As again for Mr. Cruijff, we have an expression here in the States, saying that someone has “hoof in mouth disease”. It means that someone spoke too soon, or too recklessly, or did not anticipate the reaction from the comment. Cruijff writes and speaks very well, and in many languages. He knew exactly what he said about van Nistelrooij, but did not expect the adverse reaction to what was a foolish set of statements–an example of hoof in mouth disease. Now, like so many American politicians, he want to “correct the record”, which means he wants to take back his words and re-state his opinion. Nothing wrong with that, really, as we all make mis-statements and need to correct them. The missing piece for our politicians and for Cruijff is that they simply will not be honest and say that they made a mistake and have changed their minds. If they just made that admission, they would be so much more respected than by trying to dance around the subject. So, now it is clear–Johan recognizes the excellence of Ruud and has put it on the record, for all to see. Amen, and HUP HOLLAND!