Ruud van Nistelrooy

Ruud van Nistelrooy

Ruud van Nistelrooy

  • Date of Birth: 1 July 1976
  • Birthplace: Oss, Oss, North Brabant, Netherlands

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The Diamond

he fallacy surrounding Manchester United in recent seasons has been that of the diamond, which is a tactical concept, and a strategical structure, deriving at Manchester United from the way in which Bobby Charlton was deployed in the 1960s, as a deep lying center forward, alongside hard-tackling midfield creator-destroyers, such as Maurice Setters, Paddy Crerand, David Sadler, or Nobby Stiles.

Marseille eyeing move for Spurs flop

French club Marseille are prepared to lodge an attempt to sign Dutch striker Vincent Janssen from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Tragic news for young Ajax star

After collapsing during a friendly match on Saturday, 20-year-old Ajax midfielder Abdelhak Nouri has suffered "serious and permanent brain damage", with the Dutch giants explaining that he has no chance of recovery. 

Vincent Janssen dismisses Spurs exit talk

Dutch forward Vincent Janssen has ruled out a potential move away from Tottenham Hotspur despite his struggles during the ongoing campaign.

Tottenham want Andre Gray as Janssen replacement

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly earmarked Burnley striker Andre Gray as a potential candidate to replace Vincent Janssen in the summer transfer window.

Leicester City's demise - what's happened?

Last year Leicester City charged to the title in impressive fashion, but this year Claudio Ranieri's side have struggled; but what has gone wrong?

Vardy rejects Arsenal, signs new contract with Leicester City

Jamie Vardy had been subject of a £20 million bid from Arsenal, but Leicester City have today confirmed that the England striker has put pen to paper on a new four-year deal to remain at the King Power Stadium.

Arsenal scout AZ sensation

Arsenal are reported to have kept a close eye on AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen ahead of a summer approach for his signature.

Cazorla set to join Malaga

Santi Cazorla is set to surprise many Premiership clubs and complete a move to Malaga. He will join from his current club Villarreal in a 22m EUR package deal.

Tottenham boss eyes Ruud

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has revealed he is interested in signing Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy on loan for the rest of the season.