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Old 14-07-2010, 02:17   #1
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Well, the WC is over. Five weeks to go prior to the ball rolling again in the Bundesliga. Will this be the year we overtake Italy? Will some big internationals sign up for the league that delivers a paycheck on time? Who will win? My heart, of course, belongs to Bayern. Auf geht's Bayern!!!
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Old 17-07-2010, 20:29   #2
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We should be in a strong position to overtake Italy by the end of the season, and Bayern should be looking to win the Bundesliga again, given last season's charge to the title. One team to keep an eye on will be Stuttgart, and if their second half form under Gross carries into next season, they will provide stiff opposition for anybody...
Dortmund and Leverkusen flattered to deceive last year, but Leverkusen in particular should do much better this season, imo, as they will have key players back from injury (rolfes, helmes, castro and renato augusto). They will miss Kroos of course, but if Hyypia can continue to defy his age, and Ballack slots in well, they should be a difficult team to beat, especially with that crafty little fekker, Arturo Vidal in the mix.
They had a solid representation at the world cup, which imo, is a sign of the strength of their squad.

Really looking forward to this season, but Bayern have some obvious gaps to fill. The season open is a really tough one, and there are obvious question marks about central defence and the forward position. Butt did well last season, but he still doesnt inspire complete confidence, so the opposition should have every reason to believe that they can take the game to us...

Hope these weeks fly by. Nothing like watching the German league for relatively unknown talent, and subsequently, seeing the players flourish in international competition
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Old 18-07-2010, 01:45   #3
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Predictions based on statistical analysis of the top 8 clubs performances over the last 5 seasons -

Bayern
Bremen
Schalke
Stuttgart
Hamburg
Leverkusen
Wolfsburg
Dortmund

Now, let's see if indeed, 'The table doesn't lie'!
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Old 18-07-2010, 04:32   #4
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Old 01-08-2010, 23:38   #5
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I have a new team to follow: Schalke

Raul scored a nice goal today... I wonder myself if he will have a real impact in the chances of Schalke to fight for the title.
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Old 05-08-2010, 21:00   #6
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One thing the Bundesliga is not, is a retirement playground like the US' MLS. Raul is getting to know the finer side of Felix Magath and the Bundesliga. I must say, though, Raul is an exceptional player, and appears to be quite the classy professional. I would not mind Schalke doing real well with, or because of, Raul this season and finish 2nd......
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magath is a very shrewd coach, even after selling off westermann. i worry about schalke. hamburg, leverkusen and wolfsburg all look very strong, too and dortmund were impressive against man citeh... stuttgart will miss khedira sorely, so they'll probably have to settle for a uefa cup spot.
should be another classic bundesliga dogfight! cant wait!!!
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Old 10-08-2010, 18:50   #8
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No mention of Werder Bremen?
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Have they made any signings this season? Arnautovic looks like he is on his way out already (in less than a month?)... They'll do well, no doubt. I honestly just forgot about them in the previous post, but between Bayern, Bremen, Schalke, Leverkusen, Wolfsburg and Hamburg - anything could happen. I guess I can make that my official prediction for the top 6. Not making any predictions on order of finishing, though...

Btw, it looks like Robben will be out until the end of the year. I hope we get an easily navigable group in the CL. Dont want to invite trouble. But Im glad Kroos has got an opportunity to nail down a starting spot.

What are your thoughts on the squad strength, overall? Think the young ones will continue to do well? All eyes on Mueller, Badstuber, Contento, Alaba and Kroos this season
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I only saw the 1st half and Bayern played quite well, I must say it is quite a pleasure watching them. We have Saint Casillas, that's the only way to explain Madrid was not 2 or 3 goals down by half time.

Raul will do well and will give everything he's got... if we just wanted a fat paycheck he could have gone somewhere else.
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