Spotlight on 1899 TS Hoffenheim

[Basil Fawlty]

Three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. 3-1 with over Koln, and now playing Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday. So they could be going into their TWO month winter break three points clear of Bayern Munich, if Munich don't win then they could be SIX points clear. AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT for a village of 3,000.

come on Hoffenheim!

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. 3-1 with over Koln, and now playing Arminia Bielefeld on Saturday. So they could be going into their TWO month winter break three points clear of Bayern Munich, if Munich don't win then they could be SIX points clear. AMAZING ACHIEVEMENT for a village of 3,000.

come on Hoffenheim!

After Arminia Bielefeld they still have 3 games to play before the winterpause. This includes a trip to Munich. But hats of to them...they are doing very well and scoring bucket loads of goals.

 

[Kukev31]

Aren't they just the German Chelsea, with a billionaire in charge and the only reason for there success.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Well Chelsea IS a village as well.

 

[Gazwag]

Didn't you start this thread a week ago Mr Ape

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

Aren't they just the German Chelsea, with a billionaire in charge and the only reason for there success.

I think the difference it the guy in charge is local (-ish) and importantly he is using and nurturing lot of local talent i.e. not simply buying the best. I think this latter point won over the initially sceptical fans. I'll check these facts out when I have a bit more time.

 

[Weatherman]

Chief coach is Ralf Rangnick who was at Southwick in the 79 - 80 season.
Didn't play many games as he broke some ribs.
Remember getting back from Southwick's Vase game at Windsor and there was just Rangnick, Paul Ifiil's dad Everton and myself still on the coach when it got back to the depot at Patcham. The coach driver gave us a lift to our respective homes in his transit and because of his ribs Rangnick had to sit perched on mine and Everton's laps. Must have looked a right sight to anyone going past with us lot crammed in the front of this old van.

 

[Pavilionaire]

He was great in Baywatch and Knight Rider.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

I didn't know Ifil's Dad was called EVERTON. That is flair.