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VfB needs to rebound
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After the blowout against Bayern in the Pokal, VfB is in dire need of a “statement” of power. Arriving just in time is bottom of the table Borussia Mönchengladbach.
Prior to match Markus Babbel sounded the charge:
“Tomorrow we hope to be able to show a reaction to the poor display against Bayern. We most certainly [...]
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we were in fear of them
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Following yesterdays humbling defeat to Bayern München in the DFB Pokal the club issued the following comments:
Markus Babbel: “Congratulations to Bayern. They highly deserved to win. My team seemed to be somehow blocked, somehow paralysed. We were in fear of them and failed to shake off the respect we had for them throughout the game. [...]
Category: UncategorizedBayern crushes VfB 5-1 in DFB Pokal
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Hopes of defeating Bayern München in the DFB Pokal ended quickly as Jürgen Klinsmann’s club destroyed VfB 5-1. The Bavarians completely overwhelmed VfB taking a three goal lead into the break and cruising to the end in what could have been a significantly worse score if they had pressed. Germany international started the outpouring, scoring [...]
Category: UncategorizedI am convinced that we can win!
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“I am convinced that we can win!”, said Markus Babbel of tomorrow’s DFB Pokal match against Bayern München. He added:
“Of course we’re looking forward to the game,”
“Finally, the waiting is over. We have worked hard and the players are happy that things are getting back to normal after tough winter preparations. We have a [...]
Category: UncategorizedDaniel Didavi, Julian Schieber and Christian Träsch extend contracts
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VfB announced that they have a trio of young players to contract extensions. Both Christian Träsch (22) and Daniel Didavi (19) committed until 2012 while Julian Schieber (19) contract now runs until 2011.
VfB team manager Horst Heldt said of the signing:
“We are delighted to have bound Julian Schieber, Christian Träsch and Daniel Didavi [...]
Category: UncategorizedMarkus Babbel’s training camp report
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Per the club web-site Markus Babbel issued the following q & a report on training camp:
What was more difficult, previously as a player putting in the hard work on the pitch or now as trainer taking responsibility?
Markus Babbel (laughing): “I prefer the responsibility as team boss. I can choose now what exercises I participate in [...]
Category: Uncategorizedyour daily Jens update and why Markus Babbel wants him back
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In a telling interview with Bild today, VfB manager Markus Babbel spoke of his goals for the club and the future of Jens Lehmann with the club.
Pleased with training camp he said the club has firm goals to make up for lost ground and break back into the top five before the end of the [...]
Category: UncategorizedVfB training continues and Jens is back!
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VfB continued with training today and with few exceptions the club is starting to return to full health. The days workouts were broken up with more fitness work and technical work on set pieces in the morning session followed with more power work in the afternoon workout. Serdar Tasci took part in the first [...]
Category: UncategorizedMarkus Pazurek of TuS Mayen signs
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After speaking to a few of my friends who are in trying to make their way up from academies and reserve sides, I’ve decided to add coverage of VfB II. While many of them may not make it to the top level of Football, I think their efforts are worth acknowledgement and I hope fellow [...]
Category: UncategorizedJens out but injury not serious
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Following a few days frolicking in team-building situations, VfB got back to work with some generalized fitness training. Jens Lehmann had to sit out with a modest knee issue but by all accounts is nothing that will hold him back. Arthur Boka, who has just extended his contract, Martin Lanig and Serdar Tasci all took [...]
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