View Full Version : Heja BVB!! *SPOILERS*
Sagopa Kajmer
17-10-2010, 09:37 AM
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Apparently Podolski apologized after the game, good for him.
sportsmen
23-10-2010, 10:10 AM
Again Dortmund couldn't capitalize on the advantage in the Europa at home. I remain optimistic and I believe we can still win this group. I have to praise Kuba. He and Sahin are at heart of the recent run. If I were Klopp I would give Lewandowski a chance to play from the start just for a match. I think we can benefit from that. I know that it's probably not the most ingenious idea to tinker with the winning squad but I have a hunch, that's all.
mambo
24-10-2010, 12:42 AM
They should have wrapped it up, the speed they were going was way too fast for Paris. Impressive!
Its the missing experience. The team is so young, so the result is part of the process.
sportsmen
24-10-2010, 03:32 PM
It was frustrating to watch for the most part. It didn't look like Dortmund are going to score and then Da Silva with a free-kick out of the blue really. I'll gladly take this point, but it needs to be said that it was a lucky draw in controversial circumstances.
Drughi
24-10-2010, 05:46 PM
It was frustrating but we deserved to win.It wasn't a great game of course but we were,by far,the better team.
The ref screwed us too.What a bad referee :mad:
1 point is better than nothing.Nezt week big big game against Mainz.Hope to see the same team that won so many games in a row
sportsmen
24-10-2010, 06:23 PM
The ref screwed us too.What a bad referee :mad:
Speaking of which I didn't understand why the penalty had to be retaken. Any ideas?
Drughi
24-10-2010, 09:50 PM
Speaking of which I didn't understand why the penalty had to be retaken. Any ideas?
I think some players were inside the box but that happens every time.If the ref had the same criteria Sahin should had 1 more chance because same thing happened in the 2nd try.
I hate when the refs try to look smart.Just do your job,no inventions please.
Sagopa Kajmer
25-10-2010, 11:04 AM
Speaking of which I didn't understand why the penalty had to be retaken. Any ideas?
Strict Seen.. before Sahin shoots Barrios & Kagawa are in the penalty area but strict seen
2nd penalty shoot the goalkeeper is in front of the line but here no strict seen.. Worse Luck! But before Dortmund's free-kick goal also no foul.. maybe nemesis?!
Sagopa Kajmer
28-10-2010, 12:51 PM
KO against Offenbach *unfortunate* :(
[29.10.] One of the biggest football talents in Germany joins Borussia Dortmund from TSV 1860 Munich. Moritz Leitner (17) signed a contract that will keep him with BVB until 30 June 2015. "We are delighted that Moritz chose us," said sports director Michael Zorc. "After all, we were not the only ones who had this idea."
Moritz Leitner joins Borussia Dortmund from TSV 1860 Munich. [picture: firo]
However, Leitner will continue to play for the "Lions" for the rest of the season as both clubs and the player agreed on a loan deal until 30 June 2011. The midfielder will join Borussia Dortmund for the new season.
For the Ruhr Nachrichten newspaper Leitner "is probably the best 17-year-old in Germany". He came through 1860´s youth system and made his debut in Germany´s second division in August 2010. Leitner has a dual nationality (German and Austrian). He made a number of appearances for Austria´s U17 before deciding to play for Germany. So far he´s earned four caps for Germany´s Under 19 side (three goals).
Sagopa Kajmer
31-10-2010, 10:20 PM
Great atmosphere in my city and after that a wonderful party tonight with all homies :)
sportsmen
02-11-2010, 07:56 PM
After a few average games it was a tremendous performance all around. Bring it on, PSG.
AlexLFC
02-11-2010, 09:05 PM
Well done Borussen, great win to regain top spot in the league.
BUT: the lads look tired - and the harsh part of the season still is in front of them... Mainz was no match the other day, because they were even more tired. I am a bit afraid that Borussia Dortmund is having trouble the next matches because of the many matches they already have played and still have to play. Barrios is a perfect example of this, missing unbelievable sitters because of his tiredness and lack of concentration (even though he scored last matchday, the matches before it was very frustrating!).
This is by no means a criticism, rather than an observation. Anyway, it is good to see that this young team can cope with the pressure they are under - fighting for top spot always puts pressure on you, and the Borussen did cope with it exceptionally well so far! They are simply a joy to watch at the moment :)
Übersuperduper
02-11-2010, 10:49 PM
I used to think that no other team besides Brazil could win the 2014WC, but with new German youth products like Mario Götze who I didn't even know of last week popping up and shining so brilliantly, I think Germany definitely has a good chance in 2014.
*argh* that match vs PSG was frustrating to watch, PSG wasn't an easy opponent, but BVB HAD some chances, but of course they missed them :p (what's it with all my teams having such a bad chances:goal ratio XD )
Yeah they're not out yet and Kevin said after the match in an interview "they just have to win the next 2 games" ;) , but damn it gets tight ....
chaouki
05-11-2010, 07:26 PM
i hope they are winning the remaining group matches...not necessary for the sake of dortmund, but for the sake of the german uefa rating :D
just read today that großkreutz might start as a fullback because piszek (or how he's spelled) seems to be injured. let's see how he handles it, if klopp trusts him it will work, as the team overall works fantastically this season
sportsmen
06-11-2010, 03:47 PM
just read today that großkreutz might start as a fullback because piszek (or how he's spelled) seems to be injured. let's see how he handles it, if klopp trusts him it will work, as the team overall works fantastically this season
He already played in that position in the second half on Thursday. I don't think Klopp has a choice with Owomoyela also sidelined.
EDIT:
Also worth noting - out of 20 thousand people in the stadium on Thursday there were 9 thousand of travelling supporters from Dortmund.
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sportsmen
07-11-2010, 03:30 PM
A joy to watch today again. Dortmund are just excellent at the moment - individually and collectively. Good times :D.
Übersuperduper
07-11-2010, 04:00 PM
As much as I want Bayern to make a crazy comeback and win the title and cause some tears in Dortmund, I also hope that this isn't just another one time thing like it always seems to be with Stuttgart a few years ago, Wolfsburg after them, or Schalke last year. I sincerely hope that Dortmund becomes the Barcelona to Bayern's Real Madrid, or the Liverpool to Bayern's ManU. The Bundesliga needs another extremely well supported team that can consistently challenge Bayern for the title and also do well in Europe. The real challenge is next year in balancing Europe and the league, but it's possible as Dortmund showed in 1997. I just hope it becomes something permanent this time cause it will make the league a lot more attractive. :)
sweed
08-11-2010, 03:41 PM
Win in Europe!!!!!
mambo
08-11-2010, 06:52 PM
They won all away matches so far :confused: Thats ridiculously insane lol! :eek:
You have to give big props to Zorc for building this team with the moderate amount of money he has available. I believe no other director of sports in the Bundesliga does this job for one club as long as Michael Zorc does it, and he is not even 50.
Well done!
As much as I want Bayern to make a crazy comeback and win the title and cause some tears in Dortmund, I also hope that this isn't just another one time thing like it always seems to be with Stuttgart a few years ago, Wolfsburg after them, or Schalke last year. I sincerely hope that Dortmund becomes the Barcelona to Bayern's Real Madrid, or the Liverpool to Bayern's ManU. The Bundesliga needs another extremely well supported team that can consistently challenge Bayern for the title and also do well in Europe. The real challenge is next year in balancing Europe and the league, but it's possible as Dortmund showed in 1997. I just hope it becomes something permanent this time cause it will make the league a lot more attractive. :)
I totally agree with you here!
With the young average age at Dortmund and with Klopp in charge, I would like to think that we will be close to the top for the next few years.
I'm also completely confident that he will improve our results in Europe next season, we don't seem to be doing as well there as in the BL.
You have to give big props to Zorc for building this team with the moderate amount of money he has available.
woah, easy there.
Not all the purchases were his, more had to do with Klopp of late than Zorc, remember all the poor purchases he made.
However he does seem to have figured it out of late.
I'm also completely confident that he will improve our results in Europe next season, we don't seem to be doing as well there as in the BL.
How very selfish of you. Your team should really focus more on EL and forget about the BL for 3-4 matches :p
How very selfish of you. Your team should really focus more on EL and forget about the BL for 3-4 matches :p
:p Don't worry, we can't keep going at this pace all season, we're only 1 or 2 injuries away from a crisis I feel, there will come a period where we will lose a few, it's inevitable.
macro
09-11-2010, 09:31 AM
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lolz thats from last matchday
q: being among teams like mainz and frankfurt can't be the requirement of a club like bvb. whats going wrong.
a: the team just doesn't listen to me, can't get through to them...
q: a goalie with far over 29, the average age seems to be a problem...
a: well, you should see him when he gets out of bed, its a horrible picture...
q: a very well player like lothar sippel didn't even make the squad again.
are there personal differences?
a: well, lothar and me played state selection together and i always were on the bench and he played. I knew if i always have him in my team one day
it will be pay back time.
