Fußball-Bundesliga

[Bundesbiers]

It's official...Julian Green to Stuttgart. I really didn't expect this since he was seeing more time under Ancellotti.

Hope he gets a lot of time on the pitch. If he does its a good move for him.

 

[Croak]

Ok, I expected the Bayern v Leipzig match to be closer than this. I can't believe Forsberg took down Lahm like that. I assume the red card was because Lahm was in the open on a fast break. The commentator said it was a "rather cynical foul". I've heard him use that term before. What exactly does he mean by "cynical"? Is he trying to say "selfish"?

 

[Itkovian]

Ok, I expected the Bayern v Leipzig match to be closer than this. I can't believe Forsberg took down Lahm like that. I assume the red card was because Lahm was in the open on a fast break. The commentator said it was a "rather cynical foul". I've heard him use that term before. What exactly does he mean by "cynical"? Is he trying to say "selfish"?

A cynical foul is also sometimes known as a "tactical foul". It is when a foul is made with no intention to win the ball but only for tactical reasons – break up opposition players' rhythm, intimidate the opposition, stop a counter-attack etc.

https://www.quora.com/What-does-it-mean-when-a-soccer-foul-is-cynical

 

[Itkovian]

That was a pretty terrible tackle. I was surprised at the straight red, but it looked like he asked the opinion of the linesman who had a clear view, then bumped it up to red. I respect that.

Bayern clearly dominated the game though, even before the red card.

 

[Itkovian]

What's a decent english language news site for bundesliga news?

I go to espnfc.us, but they almost entirely ignore the bundesliga. Most other leagues didn't have games today and almost zero mention of Bundesliga even so. Tired of having to scroll through to find a story or two way down the news feed.

 

[Itkovian]

Whoa just saw Monchengladbach fired Schuburt.


How many coaches is that fired so far this season? Seems like it has been a lot.

 

[Bundesbiers]

Ok, I expected the Bayern v Leipzig match to be closer than this. I can't believe Forsberg took down Lahm like that. I assume the red card was because Lahm was in the open on a fast break. The commentator said it was a "rather cynical foul". I've heard him use that term before. What exactly does he mean by "cynical"? Is he trying to say "selfish"?

I think it was straight red because he attacked Lahm from straight behind... not even close to being from the side and getting a glance on the ball. He had no chance of even touching the ball. It was a bad foul on the heel which is deserving of the straight red.

 

[Croak]

What's a decent english language news site for bundesliga news?

I go to espnfc.us, but they almost entirely ignore the bundesliga. Most other leagues didn't have games today and almost zero mention of Bundesliga even so. Tired of having to scroll through to find a story or two way down the news feed.

goal.com, http://www.fourfourtwo.com/ , http://www.sbnation.com/soccer , There was another good one I stumbled upon, but I can't for the life of me, think of it right now. When it comes to me, I'll let you know.

 

[mhnessie]

Whoa just saw Monchengladbach fired Schuburt.


How many coaches is that fired so far this season? Seems like it has been a lot.

Seven. Thats definitely a record as much as I know, especially because only half of the season is played. In comparison - we had 7 fired coaches for the entire season last year.

 

[Itkovian]

Bayern twitter takes a hilarious dig at Red Bull Leipzig

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[Bundesbiers]

Bayern twitter takes a hilarious dig at Red Bull Leipzig

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Not a fan of Bayern of course, but any dig at Red Bull is a good thing.

 

[Itkovian]

Draxler to PSG

 

[Itkovian]

Frohe weihnachten meine freunde!

 

[Bundesbiers]

Fröhliche Weihnachten

 

[mhnessie]

Happy Christmas, guys !
Hope you're having a great time together with your family.

 

[PackerFan71]

Nollaig Chridheil!!!!

 

[Croak]

Merry Christmas and Happy Boxing day!

 

[Croak]

Badstuber to Schalke leaves me feeling melancholy....

 

[Itkovian]

Badstuber to Schalke leaves me feeling melancholy....

It's just a 6 month loan to get him some playing time and back into form. Reports are already out that he has a verbal agreement for an extension with Bayern.

Smart move all around IMO

 

[Itkovian]

Here's the money quotes, straight from the boss Carlo

"Earlier, speaking from Bayern's winter training camp in Doha, Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti said any move away from Munich would not be permanent.

"I said if he decided to leave because he wanted to play we can deal with it for six months," said the Italian.

"We can speak about this with him. There is no chance he will be sold. The idea of the club is to renew the contract. If he wants to go to play it will be to go on loan.""

http://www.skysports.com/football/n...n-holger-badstuber-on-loan-from-bayern-munich

 

[mhnessie]

It's just a 6 month loan to get him some playing time and back into form. Reports are already out that he has a verbal agreement for an extension with Bayern.

Smart move all around IMO

Might be a good move but I have my doubt that Badstuber stays healthy.

 

[Itkovian]

Might be a good move but I have my doubt that Badstuber stays healthy.

So do I. Hoping for the best though.

 

[mhnessie]

So do I. Hoping for the best though.

I like this guy. Impressing that he never gives up but I'm afraid his body is just not made for professional football.
We will know better at the end of the season.....

 

[Itkovian]

Niklas Sule joining Bayern from Hoffenheim.

There's your Badstuber replacement. I'm cool with it, Sule will bring some much needed speed to the back line.

 

[Croak]

Niklas Sule joining Bayern from Hoffenheim.

There's your Badstuber replacement. I'm cool with it, Sule will bring some much needed speed to the back line.

Ha. Never heard of him.