afca32 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 When was the last time someone won it 3 times in a row? I can't really see past Bayern tbh. Dortmund should finish 2nd again, although if Schalke can find some consistency they could be in with a shout. Leverkusen will have to improve dramatically if they are to finish top 4, but I think they will. Below that, it's pretty tough to call. Wolfsburg seem to have a bit of money and I think are best equipped to challenge the top 4. It's all up in the air at Mainz. I have no idea what's going on with Tuchel. I can see Cologne doing well, I don't know much about them but they have some experienced players at this level. Paderborn I know nothing about so can't really comment. I think Bremen might go. They have a lot of absolute shite and were very uninspiring last year. Unfortunately I think Hamburg will probably stay up. And to answer my earlier question, Bayern did it between 1999-2001, which is actually more recently than I thought. So come on Dortmund/Leverkusen/Paderborn or whoever (except Hamburg). Even a title race would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bully_wee Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Agree with most of what you say; Schalke could challenge, but only if they hold onto or adequately replace Draxler and, to a lesser extent, Meyer. Losing and gaining Lewandowski will weaken Dortmund and strength Bayern a lot, respectively, and whether Dortmund are successful or not next season depends on how Klopp replaces him - that and a bit of luck with injuries, something they've not had this year. I can't see Bayern not winning it, but, like yourself, I hope there's at least something resembling a challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_mcshug Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Schalke actually have the makings of a good team, especially with abundance of quality youngsters coming through, but the manager is useless and they wont make sufficient progress unless they make the change of coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusZaliukas Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 It's all up in the air at Mainz. I have no idea what's going on with Tuchel. Tuchel decided to take a year out. Mainz have appointed Kasper Hjulmand from Nordsjaelland as head coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Prince Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Immobile has signed for Dortmund for around £15m. Can't say I've seen him but must be ok if he scored over 20 goals in Serie A last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints Bevy Squad Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Immobile has signed for Dortmund for around £15m. Can't say I've seen him but must be ok if he scored over 20 goals in Serie A last season. He's really good. Seen him a few times against the better teams on BTSport. Classic number 9 IMO. He'll be able to play the lone striker role too a good level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afca32 Posted July 23, 2014 Author Share Posted July 23, 2014 http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000293976.php All the transfers so far listed in the link. Hoffenheim have made some good signing, so I expect them to do well again. Hannover seem to be trying to get relegated by selling their best players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Aitken's Love Child Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Augsburg have strengthened their attacking options by signing no fewer than 5 new strikers, in addition to central midfielder Markus Feulner from Nürnberg. They'll need to do very well to emulate their success of last season, and have lost Andre Hahn to Mönchengladbach who was a driving force last season. Looking forward to seeing them in their opening home game against Dortmund, after finding out today that my company managed to pick up tickets for a couple of colleagues and myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Prince Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 http://www.bundesliga.com/en/liga/news/2013/0000293976.php All the transfers so far listed in the link. Hoffenheim have made some good signing, so I expect them to do well again. Hannover seem to be trying to get relegated by selling their best players. Reading that one thing that gets me is how many transfers are within the league. You've got teams getting players from other leagues but the majority is within the Bundesliga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints Bevy Squad Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I expect Wolfsburg to be strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_mcshug Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 the league has at least been strengthened by the departure of Michael Mancienne. Dortmund have made some decent signings and I fancy Mainz to have another good season, even without Tuchel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Aitken's Love Child Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Did Notts Forest really pay £1.5 million for Michael Mancienne? He is absolutely rotten, but I suppose Pearce will know what to expect from him, given he made him under 21s captain for England. He always said that if he didn't make the England senior squad by the time he turned 25 that he would go any play for the Seychelles, where his parents are from. He's 26 now, he has no chance of playing for England, so what's holding him back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latino Lover Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Definitely want to get to a game or two this season, can get to dusseldorf fairly cheap and easily and flew there before for Leverkusen but want to go to Dortmund ideally but will it be possible to get tickets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Aitken's Love Child Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 Dortmund can be tough to get tickets, particularly if like me you want to stand in the huge stand behind the goal with the ultras. I've heard of people paying upwards of £100 for tickets on the black market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waspy Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 RL looks to have settled into bayern well with 4 goals in 3 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumigoo Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Hello! If you want to read a very brief preview of this year's Bundesliga then I have written one and I would love it if people gave it wee look and provided any feedback, comments, criticisms etc. Cheers! also if there are any errors in the spellings of players and teams (bloody German long words!) then let me know. Thanks Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Dortmund vs Bayern in the Super Cup tonight. 5pm kick off live on BT Sport 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigOutYourSoul Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Just had a wee bet on Bayern @ 6/5. Seems big even though this is essentially a friendly - Bayern are so strong and Lewa will maybe want to make a statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris. Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 The teams for tonight taken from each sides Twitter. Dortmund: XI - Langerak - Piszczek, Sokratis, Ginter, Schmelzer, Kehl, Kirch, Hofmann, Mkhitaryan, Aubameyang, Immobile Subs - Alomerovic, Subotic, Bender, Jojic, Großkreutz, Ramos, Durm Bayern: XI - Neuer, Martínez, Lewandowski, Shaqiri, Gaudino, Boateng, Bernat, Rode, Müller, Alaba, Hojbjerg Subs - Starke, Reina, Dante, Pizarro, Götze, Lahm, Badstuber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Looking forward to seeing Shaquiri. Impressed at the World Cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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