English KNVB site “soon”…

Oh hallelujah! This is a great piece of news but.. still I wish I knew Dutch.

Posted from  Singapore

Don’t hold your breath though…

Posted from  Australia

Oh yes hope it comes quickly

Posted from  Singapore

Amazing how much effort KNVB are putting into their foreign fans. Wouldn’t you think they had figured out by now there are a substantial number of foreigners and next generation Dutch who are great fans of Oranje?

Especially in a year when there is a major tournament.

I’d be absolutely shocked if the English version is up and running (and vaguely functional) prior to EC08. I hope I am wrong, but the KNVB seems not be the most efficient and well run organization on this planet.

Hey, it is only 2008 and who needs the internet for anything? My 12 year old daughter has had her own website for 2 years already. Maybe she should apply for a job at KNVB?

Posted from  United States

Jan, thanks so much for your update on the KNVB website. As you suggest, I will not hold my breath, as you have received other “promises” from them that never materialized. As I have written in previous blogs, I do wonder about the leadership of Dutch football. Finnster states it well when he writes about this situation. 50 million football fans here in the US, with very, very few reading or speaking Dutch. That is why, KNVB, we want an English dimension to the website. Hello! Is anybody listening in Zeist? Do you understand the marketing possibilities if you get the website organized? Do you not like English speaking people? My ancestors spoke Dutch, but language is not inherited through our DNA and we have little opportunity to listen or read Dutch here in the US. Come on, KNVB, you can do it. Remember, the Dutch are known for persistence, intelligence and a “can do” attitude. The time is now, before Euro 2008, to step up to the plate (an American expression)and finally come through on your promises over the past 5 years. Go for it! We are a friendly people, and we simply want more information, in English, about Dutch football! Met Hartelijk bedank! (Did I get it right, Goose?)

Posted from  United States

Bob, I’ve decided to use your comments towards the Dutch KNVB in a special email. I’ve got the email addresses of the marketing honcho’s there and will try to get our voice through.

Posted from  Australia

Jan, good luck and I hope the message is properly received. The KNVB should attend to the comments made on this blog. We are, individually and collectively, the Dutch team’s greatest fans.

Posted from  United States