruida (26) al drie maanden topprioriteit en een flinke uitdaging, maar hij...
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August 21, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Pretty happy with this move. He's not a world-class player, but easily one of the best in the Eredivisie, and his versatility is a big bonus.
Think the focus should be getting another CB and a Veerman replacement now, so kind of surprised that a striker seems to be the priority.
Think the focus should be getting another CB and a Veerman replacement now, so kind of surprised that a striker seems to be the priority.
For all of his flaws, Joey Veerman is the player I've enjoyed watching most over the last few years. Gutted PSV are losing him, but can't wait to see how he does at Dortmund
I wrote about his incredible numbers, style of play & more 👇
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=Ch...
I wrote about his incredible numbers, style of play & more 👇
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=Ch...
In Joey Veerman, Dortmund have the Dutch Pirlo on their hands | Flashscore.com
After half a decade or so as one of the best players in the Eredivisie, 27-year-old Dutch midfielder Joey Veerman has finally got the big move he's been waiting for, joining Borussia Dortmund from PSV...
www.flashscore.com
August 19, 2026 at 10:13 AM
For all of his flaws, Joey Veerman is the player I've enjoyed watching most over the last few years. Gutted PSV are losing him, but can't wait to see how he does at Dortmund
I wrote about his incredible numbers, style of play & more 👇
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=Ch...
I wrote about his incredible numbers, style of play & more 👇
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=Ch...
So relieved about this given it looked like we'd end up with Reiziger or Martinez.
A young manager with a great knowledge of the Dutch philosophy and experience of winning major international tournaments as a player. Hell yes.
A young manager with a great knowledge of the Dutch philosophy and experience of winning major international tournaments as a player. Hell yes.
BREAKING: As per De Telegraaf, Xavi is the leading candidate for the Oranje job, and Patrick Kluivert is set to be his assistant.
It looks like we may finally have a new coach, and I'd be very happy with that outcome!
It looks like we may finally have a new coach, and I'd be very happy with that outcome!
August 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM
So relieved about this given it looked like we'd end up with Reiziger or Martinez.
A young manager with a great knowledge of the Dutch philosophy and experience of winning major international tournaments as a player. Hell yes.
A young manager with a great knowledge of the Dutch philosophy and experience of winning major international tournaments as a player. Hell yes.
I get that the KNVB going for Van Gaal again may seem crazy from the outside, but most don't realise just how good the results were in his last two spells - he lost just two out of 37 competitive matches, & both those losses were on penalties.
Bring him back.
Bring him back.
BREAKING: As per De Telegraaf, Louis van Gaal would be open to becoming Oranje manager again if approached by the KNVB.
Hee reportedly has no health issues now and feels better than ever.
Hee reportedly has no health issues now and feels better than ever.
August 3, 2026 at 12:46 PM
I get that the KNVB going for Van Gaal again may seem crazy from the outside, but most don't realise just how good the results were in his last two spells - he lost just two out of 37 competitive matches, & both those losses were on penalties.
Bring him back.
Bring him back.
Can only hope this serves as a wake-up call for Earnie Stewart & PSV - they can't be heading into the season with this back four.
More is needed, but getting Geertruida in and signing Sano so Mauro can move to LB would be a good start.
More is needed, but getting Geertruida in and signing Sano so Mauro can move to LB would be a good start.
August 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Can only hope this serves as a wake-up call for Earnie Stewart & PSV - they can't be heading into the season with this back four.
More is needed, but getting Geertruida in and signing Sano so Mauro can move to LB would be a good start.
More is needed, but getting Geertruida in and signing Sano so Mauro can move to LB would be a good start.