MiSteRDiNaM0
16-11-2010, 05:46 PM
They are the favourite to win the league:)
sportsmen
18-11-2010, 12:25 PM
Yesterday Zidan scored from the spot for Egypt against Australia and Lewandowski scored a brace for Poland against Côte d'Ivoire:
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bubaglobalj
19-11-2010, 02:11 AM
thanks for posting this video. My Borussia is so fun to watch these days! I'm excited to have Zidan back in the team!
Now we just need to defeat Freiburg and have Leverkusen and Mainz lose and we will be even further away :D
bleething
19-11-2010, 01:45 PM
Defeat Freibug and Mainz can do what they want (very refreshing to have them playing at the top and we are good enough to stay above them). Leverkusen to draw or win (any chance to take points away from Bayern, you know they'll climb their way up there eventually).
And most importantly ... let the boys run wild and enjoy another match of refreshing non stop attacking football. Out of all the football I've watched this season so far, we definitely play the most attractive game.
sportsmen
20-11-2010, 03:22 PM
I know it's still a long way to go but we simply have to win the title this season.
If you don't, you will be made fun of :p
Klopp has his contract extended until 2014!
Great news!!
http://www.bvb.de/?%E1%80%ECY%1B%E7%F4%9CXi%EE%80%9D
Sagopa Kajmer
25-11-2010, 10:47 PM
New contract keeps Klopp at Dortmund
http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Photo/competitions/DomesticLeague/01/56/57/07/1565707_w2.jpg
Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund have rewarded Jürgen Klopp for masterminding their impressive start to the season, giving the coach a two-year contract extension until 2014.
Jürgen Klopp has been rewarded for Borussia Dortmund's fine start to the season with a new contract that will keep him in charge of the Bundesliga leaders until summer 2014.
The coach, 43, agreed a two-year contract extension several months ago but the Westfalenstadion club have moved quickly to tie him to the longer-term deal, with his team seven points clear in Germany's top flight having won 11 out of 13 games, losing only once.
"I am incredibly happy about the trust the club have put in me and my coaching team," said Klopp, who occupied the 1. FSV Mainz 05 helm from 2001 to 2008 before going to Dortmund. "For the second time in my career I have the good luck to work at a club where there is a lot of stability."
Dortmund general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke was equally pleased with the agreement, adding: "Since you should never separate what belongs together, we have extended our contract with the coach." Klopp's charges have work to do in the UEFA Europa League, however, lying third in Group J with five points from four matches ahead of next week's home game against FC Karpaty Lviv.
Übersuperduper
26-11-2010, 12:25 AM
Klopp has his contract extended until 2014!
Great news!!
http://www.bvb.de/?%E1%80%ECY%1B%E7%F4%9CXi%EE%80%9D
I know I shouldn't say this as a Bayern fan, but this is really great. My only complaint is that it's only until 2014 and he should've maybe been given a contract until 2016. And I know other Bayern fans might get pissed at me for saying this as well, but I think Dortmund should do whatever it can to make sure its best players don't go to other clubs, including Bayern. Well, maybe you could give us Hummels back. :p
If Dortmund keeps improving then I think the club will be able to start balancing Europe duties with league duties and be a consistent quarterfinalist in the Champions League. But the key is to have a long-term 10-15 year plan, not an instantaneous one based on spending lots of money.
Klopp seems like a combination of Klinsmann and Jogi Loew, an emotional guy yet a tactician. It would be great if he stayed a long time with you guys, he's a perfect fit. :)
chaouki
27-11-2010, 02:00 AM
If Dortmund keeps improving then I think the club will be able to start balancing Europe duties with league duties and be a consistent quarterfinalist in the Champions League. But the key is to have a long-term 10-15 year plan, not an instantaneous one based on spending lots of money.
Klopp seems like a combination of Klinsmann and Jogi Loew, an emotional guy yet a tactician. It would be great if he stayed a long time with you guys, he's a perfect fit. :)
completely agree with you in every aspect (well i don't really care about your wish concerning hummels ;) ) but i think besides keeping klopp it's necessary as well, that as many as possible of the current players stay at dortmund and don't get too greedy because some clubs with more money are getting aware of them. have fun on top
I also read (In Bild mind you) that Schmelzer & Großkreutz are extending to 2014 as well.
It's now confirmed that Großkreutz has extended with Weidenfeller soon to follow according to FIFA.
http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1342399.html?cid=share_gigyasocialize
Sagopa Kajmer
02-12-2010, 07:18 PM
Aslanim BVB :)
Sevilla ? - All or None !
sportsmen
02-12-2010, 07:36 PM
May the best team win. I honestly believe it's Dortmund.
I really hope you win against Sevilla. Makes for more tired Dortmund players :p Oh and bonus points for the UEFA thingy so we can overtake Spain next year :D
shreyas
03-12-2010, 12:32 PM
Who do you guys rate more?? Hummels or Subotic? Subotic has always been widely touted by the media in the past but Hummels seems pretty impressive!
bleething
03-12-2010, 01:05 PM
Hummels hands-down. Subotic might have the edge at the moment in terms of being the better centre back. But I don't think he will develop into more than "just" a centre back (a very fine, maybe even world class, centre back that is). Hummels, on the other hand, has much much more to offer on the pitch in terms of technique, vision, versatility but probably even more important leadership quality.
The lad turns 22 in a few days, but acts like a veteran of the game (most of the time anyway). But I guess we'll see what they are both made of next year on the big stage that is the Champions League ;-)
Hummels by far!
Most goals against are a result of Subotic mistakes.
There is a lot of hype about EPL clubs interested in Subotic, they can have him (for the right price of course), but keep Hummels! I wonder how much Buyern are regretting selling him?
Also- BVB officially Herbstmeister! (first half champions - this means we're guaranteed to be in 1st place once the winter break starts).
Sagopa Kajmer
05-12-2010, 01:21 AM
Jaaaaaa! Wir sind Herbstmeister :) Congratulations to my club..
shreyas
05-12-2010, 01:04 PM
Thanks for the replies guys! Yeh, I'm shocked at the good quality CBs you guys are producing! Theres Hummels, Friedrich, Tasci & Mertesacker! I'd love to pair one of them with Vermaelen at Arsenal where these kind of CBs are really needed! :(
That's 'coz Wenger is too cheap to spend any money on defenders & keepers!
And no, Arsenal have already taken 2 of our players, hands off!
Sagopa Kajmer
12-12-2010, 01:25 AM
Today Sevilla loses his dress rehearsal!
We are ready for Wednesday, i hope it.. very important match for the future.
bleething
13-12-2010, 11:31 AM
Sven Bender signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2016. This is very good news. I think he is kind of our unsung hero of the campaign so far. The guy has played about 40 matches for us in all competitions since joining from TSV collecting only 5 yellow cards in a defensive midfield role. That's pretty impressive considering his age.
Then again, considering the ages of all our players and their achievements so far ... impressive ... is all I can think of.
Here's a good article on the web site zonal marking about our game vs. Bremen, with youtube clip of highlights too.
http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/12/13/dortmund-2-0-bremen-tactics/
What's with all the Borussia Dortmund articles of late?
Here are two more:
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,6323327,00.html
http://www.championsleaguetalk.com/the-revival-of-borussia-dortmund/936
Sagopa Kajmer
15-12-2010, 12:02 PM
Sevilla: Palop - Dabo - Caceres - Alexis - Escude - Zokora - Renato - Alfaro - Perotti - Kanoute - Negredo
Dortmund: Weidenfeller - Piszczek - Subotic - Hummels - Schmelzer - Bender - Sahin - Kuba - Kagawa - Großkreutz - Barrios
7:1 Sevilla. Any takers? ;-D I'd be really surprised if you lot don't win it. You're on a waaay better run, Sevilla being shite at home and what not and you losing exactly one match away all season... 0:3 might be realistic. Let's see if your young squad is up to the task when it counts :)
sportsmen
15-12-2010, 08:58 PM
I don't have anything to say about Dortmund. I just want to say that Sevilla were absolutely pathetic.
chaouki
15-12-2010, 09:40 PM
sry for you guys. haven't seen the match, but it's a pity anyway. not at least for the uefa-ranking for next season...
now concentrate on the league and please don't fuck it up...no one can harm you except for yourself
I don't have anything to say about Dortmund. I just want to say that Sevilla were absolutely pathetic.
Not winning any match in a group with PSG and Sevilla apart from the easy ones against Lwiw -> Not good enough for Europe. Dortmund's got noone else to blame but themselves. Sure, Sevilla were pathetic ... but what do expect from a team that runs as bad as they are currently? Dortmund had about 1.5 chances in the second half, that's not nearly enough. Pity, would have liked to see you guys play as many games as possible :p
we need to fix this European form before next season (presuming we qualify for Europe of course).
sportsmen
16-12-2010, 11:10 AM
Not winning any match in a group with PSG and Sevilla apart from the easy ones against Lwiw -> Not good enough for Europe. Dortmund's got noone else to blame but themselves. Sure, Sevilla were pathetic ... but what do expect from a team that runs as bad as they are currently? Dortmund had about 1.5 chances in the second half, that's not nearly enough. Pity, would have liked to see you guys play as many games as possible :p
I'm not saying that Dortmund have been playing amazing football in Europe, but I haven't seen such a negative approach from any team in a long time.
bleething
16-12-2010, 11:40 AM
The time wasting towards the end was pathetic, yes. But then again, every club, every team in world football has done it at least once.
