Swiss Abroad 2004/05 [R]

PeterBeer · May 22, 2005

Yes, great for him to keep a clean sheet
..the second title, don't forget the U17 EC

Nico Limmat · May 22, 2005

Frei scored his 20th goal of the season this weekend. He also made the Ligue 1 All-Star team this year.

PeterBeer · May 22, 2005

Frei has been superb and Rennes are in 4th place!

N'Kufo scored today

Nico Limmat · May 23, 2005

- We have a new coach abroad. Marcel Koller will take over at Bochum and try to bring the club back up immediately.

- Some press reports now state that Hakan has all but signed for YB.

- It seems Spycher is very close to signing with Eintracht Frankfurt. There are also rumors that link Huggel to Frankfurt as well.

Nico Limmat · May 24, 2005

SwissGCZ said:

It seems Spycher is very close to signing with Eintracht Frankfurt.
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It's official, Spycher signs with Frankfurt for two years (with option.)

Garci · May 24, 2005

Hi guys, I'm new on board.

According Top 11, Hakan Yakin has signed at 99,9% by YB and According L'Equipe, Frei will still play for Rennes next season.

I hope that Alex Frei will find a good team next year, maybe in Spain.

Nico Limmat · May 24, 2005

Garci said:

Hi guys, I'm new on board.
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Welcome to Bigsoccer! Where are you from? Deutsch-Schweiz, Romandie, Ticino?

Garci · May 24, 2005

Hi, native of Fribourg, but "economic" refugee in Geneva!!!!

What about you?

Nico Limmat · May 25, 2005

Born in Zurich. I have been a Swiss abroad myself for the last eight years (Texas & Dubai) - but go home at least once a year.

PeterBeer · May 26, 2005

Seems we'll have another young talent in London!
This kid impressed in the U17 EC, leftsided defender

Nico Limmat · May 26, 2005

PeterBeer said:

Seems we'll have another young talent in London!
This kid impressed in the U17 EC, leftsided defender
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Jonas Elmer, eh? To my knowledge he has never played for GC's first team. Chelsea also tried to get Rakitic but he opted for Basel. Anyway, I wish him the best of luck and hope he gets a fair chance at Chelsea who seems to prefer "finished players."

Hopefully we'll at least get some kind of a transfer fee.

Garci · May 26, 2005

Frei will still play next year for Rennes (according to L'Equipe".

Garci · May 26, 2005

Vogel Signs For 3 Years In Ac Milan

Nico Limmat · May 26, 2005

Garci said:

Frei will still play next year for Rennes (according to L'Equipe".
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Fine by me if he likes it in the Bretagne. He can help Rochat adjust to Ligue 1 football.

PS: Frankfurt is still interested in Huggel.

Nico Limmat · May 26, 2005

Garci said:

Vogel Signs For 3 Years In Ac Milan
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Link?!

Garci · May 26, 2005

SwissGCZ said:

Link?!
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http://www.gazzetta.it/

Nico Limmat · May 26, 2005

Johann Vogel wechselt zum AC Milan

WOW...that is a huge transfer for him and I heartily wish him the very best for his future. He has been very loyal to both of his club teams so far (GC, PSV) and truly earned his chance at one of the world's biggest clubs. I'm not very fond of AC Milan (I detest everything Berlusconi) but it's better than going to Lazio.

Almost makes me wish they would've won yesterday, Vogel could have been the third Swiss competing for the world title at the club level in recent years (after Chapuisat and Sforza.)

PeterBeer · May 26, 2005

Gee didn't see that one coming
But when you think about it it makes sense since Vogel were terrific against Milan..Wonder how much he'll play though..just look at Dhorasoo, world class player who has hardly made a start this season (ok he's been injured a while but still)

Nico Limmat · May 27, 2005

PeterBeer said:

Wonder how much he'll play though..just look at Dhorasoo, world class player who has hardly made a start this season (ok he's been injured a while but still)
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Yes, excitement aside, there is still the lil' issue of playing time at a club like AC Milan. The fact that Ancelotti gets to stay should work in Vogel's favor. On verra...I have confidence in Johann.

PeterBeer · May 27, 2005

Well, one thing i am certain of is that we won't hear any complaints from him
Wonder if Ambrosini leaves, then Vogel will be the number one backup for central midfield

Anyway it looks like this summer will be very busy with lots of swiss changing clubs

Already done deals:
Magnin
Rochat
Lichsteiner
Degen
Elmer
Vogel
Spycher

Probable:
Huggel
Roth
Behrami

Returning from loans:
Chiumiento
Barnetta
Vonlanthen

Must have forgotten a few

Nico Limmat · May 27, 2005

Daniel Gygax is very close to signing with OSC Lille. St. Etienne has also shown interest.

Looks like Lille and Frankfurt have been watching plenty of ASL football...

PeterBeer · May 27, 2005

Great with 2 Züri lads in Lille. Especially now when they'll be playinng Champions League football. Just hope their trainer, Puel, will stay

Nico Limmat · May 27, 2005

PeterBeer said:

Probable:
Huggel
Roth
Behrami
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I wonder what is going on with Roth's transfer to Bolton. The last thing I heard it was almost a done deal.

SERVETTE RIP · May 27, 2005

Arsenal will offer a new contract to Senderos. They will double his salary for next year (it will be around £15000 a week) and extend the contract until 2010. Well deserved indeed...

Nico Limmat · May 27, 2005

SERVETTE RIP said:

Arsenal will offer a new contract to Senderos. They will double his salary for next year (it will be around £15000 a week) and extend the contract until 2010. Well deserved indeed...
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A fine reward for a fine player.