Rob Rensenbrink - 'The Snake Man' RIP

[Ronnietheranger]

Just heard today that Holland's Rob Rensenbrink passed away on the 24th January aged 72. A brilliant winger nicknamed The Snake Man because of his mazy runs. Came within the width of the post from delivering Holland the World Cup in 1978 when Cruyff stayed home. A brilliant career with Anderlecht including three straight Cup Winners Cup finals with two victories.
Tried to post a video link but failed miserably, however he's an easy google if you're inclined.

 

[garioch blue]

A great player in a great team

 

[Tannhauser]

First heard about Rensenbrink in the book Beautiful Orange. I’m guessing he’d have been worth around 80-100 mil today.

 

[gi joe]

 

[Professor Yaffle]

I remember him from 78.

Top player. Neeskins was also class

 

[azoots217]

Excellent player in a excellent Dutch team

 

[mdingwall]

A great player in a great team. Cruyf, Neeskins, Arie Haan, Johnny Rep, van de Kerkoffs, Krol - names to conjure with.

 

[Deleted member 125]

Part of the team that meant almost everyone who is now over 45 had Holland as their 2nd favourite international team as a kid and beyond.

 

[mike myers loyal]

Fantastic player and played in a wonderful team. RIP Rob.

 

[tobeornottobe]

Rensenbrink ,Cruyf ,Rep the famous front three robbed of the 1974 world cup win by a diving German who fooled jack Taylor the English ref.
rip legend and thank you for the blue print of how to play the game.

 

[dh1963]

He was a fantastic player

 

[senefelder]

Some older Bears may recall that we were heavily linked with him around 71/72 when he played for a club called DWS Amsterdam. I believe they play in an amateur league now.

 

[dalriada]

Fanatastic player. So close in 78.

 

[Ronnietheranger]

A great player in a great team. Cruyf, Neeskins, Arie Haan, Johnny Rep, van de Kerkoffs, Krol - names to conjure with.

Don't forget Van Hanegem, another magical left sided player in that team. My Old Man always says he was the closest thing to Baxter he's ever seen, coming from him, that is high praise indeed.

 

[aldoblue]

He was a great player in a great team, unfortunately they didn’t manage to win the World Cup in 74 or 78.

 

[Carltonblue]

The sort of player who reminds you why you fell in love with football in the first place. A natural footballer who made the game look easy as did many in that famous Holland team.

 

[Talktalk]

Great player with a great sounding name which many used to use playing three and in ect

 

[blairbear]

Cup Winners' Cup top scorer with 25 goals.

 

[Gauche.]

That was great viewing, thanks for posting.
My condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Blackwood_Teddybear]

Rensenbrink ,Cruyf ,Rep the famous front three robbed of the 1974 world cup win by a diving German who fooled jack Taylor the English ref.
rip legend and thank you for the blue print of how to play the game.

West Germany had a fantastic side that year as well to be fair. Wasn't like they lost to nobodies.

 

[Toaster]

I'm too young for him, but looks a cracker from the youtube video. Such confidence and vision.

 

[Bumplittledipper]

People say that the Brazil 82 side were the best team not to win the World Cup but the Dutch 74 and 78 sides must have run them close. Resembrink was different class.

 

[Howard Carter]

Thanks for the memories. Loved the Dutch team of that era.

 

[Clydevalley]

What a team they had in the 70;s a joy to watch with some great players (except Wim Jansen )

 

[ItsInTheNet]

He was a wonderful player!

 

[Bigboabwylie]

Yep I remember him from that great Dutch team

 

[Chuck Marstein]

A name from my childhood. A great player amongst many in that Dutch squad.

 

[Epsom Royal]

Great Player in a fantastic national team in the 70’s they were a pleasure to watch, first time I had really seen total football played by every player in a team. We were all Dutch in the school playground lol at least we were Orange

 

[noeyboy]

A great player in a great team. Cruyf, Neeskins, Arie Haan, Johnny Rep, van de Kerkoffs, Krol - names to conjure with.

What a team, I must be old.

 

[The Moon on Mars is Blue]

Some older Bears may recall that we were heavily linked with him around 71/72 when he played for a club called DWS Amsterdam. I believe they play in an amateur league now.

I was at the game DWS played here. If I remember correctly he played on the left wing . Good player and as you say we were linked with him.

 

[HandsomeHead]

He was the main man in the Dutch side Scotland faced in Argentina, a guy who was runner-up to the mighty Franz Beckenbauer for European Footballer of the Year in 1976.

 

[The Great Waldo]

I had a Holland top years and years ago and it had Rensenbrink’s no. on the back. I loved that top and was proud to have his number on my back.

 

[dugrantie]

RIP to a fantastic player

 

[Dugsy]

Superb in the 78 world cup

 

[scalatchi]

Top player. Rip

 

[Sam Therapy]

Sad news. I used to go him at three and in back in '78. Great player.

 

[El Chico de Natura]

Another legend gone.

 

[stuey]

A great player from a wonderful Dutch era