Sevilla was pinned back the first 15 minutes conceeded a deflected goal but then came on strong, scored two goals and were on top until Kanouté had to come off. I don't blame them for their holding on to what they had tactics from that moment on.
It was on Dortmund to attack and score and that didn't happen with enough quality. We kind of got away with that in the last few matches in the Bundesliga, but hard work and a lot of running just wasn't good enough against Sevilla.
The way we play is certainly good enough for the Bundesliga, but for it to succeed in Europe it needs more accuracy and quality up top. And I'm not suggesting that we desperately need new players. Far from it, I think the same set of players one year from now would get the job done. It's experience that's needed, and that's what they all got from the European adventure this season. The same applies to Kloppo as well, I would think.
sportsmen
18-12-2010, 04:31 PM
We have obviously lost momentum, so the winter break comes at the right time.
bleething
18-12-2010, 08:37 PM
You could see it coming over the last matches. Pity though we couldn't squeeze one more draw out of that magnificent unbeaten run. Well, enjoy the break lads and come back all the more energetic.
Übersuperduper
19-12-2010, 11:55 PM
Wow Dortmund lost! Maybe you should fire Klopp. Please, pretty please?? :p
macro
20-12-2010, 08:18 AM
Barrios wasted some great chances in that game, fortunately. :)
And Gekas, what can you say, he there when you need him.
mambo
20-12-2010, 09:32 AM
Dont know why it didnt worked for him in Leverkusen, but Gekas is teh bomb!
Übersuperduper
14-01-2011, 08:41 PM
Wow, I didn't think Leverkusen would get manhandled so easily. I guess that means the chances of Dortmund winning the title just went up from 98 to 99%.
chaouki
14-01-2011, 10:42 PM
just saw the result...nicely done. i think the title seems to be just a formality now, one betting office already paid the guys who placed their bets on dortmund as champion
yiihaa i let götze join großkreutz in my kicker manager team this morning realizing that kagawa plays in the asian cup. until now it paid off :D
bleething
15-01-2011, 08:02 PM
Sweet, sweet start to the 2nd half of the season. The win in Leverkusen followed by Mainz losing, Bayern drawing and - the cherry on top - Schalke losing.
Übersuperduper
17-01-2011, 12:33 PM
brilliant piece by Herr Honeyglass, "Mario Götze became possibly the first Bundesliga player to be substituted for being too good as Dortmund threatened to humiliate Leverkusen":
http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2011/jan/17/borussia-dortmund-title
I think Dortmund will officially win the title in March or April. But Klopp needs to sign one or two players with Champions League experience to be ready for next year. Balancing the league and Champions League won't be easy, but if Dortmund could do it in 1997, they'll be able to do it again.
My only hope is that Dortmund keep improving and don't stay satisfied. Bayern need a team to year after year give us a run for the money and keep us alert. There's no doubt that Dortmund have the fan base and financial potential to do this, but is the management there yet? This time, I think unlike 15 years ago, it is. ;)
Well said! I hope so too!
Turns out Bender's injury isn't serious, only a hyper extended knee, he could be back this weekend.
I believe our form of late will attract other players, but the question is can we afford them? I don't know what the debt looks like, I imagine BvB will turn a profit this fiscal year.
bleething
18-01-2011, 11:55 AM
For argument's sake let's say Dortmund will be crowned champions. Don't forget that will come with a significant increase of prize money. From the Bundesliga alone that could be an increase of maybe 6m €. I'm a bit too lazy to research actual figures, but I'm guessing a jump of about 3m from the domestic tv money pool and the same from the foreign tv money pool. And of course there's the Champions League. Just being in it will bring 8m opposed to the 1m for the Europa League. Every draw and win in the group phase will be rewarded too and then there's the tv pool money, which will probably be at least 8m again.
So, there should be some headroom to operate in. But then again, we know Watzke won't spend crazy money and that's a good thing. I guess what that means is that a Lewandowski-like transfer would happen a little bit quicker since we can afford to pay the 5m instead of the 4.75m.
Anyway, for the next season I'd like a centre back who could cover at left back and a defensive midfielder since I think planning with just Bender and Kehl as our true defensive midfielders is a liabilty. Especially since you can't count on Kehl making more than 10 appearences a season. Which is a real damn shame.
sportsmen
26-01-2011, 08:48 PM
*SPOILERS for Asian Cup*
The Japanese Football Association has informed Borussia Dortmund´s sporting director Michael Zorc on Wednesday afternoon that Shinji Kagawa picked up an injury and had to be substituted in the Asian Cup semi-final against South Korea (Japan won 3-0 on penalties) on Tuesday. Kagawa suffered a suspected fractured metatarsal in his right foot.
Borussia Dortmund immediately got in touch with Shinji Kagawa. The midfielder will return to Dortmund as soon as possible where team doctor Markus Braun will perform a scan to discover the seriousness of the injury.
Not looking good. One of our key players this season (I know, I know, many of them). Not really sure who could replace him in the long term. I don't like Lewandowski playing out of position, he's a different type of player.
AlexLFC
26-01-2011, 09:00 PM
*SPOILERS for Asian Cup*
Not looking good. One of our key players this season (I know, I know, many of them). Not really sure who could replace him in the long term. I don't like Lewandowski playing out of position, he's a different type of player.
Well, German newspapers are already reporting that this is the end of Kagawa's season - broken metatarsal suspected - which means up to three months on the sidelines.
Anyway, Dortmund has to (and can imo) cope with that. Or they buy a replacement, couple of days there are still...
bleething
26-01-2011, 09:07 PM
That's bad news. I feel sorry for Shinji. He's having such an outstanding season, he would have deserved to play it all the way through. Let's hope for a speedy recovery.
As for the team. I guess it means even more Götze through the middle and maybe Lewandowski, Da Silva or even Sahin rotated into the attacking midfield role. I would say we can cope.
*SPOILERS for Asian Cup*
Not looking good. One of our key players this season (I know, I know, many of them). Not really sure who could replace him in the long term. I don't like Lewandowski playing out of position, he's a different type of player.
Zidan played that position last season, and he's now fit.
Übersuperduper
27-01-2011, 04:48 AM
In a way it could be a blessing in disguise for you guys. It means that there's less of a chance of a mega offer from Arsenal or ManU that could cause Dortmund to sell him. In fact, Dortmund should use this time to wine and dine him, and then get him to sign an extension and better deal. Plus, Mario G is doing great so far as his replacement.
bleething
27-01-2011, 10:20 AM
In a way it could be a blessing in disguise for you guys. It means that there's less of a chance of a mega offer from Arsenal or ManU that could cause Dortmund to sell him. In fact, Dortmund should use this time to wine and dine him, and then get him to sign an extension and better deal. Plus, Mario G is doing great so far as his replacement.
I get what you are saying, but ... no. An injury to one of your most influential players is never a blessing. If one of the big clubs really wants him and it's not just paper talk, they will come in with a bid injury or no injury. But I actually doubt there will be a serious bid, one that's good for the club and the player, after just one season in Europe.
Sagopa Kajmer
28-01-2011, 01:53 PM
Dortmund denied services of Kagawa
http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=ger/news/newsid=1589271.html
adjan2
29-01-2011, 08:13 AM
What a pity! What do you think the front four is going to look like now? A chance for Grosskreutz to play on the left maybe, and Goetze in the hole behind Barrios? Or perhaps Lewandowski and Barrios playing together up front? My other worry for Dortmund would be strength in depth really. If they're lucky to avoid more injuries though, I don't think anyone will catch them.
It looks like Götze is replacing Kagawa with Kuba back on the right.
Drughi
29-01-2011, 03:27 PM
Pretty solid game guys.Gotze is a genius,that kid is going to be great.
Wolfsburg looks horrible :D
You know what is going to happen next week :cool:
shreyas
29-01-2011, 04:59 PM
Well done! Goetze was great.. And nice to see Hummels get on the score sheet as well!
Less said abt Wolfsburg, the better! :D
Übersuperduper
29-01-2011, 10:28 PM
The G boys of Dortmund keep getting it done. Looks like you don't have to worry too much about Kagawa's absence after all. And by the time he's back, Klopp can rest Mario. I'm looking forward to February 26th btw, Bayern has pride on the line. ;)
Sataris
01-02-2011, 05:52 AM
It's come to my attention that Langerak was signed by you guys at the beginning of the year, I know he's extremely young and doubt he'll out wiedenfeller anytime soon.
but has he been playing for Borussia II? if so can anyone let me know how he's going?
:)
PS: we'll smash you'se when we play later :p:p
mambo
01-02-2011, 10:29 AM
Doesnt look like he played any matches
http://www.transfermarkt.de/de/mitchell-langerak/leistungsdaten/spieler_49347.html
Drughi
02-02-2011, 03:53 PM
Yeah,he doesn't play.
Not even for the cup i think.Weidenfeller is too good :cool:
bleething
02-02-2011, 04:07 PM
I don't quite get that. There are 5 goalies on our books for the first team and the reserves. With Weidenfeller having nailed down the first team spot how are the others supposed to gain any experience?
