Würzburger Kickers

Würzburg make their exit as Osnabrück find new life

A 3-1 defeat for Würzburg confirms what has seemed inevitable for some time.

There seems to be more to the sacking of Bernhard Trares than meets the eye – but it could simply be an admission of defeat.

A big few weeks are ahead but Bochum look like the team that could pull away at the top.

Hamburg’s defeat to Würzburg felt all too familiar as their annual meltdown looms large and their competitors catch up

The standard of refereeing in the 2. Bundesliga has unfortunately come into the spotlight yet again, with events in Kiel and Hamburg over the weekend highlighting the issue. Of course, when referees even in the Bundesliga or Premier League barely know their arse from their elbow, what hope do those in the second tier have?Continue reading “Matchday 21 Review: Referees in the spotlight, manages under pressure, Vasiliadis and Männel impress”

A look back on the weekend’s 2. Bundesliga action, as Braunschweig rue the missing 12th man in their derby defeat

1. FC Nürnberg’s return to the 2. Bundesliga last year after a season in the Bundesliga couldn’t have gone much worse, with a succession of coaches failing to halt the side, and just Fabian Schleusener and a matter of seconds separating them from a second-successive descent. This year, it was meant to be different. InContinue reading “Matchdays 18 & 19 Review: Pressure piles on Nürnberg, Karlsruhe flying, Kleindienst return”

How key was Felix Magath to Schiele’s departure?

Würzburger Kickers have made five signings in four days as they continue to strengthen their side ahead of their 2. Bundesliga return.

Fabian Giefer joins from FC Augsburg and has been handed a two-year deal.