Dirk Kuyt
Dirk Kuyt hails Robin van Persie leadership
Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt praises the captaincy of Robin van Persie as one of the reasons for his side's success at the World Cup as his side finished third.
Jul 13, 03:32
Alexander Buttner: 'Louis van Gaal ignored me'
Dutch defender Alexander Buttner believes that he was "unfairly ignored" for international duty by Louis van Gaal during the last two years.
Jul 12, 13:53
Dirk Kuyt eyes Netherlands victory in third-place playoff
Dirk Kuyt calls on his Dutch teammates to end their World Cup campaign on a winning note ahead of their third-place playoff against Brazil.
Jul 12, 11:10
Dirk Kuyt launches Robin van Persie defence
Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt defends Robin van Persie against claims of sub-par performances in the elimination stages of the World Cup.
Jul 11, 18:58
Dirk Kuyt: 'Argentina have been lucky'
Netherlands ace Dirk Kuyt wonders if Argentina deserve their World Cup final spot and claims that they have underachieved.
Jul 10, 15:40
Match Analysis: Netherlands 0-0 Argentina (Arg win 4-2 on pens)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 on penalties in the semi-final of the World Cup.
Jul 10, 00:42
Dirk Kuyt: 'Defeat in 2010 final spurs us on'
Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt reveals that he and his teammates are using their loss in the 2010 World Cup final to spur them onto success in Brazil.
Jul 7, 05:26
Dirk Kuyt hails "amazing" Tim Krul
Netherlands midfielder Dirk Kuyt described goalkeeper Tim Krul as amazing after saving two penalties in their shootout with Costa Rica.
Jul 6, 13:28
Match Analysis: Netherlands 0-0 Costa Rica (Ned win 4-3 on pens)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Netherlands beat Costa Rica on penalties in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Jul 6, 00:42
Netherlands book semi-final spot
The Netherlands book their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup after beating Costa Rica on penalties following a goalless draw in Salvador.
Jul 5, 23:54
Dirk Kuyt: 'Louis van Gaal is world's best tactician'
Netherlands striker Dirk Kuyt hails Louis van Gaal as the most tactically adept coach in football after his side's 2-1 victory over Mexico at the World Cup.
Jun 30, 09:14
Dirk Kuyt revels in "special day"
Dirk Kuyt says that Sunday was a "special day" for him after earning his 100th Netherlands cap.
Jun 30, 00:44
Match Analysis: Netherlands 2-1 Mexico
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Netherlands beat Mexico 2-1 in their last-16 World Cup clash.
Jun 29, 19:47
Report: Louis Van Gaal considers move for Dirk Kuyt
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal is considering a move for Dutch striker Dirk Kuyt, according to reports.
Jun 29, 07:33
Dirk Kuyt: 'I would not swap Arjen Robben for anyone'
Dirk Kuyt insists that he would not swap Dutch teammate Arjen Robben for any player in the world.
Jun 25, 03:09
Match Analysis: Netherlands 2-0 Chile
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how Netherlands beat Chile 2-0 in Sao Paolo, to top World Cup Group B and avoid a likely last-16 meeting with hosts Brazil.
Jun 23, 19:52
Live Commentary: Netherlands 2-0 Chile - as it happened
Read how Netherlands secured top spot in Group B with their third win of the 2014 World Cup - a 2-0 victory over Chile - courtesy of Sports Mole's live commentary.
Jun 23, 16:03
Team News: Three changes for Netherlands against Chile
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal makes a total of three changes for this evening's World Cup clash with Chile.
Jun 23, 15:40
Dirk Kuyt expecting "great things" at Manchester United next season
Dirk Kuyt says that Manchester United can expect "great things" under incoming manager Louis van Gaal next season.
Jun 21, 22:58
On this day: AC Milan exact Champions League revenge over Liverpool
On this day in 2007, AC Milan earned their revenge over Liverpool with a 2-1 win in the Champions League final.