In the case of Langerak it may just be that he's granted one season of getting used to new surroundings and such things. Although I would think playing football regularly should help immensly with that.
But then again, that's probably the same setup as in every other club and it has proven to be successful.
Yes, it's pretty much the same in every German club, unlike in England where the better clubs usually give their second goalies some playing time in one of the cups. Might be because we just have one cup which is sort of the easiest way to European spots... But every now and then it results in stuff like what happened at Bayern with Rensing ;)
bleething
02-02-2011, 08:26 PM
Considering the very high output of goalkeeping talent in the past and the here and now, I guess it works. I would dare say that all the Bundesliga teams, on average, possess the highest quality of goalkeepers. And all that with only three foreign recognised first teams. Even on the benches you can't find many forgein goalies. So the goalkeeping system here in Germany clearly works. Let's just hope that Langerak can profit from it.
Keep in mind that Weidenfeller has missed long spells due to injury each of the last few seasons.
We had a more than capable back up (who left us for... Stuttgart I think?), and this is Langerak's first season here.
I imagine we'll see more of him next season, although Weidenfeller is looking the best I've seen him, & I always rated him a capable keeper.
Surprisingly, Weidenfeller, just like the rest of the team have been relatively free from injury this season.
I did see an article recently somewhere by BVB goalkeeping coach De Beer who praises Langerak's development this season so far.
I'm pumped for Friday, the return of The Glass Judas™ !:p
The game is on Gol TV for those North Americans among us.
bleething
03-02-2011, 10:17 AM
I'm a little bit anxious as to how Hummels and Santana will cope with Huntelaar and Raúl. An unprover partnership against two strikers who on their day can tear any defence apart. But as long as our boys run riot just as they did earlier in the season both Huntelaar and Raúl won't have many touches let alone genuine chances in front of goal.
I have heard rumours that Santana is questionable too, but I'm not too worried, if they score 3, we'll score 5!
bleething
03-02-2011, 03:16 PM
I think he didn't train on Monday and Tuesday but is back with the squad now. He had a cold or something. I think he will be fit to start.
chaouki
03-02-2011, 03:25 PM
But as long as our boys run riot just as they did earlier in the season both Huntelaar and Raúl won't have many touches let alone genuine chances in front of goal.
that!
just read that götze will be included in the next länderspiel against italy on wednesday. großkreutz and hummels maybe as well
http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/0,1518,743355,00.html
Sagopa Kajmer
03-02-2011, 11:00 PM
Heute steigt das Derby im Pott. Das Wochenende kann nicht schöner beginnen :) (mit der Voraussetzung: SIEG!)
Auf geht's Dortmund...
I rarely say this, but ... let's go, Schalke :p
macro
04-02-2011, 02:01 PM
I rarely say this, but ... let's go, Schalke :p
even for a bayern fan that is pretty low. :p
rule #1 in football: never root for sch*lke!!! :D
chaouki
04-02-2011, 04:44 PM
even for a bayern fan that is pretty low. :p
rule #1 in football: never root for sch*lke!!! :D
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to macro again.
Don't care as long as it helps :p But really guys ... how did you manage not to win that one?! I think I saw some five-ish 100% chances. I don't think that anyone can see that as a beginning of Dortmund slipping realistically :-/ ;-)
macro
05-02-2011, 06:42 AM
Neuer saved the day for Sch*lke, hope he dosen't join Bayern as I expect.
bleething
05-02-2011, 10:23 AM
The combination of Neuer, bad finishing and being unlucky cost us the win. Credit to Neuer for another stellar performance, but really we should have been up two goals inside of 15 minutes.
I don't get why we eased off of Schmitz. He surely would have cracked giving away a penalty, receiving a red card or costing Schalke a goal with his woeful defending.
In the end it's another point on the way to securing the championship. As long as drawing matches at home doesn't become a nasty habit we should do fine.
Drughi
05-02-2011, 10:39 AM
Couldn't see the game.I was trying to catch it today but it's not the same thing :(:(
In the end we lost 2 point against a weak team with one of the best goalkeepers in Europe.Remember the first game against Schalke?We won 1-3 but we should have won,at leat,by 4/5 goals margin.It was Neuer who keep the score kind of close and it seem that the same happened yesterday.
We can't continue to drop points.We play very well but miss a lot of chances,that can't continue.Bayern will,probably,keep winning and there's still a lot of games to be played.
Nothing is guaranteed
shreyas
05-02-2011, 05:08 PM
Should have won by 3.. Barrios missed an easy couple.. Kuba should have scored one.. and Goetze had to have scored.. especially after that amazing control
sportsmen
06-02-2011, 10:48 AM
We still managed to extend our lead at the top :).
bleething
06-02-2011, 11:42 AM
Unlucky in not winning, but still lucky that Leverkusen and Bayern failed to capitalise. I really am feeling confident on the brink of cockiness even ;-)
I hope your team does too, so when Bayern ... wins ... more than ... two matches ... in a row ... ok, getting unrealistic here.
Here you go:
http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l359/due1980/meisterschale-37367.jpg
Drughi
19-02-2011, 04:30 PM
Nice win.
Good game by Barrios.
One week closer to the tittle
Injury update:
Weidenfeller injured his knee in training today, suspected ligament damage, tests will be done Wednesday morning, Langerak could get his first start at Bayern on Saturday!!
Zidan injured too, out two weeks.
Oh, and Schmelzer extends until 2014.
macro
23-02-2011, 06:30 AM
thats bad, pray Weidenfeller will be alright soon...
AlexLFC
23-02-2011, 07:10 AM
Seems pretty clear that Weidenfeller will miss the Bayern-match this weekend, but there is hope that he won't be out too long (every estimate from 2 to 6 weeks can be found right now).
Hopefully he won't miss too many matches, he really good this season!
Great chance for Langerak to show what he can do. It is such situations keepers are waiting for!
Sataris
23-02-2011, 08:53 PM
Go langerak!
Mitch was awesome today!!
sportsmen
26-02-2011, 06:31 PM
The bad news is Kloppo was injured. Reckless tackle by Sahin there.
Drughi
26-02-2011, 09:08 PM
Campeones guys :D
It's almost done.What a season.What a team.What a coach :eek:
Jurgen Klopp is the best coach of the year and it's not even close.Forget Guardiola,Mourinho and everything else.This guy is a magician.The relationship beetween him and the player must be awesome.I love how he celebrates the goals :cool:
Sahin with another great goal today.Barrios was good.Lewandowski solid.Not a great game by us.Most of all we were effective probably for the first time this season :D
The defense was not very good in my opinion.A lot of space for Robben and Ribery that shouldn't happen.I'm looking at you Schmelzer :mad:
Hummels scoring against Bayern....Feels good man :cool:
Hope no one leaves this team next season.I think Dortmund can do a lot of beautiful things in the Champions League
Sataris
26-02-2011, 10:26 PM
Mitch was awesome today!!
To be fair, Mitch only had to make 1 save. (and that was an awesome save).
Hope he gets much more gametime, how long is Roman out for?
macro
27-02-2011, 06:39 AM
liked it when langerak came out to knock over Gomez and punch the ball into orbit.
dude was well motivated. ;)
calebk
27-02-2011, 08:53 AM
Can't wait to watch this awesome team tear it up in the Champions League next season! Don't know much about your financial situation but I really hope the team stays together, they've been playing a stunning brand of football this season.
Sataris
27-02-2011, 11:05 AM
Too early to tell yet.
In any case I hope Mitch gets much more game time :cool:
liked it when langerak came out to knock over Gomez and punch the ball into orbit.
dude was well motivated. ;)
That might have to do with me calling him a fail whenever he played at the Sydney Football Stadium :D
liked it when langerak came out to knock over Gomez and punch the ball into orbit.
dude was well motivated. ;)
On the replay it looks like he catches him with his right hand while punching the ball with his left!:p
deviant
27-02-2011, 11:35 PM
Prior to the match, Bayern's electric scooter riding (http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0d328Yp8nA454/610x.jpg) president Uli Hoeness predicted the exact opposite of what actually happened. From FIFA.com (http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/clubfootball/news/newsid=1387319.html):
"(Against Dortmund), I expect a clear victory. I can totally rule out a draw or a defeat. We are the better team and Dortmund have no chance against us, and that is that. We will win by two goals."
macro
28-02-2011, 06:26 AM
i think we can agree that uli never was a very humble guy ;)
Bit of news:
Kagawa reportedly ready to return mid to late April, BVB also discussing contract extension & buy out of Buyern's buy back clause in Hummels' contract.
Although I haven't seen where they admit it exists.
More news:
- Bender's shoulder is fine, he should be fit for this weekend
- Bild is reporting the above mentioned deal with Hummels is done, he has extended to 2016 and Buyern's buy back of €8 million has been bought out for €2 million.
Dortmund are holding a ticket lottery for the last home game, the date that barring a catastrophe, we are awarded IMHO, the ugliest championship trophy in sports.
The link for the lottery is here: http://bit.ly/f2euwl
1 more thing: Kagawa is fine apparently.
bleething
17-03-2011, 06:50 PM
A few bits of news:
- Hummels signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2014. And I'm guessing they got rid of any release clauses there might have been.
