Friday night
FSV Mainz 05 v. Mönchengladbach
Prediction: 3-1
Actual result: 1-0
'Schurrle' the dreams of Gladbach staying up are over!
Saturday
Hamburger SV v. Hannover 96
Prediction: 1-1
Actual result: 0-0
Hannover's Champions League dream may be just that - it's not happening.
1. FC Kaiserslautern v. 1. FC Nürnberg
Prediction: 1-2
Actual result: 0-2
Kaiserslautern is not quite safe yet.
1. FC Koln v. VfB Stuttgart
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 1-3
Credit to VfB with three goals in a 12-minute second-half span. The Billy Goats may be relegation fodder now.
VfL Wolfsburg v. FC St. Pauli
Prediction: 1-1
Actual result: 2-2
St. Pauli probably deserved the three points and this result jumbles up the relegation situation.
1899 Hoffenheim v. Eintracht Frankfurt
Prediction: 3-0
Actual result: 1-0
Frankfurt are now four points above the play-off slot. Has anyone stayed up and played less inspiring than this? That's seven points from their last 13 matches.
Werder Bremen v. FC Schalke 04
Prediction: 3-1
Actual result: 1-1
Schalke are looking forward to a trip to Old Trafford, Manchester to take on some English club.
Sunday
FC Bayern München v. Bayer Leverkusen
Prediction: 1-2
Actual result: 5-1
Gomez's first-half hat trick has handed the title to Dortmund who ...
Borussia Dortmund v. SC Freiburg
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 3-0
have the champagne on ice and should be crowned champions soon. Congratulations for a wonderful season!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Huge win for Arsenal!
No we are not talking about what happened Sunday at the Emirates for Arsene Wenger's men.
We are talking about prestigious Dallas Cup football, with the best and brightest in the world coming to the U.S. for a major event.
So congratulations are in order since Arsenal destroyed a collection of random U.S. teenagers in an easy victory. Maybe this is a Cup the Gunners will be able to lift, and if so, TBG will count it as the end of their trophy drought.
Meanwhile the greatest club in football, FC Barcelona somehow lost to FC Dallas of MLS of all teams.
So there's hope in the distant future to all die-hard Gunners fans! You will be better than Barcelona! Enjoy!
We are talking about prestigious Dallas Cup football, with the best and brightest in the world coming to the U.S. for a major event.
So congratulations are in order since Arsenal destroyed a collection of random U.S. teenagers in an easy victory. Maybe this is a Cup the Gunners will be able to lift, and if so, TBG will count it as the end of their trophy drought.
Meanwhile the greatest club in football, FC Barcelona somehow lost to FC Dallas of MLS of all teams.
So there's hope in the distant future to all die-hard Gunners fans! You will be better than Barcelona! Enjoy!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Bundesliga Matchday 30 predictions
Friday night
FSV Mainz 05 v. Mönchengladbach
Prediction: 3-1
This should end any chance the Foals have of dreaming of even the play-off slot.
Saturday
Hamburger SV v. Hannover 96
Prediction: 1-1
Both teams have European aspirations that may not be furthered with this result.
1. FC Kaiserslautern v. 1. FC Nürnberg
Prediction: 1-2
TBG believes Kaiserslautern will have a letdown after last week's huge win.
1. FC Koln v. VfB Stuttgart
Prediction: 2-1
Both clubs were embarrassed last week. We expect the home side to recover faster.
VfL Wolfsburg v. FC St. Pauli
Prediction: 1-1
The Wolves are likelier to win but neither side probably will deserve three points.
1899 Hoffenheim v. Eintracht Frankfurt
Prediction: 3-0
Expect the Hoff to beat down an injury-plagued Frankfurt side. The reverse fixture went 4-0 for Hofffenheim at the Commerzbank.
Werder Bremen v. FC Schalke 04
Prediction: 3-1
Schalke are due for a breather after their European exploits, and Bremen need the result more.
Sunday
FC Bayern München v. Bayer Leverkusen
Prediction: 1-2
Jupp Heynckes predicted this scoreline and we will trust the once-again future Bayern boss.
Borussia Dortmund v. SC Freiburg
Prediction: 2-1
Dortmund should have enough to move three points closer to the the crown, even without an injured Barrios.
FSV Mainz 05 v. Mönchengladbach
Prediction: 3-1
This should end any chance the Foals have of dreaming of even the play-off slot.
Saturday
Hamburger SV v. Hannover 96
Prediction: 1-1
Both teams have European aspirations that may not be furthered with this result.
1. FC Kaiserslautern v. 1. FC Nürnberg
Prediction: 1-2
TBG believes Kaiserslautern will have a letdown after last week's huge win.
1. FC Koln v. VfB Stuttgart
Prediction: 2-1
Both clubs were embarrassed last week. We expect the home side to recover faster.
VfL Wolfsburg v. FC St. Pauli
Prediction: 1-1
The Wolves are likelier to win but neither side probably will deserve three points.
1899 Hoffenheim v. Eintracht Frankfurt
Prediction: 3-0
Expect the Hoff to beat down an injury-plagued Frankfurt side. The reverse fixture went 4-0 for Hofffenheim at the Commerzbank.
Werder Bremen v. FC Schalke 04
Prediction: 3-1
Schalke are due for a breather after their European exploits, and Bremen need the result more.
Sunday
FC Bayern München v. Bayer Leverkusen
Prediction: 1-2
Jupp Heynckes predicted this scoreline and we will trust the once-again future Bayern boss.
Borussia Dortmund v. SC Freiburg
Prediction: 2-1
Dortmund should have enough to move three points closer to the the crown, even without an injured Barrios.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Hertha BSC on course for promotion!
