Dutch football has been feted around the world for almost 50 years and the contribution of players like Dennis Bergkamp, Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben and Ruud Gullit to the Premier League is immeasurable.
But the plain-speaking characteristics of their managers hasn't always been so successful, as Ronald Koeman is finding out at Everton following four league defeats in five.
He wouldn't be the first manager from Holland to face problems. Even trophy-winners Gullit and Louis van Gaal were sacked, while Frank de Boer infamously lasted only four Premier League matches at Crystal Palace this season.