Bundesliga review part 2. the new one :)

[Ruhr]

1. 1. FC Köln 64
2. Greuther Fürth 54
3. SC Paderborn 53
4. 1. FC Kaiserslautern 50
5. Karlsruher SC 48
6. St Pauli 47

With three matches to go, Fürth should do it. Perhaps Kaiserslautern have a chance for the play-offs.
Fürth and Paderborn in the Bundesliga would really not be enjoyed by most of the fans. Very small grounds, very small fan base.

Timo Horn is 20, made about 60 Bundesliga 2 matches. He is born in Cologne, maybe a reason to stay there as long as they play in the Bundesliga.

 

[Alex - City Matters]

It would be quite funny to see HSV get relegated and St. Pauli get promoted, although it looks a bit of a long shot.

It would be a shame if Fürth and Paderborn went up though, no offence to the clubs, but the Bundesliga would be better off with teams like Kaiserslautern and St. Pauli.

 

[Rhineland]

I've heard a lot about the 'keeper fro. Köln, Horn, is he any good. Does he have the potential to play for a big club?

Oh yes, he's highly talented and does have potential. He has been included into Germany's Youth National Teams on a regular basis (U20/U21 currently). He's already playing for a big club.

 

[Bembeltown]

He's already playing for a big club.

That's the spirit! :)

 

[supercrystal7]

The race for fourth could become interesting this weekend. If Gladbach, Leverkusen and Wolfburg all win then it could even drag Schalke back into it. I am looking forward to seeing Leverkusen vs Dortmund. Should be a good game.

Dortmund have been busy making signings for next summer. They have done a good job so far and think they only need a couple more players. A young striker either Volland, Werner or Drmic and a no10. The no10 is tricky, because they tend to be expensive and Dortmund don't have much money to spend. There are also not many available. Best bet for me would be to sell Mkhitaryan to Liverpool (if they still want him) and then try and tempt Fabregas, Ozil or Meyer. Sadly I expect they will just get Kagawa. Either way they are starting to look very strong for next season. A successful season next year and Reus/Hummels/Gundogan sign new deals.

I wonder what the Bayern fans make of Pep's tactics now and whether they are still confident he has taken them forward and made them better than last season.

 

[Griff01]

1. 1. FC Köln 64
2. Greuther Fürth 54
3. SC Paderborn 53
4. 1. FC Kaiserslautern 50
5. Karlsruher SC 48
6. St Pauli 47

With three matches to go, Fürth should do it. Perhaps Kaiserslautern have a chance for the play-offs.
Fürth and Paderborn in the Bundesliga would really not be enjoyed by most of the fans. Very small grounds, very small fan base.

Timo Horn is 20, made about 60 Bundesliga 2 matches. He is born in Cologne, maybe a reason to stay there as long as they play in the Bundesliga.

I keep a weather eye on Union Berlin, shame to see them drop away the last month of so. They seem to be starting the rebuilding process already though. Neuhaus is leaving along with a number of players who were involved in some of their promotions from Regionalliga to 2. Bundesliga. See what bears fruit next season

 

[Alex - City Matters]

The race for fourth could become interesting this weekend. If Gladbach, Leverkusen and Wolfburg all win then it could even drag Schalke back into it. I am looking forward to seeing Leverkusen vs Dortmund. Should be a good game.

Dortmund have been busy making signings for next summer. They have done a good job so far and think they only need a couple more players. A young striker either Volland, Werner or Drmic and a no10. The no10 is tricky, because they tend to be expensive and Dortmund don't have much money to spend. There are also not many available. Best bet for me would be to sell Mkhitaryan to Liverpool (if they still want him) and then try and tempt Fabregas, Ozil or Meyer. Sadly I expect they will just get Kagawa. Either way they are starting to look very strong for next season. A successful season next year and Reus/Hummels/Gundogan sign new deals.

I wonder what the Bayern fans make of Pep's tactics now and whether they are still confident he has taken them forward and made them better than last season.