- Dede will be leaving us in the summer. He has been a tremendous servant for 13 the past years.
- Happy Birthday to Shinji Kagawa. Hopefully he can enjoy the day, despite what's going on in his home country at the moment.
Looking ahead to next season...
Recently there were rumours about BVB being interested in Nürnberg's Ilkay Gündogan. He would fit the bill of a typical Kloppo signing. Only twenty years of age, technically gifted and already a quite mature passer of the ball. I certainly wouldn't mind having him as a backup to Kagawa in that central attacking position. Although I suspect he could play the Sahin role as well.
Anyway, that rumour got me thinking. St. Pauli's Max Kruse and Hannover's Christian Schulz are out of contract in the summer. I think those two would be excellent additions. Schulz would be perfect cover for Schmelzer on the left, especially with Dede leaving. Although Schulz might not be content with sitting on the bench. And Kruse would be another promising young German midfielder that Kloppo could nurse to worldwide fame, or something like that.
I read somewhere that Kagawa is coming back next week.
bleething
19-03-2011, 01:57 PM
He was scheduled to be back by the end of the month anyway, wasn't he? It would make perfect sense, for him as well as the club, to get him back early just to be on the safe side.
Sahin done for the season, with an injured medial collateral ligament.
He's out for 6 weeks.
Maybe forever with Black & Yellow... or maybe not.
Bild is reporting that Real Madrid are interested in him (why??? where would he play?), as he apparently has a buy out clause of only €6 million.
I think it's bullshit.
I'm also hearing rumours of a contract extension as well, so who knows what to believe at this point.
bleething
19-04-2011, 10:09 AM
That's a real shame. Not just for the team, but for him. He was one of the standout players of the Bundesliga this season and would have deserved to finish in style.
As for the transfer rumours. Of course there will be interest from clubs and I could see that Real would want him to play the backup to Xabi Alonso. But having said that, I don't think that Sahin wants to leave Dortmund right now. He knows that he is the top dog in the centre of midfield for a club that will play in the Champions League next season. I don't think he would want to give that up. Plus, by all accounts he quite likes Dortmund, the team, the coaches the football being played. So I don't see a really good reason for him to leave.
sergioka
30-04-2011, 12:24 AM
Hope that today is THE day!
I'll be at Westfalenstadion!
Übersuperduper
30-04-2011, 03:23 PM
Congrats Dortmund, well deserved. :)
Intermedia
30-04-2011, 03:24 PM
Congrats to Dortmund fans for this very deserved championship!
pkwrigley
30-04-2011, 04:37 PM
Congratulations to BVB.
Drughi
30-04-2011, 05:38 PM
Great run.
I had a lot of fun with these guys now don't screw the team.Sell one,two if needed and buy quality players.I mean Da Silva started this game instead of Sahin.DA SILVA!! That's a big quality drop that can't happen next year.
Jurgen Klopp manager of the year!!I LOVE YOU JURGEN
Congrats to all of you
Socrates
30-04-2011, 09:40 PM
Congrats to Dortmund and fans. While reflecting on the season a few days ago I realized that I enjoyed watching you guys more than Barca. Good luck for next season.
sergioka
30-04-2011, 10:06 PM
Damn!lost my voice in the stadium and then in dortmund-city!a big yellow party!
PatMcGroin
01-05-2011, 02:33 AM
:D
http://www.svdforum.com/imgs/dortmundmeistersig.jpg
Sataris
01-05-2011, 03:00 AM
GG
look forwrd to seeing you guys in Europe next year :)
shreyas
01-05-2011, 08:15 AM
awesome stuff! congrats!
AlexLFC
01-05-2011, 09:28 AM
Wow, great result Borussia!!! My German favourite brings home the championship, with two games to go this season. Who'd have thought that before the season???
DEUTSCHER MEISTER IST NUR DER BVB, NUR DER BVB, NUR DER BVB!!!
aushammer
03-05-2011, 10:53 AM
No existent awkward celebration from Sahin. He's gone to Real.
Seems very likely but no major German sport's page has it definitely, neither do Real's or BVB's homepage. Sahin apparently said that he'll explain himself by the end of the week.
chaouki
03-05-2011, 09:19 PM
hm he should stay, why rot on the bench in madrid when he can play at dortmund for years
btw congratulations :)
Dortmund have already signed Gündogen from Nürnberg to a 4 year deal, likely as Sahin's replacement.
Drughi
06-05-2011, 09:54 AM
Dortmund have already signed Gündogen from Nürnberg to a 4 year deal, likely as Sahin's replacement.
Not a Nuremberg follower but i heard nice things of him...Dortmund is the perfect club for his development.
Another young guy that's always good to see.
chaouki
06-05-2011, 03:00 PM
Not a Nuremberg follower but i heard nice things of him...Dortmund is the perfect club for his development.
Another young guy that's always good to see.
he's been very good this season, and who nows, maybe löw nominates him for the national team if he thinks he's good enough. although i don't think he would play him just to prevent gündogan from switching over to the turkish national team (while we're on the subject of players with two nationalities...in other threads)
bleething
09-05-2011, 06:47 PM
Now that it is official .... Good luck Nuri! I very much enjoyed watching him grow at the club and especially watching him lead the team over the past 3 seasons ending with the Meisterschaft.
Having already signed Ilkay Gündogan is great step of filling the void Nuri will undoubtedly leave in the heart of our midfield. But I feel like we still need to sign someone else. Especially with Champions League football in mind, we need to add more quality depth to the squad. I would very much like to see Zorc try to sign Alexander Merkel from Milan. I don't know if they are willing to sell or if he is anywhere near Zorc's radar, but another young German(ish) talent for the midfield would certainly fit the bill in terms of replacing Nuri and in terms of the transfer policy.
Don't forget Koch & Leitner should also be considered for that spot too.
I have heard Gündogen really isn't suitable as Sahin's replacement.
bleething
10-05-2011, 03:36 AM
I could be wrong, but I think Gündogan has played all over the midfield this season. But yes, he seems to be more of an attacking type of player than Sahin is. But of course, there is only a handful of players that play that deep lying play-maker role.
I haven't seen much of Koch and Leitner, but isn't Koch a right back by trade? And Leitner I think is even more attacking than Gündogan is.
But you are certainly right that we shouldn't forget about players out on loan and maybe lurking in the reserve ready to burst on the scene like Mario Götze did. One can hope ;-)
Both Gündogan and Leitner (he's only 18 btw, not that that's a bad thing) are more 10ers, attacking playmaker type of players. Never quite got the whole "Gündogan is a replacement for Sahin" thing ;) Sure, he could play a little further back, like Baumjohann and Jurado did for Schalke against ManU, but we all saw how that went :p Ok, there's still Bender and maybe for 2-5 matches per season Kehl, but I believe you'll definitely need another 6er or at least 8er to fill the void.
Other than that - nice addition to your roster. Good player with the potential to become even better.
macro
10-05-2011, 03:38 PM
who i call to ask how much for the 3 points on saturday. you dont need them anyway.
http://bilder.sportsandbytes.de/bvb/2010_2011/MeisterST_1305388939.jpg
Dortmund are close to signing Ivan Perisic from FC Club Bruges if they haven't already.
bleething
23-05-2011, 04:37 PM
It looks like it's all but official now. Probably just a matter of gathering all the necessary signatures and getting the paperwork in order.
I haven't seen him play ever, but it looks like he's got some talent. 22 goals and 10 assists in 37 leagues matches is not too shabby.
Here's a link to all 22 of his goals last season.
Have to remember this is Belgium, if he scores half that I'll be happy.
http://www.sporza.be/permalink/1.1029774
bleething
23-05-2011, 09:47 PM
Of course we can't expect a 20+ goals striker, especially since he isn't a striker. Which is why I think the 22 goals are impressive.
Having watched the video, he seems to be a decent header of the ball, can score from free kicks and does have a knack for arriving in the box at the right time. Hard to judge his part in the overall play, but he sure looks like a decent rival for Großkreutz's position.
With him there would be six players to choose from for the three positions behind the main striker: Perisic, Großkreutz, Kagawa, Zidan, Götze and Blaszczykowski. All of them can play in at least two different positions. Sweet, sweet music in my ears. Especially if the club aims to go for it in every competition, which I believe they should.
bleething
30-05-2011, 12:15 PM
It's official now. Ivan Perišić has signed a 5-year contract. The transfer fee is speculated at around € 5m. Welcome to the club!
Micheal Zorc apparently said that there are no more transfers planned. So pending injuries or absolutely crazy bids for our star players the squad seems to be complete. And it looks to be a good one. Certainly capable of putting up a fight for the title.
sportsmen
24-07-2011, 10:24 AM
So... after a long break: what do you guys think about the state of the team after most of the pre-season (one more game to go on Tuesday) and yesterday's Supercup?
I feel we have a strong team which can challenge for the title again. I know it's going to be tough because of Champions League, additional pressure, etc. But it still amazes me to see how Klopp manages to incorporate new players into the team so quickly. It's a joy to watch Dortmund play, even without crucial players like Subotic, Schmelzer, Sahin and Barrios, they were head and shoulders above S04 for the majority of the time. New acquisitions like Gündoğan and Perišić were smartly done and I see both of them as very useful prospects who can shine brightly at some point in the season.
