Dolf van Aert Latest articles by Dolf van Aert Year Zero: The making of Dennis Bergkamp (Ajax, 1986/87) By Dolf van Aert Published 5 July 17 Year Zero Thirty years before last season’s resurgence, Ajax had a similar renaissance thanks to a teenage schoolboy. Yet it was a late plane flight that made the non-flying Dutchman’s career take off... Year Zero Get the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES 1 “People aren’t afraid of Manchester City anymore” Joe Hart elaborates on the key intangible that left the club when Pep Guardiola did 2 “People talk about money but, ask most players and they’ll tell you, football is all about getting as many medals as you can” Ray Parlour on why Arsenal are motivated to win the Premier League again 3 Watch Brentford vs Tottenham: Live Streams and TV info 4 “I don’t know what Jeremie Frimpong is, he’s not really a right-back” Ex-Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes the jury is still out on last season’s full-back signings, but remains excited by the others from last season's £446m summer transfer splurge 5 “It wasn’t always sumptuous, fantastic, breathtaking football, but there was more of a mental toughness” Gary Pallister on Carrick’s start as Manchester United manager, and the opportunity to build from here
Year Zero: The making of Dennis Bergkamp (Ajax, 1986/87) By Dolf van Aert Published 5 July 17 Year Zero Thirty years before last season’s resurgence, Ajax had a similar renaissance thanks to a teenage schoolboy. Yet it was a late plane flight that made the non-flying Dutchman’s career take off...