it seems that Die DFB took 3 points off of Sandhausen for licensing issues. WTF? If it wasn't for that, SV Sandhausen would be running away from the pack
I doubt Sandhausen has what it takes to continue this form throughout the long campaign. Good collective efforts so far, but should eventually be figured out. Bochum's win playing away at Freiburg was a big statement. They're much more well equipped overall on both sides of the pitch. I still feel this is going to be their season. Karlsruher just sold their top scorer Hennnings and looks to be entering a partial rebuild mode. They won't be challenging again this time for promotion, but should however have the players to finish around mid-table.
Skip to 3:59 to see some sweet skills, and an even sweeter finish. (sorry I can't embed the vid) http://www.betnowscore.com/football/match/highlights/3417351/Greuther-Furth-vs-FSV-Frankfurt
Bochum go 4-0 on the season as Haberer wins it for them against FCN. They've also added another key piece to further improve the squad, signing Thomas Eisfeld on a full transfer. He showed good promise last Rückrunde when joining on loan. With Bulut and Terrazino also in the best form of their careers, all they need now is to hold onto Terodde and they'll be set. Also, former Werder lad Lennart Thy scores the decisive goal for St. Pauli as they sink the Red Bulls.
They yellow guys are absolutely destroying KSC at the moment. Just got their 5th goal from a set shot, some other guy pulled out some over head acrobatics a few minutes prior. Holy shitt!!!!! 6!! with an epic volley Best bit is KSC seemingly going into damage limitation and keeping more numbers behind the ball. I guess they're not going to catch up.. Active supporters have even managed to get a 'wave' going around the ground; they're all loving it. I'm enjoying this too much.
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FCN make the trip up the road on bicycles https://www.facebook.com/nuernberger.zeitung/posts/10153615754854594
Braunschweig on fire right now. Three straight wins going 11-0 in goal differential during this stretch. A complete 180 turn around from the opening three matches. The upper mid-table still looking real close, only 4 points separate the 3rd-13th spots.
I wouldn't exactly call it a turn around. The team has adapted to the new formation, and the new players have been integrated, but there really isn't a fundamental difference. If Sandhausen hadn't been gifted three goals in the first game, no one would have talked spoken a bad start and all that.
Yea, the new formation is working really well. What are your thoughts on Maxi Sauer's performances in his first few starts?
He seems to prefer Max. And he has been doing well - good in the first two games, ok in the last, no major mistakes and good at crosses. Not sure if I would start him or Ofosu-Ayeh in the next game.
FCN considering to bring in Oliver Kreuzer as their potential new sporting director to replace Martin Bader who will leave the club at the end of September. Fortuna Düsseldorf generated a million euros operating profit in the past fiscal year, with club financial assets overall rising to 6 million. Part of these profits have already been invested towards their youth academy along with increasing of staff and player budget.
Bielefeld nearly pulls an upset on the road against Freiburg, until Hufnagel gets the late equalizer at the 90th min to finish 2-2. Meanwhile, Sechzig sporting those new Oktoberfest trikots against Kaiserslautern right now. Goes with the theme but can't say I'm a fan of it.
Karlsruher continues their slide, as they lose 2-0 to Paderborn. Third loss in a row, along with issues clearly with both their offence and defence. The departure of key players like Hennings, Yabo, and Max has really affected them.
Gertjan Verbeek with the press conference of the season! http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussbal...erbeek-kritisiert-bild-zeitung-a-1054026.html
FCN have found their new director as they hire Andreas Bornemann to be Bader's successor. His previous resume includes being a director at Freiburg's youth academy and VP of Holstein Kiel.
Duisburg getting hammered by Union Berlin at the moment. 3:0 HT. No idea what the record is for the most goals conceded in a 2. bundesliga season, but wouldn't be surprised to hear they are on track to break it
Decent fight at the end to get 2 back, just too late. It's nice to see the Zebras return but they clearly don't have the quality to complete at this level currently. Kaiserslautern win in their first game with new coach, Konrad Fünfstück.