Derek Rae

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Next time you hear anyone immersed in the Premier League dismissing German club football, might be worth pointing out that the top English clubs seem this summer to have decided the talent they want to pay huge sums of money for is Bundesliga talent.

Aberdeen-Celtic tomorrow but purely as a fan without work commitments.

10.5 million Euro with extras taking it to approximately 12 million.

Enjoy it! The writing style takes a bit of getting used to but it fits and hope you can immerse yourself in the amazing world of Heinz Höher!

End of an era.
As expected, Lukas Hradecky, captain of the double winning Leverkusen side in 2023-24, has left the club for Monaco.
The Finland goalkeeper gets a 2 year contract in the clifftop principality with an option for a 3rd year.
Transfer fee 3 million Euro plus extras.

Imagine a German saying they're proud of the Nazi part of their history.

Looks to me like a Bayern season but with a lot of teams at eye level immediately below them.

The Kicker front cover has the headline “The next mission.”
“After the incredible comeback, Niko Kovac must immediately rev up Dortmund.”

Eintracht Frankfurt have clinched the signing of their „Wunschspieler“ Ritsu Doan from Freiburg.
The Japan intl‘s transfer fee reported by Kicker to be worth 21 million Euro with extras taking it 22 million Euro.
Contract until 2030.

Malik Tillman faces a cold start to his Leverkusen career. The USA international has struggled to get up to fitness since his post-Gold Cup holiday.
He won’t be ready for the final dress rehearsal vs. Chelsea & so will mean no pre-season minutes prior to the DFB-Pokal 1st round game in Grossaspach.

We’ve lost a much loved Bundesliga & sports broadcaster.
Ulli Potofski, who worked for a variety of German broadcasters, has passed away at 73 following illness.
RIP…Ruhe in Frieden
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Earlier today, I emailed the club asking if they would consider opening a BlueSky account.

#SGD1953 | #2Bundesliga

Ran out of characters :)

Sad to hear of Frank Mill’s passing at 67 today following a heart attack in May. Ruhrpott boy who started for both Gladbach & Dortmund.
1990 World Cup winner as a squad member with West Germany. RIP.

C4 always the best journalistically, most worldly & informed.

Matt Chorley who seemed to take the view Luntz was some sort of lovable neutral

Needless to say, Luntz told UK viewers the Epstein matters were not a big concern for Trump with voters compared to the “wins” he has had. Presented as though an undeniable fact & no pushback.
I suppose you’re not going to argue with “a friend of the show.”
Won’t be switching Newsnight on again.

Happened to switch on BBC Newsnight & seriously wonder if they’re trying to fool UK viewers.
They had on the execrable Frank Luntz who was described as “a friend of the show.”
But at no time did they mention he’s a Republican pollster & developer of ideas for the US right.
All softball questions.

So strange that Hearts-Aberdeen at Tynecastle is almost always a home win. Watched it all while stuck at Heathrow for to the weather.
Dons better in the second half but can’t really complain after a poor 1st half in Gorgie.
Only Celtic next (!) & looking forward to being there.

Ransford Königsdörffer‘s 7 mil Euro move from Hamburger SV to Nice has fallen through after a medical check.
The reason is reportedly a left knee concern dating back to injury several years ago.
As it stands, Königsdörffer is set to be on the plane to HSV’s training camp in Mallorca on Wednesday.

Patrik Schick has extended his contract with Leverkusen by 3 years until 2030 by which time he’ll be 34. #B04

So it means Mainz have 3 games in 6 days to begin their competitive season: the first 2 away from home in 2 different countries & in 2 different competitions & then the Bundesliga opener at home against Köln.
An early week of truth for die Rheinhessen.

Supergau (worst case) scenario for Mainz is reality.
They have been drawn away to Rosenborg or Hammarby on Thurs 21 August in the Conference League playoff rd 1st leg.
It comes on the back of a Mon 18 August Pokal match away to Dynamo Dresden (a weekend event in Dresden is the cause.)

Storm Floris sounds like a nice, agreeable storm but will be wreaking havoc across Scotland.
Stuck at Heathrow now until mid-morning tomorrow & fingers crossed 🤞 can get to Aberdeen then.

Appreciate the feedback.
I’m not a tech person & so this is miles from my area of knowledge.
But in fairness, what’s being offered is something that’s never been available before & many viewers pushed for.
Watched my own Darmstadt game back for the world feed & these issues didn’t jump out. Best.

The Kicker Monday cover goes with this headline:
“Second choice! First class?” referring to Luis Diaz.
“Florian Wirtz, the player they wanted is in Liverpool & from there they got Luis Diaz to move to the Isar. Bayern’s transfer strategy raises questions!”

What are the production values you find not up to par?

New set up by our world feed team so as to be able to offer every 2. Bundesliga game with English commentary this season.
Nice to have the first one done & hope you liked it, if you watched.

Wonder if the 2. Bundesliga is going to be the league of home advantage.
8 of the 9 MD1 games saw the home team win with the exception being - perhaps no surprise - Magdeburg, who would have been promoted had they performed better in front of their own fans last season.