The team looked good, considering a few starters were missing. Santana was rock solid at the back. The new players have integrated very well I find. Interesting that Scheisse's regular 'A' team couldn't beat our team missing a lot of regulars.
It's too bad we lost, but really it's a nothing cup, still would have been nice to win!
bleething
24-07-2011, 03:13 PM
Gündoğan looks like a good fit. He will slot in nicely and progress as the season rolls on. Perišić looks a good prospect, too. I guess he will need more time, but eventually shine towards the second half of the season. Leitner, again, very good prospect, but he needs much more time. Luckily, he will be given that at Dortmund under Klopp.
I was very much impressed with Chris Löwe at left back. Looks like the perfect Schmelzer back-up and just maybe can pressure Schmelzer a little bit. Something, to be perfectly honest, Dedê couldn't do anymore.
So much for the new boys and on to two almost new boys: Kagawa and Kehl.
Man man, that Kagawa kid has some skill. He looks better than last season already. At times he looked like he would belong in the Barça starting eleven. Vision, touch, dribbling, strength ... it's all there. He's fairly pacey as well. He definetely will be a force to reckon with again in the Bundesliga and I'm very much looking forward to how he will fare on the big European stage.
Kehl looked very good, too. If, big if, bery big if, he stays fit, he can provide a calm experienced focal point. Him along with Weidenfeller, Subotić and Hummels provide the stability and the young boys can go out there have fun and just play, play, play.
All in all I think the team is in good shape and ready to start the season. As to what to expect from the season, I like Klopp's statement that he just wants the team to be hungry and keep on playing like they did. It's hard to say to which heights that will lead, but I for one would like the team to challenge in the DFB Cup and go for another Champions League place finish in the league. First place would be welcome, but it's not a must. And as for the Champions League, it would be nice to get out of the group phase, but more than anything I want them to enjoy it.
sportsmen
25-07-2011, 09:20 AM
** SPOILERS ** for Copa America final below:
Lucas left the field limping in yesterday's Copa America final against Uruguay. I don't know the extent of his injury. He was to get some rest before the start of the season anyway, but it's not the most fortunate occurrence for anyone. For the time being we'll be (probably) relying on Lewandowski and I'm hoping he can finally deliver.
macro
25-07-2011, 10:08 AM
Wonder if Klopp feels he have to rotate the formation a lot.
It's always a gamble, if it works you could go far in all competions.
Lucas left the field limping ...
Paraguays's coach says about three weeks off for him.
And you guys are the favorites going into this season. No question about it. Bayern is probably close on your heels, but you lost just one guy, get Kagawa back and got some good to great players as replacement. Kehl, Gündogan, Perisic... we'll have to take it from your hands. Get ready to get hunted :p
bleething
26-07-2011, 12:31 PM
I won't be denying that we are seen as one of the front runners, but seriously talking about us being hunted? No way. Bayern are favourites. They said it themselves, the bookies say the same. (Almost) Everyone says it and they are right.
Bayern had a pretty strong squad that should have done better than it did. At present time Bayern invested about €44m in strengthening that squad, which is almost a third of what all Bundesliga clubs combined have spent. And they spent it on damn good players as well. Not to mention that they now have that guy Heynckes at the helm.
As long as the Rummenigges, Hoeneßs and Beckenbauers don't make life uncomfortable for everyone you should do fine.
The pressure is definitely on you not us.
All that said, I would be happy being hunted all season long ;-)
Sataris
28-07-2011, 10:49 AM
Hope Langerak gets more game time this year
Looks like the 2011-2012 season will be the last season for Kappa uniforms for BvB.
They reportedly signed a 5 year deal with Puma effective 2012-2013 season.
I dislike Puma's gear, but oh well, it's worth €6.25 mil/season.
I'm really surprised Nike didn't jump in again.
Some more news:
Barrios injury sustained in Copa America final worse than initially expected, out a further 5-6 weeks, will miss first group games of UCL.
Schmelzer will return against Hoffenheim in week 2.
New Champions League jersey revealed:
http://bit.ly/qhp9Vy
Doppelganger
05-08-2011, 07:11 PM
Good lord Dortmund look fantastic so far.
And that was with 3 regulars out of the lineup!
They haven't missed a beat with Sahin gone!
LFCVrsac
05-08-2011, 10:51 PM
Good lord Dortmund look fantastic so far.
Agree!
Amazing! :eek::eek::eek:
chaouki
06-08-2011, 10:30 AM
Agree!
Amazing! :eek::eek::eek:
sahin who? wonderful display against a very bad looking hsv. elia is a complete waste of space on the teamsheet (they should sell him asap before sbd notices he's shit) and the defense doesn't bother defending at all.
if not for kagawa's misses and some other chances it could as well have been like 5:1 or 6:1 and deservedly so. hoffenheim should be a bit more composed at the back, let's look what the little black-yellow wizards are doing to them (and if the display is similar hoeneß will start to puke because he'll imagine dortmund winning the title once more :D )
The pressure is definitely on you not us.
I'm not denying that Bayern is under more pressure. We're always supposed to win it and with the amount of money invested, even more so.
What I'm saying is that you should anyhow be the favorites. No matter what Bayern club officials say, they obviously can't say that we want to hunt Dortmund ;)
But after that display of power yesterday and with most of your guys apparently not very injury prone I can't really see you not win it. Barring major drama (injury or team climate wise) you'll take it. We can only be the Real to your Barca, I guess ;)
Drughi
13-08-2011, 04:01 PM
First game of the season for me
Not a good game.BVB needs a striker BADLY.Horrible display by Lewandowski.Santana looked lost,the team misses Subotic.Can't win many games with a third division left-back
Perisic should start next weekend.
Hoffenheim seem to have our number, nothing new there, it's still early in the season.
sportsmen
14-08-2011, 06:25 AM
First game of the season for me
Not a good game.BVB needs a striker BADLY.Horrible display by Lewandowski.Santana looked lost,the team misses Subotic.Can't win many games with a third division left-back
Perisic should start next weekend.
While I agree with a bit about Santana, I don't think neither Lewandowski nor Löwe performed any worse than other players on the field. Kagawa was anonymous. Götze and Gündoğan off after a few minutes of the second half didn't help the case either. Perišić was ok, but clearly lacked finishing and Zidan needs to make his decisions quicker. Yesterday he easily could set up Perišić one-on-one and after that when you have 15 players in the box and 90th minute on the clock, you may as well try to shoot and not to exchange passes.
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And the most important: we lacked this Barcelona-esque fluidity for the most of the time. Dortmund need to adapt to the situation, when opponents will be parking the bus in front of the goal.
midfielder
14-08-2011, 10:22 AM
With such poor display of Dortmund's midfield, Lewandowski couldn't do anything...that's striker and strikers usually need good passes to show what they can do.
I think, considering he had no support of Gotze, invisible Kagawa and inefficient Grosskreutz, Lewandowski generally did well yesterday, he finally improved the keeping the ball with a rival on the back and he was playing the ball to midfielder quite well.
However there was no footballer on the pitch who was able to create a good situation for him. I must say this mindless criticism of Lewandowski amuses me much, because I saw many times when Barrios was beyond of play in a greater extent than and nobody said then that Dortmund must change the Barrios.
Especially Lewandowski is much younger footballer, less experienced and I'm pretty sure he'll be better than Barrios when Lewandowski achieves Lucas's age. Robert showed a week ago against HSV, that his potential is huge. As Klopp said, he was the best footballer on the pitch then.
I hope that Lewy will shut the mouth of his critics similar like Piszczek a year ago. Because the situation is really similar now. I also heard so many bullshit about 'Pische' and he showed everybody that he's the top right back in the whole Bundesliga.
bleething
14-08-2011, 11:24 AM
Santana has to live with criticism for his display, there's no doubt about it. But what really didn't work was the midfield, especially the Bender-Gündoğan combination. It was evident that they need more time on the pitch together. Götze, Großkreutz and Kagawa had their little moments sadly it was too few of them and they didn't really come together. Their NT exertions over the week might have been a little too much for Kagawa and Götze.
But I think you have to give credit to Hoffenheim. It wasn't the prettiest football you'll ever see, but it got the job done.
sportsmen
17-08-2011, 03:19 PM
Koller announces retirement
Powerhouse forward hangs up boots after continuous injuries
Former Czech Republic international Jan Koller has announced his retirement from football at the age of 38.
Koller had one year remaining on his contract with French third division side AS Cannes, but persistent injuries have forced the striker to call it a day.
"Since April I have had enough of the injury problems," the 6ft 7in former Sparta Prague forward told Czech news agency CTK.
"I was preparing myself for this moment for a long time and now all has fallen off me and I am looking to the future."
Jan Koller Quotes of the week
"First of all I struggled with my calf muscle. Then I had problems with my heart and when I was in preparation for the new season I tore a thigh muscle.
"That was the last warning that it was time for me to retire. I was preparing myself for this moment for a long time and now all has fallen off me and I am looking to the future."
