Die Knappen! Schalke 04 08/09 thread [R]

["Eisenfuß" Eilts]

Any true fan would be supportive and optimistic

I also don´t rate Ruttens performance at Schalke high. They played
less attractive than last season and that´s very hard to do.

But the problem remains, that the management is a construction side.
Today Oliver Kahn refused beeing Schalkes manager of sports, so the
club is looking for a coach and a sport manager.

The coaching job will be done by Mulder and Büskens until the end of
the season. Last year the two did the same (after Slomka was sacked)
and collected many points. So let´s see how it runs this time.

[Borussia]

Today Oliver Kahn refused beeing Schalkes manager of sports


Well, it seems they aren't willing or able to pay him enough (Slomka & Rutten surely didn't/don't get a modest compensation)...:D;)

["Eisenfuß" Eilts]

Schalke seems to focus their search for an interim-manager (contract until summer)
on national team coaches, that have no matches with their NT in the next months.

Candidates are Slaven Bilic (kicker) and Otto Rehagel (DSF, sport1).

[Equilibrium]

They have no chance with Bilic imo, he would be an amazing signing if it did happen. I pray it does, but it's very unlikely.

[berloha]

Bilic to Schalke. Confirmed. Cad meets chaotic club, fascinating. http://mainzelsmile.ioff.de/froehlich/roflrofl.gif

[ForeverRed]

Lets see if he can save some face for this team.

[berloha]

To save some face they could have get a cheaper solution I think. They can not make it to international spots and Schalke won't make a way to Liga 2.

I repeat myself they have some promising talents in the team, but if a worker club continues to get 'stars' instead of trusting youthful players and honest dirty players....I think they deserve their current situation.

["Eisenfuß" Eilts]

At the sport manager position Schalke is connected with Frank Arnesen,
former Danish national player, Tottenham manager and currently Chelsea
chef-scout.

To save some face they could have get a cheaper solution I think. They can not make it to international spots and Schalke won't make a way to Liga 2.

Schalkes supervisory board chief Clemens Tönnies (he is the real president) likes big names.

I repeat myself they have some promising talents in the team, but if a worker club continues to get 'stars' instead of trusting youthful players and honest dirty players....I think they deserve their current situation.

They plan to build a team around the locals, like Neuer, Höwedes and some players in the mid 20s like Pander or Jones. The task for the new sport manager won´t be easy, because the budget will be decreased by 20 million € after the season.

[berloha]

That sounds like a good plan ! ^ Finally.

[Equilibrium]

Bilic to Schalke. Confirmed. Cad meets chaotic club, fascinating. http://mainzelsmile.ioff.de/froehlich/roflrofl.gif
.. Link?

[cromagnum]

They have no chance with Bilic imo, he would be an amazing signing if it did happen. I pray it does, but it's very unlikely.

ye i dont think its going to happen..he has already turned down jobs in the epl because he said he wants to stay with croatia until 2010..

["Eisenfuß" Eilts]

ye i dont think its going to happen..he has already turned down jobs in the epl because he said he wants to stay with croatia until 2010..

Well, he would have time in the next months. But as you both expected he turned down Schalkes request (according to kicker (http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/artikel/506558/)). Rare (or for Schalke typical) is, that Bilic confirmed to the press, that he was in talk with Schalke, while Schalke denied it today. :rolleyes:

So, the search continues.

[woodythenetminder]

Well, he would have time in the next months. But as you both expected he turned down Schalkes request (according to kicker (http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/bundesliga/startseite/artikel/506558/)). Rare (or for Schalke typical) is, that Bilic confirmed to the press, that he was in talk with Schalke, while Schalke denied it today. :rolleyes:

So, the search continues.

I've got to say the Schalke 04 ship is FUBAR! Kahn turns them down and that can't be a good sign. Can't find anybody wanted to take on the challenge of the manager's hot seat and the candidates are actually running away or denying they want to be or are being considered.

The situation and drama surrounding it may be more of a circus than it is worth. More likely, he is wanting Uli Hoeness' position upon retirement. I just don't see how that will work based on his recent relationship with JK.

"Schalke needs someone that can give them 100%," stated Kahn. "That's not me!"

Knowing him, those were tough words and strained to come out. There is much more behind the scenes here. Beckanbauer recommended Kahn and many thought this would be his ideal venue. I think he wanted it as well. I also think he saw all the choas, turmoil and lack of focus from the Schalke board that he knew the club would be challenged to progress despite his best efforts.


Simone looks good and he is now more commited to her and the kids. (The Bierhaus honey was something he made a huge mistake with-should have kept that to a one night FF and F, paid her some money and said bye).
He gets a good salary from ZDF, gets to work on his golf game, play with ther kids and bone the wife. that's a good deal!


Cheers . . . Woody

[CCinGermany]

I repeat myself they have some promising talents in the team, but if a worker club continues to get 'stars' instead of trusting youthful players and honest dirty players....I think they deserve their current situation.

I wish I could disagree with this. :(

["Eisenfuß" Eilts]

... About Kahns decision not to go to Schalkes and about Kahn ...

I see Kahn as a someone, that would get crazy, when relaxing in the garden or
playing golf. That´s hobbies, important to relax and forget some sorrors in your free-time. But too much freetime would made him mad. He needs a task, something where he can find limits, a challenge. Ok, he could also find it at playing golf, but that´s not the same. I think, that he wants to come back into football business and that´s the right decision, because there he has the connections. I think he chose Schalke to get to know the conditions they could offer (he was not happy with it and so declined) as well as bringing himself back in talk at other clubs (also in Munich). Good self-marketing move.

[Samora]

Great game by schalke in the second half to win 2-0
you can tell that they were really playing well together
Sanchez surprised me with his effort and his playing.
Hopefully they will win a couple more and gain confidence:)

[Borussia]

Maybe "die Knappen" should get coached by 2 managers in the future...:p ;)

Congrats and thanx for beating Bielefeld. Good job. :-)

[aloisius]

the kicker report has altintop playing in the midfield.

was he really? how did it look like?


it certainly was a very attacking line up with him, farfan, kuranyi and sanchez all starting.

[Equilibrium]

the kicker report has altintop playing in the midfield.

was he really? how did it look like?


it certainly was a very attacking line up with him, farfan, kuranyi and sanchez all starting.
It really didn't seem like it until the last 5-10 minutes of the game. Kuranyi hit the post twice though, and then 91st minute scored by a brilliant threaded pass from Jones, who everyone in this form will tell cannot pass to save his life. :rolleyes:

Sanchez was the only player running at opponents, they need such a player. Racitic was also not bad when he came on for Sanchez. Farfan was pretty much useless nearly the entire 2nd half, he just stood in one spot and waited for the ball. Off the ball movement is something Schalke definitely needs to work on if they plan to become a better team.

[Samora]

I didn't get to see the game but I know that schalke won can someone tell me what happened?:confused: