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Investing in yourself opens doors: my third season at FC Groningen
Een goed seizoen ontstaat zelden door één grote beslissing. Meestal is het het resultaat van kleine keuzes: blijven trainen, luisteren naar anderen, goed voor je lichaam zorgen en extra werk doen wanneer niemand kijkt. Mijn derde seizoen bij FC Groningen werd...
From injuries to Europe: my second season at FC Groningen
My second season at FC Groningen was one of growth, European nights, and hard lessons.
I scored against Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan, felt that the truly elite was getting closer, but also learned how painful failure can be.
The main lesson?
Keep believing in yourself, but never underestimate the power of a good team around you.
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The World Cup has started. The Next Goal looks ahead.
This week, the World Cup has kicked off, on 11 June 2026 in Mexico City, at the Mexico City Stadium – formerly the Estadio Azteca. The world is once again turning its attention to football. To full stadiums, big names, national pride, goals, missed chances, and decisive moments...
Why I chose three seasons at FC Groningen in 1982 instead of ‘quick money abroad’
After my season with Willem II, a lot changed. I'd had a strong year, scored a lot, and noticed that people suddenly looked at me differently. Not just in the Netherlands, but there was also interest from abroad. For a young player, that's...
What really happened that season at Willem II (1981/82)
Mental strength in football sounds abstract. Something you read or talk about. Until your own personal choices are called upon, when the situation around you becomes erratic. Then it counts. That's where the challenge lies. My time at Willem II...
Why my move to Willem II was more than just a transfer
After my first season in the Netherlands, everything seemed to be falling into place. I had adapted to a new country, a different style of play, and a completely new environment. On the pitch, I was starting to find my rhythm, and off it, I felt increasingly at home. Yet...
Adapt or get left behind
How my move to the Netherlands taught me what's really needed to succeed Talent sometimes opens doors, but adaptability determines whether you stay inside. Signing a contract feels like a victory. Yet, the real test often only begins after that. In this blog, Rob shares...
The choice that changed everything.
Why you don't need to wait for certainty to take a big step. No certainty. Still choose. I took the biggest step of my career at a time when I wasn't sure if it was the right one. I still had a contract with Hull City. I had my place....
Why The Next Goal?
The mission behind the video podcast Why did Rob McDonald start The Next Goal? Because everyone needs 'a next goal', but talent alone isn't enough! In football and in life, choices ultimately determine the direction of your future. With The Next Goal, Rob shares...
Why training in itself does not make a difference
Intro Many young players think that getting better starts on the training pitch. More drills, better schedules, better coaches. But the reality is different. In my time as a youth player and later as a professional, I experienced that mental strength in football is often much more decisive...
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