Monthly Archives: September 2010

”Lucky Pig” Schweini saves Bayern a roasting

Can 45 minutes of football change the course of a great club’s entire season? For Bayern Munich the answer was most definitely ”yes” last year.  December 8, 2009 has an almost mythical status for Bayern fans. With their season drifting … Continue reading

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Frankly speaking: How low can Ribery go?

It seems that even when Franck Ribery wins, he loses. The Bundesliga’s highest-ever paid player finally hit form during Bayern’s vital 2-1 victory at Hoffenheim on Tuesday. But in setting up the Bavarians’ equalizer, he damaged ankle ligaments and will … Continue reading

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Wiese vs. Lehmann: The gloves are off

Jens Lehmann is best known these days as a football pundit on German television, but Tim Wiese can think of three other places for the former international keeper.  ”He belongs on The Muppet Show, on the couch or in a … Continue reading

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Bundesliga Culture Clash on the Rhine

Kaiserslautern fans know how to make the most of the good times. Newspaper vendors in the town report extra sales with club supporters apparently eager to cut out and keep a copy of the league table that shows the Red … Continue reading

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Away-day blues for Bundesliga hosts

France has been beset by a summer plagued with stories of some of their stars ‘playing away from home’ – only just not in South Africa. Week Three of the Bundesliga saw their German counterparts prove they can work equally … Continue reading

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