Klinsmann has decided: Germany's number 1 is...

[blazsovszkyc]

And I am a HUGE Bayern Fan. It's my team but I think it's gotta be Lehmann this time around.
As for Germany being knocked out because of the goal keeper, I think you guys are dreaming. The defense is what we really need to worry about.
Agree, only when I see here someone question Kahn’s previous achievements, well the I an calling that person a moron a**

["Eisenfuß" Eilts]

THE BAD THING WITH BAYERN FANS IS THAT THEY DWELL TO MUCH WITH PAST .
KAHN HAS WON THAT BECAUSE HE WAS PLAYING FOR A BETTER TEAM THAN LEHMANN. AND THE LEAGUE ISN'T THAT TOUGH. LETS BE GLOBAL

This has nothing to do with Kahn fan or not.

This has to do with respect.
I also don´t like him very much,
but i respect the performances he had shown.

I have never said Klinsmann decision is wrong,
i only said, Olli Kahn was a world class player,
so he´s no loser.

The fact you mentioned with Klos is right,
that´s the problem in Germany,
too many good keepers.

Everybody has his favorites,
mine is currently Weidenfeller,
your is Enke (as far as i get you right).

That´s ok, but no reason to call
an opponent a loser.
Sure, Kahn has also lost finals with his teams,
but call a player, that didn´t have it ?!

So let´s get back to a normal discussion. :)

[F96]

I didn't really care who Klinsmann would chose. I think Lehmann did play great this season and certainly deserves it but at the same time I feel bad for Kahn.
It was his big dream to play at the WC at home in Germany.

I just hope the media won't make this bigger as it is.

[Teso Dos Bichos]

Sorry to hear about the bad news guys. I feel for you.

[AGF Aarhus]

I just hope the media won't make this bigger as it is.
Yea, right. I can hardly wait to watch the late RTL News tonight.

The fact you mentioned with Klos is right,
that´s the problem in Germany,
too many good keepers.
The problem is not too many good keepers. That's a blessing. The problem is that traditionally once someone becomes 'The' German keeper, he keeps that job unquestioned until he retires. German national keeper has traditionally been up there with Pope for job security. That's why I like this move. It breaks up that old system and adds more incentive for players to fight for their positions.

[The Old Lady Hertha]

I'm happy Lehmann's in. I'm more happy that all the wrangling and decision-making may end soon.

[MicFW]

Kahn served Germany well. [...]
Give credit where credit is due.

Also accept that in this moment, Lehmann is the better choice.

My opinion exactly. Kahn was a great goalkeeper, for a long time the best there is probably. And he's still a very good one for sure! Great performances for Germany, especially in 2002.

But his mistakes against Cologne haven't been the first ones this season, although someone claimed that. Lehmann on the other hand seems to be in the form of his life and played a great season after a mediocre one last year.
The WC is this summer, Klinsmann had to pick the one who is better now.

[F96]

The problem is not too many good keepers. That's a blessing. The problem is that traditionally once someone becomes 'The' German keeper, he keeps that job unquestioned until he retires. German national keeper has traditionally been up there with Pope for job security. That's why I like this move. It breaks up that old system and adds more incentive for players to fight for their positions.

Totally agree with that. Imo Kahn also had to wait too long to become the #1 after Köpke.

[MicFW]

No Real Suprise For Me.
Somehow i think Klinsi always secretly favoured Lehmann. Anyhow, we should accept the decision and get behind the team. It wont be Lehmanns fault when we go out in the 1/8.

Absolutely.

[The Old Lady Hertha]

Totally agree with that. Imo Kahn also had to wait too long to become the #1 after Köpke.

YES TOTALLY AGREE...WHY AM I USE CAPLOCKS????

ahh much better :)

[F96]

Yea, right. I can hardly wait to watch the late RTL News tonight.

Don't forget Klinsmann's best friends over at BILD.

[bayernguy311]

How soon people forget the 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Italy. I believe Lehmann was in goal for that performance...

[The Old Lady Hertha]

How soon people forget the 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Italy. I believe Lehmann was in goal for that performance...

Yea and he was less of fault in all 4 of those goals than Kahn was for the only goal against US...

But regardless, Kahn is the best backup keeper a country could ever have. :)

[F96]

How soon people forget the 4-1 thrashing at the hands of Italy. I believe Lehmann was in goal for that performance...

Kahn also got three goals against vs. Mexico and Australia and 4 versus Romania and Lehmann was in goal when Germany drew 0:0 against France.

It doesn't mean anything.

[BayernWake]

I'm saddened to see Olli in the Nr. 2 slot. But Lehmann is a great keeper. I still think Olli would've done fine, however.

[Psychosis hsv]

Yea, right. I can hardly wait to watch the late RTL News tonight.


The problem is not too many good keepers. That's a blessing. The problem is that traditionally once someone becomes 'The' German keeper, he keeps that job unquestioned until he retires. German national keeper has traditionally been up there with Pope for job security. That's why I like this move. It breaks up that old system and adds more incentive for players to fight for their positions.
and that denies a chance to the best keepers. at the moment some say is Enke. but after lehmannna and kahn retires the replacement will be old , above 25. i have seen teams and countries which have succeded with 20 year olds keepers. my problem here is age. i dont like goalkeepers who are more than 34
do you?

[The Old Lady Hertha]

and that denies a chance to the best keepers. at the moment some say is Enke. but after lehmannna and kahn retires the replacement will be old , above 25. i have seen teams and countries which have succeded with 20 year olds keepers. my problem here is age. i dont like goalkeepers who are more than 34
do you?

Usually goalkeepers peak at an age much longer than field players. 33 is about the age where GKs are at their most optimum.

[Psychosis hsv]

Kahn also got three goals against vs. Mexico and Australia and 4 versus Romania and Lehmann was in goal when Germany drew 0:0 against France.

It doesn't mean anything.
the likes of seep maier and Koepke. did they concede 4/5 goals in one match

[The Old Lady Hertha]

the likes of seep maier and Koepke. did they concede 4/5 goals in one match

Did SePp (;)) Maier and Andreas Koepke have Per Mertesacker and Robert Huth in front of them!

NOOOOO!

[Psychosis hsv]

Usually goalkeepers peak at an age much longer than field players. 33 is about the age where GKs are at their most optimum.
lets be Global lets leave bundesliga for 2 minutes.
iker cassilas 2 c.league 22 years
bodo 1990 w.cup winner 23 years
2002-brazil's keeper 28 years
how old was taffarel and barthez when there country won the w.cup