May 23, 09:28
On this day: Liverpool beat Chelsea in Champions League semi-finals
On this day in 2007, Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties at Anfield to reach the Champions League final.
May 1, 10:06
On this day: Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach Champions League final
Six years ago today, Chelsea overcome English rivals Liverpool to reach the final of the Champions League.
Apr 30, 09:57
Five cup finals involving Football League clubs
With Wigan Athletic and Sheffield United attempting to reach the FA Cup final this weekend, Sports Mole looks back at five cup finals involving Football League teams.
Apr 12, 12:01
On this day: Late Queens Park Rangers comeback stuns Liverpool
On this day in 2012, Queens Park Rangers pulled off a remarkable comeback to beat Liverpool 3-2 at Loftus Road.
Mar 21, 09:59
On this day: Dirk Kuyt treble helps beat Manchester United
On this day in 2011, Dirk Kuyt scored a hat-trick to earn Liverpool a 3-1 victory over Manchester United at Anfield.
Mar 6, 10:03
On this day: Liverpool beat Barcelona at Camp Nou
On this day in 2007, Liverpool went to the Camp Nou and beat Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Feb 21, 13:55
On this day: Liverpool take charge of Inter Milan tie
Six years ago today, late goals from Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard seal a 2-0 victory for Liverpool over Inter Milan at Anfield.
Feb 19, 10:09
On this day: Chelsea lose as Fernando Torres makes debut
On this day in 2011, Fernando Torres makes his Chelsea debut in a 1-0 defeat against former side Liverpool.
Feb 6, 09:57
Mark Clattenburg to referee at Everton for first time since 2007
Mark Clattenburg will takes charge of his first Everton game at Goodison Park since a controversial Merseyside derby over six years ago.
Dec 17, 20:20
On this day: Andrey Arshavin downs Liverpool in Arsenal comeback at Anfield
On this day in 2009, Andrey Arshavin continued his fine form at Anfield to help Arsenal to a 2-1 win.
Dec 13, 09:57
Top five FA Cup upsets
Sports Mole looks at five of the best FA Cup upsets with the first round taking place on Saturday.
Nov 8, 11:59
On this day: Nemanja Vidic sees red again as Liverpool beat Manchester United
On this day in 2009 Liverpool beat Manchester United 2-0 to ease pressure on Rafael Benitez.
Oct 25, 09:52
Team News: Robin van Persie starts for Netherlands against Hungary
Robin van Persie will start for the Netherlands against Hungary in the World Cup qualifier.
Oct 11, 19:11
Liverpool vs. Manchester United: Top five matches at Anfield
Ahead of tomorrow's meeting between Liverpool and Manchester United, Sports Mole looks back at five of the most memorable Anfield encounters between the rival clubs.
Aug 31, 11:09
Team News: Jack Wilshere returns to starting lineup
Jack Wilshere returns to the Arsenal team for the Champions League qualifying tie with Fenerbahce.
Aug 27, 19:10
Team News: Santi Cazorla in for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Santi Cazorla comes in for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as Arsenal travel to Fenerbahce for the first leg of a Champions League playoff tie.
Aug 21, 19:09
Live Commentary: Fenerbahce 0-3 Arsenal - as it happened
Sports Mole's text commentary of a confidence-boosting 3-0 win for Arsenal over Fenerbahce in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier.
Aug 21, 18:45
Jonathan de Guzman hopeful of quick return after concussion
Swansea City midfielder Jonathan de Guzman reveals that he could return from concussion during training on Wednesday.
Aug 21, 06:43
Jonathan de Guzman out of Manchester United clash
Concussion will keep Jonathan de Guzman from featuring for Swansea City against Manchester United at the weekend.
Aug 14, 15:06
Arsenal to face Fenerbahce
Arsenal must progress past Turkish giants Fenerbahce if they are to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League.
Aug 9, 11:04