Reposted by Finley Crebolder
Oranje's search for a coach:
Heavily linked, likely holding talks: Slot, Reiziger
Logical alternatives: Van Nistelrooy
Rumoured: Van Persie, Hasselbaink
Unlikely: Van Gaal, Wiegman
Out of contention: Guardiola, Bosz, Ten Hag, Van Bommel
Get the details below 👇
Heavily linked, likely holding talks: Slot, Reiziger
Logical alternatives: Van Nistelrooy
Rumoured: Van Persie, Hasselbaink
Unlikely: Van Gaal, Wiegman
Out of contention: Guardiola, Bosz, Ten Hag, Van Bommel
Get the details below 👇
How things stand in Oranje's search for a new manager
The old bondscoach is gone. Long live the bondscoach. Whoever the heck it'll be.
www.clockworkoranje.com
July 24, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Oranje's search for a coach:
Heavily linked, likely holding talks: Slot, Reiziger
Logical alternatives: Van Nistelrooy
Rumoured: Van Persie, Hasselbaink
Unlikely: Van Gaal, Wiegman
Out of contention: Guardiola, Bosz, Ten Hag, Van Bommel
Get the details below 👇
Heavily linked, likely holding talks: Slot, Reiziger
Logical alternatives: Van Nistelrooy
Rumoured: Van Persie, Hasselbaink
Unlikely: Van Gaal, Wiegman
Out of contention: Guardiola, Bosz, Ten Hag, Van Bommel
Get the details below 👇
Reposted by Finley Crebolder
What's happening in the search for a new Oranje manager? I compiled all the reliable reporting, comments from candidates and rumours to paint a picture of where things stand 👇👇👇
How things stand in Oranje's search for a new manager
The old bondscoach is gone. Long live the bondscoach. Whoever the heck it'll be.
www.clockworkoranje.com
July 24, 2026 at 4:14 PM
What's happening in the search for a new Oranje manager? I compiled all the reliable reporting, comments from candidates and rumours to paint a picture of where things stand 👇👇👇
Was a pleasure to cover the World Cup. Was painful to endure some parts of it. I wrote about those parts. 👇👇👇
www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-...
www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-...
A sham of a final laid bare an existential threat to the World Cup | Flashscore.com
Featuring precious few chances and no goals until deep into extra time, the 2026 World Cup final was not exactly one to remember, but it was matters beyond the football that painted a bleak picture fo...
www.flashscore.com
July 19, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Was a pleasure to cover the World Cup. Was painful to endure some parts of it. I wrote about those parts. 👇👇👇
www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-...
www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-...
Has been incredibly amusing & confusing seeing England fans confident they'd beat Argentina given it's been a carbon copy of the Southgate tournaments - stumbling through a path featuring no top sides thanks to mentality & individuals before losing to the first top side they face
July 15, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Has been incredibly amusing & confusing seeing England fans confident they'd beat Argentina given it's been a carbon copy of the Southgate tournaments - stumbling through a path featuring no top sides thanks to mentality & individuals before losing to the first top side they face
Taking a break from the World Cup to report from the British Grand Prix 🏎️🏎️
My first job in journalism seven years ago was writing about F1, so this is a real full circle moment 🥲 The F1 paddock's a *slightly* cooler office than the tiny bedroom of my student house
My first job in journalism seven years ago was writing about F1, so this is a real full circle moment 🥲 The F1 paddock's a *slightly* cooler office than the tiny bedroom of my student house
July 2, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Taking a break from the World Cup to report from the British Grand Prix 🏎️🏎️
My first job in journalism seven years ago was writing about F1, so this is a real full circle moment 🥲 The F1 paddock's a *slightly* cooler office than the tiny bedroom of my student house
My first job in journalism seven years ago was writing about F1, so this is a real full circle moment 🥲 The F1 paddock's a *slightly* cooler office than the tiny bedroom of my student house
Really pleased with how these columns turned out, and found it really fascinating and enjoyable working with someone with such a great tactical brain and first-hand experience of the World Cup
For the last of the Oranje columns I've been working with him on for the World Cup, ex-Netherlands coach Frans Hoek called for the next manager to follow the Dutch way after that poor Morocco display & picked out who he thinks the next manager should be
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=0x...
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=0x...
Ex-Netherlands coach on World Cup exit & who should replace Koeman | Flashscore.com
Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer - "Keeping is keeping the ball out of the net, goalplaying is…
www.flashscore.com
July 1, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Really pleased with how these columns turned out, and found it really fascinating and enjoyable working with someone with such a great tactical brain and first-hand experience of the World Cup
Reposted by Finley Crebolder
For the last of the Oranje columns I've been working with him on for the World Cup, ex-Netherlands coach Frans Hoek called for the next manager to follow the Dutch way after that poor Morocco display & picked out who he thinks the next manager should be
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=0x...
