Stickied German Football

[mente captus]

predictable result vs Munich but nice to see the next youngster playing for us. 17 years old Reese made his senior debut vs Bayern

 

[Robert Molenaar]

In Munich next week for a short break, so taking in 1860 against FSV Frankfurt. Probably not the match I'd want to experience in the Allianz, but really looking forward to it nevertheless.

 

[mistermagic]

It's not the best experience in the world I'll admit.

 

[Stevencc]

So Bayern lost

 

[JimJams]

Shat on. Could have been more.

Dortmund currently one up against Wolfsburg who will lose that mammoth home record if they can't turn it around. Dortmund were all over them for the first 10 minutes or so and hit the woodwork twice, once Wolfsburg got a foothold in the game and finally looked comfortable and posed threat they decided it wasn't making it much of a spectacle so let Reus in for a goal.

 

[SALTIRE]

So Bayern lost

Saw the last ten mins of it when I saw the result come in. It'll be a blip knowing them.

Watching Wolfsburg and Dortmund atm, Liverpool-bound Reus ( ) with the only goal so far at half-time.

 

[JimJams]

Its weird watching Dortmund without Klopp on the sidelines. Still can't get used to it.

 

[yellow]

Not really a massive surprise - Gladbach are still unbeaten in the league since Favre left.

 

[SALTIRE]

The guy that coaches Wolfburg looks psychopathic, you definitely wouldn't want to get on the bad side of him.

 

[JimJams]

Seems to do the trick though because they are miles better and are unlucky not to be in front let alone a goal down.

 

[voltage]

M'gladbach is really in a good phase post Favre. They could dominate Bayern (finally a defeat!).
And Dortmund with an unexpected goal to bring the victory on the last minutes could reduce a bit of the difference of points to Bayern, anyway that doesn't mean a lot since it will be very hard to get the top out of them.

 

[mente captus]

The guy that coaches Wolfburg looks psychopathic, you definitely wouldn't want to get on the bad side of him.

he was a cop before he turned pro

 

[JimJams]

Do all German coppers look like nutters then?

 

[thespus]

Not really a massive surprise - Gladbach are still unbeaten in the league since Favre left.

Fabian Johnson has been brilliant for them in this time. He appears to be thriving now that he's moved from fullback into midfield. The American football media are loving it.

 

[yellow]

Yup, I noticed he has been banging a few in in recent weeks.

Will be interesting to see how Gladbach fare at the Etihad - I know they're out and without a lot to play for, but Schubert has got them playing excellently.

 

[mente captus]

bayern announced their financial report for 2014/2015.

even their turnover decreased by 7 million euro and they made a minus of 70 millions on the transfermarket, they have announced a new record profit of 23.8 million euro after tax.

for a better understanding how healthy they are: only 8% of their incoming comes from the Bundesliga tv-rights. even without that money they could keep their squad together and could sign players for 40 millions each year ( if they dont sell any players)

they also have 411.5 millions (!!!!!) euro in their bank account!

 

[voltage]

What a day from Tyton!

 

[Super_horns]

Do Man U regret selling Hernandez?

 

[voltage]

After winning from Bayern last round Gladbach lost by 5, wow. But it was a great performance from Leverkusen and Chicharito really was the guy.

 

[JimJams]

Kiessling was the guy really though.
And if Bellarabi could actually finish it could have been double figures.

 

[yellow]

mistermagic have you ever been to Köln? Are tickets easy to get?

 

[mente captus]

mistermagic have you ever been to Köln? Are tickets easy to get?

why you dont ask anybody from Köln?

the answer is no

you did not meant for Fortuna Köln, right? there you will get 400 tickets for the price of one

 

[yellow]

Oh ok, cheers!

 

[mente captus]

Oh ok, cheers!

but you could get easily tickets for Leverkusen or Düsseldorf, both cities are only a Rhine-crossing away from Köln

 

[yellow]

Am I right in thinking Koln is 40 miles or so from Dortmund?

 

[mente captus]

Am I right in thinking Koln is 40 miles or so from Dortmund?

yeah, Schalke also, along with Kerkrade ( in the other direction for first division football from the netherlands) or Venlo which is closer and Genk for belgish Football is approx 80 miles away

 

[yellow]

Ooh, okay. Good to know. Thanks MC!

 

[mistermagic]

Köln is the only Ruhr football club I'm yet to do. Massive, massive fanbase they have especially given the catchment area (Gladbach, Dortmund, Schalke). They bring absolute loads on their travels as well.

 

[yellow]

Yeah I knew they had a large fanbase - so I assume it's similar to Dortmund in that each game is a sell out?

 

[Stevencc]

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