Also a former Borussia Dortmund and Anderlecht striker, Koller is Czech Republic's top scorer of all time, with 55 goals in 91 appearances.
He represented his country in four major tournaments before retiring from international football in 2009.
Koller, who also turned out for Monaco, will continue to reside in France and plans to take up a year-long course to perfect the French language before seeking a backroom role in football.
Not only a great striker, but also a decent goalkeeper as can be seen here:
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Arsenal
Marseille
Olympiakos.
Our Champions League opponents.
Can we, as a 4th seed, make it out of the group?
I believe anything can happen in this group
Not exactly easy but not tough for a team that wants to be more than "just" German champions. You guys should be able to take second ... but then again I was pretty sure you'da been able to do the same in last year's EL group. Will be interesting to see if your youngsters can get a win against a non-Ukrainian side this time around ;)
Jesus Saved Edwin
20-09-2011, 04:42 AM
Borussia Dortmund have struggled this season, they lost won 2 games, lost 3 games and went to a draw so far. They started out playing like Barcelona in their first game, then the 1-0 loss to Hoffenheim, then the 2-0 win over Nurnberg and then they just fell apart.
Barrios and Gotze need to recover as they are really needed on the squad.
God bless.
This year's Götze: Moritz Leitner!
Nuri who?
Fuschimuschi
11-11-2011, 09:57 AM
Well, he was always regarded as a great prospect unlike Gündogan who really jsut burst into the scene last season.
I just thought he needed more time to mature both as a player and a person but he is already showing a lot.
Gündogan must feel horrible though.
Gündogan has gotten, IMHO a raw deal. He is a VERY talented player, Kicker calling him a "flop" is harsh in my eyes, he never really was a Sahin replacement, but the problem now for Klopp will be, where to play him?
I am VERY impressed with Leitner.
Apparently we're in for Schmiedebach from Hannover, but really, do we need him?
AlexLFC
21-11-2011, 09:33 AM
Where the hell are all the Borussen? :D
What a result... not so much a clear cut win like last year, but Bayern are stronger than they were last year, and still Dortmund managed to win away from home against them. Very special and crucial result, for both Dortmund and the Bundesliga-season in general :)
I haven't been able to log in to the site!
I'm overjoyed at beating Buyern, now we just need to win the other 2 games this week.
Also, the year end finances were released, BVB made €9.5 Million profit, after paying down some of the debt, which is down to €56 million.
In comparison, Buyern only made €1.5 million.
Drughi
23-11-2011, 06:31 PM
Yeah,great win last saturday but i think Bayern is too strong for this year's Dortmund either way the team is getting better.Only need to find a new Sahin :D
Also put Barrios in.Lewandowski had a great game but he is not a striker.His miss at the beggining of the 2n half.... :o i wouldn't mind to sell Kagawa
bleething
23-11-2011, 09:02 PM
Yeah,great win last saturday but i think Bayern is too strong for this year's Dortmund either way the team is getting better.Only need to find a new Sahin :D
Also put Barrios in.Lewandowski had a great game but he is not a striker.His miss at the beggining of the 2n half.... :o i wouldn't mind to sell Kagawa
Bender is the new Sahin. Now to find a new Bender. Leitner is the new Bender. Now to find a new Leitner. Or, and this is one I'd really love to see, Alexander Merkel is the new Sahin.
And I would mind selling Kagawa. The poor guy is just starting to gain form and momentum. Although, I guess if there was ever a decision to be made between having to sell one of Kagawa and Götze, I know who I'd keep.
I do agree on putting Barrios in. He is no doubt the better finisher and finishing is what the team lacks.
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And on to today's match. Arsenal was just exactly that bit cleverer and more composed as you would expect from a team with a good deal of CL experience. But I think that our team can be proud of their display today, especially after losing your two best performers with the first 30 minutes of the match. (Let's hope the pair of them are not seriously injured, although I fear a lengthy absense for Bender.)
It's the inexperience and lack of composure away to the Olympian sides that made qualification for the knockout stages near impossible and not the two matches against Arsenal.
Temporarily back in 1st place until Bayern play tomorrow.
The game against the other Borussia should be interesting!
I hear Reus has a broken toe.
sportsmen
28-11-2011, 12:47 PM
Also put Barrios in.Lewandowski had a great game but he is not a striker.
It may be that I'm a bit biased, because Lewandowski is my compatriot and one of my favourite players, but I seriously don't understand comments like that, Drughi. Lewadowski is and always has been a striker - for club and for country. Klopp is the first one to utilize him in the attacking midfielder role.
Temporarily back in 1st place until Bayern play tomorrow.
Still at the top after the weekend :D.
Still at the top after the weekend :D.
ya!!!:D
Here's an interesting video for the German speakers, it's an interview with Sven Bender & his twin brother Lars (plays for Leverkusen)
http://www.wdr.de/tv/sport_inside/sendungsbeitraege/2011/1128/benderzwillinge_video.jsp
AlexLFC
05-12-2011, 10:06 PM
A bit disappointed after the last result, because it seemed like Dortmund were in control the whole of the second half, so a draw seems a bit harsh and like two points dropped rather than 1 point won.
Anyway, very impressed with the way the Borussia is playing so far. I would not have thought that the gap to Bayern would be that close by now, everything is still pretty much open and the second half of the season seems to be a head-to-head this season as well.
Now it is CL time, a 4-0 for Dortmund would just do fine. It is not too much too ask for, is it? Seriously, the only way to approach the next game is to go forward...
Looks like Leitner & Kehl are questionable for Tuesday, I have no idea what our defensive midfield will look like.
AlexLFC
06-12-2011, 09:19 AM
Looks like Leitner & Kehl are questionable for Tuesday, I have no idea what our defensive midfield will look like.
Probably not too bad with regard to the fact that Dortmund need to score goals. A lone DM (probably Gündogan) would be enough imo.
Weidenfeller
Piszeck - Hummels - Santana - Löwe
Gündogan
Grosskreutz - Kagawa - Götze - Perisic
Lewandowksi
To start with this would be a fine line-up... possible add Barrios during the second half, depending on how well it goes with scoring goals tonight...
Sataris
06-12-2011, 12:45 PM
Probably not too bad with regard to the fact that Dortmund need to score goals. A lone DM (probably Gündogan) would be enough imo.
Weidenfeller
Piszeck - Hummels - Santana - Löwe
Gündogan
Grosskreutz - Kagawa - Götze - Perisic
Lewandowksi
To start with this would be a fine line-up... possible add Barrios during the second half, depending on how well it goes with scoring goals tonight...
You should rest Roman and play Langerak :cool:
bleething
07-12-2011, 01:34 PM
So, that was that as far as Europe is concerned. Obviously progressing would have been much much sweeter, but I'm not too bummed out. Hopefully the lads liked the taste of the big European stage and are all the more hungry to return next season.
Only three more matches this calender year, must win matches at that in my opinion. Expecting wins against Kaiserslautern at home and Freiburg and Düsseldorf (Cup) away and hoping for ever improving performances. Goals from Götze and Barrios would be nice.
AlexLFC
07-12-2011, 02:35 PM
So, that was that as far as Europe is concerned. Obviously progressing would have been much much sweeter, but I'm not too bummed out. Hopefully the lads liked the taste of the big European stage and are all the more hungry to return next season.
Only three more matches this calender year, must win matches at that in my opinion. Expecting wins against Kaiserslautern at home and Freiburg and Düsseldorf (Cup) away and hoping for ever improving performances. Goals from Götze and Barrios would be nice.
Yeah, mixed feelings about that as well. On the one hand, the way they played this season in Europe, it is a shame that they did not manage to get a spot in the EL at least. On the other hand, it is a blessing with regards to the fact that the major injuries they have had this season happened in fact in the UCL matches.
Time to concentrate on the league and the cup now. Winning the league will be even more difficult this season, and it is by no means a must. The cup, however, would be great to win - has been a long time now ;)
midfielder
18-12-2011, 06:27 AM
Not a good game.BVB needs a striker BADLY.Horrible display by Lewandowski.
Also put Barrios in.Lewandowski had a great game but he is not a striker.His miss at the beggining of the 2n half.... :o i wouldn't mind to sell Kagawa
Have you something more to add, "Mr. Speciallist"?
bleething
04-01-2012, 06:32 PM
First piece of summer transfer business is already done and what a piece it is.
BVB signs Marco Reus from Mönchengladbach. Reus will sign a 5-year contract in the summer and the transfer fee seems to be around 18m Euro. Quite a steep foray into the transfer market, but one that will pay off, I'm sure.
And it doesn't hurt that he is not only an ex BVB youth player, but was also born in Dortmund. A nice littly cherry on top especially for the Dortmund based fans.
Drughi
04-01-2012, 11:39 PM
Great signing but,just like i said on another thread,that probably means that Gotze is going to be sold
No, Götze is staying at least another year, he is under contract to 2014.
Going will be Kagawa likely, and Kuba, Zidan, Kringe, Kehl and some of these other players, maybe even Barrios.
I wouldn't be surprised to see a Kagawa announcement this or the next transfer window.