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=0x...
Ex-Netherlands coach on World Cup exit & who should replace Koeman | Flashscore.com
Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer - "Keeping is keeping the ball out of the net, goalplaying is…
www.flashscore.com
July 1, 2026 at 12:52 PM
For the last of the Oranje columns I've been working with him on for the World Cup, ex-Netherlands coach Frans Hoek called for the next manager to follow the Dutch way after that poor Morocco display & picked out who he thinks the next manager should be
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=0x...
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=0x...
Reposted by Finley Crebolder
Some really fascinating insights from Ex-Oranje goalie coach Frans Hoek on the 2014 and 2022 WC penalty shootout defeats in the latest of the World Cup columns I'm working with him on, check it out!
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=6w...
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=6w...
Ex-Netherlands coach shares lessons from 2014 & 2022 WC penalty shootouts | Flashscore.com
Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer - "Keeping is keeping the ball out of the net, goalplaying is…
www.flashscore.com
June 27, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Some really fascinating insights from Ex-Oranje goalie coach Frans Hoek on the 2014 and 2022 WC penalty shootout defeats in the latest of the World Cup columns I'm working with him on, check it out!
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=6w...
www.flashscore.com/r/?t=5&id=6w...
I don't think there's nearly enough outrage about "hydration" breaks, ticket prices, the Somali ref being banned & the money-driven convoluted format, so I'm sharing what is an absolutely glorious takedown of this World Cup by my colleague Francois 👇
www.flashscore.com/news/opinion...
www.flashscore.com/news/opinion...
The 2026 World Cup is an overstuffed disservice to football - opinion | Flashscore.com
The World Cup has been underway for two weeks, but it still doesn’t really feel like it’s started. This relentless cramming is doing football a disservice, but we’re willing victims of this whirlwind ...
www.flashscore.com
June 25, 2026 at 5:38 PM
I don't think there's nearly enough outrage about "hydration" breaks, ticket prices, the Somali ref being banned & the money-driven convoluted format, so I'm sharing what is an absolutely glorious takedown of this World Cup by my colleague Francois 👇
www.flashscore.com/news/opinion...
www.flashscore.com/news/opinion...
Really excited to be working with former Netherlands assistant coach Frans Hoek for a column he'll be doing for Flashscore throughout the World Cup 🙂
Check out his great tactical analysis of the draw with Japan below 👇👇
www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-...
Check out his great tactical analysis of the draw with Japan below 👇👇
www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-...
Ex-Netherlands coach dissects draw with Japan in this column | Flashscore.com
Frans Hoek is something of a World Cup expert, having been an assistant coach specialising in goalkeeping (he prefers the term goalplayer) and set-pieces for the Netherlands at the 2014 and 2022 editi...
www.flashscore.com
June 15, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Really excited to be working with former Netherlands assistant coach Frans Hoek for a column he'll be doing for Flashscore throughout the World Cup 🙂
Check out his great tactical analysis of the draw with Japan below 👇👇
www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-...
Check out his great tactical analysis of the draw with Japan below 👇👇
www.flashscore.com/news/soccer-...
Some bold(ish) predictions:
- Brazil to win it
- Mexico to beat England in the R16 and finally make the QFS
- Netherlands to be knocked out in the R32
- Brazil to win it
- Mexico to beat England in the R16 and finally make the QFS
- Netherlands to be knocked out in the R32
June 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Some bold(ish) predictions:
- Brazil to win it
- Mexico to beat England in the R16 and finally make the QFS
- Netherlands to be knocked out in the R32
- Brazil to win it
- Mexico to beat England in the R16 and finally make the QFS
- Netherlands to be knocked out in the R32
Shall be podcasting about the World Cup on @clockworkoranje.com and writing about the World Cup for @flashscore.com, and if you need any insights on Oranje for your podcast, radio show or article, feel free to get in touch here or via email ([email protected]) 🙏
🎙️2026 WORLD CUP: THE PREVIEW🎙️
Happy World Cup Eve! In a final preview, @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social discuss the squad, analyse the warm-up friendlies & make their final predictions.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/2026-world...
