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February 28th, 2009

Königsblauen win in Frankfurt

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After being without a win in the previous two matches Schalke returned to winning column with a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. From the Dortmund match Fred Rutten juggled his starting eleven bringing Marcelo Bordon and Vicente Sanchez for Benedikt Höwedes and Gerald Asamoah.
The first forty-five minutes of the match was primarily a highly physical [...]



February 27th, 2009

Fred Rutten is confident

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Schalke might be only ninth place with only a single win in the second half of the seaon but Fred Rutten is confident of tomorrows match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Alluding to the disappointing draw against Dortmund he said:
“We set a very, very high standard last week.
“We are Schalke 04 and so it’s clear we aren’t the [...]

February 21st, 2009

Enttäuschung

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After ninety minutes of heated play in the Revier-Derby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke 04 in Gelsenkirchen, the match ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw. The match will unquestionably be remembered for Kevin Kurányi’s stunning goal that came from an equally remarkable cross from Halil Altıntop, however regardless of what could ultimately be called the [...]

February 19th, 2009

revenge for Königsblauen

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Fred Rutten has one thing on his mind for the Revier-Derby against BVB; revenge.
“If you consider the way the reverse fixture went then obviously we have a desire for revenge.
“With an hour gone we looked certain to win the game, but then there were some decisions I can only describe as questionable.
“All players, not matter [...]

February 15th, 2009

Danny Latza debuts for Königsblauen against Bochum

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Three weeks since the re-start of the season, it is a sad realization Schalke have slowly becoming common but far worse, management seems glued to watching the slide down continue. Early season hopes of a championship are long forgotten, as well as mention of the Champions League and the club is drifting from match [...]



February 13th, 2009

Derby day against Bochum

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Schalke’s derby versus VfL Bochum has taken on a different tone as Marcel Koller’s side are grappling with a enormous series of injury losses to the extent they are questioning the competive aspect of the club they can field. Last week against Wolfsburg they lost both Antar Yahia and Marcel Maltritz to serious knee injuries [...]

February 9th, 2009

Die Königsblauen lose Marcelo Bordon with broken hand

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The victory over Werder this weekend was tempered with the news that Marcelo Bordon broke his hand. The captain had four screws inserted in his hand, before it was casted as he broke the fourth metacarpal bone in his left hand. It wasn’t revealed how long he will be out but the club will definitely [...]

February 7th, 2009

die Königsblauen send Werder to bottom half of table

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There is no denying it, leading into today’s match Schalke backs were against the wall as the season has been laced with many disappointments. The start of the new year season was soiled losing to Hannover 96 and a victory against Werder was necessary. And respond with a victory was precisely what they did, as [...]

February 6th, 2009

Showdown in Gelsenkirchen

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If there is a phrase to denote a match of “high drama”, now would be the time to use as tomorrow afternoons match in Gelsenkirchen between Schalke and Werder is a showdown that could decide the fate of both clubs season.
With both teetering on the verge of the bottom half table, thoughts of winning [...]

February 6th, 2009

Königsblauen capped for Germany

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With Germany set to play Norway next week in Düsseldorf, Joachim Löw has selected Königsblauen Heiko Westermann in what will be his tenth appearance for Mannschaft.
Additionally, Horst Hrubesch has selected Manuel Neuer for the U21 sides match against the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday.






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