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    PSV Eindhoven

    Which PSV players played in Denmark's national team in 2001?PSV Eindhoven

      Heintze, Bogelund and Rommedahl. Kolkka is from Finland, and Tomasson is not a PSV player.

    PSV won the dutch league in 2000?PSV Eindhoven

      Yes. Feyenoord came in 2nd place.

    Who was PSV's team captain in 2002?PSV Eindhoven

      Mark van Bommel. Mark van Bommel was wanted by Arsenal.

    Who was the new PSV coach in 2002?PSV Eindhoven

      Guus Hiddink. After ruling Korea on the world cup finals, he came to PSV.

    Who was the top scorer in the Dutch competition in 2000?PSV Eindhoven

      Ruud van Nistelrooy. He scored 37 goals in the season.

    In which Dutch league did PSV compete in 2004?PSV Facts

      Holland Casino Eredivisie. Once upon a time, before sponsorship took over, the Dutch premier league was called 'Eredivisie', now the name of the sponsor is added.

    What was the name of the PSV fan magazine in 2004?PSV Facts

      PSV Inside. Magazine would be too easy, Bulb refers to the light bulb manufactured by sponsor Philips, and "Prive" means private.

    Some of the worlds greatest players have, at the start of their career, played for PSV. Can you name some of them?PSV Facts

      Gullit, Koeman, Romario and Ronaldo. PSV has, especially in the '80s and early '90s, had been very good at spotting talent. Romario came to Eindhoven, and grew to become a great star, and the 17-year old Ronaldo, likewise started his international career in Eindhoven.

    Which team did PSV have to beat in 1978 to win their first European Cup?PSV Facts

      Bastia. PSV has never been as succesful in international competitions as Ajax or Feijenoord. Nevertheless their first European victory is cherished as is their (pre Champions League) win in the Europacup I in 1988.

    In the 1970s, PSV saw twins leading the squad to big success. What was their last name?PSV Facts

      Van de Kerkhof. Willy and Rene van de Kerkhoff can still be found in the Philips stadium as avid supporters of PSV.

    When did PSV first win the national title?PSV Facts

      1929. 1978 is the year in which PSV won their first European Cup, the UEFA Cup.

    In which year was PSV founded?PSV Facts

      1913. 1913 is the year of the 100th anniversary of Dutch independence, 1929 the year PSV first became Dutch champion.

    What is the name of the training pitch?PSV Facts

      De Herdgang. De Herdgang is a word in the southern Dutch dialect spoken around Eindhoven, and according to some means the route (gang) home (herd).

    Which company had sponsored PSV at the very beginning? PSV Facts

      Philips. Philips organised all kinds of social activities for their employees, and also founded several sport teams. The soccer squad was founded at the end of a sports festival celebrating one hundred years of Dutch independence.

    In which Dutch city is PSV based?PSV Facts

      Eindhoven. PSV is short for 'Philips Sport Vereniging', Philips being the company that sponsored social and cultural activities in and around their home base Eindhoven, also founded the soccer team bearing the name of all their sports teams.

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