Happy World Cup Eve! In a final preview, @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social discuss the squad, analyse the warm-up friendlies & make their final predictions.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/2026-world...
2026 World Cup: The preview
Listen now | The 2026 World Cup is here, and on the eve of the tournament, Finley Crebolder and Paul Winters discuss all things Oranje.
www.clockworkoranje.com
June 10, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Shall be podcasting about the World Cup on @clockworkoranje.com and writing about the World Cup for @flashscore.com, and if you need any insights on Oranje for your podcast, radio show or article, feel free to get in touch here or via email ([email protected]) 🙏
Reposted by Finley Crebolder
🎙️2026 WORLD CUP: THE PREVIEW🎙️
Happy World Cup Eve! In a final preview, @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social discuss the squad, analyse the warm-up friendlies & make their final predictions.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/2026-world...
Happy World Cup Eve! In a final preview, @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social discuss the squad, analyse the warm-up friendlies & make their final predictions.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/2026-world...
2026 World Cup: The preview
Listen now | The 2026 World Cup is here, and on the eve of the tournament, Finley Crebolder and Paul Winters discuss all things Oranje.
www.clockworkoranje.com
June 10, 2026 at 7:13 PM
🎙️2026 WORLD CUP: THE PREVIEW🎙️
Happy World Cup Eve! In a final preview, @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social discuss the squad, analyse the warm-up friendlies & make their final predictions.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/2026-world...
Happy World Cup Eve! In a final preview, @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social discuss the squad, analyse the warm-up friendlies & make their final predictions.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/2026-world...
Reposted by Finley Crebolder
🚨NEW PODCAST🚨
From Van Persie flying to Krul coming off the bench, Oranje's 2014 World Cup was full of unforgettable memories, and @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social look back on them.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/the-story-...
From Van Persie flying to Krul coming off the bench, Oranje's 2014 World Cup was full of unforgettable memories, and @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social look back on them.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/the-story-...
The story of the 2014 World Cup
Listen now | The 2014 World Cup was full of unforgettable memories, and Finley Crebolder and Paul Winters look back on them in this special episode.
www.clockworkoranje.com
May 21, 2026 at 8:13 PM
🚨NEW PODCAST🚨
From Van Persie flying to Krul coming off the bench, Oranje's 2014 World Cup was full of unforgettable memories, and @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social look back on them.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/the-story-...
From Van Persie flying to Krul coming off the bench, Oranje's 2014 World Cup was full of unforgettable memories, and @fincrebolder.bsky.social and @streaupwafel.bsky.social look back on them.
Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts!
www.clockworkoranje.com/p/the-story-...
Third title in a row for Bosz, won earlier than ever before with great football despite an insane amount of injuries.
Doesn't get anywhere near as much credit as Ten Hag or Slot did as he's young & trendy and doesn't pick some hyped-up talents, but he's doing incredibly at PSV.
Doesn't get anywhere near as much credit as Ten Hag or Slot did as he's young & trendy and doesn't pick some hyped-up talents, but he's doing incredibly at PSV.
April 5, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Third title in a row for Bosz, won earlier than ever before with great football despite an insane amount of injuries.
Doesn't get anywhere near as much credit as Ten Hag or Slot did as he's young & trendy and doesn't pick some hyped-up talents, but he's doing incredibly at PSV.
Doesn't get anywhere near as much credit as Ten Hag or Slot did as he's young & trendy and doesn't pick some hyped-up talents, but he's doing incredibly at PSV.
Reposted by Finley Crebolder
The second podcast of Clockwork Oranje's World Cup coverage is up now!
To listen, head over to any major podcast platform or click the link in the post below 👇
To listen, head over to any major podcast platform or click the link in the post below 👇
April 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The second podcast of Clockwork Oranje's World Cup coverage is up now!
To listen, head over to any major podcast platform or click the link in the post below 👇
To listen, head over to any major podcast platform or click the link in the post below 👇