It's been a season of record attendance for Hertha BSC, and the goal is finally coming to fruition. Hertha's thrilling 2-0 win at VfL Bochum on Monday night gave the famed German club a seven-point lead over the third-place playoff slot. This means that Hertha BSC can clinch promotion in two weeks, though it will more likely happen Friday, April 29 against 1860 Munich.
Here at TBG we would like to thank you for your support of the official German team of this blog. Next season, we will have full top-flight coverage of Hertha BSC's exploits!
Here at TBG we would like to thank you for your support of the official German team of this blog. Next season, we will have full top-flight coverage of Hertha BSC's exploits!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Bundesliga Matchday 29 review
Friday night
Eintracht Frankfurt v. Werder Bremen
Prediction: 0-2
Actual result: 1-1
Neither team is safe yet, although it's hard to see either slipping below the playoff slot.
Saturday
SC Freiburg v. 1899 Hoffenheim
Prediction: 1-1
Actual result: 3-2
Freiburg still have a shot at Europe after rallying despite going a man down after 34 minutes.
Hamburger SV v. Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 1-1
TBG saw a loss for the table-toppers but they were rescued by, of all people, Kuba? Really? This guy?
FC Schalke 04 v. VfL Wolfsburg
Prediction: 1-2
Actual result: 1-0
Magath wore the black hat perfectly in his return to Gelsenkirchen.
Hannover 96 v. FSV Mainz 05
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 2-0
Hannover now own a Champions League place, although their run-in is difficult.
1. FC Nürnberg v. FC Bayern München
Prediction: 2-2
Actual result: 1-1
TBG called the draw on a dismal weekend in which Robben got sent off and Van Gaal finally got sent packing.
VfB Stuttgart v. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Prediction: 4-1
Actual result: 2-4
TBG believes this was the shock result of the round, with K-Town cementing their top-flight status.
Sunday
Mönchengladbach v. 1. FC Koln
Prediction: 2-2
Actual result: 5-1
TBG has been burned too many times predicting 'Gladbach wins, but Borrussia may have a chance to escape danger now.
Bayer Leverkusen v. FC St. Pauli
Prediction: 3-0
Actual result: 2-1
The margin is down to five after Leverkusen took care of business in less than spectacular fashion.
Eintracht Frankfurt v. Werder Bremen
Prediction: 0-2
Actual result: 1-1
Neither team is safe yet, although it's hard to see either slipping below the playoff slot.
Saturday
SC Freiburg v. 1899 Hoffenheim
Prediction: 1-1
Actual result: 3-2
Freiburg still have a shot at Europe after rallying despite going a man down after 34 minutes.
Hamburger SV v. Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 1-1
TBG saw a loss for the table-toppers but they were rescued by, of all people, Kuba? Really? This guy?
FC Schalke 04 v. VfL Wolfsburg
Prediction: 1-2
Actual result: 1-0
Magath wore the black hat perfectly in his return to Gelsenkirchen.
Hannover 96 v. FSV Mainz 05
Prediction: 2-1
Actual result: 2-0
Hannover now own a Champions League place, although their run-in is difficult.
1. FC Nürnberg v. FC Bayern München
Prediction: 2-2
Actual result: 1-1
TBG called the draw on a dismal weekend in which Robben got sent off and Van Gaal finally got sent packing.
VfB Stuttgart v. 1. FC Kaiserslautern
Prediction: 4-1
Actual result: 2-4
TBG believes this was the shock result of the round, with K-Town cementing their top-flight status.
Sunday
Mönchengladbach v. 1. FC Koln
Prediction: 2-2
Actual result: 5-1
TBG has been burned too many times predicting 'Gladbach wins, but Borrussia may have a chance to escape danger now.
Bayer Leverkusen v. FC St. Pauli
Prediction: 3-0
Actual result: 2-1
The margin is down to five after Leverkusen took care of business in less than spectacular fashion.
Look who was in Chicago cheering for Celtic
We at TBG acknowledge that Celtic FC are one of the great clubs in the world.
And when you're a great club, you have great support, like from this distinguished gentleman here.
And when you're a great club, you have great support, like from this distinguished gentleman here.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Another Thomas Rongen-inspired U.S. failure
Thomas Rongen is best known for not figuring out that Neven Subotic had talent. While Subotic is helping Dortmund win the Bundesliga and has become a target of major European powers, he plays for Serbia after things didn't quite work out between him and Rongen.
Well Rongen has now guided the U-20 U.S. team to oblivion since it lost 2-1 to Guatemala, thus failing to qualify for the U-20 World Cup.
This team included rising U.S. players such as Gale Agbossoumonde and Perry Kitchen. And it failed miserably. Yes, Juan Agudelo was not on the team. And yes, Guatemala played at home. But it's hard to believe that should have made a difference.
How does Rongen continue to keep his job? Is he secretly Dutchman also being paid by El Tri to sabotage the U.S?
U.S. fans tend to complain about Bob Bradley. Well, Bradley is Arrigo Sacchi or Brian Clough compared to Rongen.
What do you think?
Well Rongen has now guided the U-20 U.S. team to oblivion since it lost 2-1 to Guatemala, thus failing to qualify for the U-20 World Cup.
This team included rising U.S. players such as Gale Agbossoumonde and Perry Kitchen. And it failed miserably. Yes, Juan Agudelo was not on the team. And yes, Guatemala played at home. But it's hard to believe that should have made a difference.
How does Rongen continue to keep his job? Is he secretly Dutchman also being paid by El Tri to sabotage the U.S?
U.S. fans tend to complain about Bob Bradley. Well, Bradley is Arrigo Sacchi or Brian Clough compared to Rongen.
What do you think?
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