Excuse my ignorance. But why have itv got The Netherlands down as Holland?

Never seen them not called The Netherlands before for footy.

Posted By: Tony Martin, Mar 29, 20:58:44

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It annoys Mrs Derbyshire, who is Dutch, but not from Holland
Posted By: derbyshire canary, Mar 29, 21:18:25
Think your right, they just appologised on itv
Posted By: Sonic, Mar 29, 21:06:43
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Haha commentator just said ITV have got it wrong and people texting in
Posted By: Tony Martin, Mar 29, 21:05:44
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The Dutch themselves often call the football team Holland
Posted By: jampersands, Mar 29, 21:03:22
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"Nice try...
Posted By: tim berry, Mar 29, 21:03:20
ie....here's there wiki page
Posted By: Tony Martin, Mar 29, 21:00:30
Always Holland to me
Posted By: Dandy Highburyman, Mar 29, 20:59:44

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