Ever since I went to watch us at the Allianz in 2011, I've been a Bayern "admirer". IMO I'd say that if anything he's taken them backwards. He's tried to make Bayern play a style they don't suit.
The prime example is Lahm. Yes, he is a very technically gifted footballer but he's the best fullback in world football. He's also benching half of the best defensive midfield combo in the world, in Martinez. Last year him and Schweinsteiger were key to Bayern's success. As many have said Pep would be better just playing Lahm at RB and Martinez with Schweinsteiger.<br /><br />-- Sat Apr 26, 2014 5:43 pm --<br /><br />

I've heard a lot about the 'keeper fro. Köln, Horn, is he any good. Does he have the potential to play for a big club?

Oh yes, he's highly talented and does have potential. He has been included into Germany's Youth National Teams on a regular basis (U20/U21 currently). He's already playing for a big club.

You know what I mean!

 

[supercrystal7]

The race for fourth could become interesting this weekend. If Gladbach, Leverkusen and Wolfburg all win then it could even drag Schalke back into it. I am looking forward to seeing Leverkusen vs Dortmund. Should be a good game.

Dortmund have been busy making signings for next summer. They have done a good job so far and think they only need a couple more players. A young striker either Volland, Werner or Drmic and a no10. The no10 is tricky, because they tend to be expensive and Dortmund don't have much money to spend. There are also not many available. Best bet for me would be to sell Mkhitaryan to Liverpool (if they still want him) and then try and tempt Fabregas, Ozil or Meyer. Sadly I expect they will just get Kagawa. Either way they are starting to look very strong for next season. A successful season next year and Reus/Hummels/Gundogan sign new deals.

I wonder what the Bayern fans make of Pep's tactics now and whether they are still confident he has taken them forward and made them better than last season.

Ever since I went to watch us at the Allianz in 2011, I've been a Bayern "admirer". IMO I'd say that if anything he's taken them backwards. He's tried to make Bayern play a style they don't suit.
The prime example is Lahm. Yes, he is a very technically gifted footballer but he's the best fullback in world football. He's also benching half of the best defensive midfield combo in the world, in Martinez. Last year him and Schweinsteiger were key to Bayern's success. As many have said Pep would be better just playing Lahm at RB and Martinez with Schweinsteiger.

Completely agree. It's a testament to just how strong Bayern are that they have still remained so successful. Hopefully they cut loose and take Madrid out on Tuesday.

Dortmund drew and should Schalke not win tomorrow, that confirms them in 2nd place. Sahin, Kirch, Kehl can do a job as a second string midfield, but they are not good enough to be first choice. They need Bender and Gundogan back. Mkhitaryan looks set to be a failure and even Klopp seems to realise that. Last few weeks he has been moved out wide and Jojic has been given the no10 role, but he is not ready. They need a 10 in the summer. Leverkusen look so much better under Lewandowski. Lars Bender could actually get into the game and he made a real difference. Brandt looks promising too. The first half was good, but the match faded in the second half.

EDIT
When you want to talk about one man carrying a team then you have Reus contributing 45 goals (assist or goal) in 41 games for Dortmund. He has carried this team on his back. He needs help next year.

 

[Maldeika]

If anybody thinks that the UEFA in anything favours Bayern...

The only losses at home in the CL (the ones that counted and did a harm) in the last 7 years Bayern had with referee Proenca from Portugal. We only lost against Arsenal, Manchester City - and Bordeaux in 2009/10, Inter 2010/11 and Chelsea 2011/12 (the final)...

Who is the referee next Tuesday? Proenca...

We lost two CL finals - in 2010 with Howard Webb in 2012 with Proenca. Funny that the UEFA gives us both in the CL semi final this year...

(I hope the guys are less superstitious than I think they are. The last meeting with Proenca was in the match against Sweden Berlin with Neuer, Badstuber, Boateng, Lahm, Schweinsteiger and Kroos in goal, defense and defensive midfield. Germany led 4:0 and Müller was subbed at 4:1 or 4:2. The match ended with a 4:4).

 

[Schalker]

Dont cry before you lost the match and I hope you do :))