Doppelganger
11-01-2012, 07:39 PM
First piece of summer transfer business is already done and what a piece it is.
BVB signs Marco Reus from Mönchengladbach. Reus will sign a 5-year contract in the summer and the transfer fee seems to be around 18m Euro. Quite a steep foray into the transfer market, but one that will pay off, I'm sure.
And it doesn't hurt that he is not only an ex BVB youth player, but was also born in Dortmund. A nice littly cherry on top especially for the Dortmund based fans.
Couldn't have signed him up in time for me to see him live :(
Edit: Speaking of which. I'll be in Dortmund from March through July, I plan on attending as many matches as possible. What's the best way to get tickets? Any sort of club membership I need to get?
bleething
04-02-2012, 12:06 PM
So... three wins, 10-2 goals including one from Barrios, the real Kagawa back and the best Hummels and Kuba I have seen. Kehl is on a good run of form, too. Things do look very bright and all that without Götze.
Now let's hope that Bender won't miss too much action, because he would be a big loss. His workrate, anticipation and ball winning skills are ridiculous for someone his age. And you can see him improving all the time, especially going forward.
I'm already looking forward to mid April when it's Bayern at home, Schalke away followed by Gladbach at home and all that in the space of 10 days.
AlexLFC
07-02-2012, 09:45 PM
HALBFINALE!!!
Good runout tonight, easy draw but bad conditions on the pitch. Good work from all involved.
Now the important thing is to keep the flow going :)
Doppelganger
03-03-2012, 10:22 AM
Going to my first BVB match today and I'm lucky enough to have a ticket on the Sudtribune!
bleething
04-03-2012, 05:08 PM
Massive weekend with Bayern, Gladbach and Schalke all losing while Dortmund extends their winning streak to a club record of eight wins in a row.
I do feel like celebrating the championship already.
And Hummels is a damn beast with sweet, sweet feet. Some of the passes he played against Mainz would make a lot of creative midfield maestros proud.
Too bad his passes don't make Löw proud though...
bleething
04-03-2012, 05:38 PM
Well, it's a different style of play. What can you do.
macro
06-03-2012, 08:56 AM
Going to my first BVB match today and I'm lucky enough to have a ticket on the Sudtribune!
how did you like it? must be a stunnig atmo in there.
Doppelganger
12-03-2012, 12:11 PM
how did you like it? must be a stunnig atmo in there.
It was unbelievable. Constant singing and high volume but still an extremely comfortable place to watch a match. I also loved that everyone arrived an hour or so early and just chatted with their neighbors. I totally understand now why everyone falls in love with BVB, I'm 100% converted.
P.S. I stood in line for over 4 hours this morning and managed to get some of the last tickets for BVB-Bayern! :D
P.P.S. The Augsburg match was shit. :mad:
Doppelganger
31-03-2012, 09:28 AM
I swear that the temperature in the Sudtribune went from 85 degrees to 20 degrees the instant Stuttgart equalized. I've never felt so much energy evaporate so quickly. What an unbelievable match though, it should really have been 10-6 or something even more ridiculous. Subotic's injury threw everything off, would've been nice to have an able sub for him on the bench...
pkwrigley
12-04-2012, 05:09 AM
Congrats to you BVB today. What a great match. Loved Subotic-Robben after the penalty attempt.
Football 1:0 Buyern
Gratz Dortmund for winning the double :)
Doppelganger
14-04-2012, 08:37 PM
Well that just about wraps it up. Could be champions next weekend.
sportsmen
15-04-2012, 10:19 AM
Everything has been going so smoothly lately that there is really nothing to discuss. I just hope the core of the team will stay for the next season's Champions League campaign.
me too, I hope they learned from the last 2 years in Europe.
Sataris
17-04-2012, 01:35 PM
me too, I hope they learned from the last 2 years in Europe.
Me too!
Want to see dortmund tearing teams apart (like you do to us!) in the Champions League!
chaouki
17-04-2012, 09:34 PM
Me too!
Want to see dortmund tearing teams apart (like you do to us!) in the Champions League!
very much so. otherwise it's bad for the uefa-ranking :D
wong_ma
19-04-2012, 03:08 PM
Dortmund have done amazingly well without Gotze!
Start of the season was poor and they managed to go 24 matches undefeated (correct me if im wrong, just coming off the top of my head)
Absolutely nuts! Expect some players to leave though. I think Kagawa will leave and definately Barrios (who has done nothing this season).
I think it's 25 actually.
Don't know about Kagawa, but it's possible that Barrios, Kagawa & Lewandowski all leave, not likely, but possible.
Übersuperduper
21-04-2012, 08:15 PM
Congrats Dortmund, well deserved title.
uforock
22-04-2012, 01:14 PM
Congrats BVB earning their second star !!
wong_ma
22-04-2012, 02:16 PM
I think it's 25 actually.
Don't know about Kagawa, but it's possible that Barrios, Kagawa & Lewandowski all leave, not likely, but possible.
At least Marco Reus is coming in. Quality player!
Correct me if im wrong, but Reus is a winger than a striker?
bleething
22-04-2012, 02:34 PM
At least Marco Reus is coming in. Quality player!
Correct me if im wrong, but Reus is a winger than a striker?
I think he has played in a second striker role behind Hanke for most of the season. He's not an out and out winger. He could play each of the three attacking midfield positions in the current 4-2-3-1 system.
I guess you could compare him to Götze the most. Although they have different strengths, the both of them are playmaking wingers or creative, attacking, central midfielders that like to go out on the flanks.
What I look forward to is Lewandowskis excellent hold up play with Reus making the runs beyond him. That should make for a quite interesting counter attacking force.
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Oh and .... FUCK YEAH!!! Champions again! Great stuff from the team.
wong_ma
22-04-2012, 03:20 PM
I think he has played in a second striker role behind Hanke for most of the season. He's not an out and out winger. He could play each of the three attacking midfield positions in the current 4-2-3-1 system.
I guess you could compare him to Götze the most. Although they have different strengths, the both of them are playmaking wingers or creative, attacking, central midfielders that like to go out on the flanks.
What I look forward to is Lewandowskis excellent hold up play with Reus making the runs beyond him. That should make for a quite interesting counter attacking force.
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Oh and .... FUCK YEAH!!! Champions again! Great stuff from the team.
Dortmund's CL exit was a blessing to be honest. Less hectic schedule and could concentrate on BuLi. I was dissapointed with their CL exit, but hopefully next season they will qualify for Round of 16
Doppelganger
22-04-2012, 03:54 PM
The city went absolutely nuts last night. Loved it. Und schon wieder Deutscher Meister BVB!
sergioka
22-04-2012, 04:23 PM
Now we'll win the DFB-Pokal and Bayern will have nothing in their hands after they won't win the CL.
Dortmund was burning, next month will be the official Party,
I'll put some pics of that here.
Stay tuned:D
Sataris
24-04-2012, 01:31 AM
Nice job
now take Europe seriously next year please
wong_ma
25-04-2012, 03:06 PM
Nice job
now take Europe seriously next year please
Im with you Sataris! A third german powerhouse would be good for the game. Oh wait, Leverkeusen never were :P I mean second
So, Kagawa won't be signing an extension, meaning he will likely now be sold w/ a deal supposedly in place with United.
Some teams also interested in Lewandowski as well, likely the reason there are rumours he's leaving too, but he's under contract to 2014.
chaouki
30-04-2012, 02:53 PM
So, Kagawa won't be signing an extension, meaning he will likely now be sold w/ a deal supposedly in place with United.
Some teams also interested in Lewandowski as well, likely the reason there are rumours he's leaving too, but he's under contract to 2014.
I hope at least lewandowski stays. it was nice to watch kagawa play in the bundesliga, anyway, reus will replace him very well I can imagine and you guys will get a hell lot of money for kagawa. has to be one of the transfers with maybe the highest gain. bought for 200.000, will be sold for at least 15-20 million if he doesn't have a clause in his contract
looks as if santana heads out as well to leverkusen or gladbach
wong_ma
01-05-2012, 03:47 AM
I hope at least lewandowski stays. it was nice to watch kagawa play in the bundesliga, anyway, reus will replace him very well I can imagine and you guys will get a hell lot of money for kagawa. has to be one of the transfers with maybe the highest gain. bought for 200.000, will be sold for at least 15-20 million if he doesn't have a clause in his contract
looks as if santana heads out as well to leverkusen or gladbach
I'd say he'll easily cover the cost of the purchase of Reus. Pity to see him wanting to leave. Quality player and really suited BVB's playing style
Doppelganger
02-05-2012, 12:07 PM
Barrios to China for 8.5m euro. New striker then.
Doppelganger
06-05-2012, 04:05 PM
Best season in Bundesliga history!!
Doppelganger
12-05-2012, 09:45 PM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5-2 hahahahhahahaha
DOUBLE!
Congratulations, guys.
This time it's a little harder than with the Meisterschaft though. That result is utterly disappointing and I hope it's only a result of everyone concentrating on Chelsea too much already...
Enjoy your parties ;-)
Doppelganger
13-05-2012, 09:18 PM
Enjoy your parties ;-)
Thanks, I did :D
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