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

[Samora]

Great match today by Schalke, 4-0 vs Windeck--forgot their name
extremly happy with new players that were integrated
ratings
Holtby-8.0-8.5 great game
Pliat-6.5-7.0 good 1st half, mostly defended some good passes
Kenia--great game, scored 8.0-8.5
Zambrano--8.0-8.5, best in 1st half. good in 2nd, one big mistake

worth mentioning
Bordon--super solid
Kuranyi--linked well, scored, solid
Rakitic--better than usual:D
Howedes--good in defense and he scored
Altintop--nothing good to say, as usual, needs to work on passes
rafinha--some okay passes, good defense, needs to work on crosses
Westerman--did good through out, good chances, some good passes

magath definetly changed Schalkes mentality into a more offensive type which is great:)

[tadm123]

just curious did Farfan played?

[Samora]

just curious did Farfan played?
no he wasnt feeling well/maybe injured
commentators said something about it
but he should be okay:)

[tadm123]

i see, btw read on peruvian press that Magath will play farfan at midfield, any truth in this? cause seems like a terrible idea heh

[Samora]

i see, btw read on peruvian press that Magath will play farfan at midfield, any truth in this? cause seems like a terrible idea heh
yeah would be terrible
i wouldnt see why he would do that:confused:
plus midfield is already packed with geat players:)
i would choose Farfan over altintop in the attack:)

[Schalkoholic]

Great match today by Schalke, 4-0 vs Windeck--forgot their name
extremly happy with new players that were integrated
ratings
Holtby-8.0-8.5 great game
Pliat-6.5-7.0 good 1st half, mostly defended some good passes
Kenia--great game, scored 8.0-8.5
Zambrano--8.0-8.5, best in 1st half. good in 2nd, one big mistake

worth mentioning
Bordon--super solid
Kuranyi--linked well, scored, solid
Rakitic--better than usual:D
Howedes--good in defense and he scored
Altintop--nothing good to say, as usual, needs to work on passes
rafinha--some okay passes, good defense, needs to work on crosses
Westerman--did good through out, good chances, some good passes

magath definetly changed Schalkes mentality into a more offensive type which is great:)

One mistake, must read:"Rakitic usually better"
he played shit and missed a penalty

[Samora]

One mistake, must read:"Rakitic usually better"
he played shit and missed a penalty
yeah I was pissed:mad:
but I let it go, he didnt play that badly;)

[Schalkoholic]

yeah I was pissed:mad:
but I let it go, he didnt play that badly;)

But Kenia seems to be the better alternative.
Wait and see

[Samora]

But Kenia seems to be the better alternative.
Wait and see
as our playmaker, maybe
but the kid has the talent
and should definetly be a starter or main sub
I was wondering where the hell Moravek was:confused:
oh yeah, Rakitic, maybe the pressure got to him of being 10, he needs more exp, to earn the #
Messi didnt get his # just because of his skill, he earned it because he showed he can be reliable and a crucial part of a team,
Rakitic hasnt reached that point

[CCinGermany]

Nice way to start the season, 3 points on the road! :cool:

[Samora]

Nice way to start the season, 3 points on the road! :cool:
Its too early to tell, but I like our chances of qualifying for the europa league:rolleyes:

[Samora]

This thread has been great:)
but I think its time to head over 2 the new 09/10 Schalke thread, see u there:)
even though I dont like the title:mad:

[Schalkoholic]

Its still 2009 so stay here
and hey its Schalke who cares about title?:D

[Samora]

Its still 2009 so stay here
and hey its Schalke who cares about title?:D
ok good enough reason haha lol:D

[Samora]

YouTube - Wir sind Schalker
!!!!!YEAH GO SCHALKE!!!!!

[Dage]

German media reports, that Manchester United is interested in Manuel Neuer after the injury of van der Sar. Magath has confirmed the rumor.:eek:

http://www.spox.com/de/sport/fussball/rundumdenball/0908/fussball-ticker-1208-olympique-lyon-alvaro-negredo-obafemi-martins-guus-hiddink-nicklas-bendtner.html
http://www.welt.de/sport/fussball/article4306297/Schalkes-Keeper-Neuer-bei-ManU-auf-dem-Zettel.html

[Samora]

German media reports, that Manchester United is interested in Manuel Neuer after the injury of van der Sar. Magath has confirmed the rumor.:eek:

http://www.spox.com/de/sport/fussball/rundumdenball/0908/fussball-ticker-1208-olympique-lyon-alvaro-negredo-obafemi-martins-guus-hiddink-nicklas-bendtner.html
http://www.welt.de/sport/fussball/article4306297/Schalkes-Keeper-Neuer-bei-ManU-auf-dem-Zettel.html
I read about it too, which Pissed me off to the P*****
worst case scenerio for Schalke, his worth more than 20mill, seriously:mad:
the money would help but if Shalke keep him for at least 1 more season hell be worth 10 mill more, this kid has talent, its not hard to see,
Magath better make a good deal
http://www.goal.com/en/news/15/germany/2009/08/12/1436770/schalke-goalkeeper-manuel-neuer-on-manchester-united-radar

[CCinGermany]

Ugh, this is not good news...eve if the club needs that kind of Geld. It will be very interesting to see how the great Magath handles this situation.

[Schalkoholic]

Oasis:d

[cromagnum]

on a bright note rakitic played well for croatia yesterday..he had some nice touches passes and one assist yesterday..hopefully magath can get the best out of him as the kid does have class..