It’s finally official, Rafael van der Vaart the Netherlands midfielder and Hamburg’s captain is on his way to Real Madrid pending the results of a medical. The Bundesliga’s own version of the Ronaldo affair has come an end. Although the clubs themselves have not released the details regarding the transfer fee, reports in […]
Hamburg Captain van der Vaart transfers to Real Madrid
August 4th, 2008 · Comments · Hamburger SV, Interviews, Transfers
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The New Gaffer: Introducing Jol at Hamburg
July 31st, 2008 · Comments · Gaffers, Hamburger SV
Fred Rutten isn’t the only new Dutch manager in the Bundesliga, as ex-Tottenham Martin Jol took over the reigns of Hamburg earlier this month. It’s been nearly 30 years since Jol’s last appearance in Germany. He made 9 appearances for Bayern Munich as a midfielder in 1978/79 before returning to the Netherlands […]
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The New Gaffer: Introducing Rutten at Schalke 04
July 27th, 2008 · Comments · FC Schalke 04, Gaffers
This week we make the short trip west on the A40 from Dortmund past Bochum to Gelsenkirchen, home to Schalke 04 and their new coach, Fred Rutten. Much like his new Ruhr rival, Jürgen Klopp, Rutten has been a one club man for almost his entire 30-year playing and coaching career, all with FC Twente […]
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