Hong Jeong-ho and Ji Dong-won @ FC Augsburg 2014-2015 [R]

skimmilk · Jul 18, 2015

Trochowski not travelling with team though hasn't been totally ruled against contract with Augsburg.

skimmilk · Jul 18, 2015

KyopoOhNo · Jul 18, 2015

FFT's list of 50 best managers

40. Markus Weinzierl

There seems to be a growing trend of clubs in the Bundesliga opting for younger and relative unknown coaches to help them rise to the top. Weinzierl has joined that list – and thrived.

The 40-year-old’s only coaching experience was in the lower leagues, but that didn’t stop him from taking a small club like Augsburg to the Europa League last season. The Bavarians are in many ways a model for other smaller clubs; the ultimate success story. With a limited budget of around €20 million, they finished fifth in Germany’s top flight, building on their terrific eighth place of 2013/14.

Opponents will tell you that Weinzierl’s side is one of the toughest sides to play against, with their neat passing and attacking game. But the road to success was bumpy. When Weinzierl first took over in 2012, it looked as if Augsburg were heading for relegation. The ex-Bayern Munich reserve reorganised his side, however, and after taking just nine points from 17 games they finished 15th and narrowly avoided the drop.

Slowly, the team spirit Weinzierl helped build began to pay off as a collective was formed. In his second season they came awfully close to securing a Europa League spot, collecting three more points than last year yet finishing three places worse off. This time they made it to Europe for the first time in their history. And for what it’s worth, it was Weinzierl’s Augsburg that brought an end to Bayern’s 53-game unbeaten streak in the spring of 2014.

"He's young, but has does an outstanding job. He's one of the best coaches in the Bundesliga. His team is aggressive, and plays very fast going forward." - Pep Guardiola, Bayern Munich
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http://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/fourfourtwos-50-best-football-managers-world-2015-40-36

skimmilk · Jul 20, 2015

looks like HJH is working extra hard to catch up after missing last friendly

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KyopoOhNo · Jul 21, 2015

fcaugsburg1907Dong-Won #Ji regenerates in a barrel of ice after training session! #FCA #KeineSau #fcaugsburg #FCAinWalchsee
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skimmilk · Jul 21, 2015

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HJH in ice bath too

KyopoOhNo · Jul 23, 2015

#Hong in action! #FCA #FCAinWalchsee #KeineSau pic.twitter.com/4DLyomyEbU
— FC Augsburg (@FCAugsburg) July 23, 2015

KyopoOhNo · Jul 24, 2015

wetcrispy · Jul 24, 2015

HJH looks like he slimmed down. just me?

KyopoOhNo · Jul 24, 2015

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HJH looks like he slimmed down. just me?
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In the face. His jawline looks more defined.

skimmilk · Jul 25, 2015

Both started and played a half

skimmilk · Jul 25, 2015

80 minutes of the match before it goes away

highlights

skimmilk · Jul 25, 2015

kinda oddly HJH name comes up in turkish rumors

http://www.haberduyum.com/spor/besiktas-tan-jeong-ho-hong-surprizi-h8774.html

skimmilk · Jul 28, 2015

#Hong and #Ji practice passing! #FCA #KeineSau pic.twitter.com/uGgmdW70xc
— FC Augsburg (@FCAugsburg) July 28, 2015

skimmilk · Jul 29, 2015

Ji started and HJH came on as all outfield players subbed off at 70ish

skimmilk · Aug 1, 2015

HJH started with Ji coming on as sub around 60'

dudedudedude · Aug 2, 2015

Do you guys think ji might have a bigger role on the team this year?

LeVin · Aug 2, 2015

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I would be happy if he isn't marginalized. He needs to start making more of an impact, both in terms of hard stats and his general performance.

skimmilk · Aug 2, 2015

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He needs to stay healthy first. Displacing altintop which is where Ji has played much this summer is harder than at 9 but u never know.

seolseol · Aug 7, 2015

They play tonight in DFB Cup away against Elversberg.

skimmilk · Aug 7, 2015

#FCA starting XI: Hitz, Verhaegh, Klavan, Altintop, Feulner, Baier, Esswein, Baba, #Hong, Matavz, Caiuby. #SVEFCA #DFBPokal
— FC Augsburg (@FCAugsburg) August 7, 2015

Bench: Manninger, Werner, Callsen-Bracker, Kohr, #Ji, Bobadilla, Mölders. #SVEFCA #DFBPokal
— FC Augsburg (@FCAugsburg) August 7, 2015