BVB made its first stop of the summer in the United States, starting summer vacation in Los Angeles. With some marketing and other events, it seems the club are finally recognizing the potential that exists across the pond. Enough talk of that for now, though. The match...
BVB squared up against LAFC in a "friendly" that annoyingly involved several not so friendly challenges from the upstarts. This was frustrating to see as yes, it's fussball and it's an athletic competition, but if the purpose is to have a partnership and help them grow, it'd be helpful if they don't fly in studs up.
The fanclub had a few close connections to the match, with LAFC midfielder Calum Mallace having played in Milwaukee previously, along with his brother. He played with Marquette University and actually played against one of the members in a collegiate match. Fun fact.
It was an interesting start to this summer's German invasion and hopefully the beginning of a long partnership between BVB and the USA.
The game didn't mean much, but it was nice to see the hunger from several players, despite it being the off-season. Nuri Sahin was fantastic in his passing and nutmegging, while Jeremy Toljan had a solid performance. Philip hit the post and scored, causing the defense a lot of problems, even though he spent the previous day surfing. Maybe the most exciting showing was that of young Sergio Gomez, who teased fans with some energetic movements and sly touches. High expectations for next year....
BVB plays its next game in Chicago, where this squad will be waiting to welcome them with open arms...
Dortmund has a new face between the sticks next season, though the somewhat confusing signing of Marwin Hitz has made many fans scratch their heads, or pull their hair out! Many had hoped for a higher profile signing to supplant Burki, though it seems this signing will just give him a Swiss pal to train with rather than provide much competition. Burki remains the first choice it seems.
Hitz adds to the growing Swiss contingent at BVB. There could be more that follow as the Swissification of Dortmund seems to be in full effect.
Before passing judgment, however, Marwin deserves some recognition. He got a lot of shot practice at Augsburg, that's for sure. His heroics have kept Augsburg safe from relegation for some time. He is an experienced goalkeeper that has a lot of experience in the Bundesliga. He could slide into the squad seamlessly. He also could perhaps be the answer to the club's striker question, unbeknownst to many. All you need to do is type "Marwin Hitz Goal" to know what I'm talking about. Striker's finish it must be said. Future target man?
Jokes aside, many worry this signing is a continuation of the club's inability to attract and keep the top players in the game. Kevin Trapp and others linked were arguably much higher profile signings and some view this as settling for something less than ideal, much like they did in previous managerial searches. Hitz has little European experience and will not provide much competition for Burki who has somehow held on to his starting spot for next season it appears. Does a signing like Hitz really match the club's ambitions? It remains to be seen.
One of the less exciting transfers of this summer most probably and one that hopefully signals bigger spending in other positions, having gotten Hitz on a free transfer--saving in one area may allow the club to spend a little more in another area.
In any case, WELCOME MARWIN! May you score more goals than you concede...
The worst kept transfer secret in the manager merry-go-round market has finally come to be official--Lucien Favre is the next manager of Borussia Dortmund.
A manager with proven success in the Bundesliga and the ability to communicate in multiple languages with a diverse squad, Favre is the manager Dortmund missed out on last season. He was their first choice, but a rigid contract situation delayed things some. Still, BVB now have their man. Many now ask, "Did they get it right this time?"
There are a few noteworthy and promising connections with Favre and BVB already that deserve some commentary. Favre worked with a young Marco Reus and brought the best out of him at 'Gladbach, earning him a dream move home. The Dortmunder Jung recently said that Favre was the best coach he ever had. It seems like a good pairing for the new coach and what will likely be the new captain. With the surprising signing of Marwin Hitz, a Swiss goalkeeping crew will hopefully feel more settled under their compatriot. Burki appears to be getting a last chance, so all BVB fans are praying for something better from the streaky goalkeeper next season. Fingers crossed and thumbs pressed that Favre can bring the best out of Burki the way he brought the best out of a young Marc Andre Ter Stegen at Gladbach. Another connection from his days at the false Borussia that really excites is that with Mo Dahoud, who was first given a chance under Favre and will have a big role next season. Way back in his Hertha days, he worked with BVB legend Piszczek, who began his transition from striker to wing back under the guidance of Favre. What a move that turned out to be...
With these types of connections to the squad, one has to be a little excited about next season.
Will Favre be able to work his magic in the Bundesliga once again, maybe this time, challenging for the Schale? He will have a solid squad, with some definite additions and some departures surely on the near horizon. He'll need to strengthen in defense, midfield, and up front, so he has the opportunity to hand-pick his team in a way. It will be interesting to see what transfers follow Marwin Hitz' arrival and how the new man rebuilds a BVB squad in a kind of crisis.
What seems like a longer season than normal is finally over. It is with a sigh of relief that Dortmund fans cross the finish line, having just squeaked out a Champions League spot. In the end, a tumultuous season has not ended all that badly, relatively speaking.
The coaching instability at BVB is causing a big leadership problem. Since Klopp left, we've struggled to find our next leader. After a fairly bitter split with Tuchel, Peter Bosz and Peter Stoger failed to meet the standards of a club of this prestige. Newly-appointed Lucien Favre may or may not be the answer. Regardless, there is a bit of excitement about the changes, which were necessary.
Several important players were injured and/or out of form for most of the season, which also hurt BVB this season. Reus and Phillip are two notable ones in terms of staying healthy. When Piszczu was out, we also struggled. Schmelzer, Sokratis, Gotze, Schurrle, and Castro, all experienced players and normally reliable, did not have good seasons. It seems that some of these players may not be in black and yellow next season.
Still, excuses cannot cover the fact that this season was not good enough. Rifts between club and fans are evident and the recent success and trophy haul has raised expectations and standards. This season, BVB failed to meet those expectations and standards. It must be said.
We finish behind Bayern, Sch***e, and Hoffenheim. We were nowhere near the title, finishing almost 30 points from silverware. What is most painful and more worrying is that we end up 8 points behind the blau-weiss Scheiss. Hoffenheim beat us outright, fair and square, and deservedly, in a winner-take-all head-to-head battle on the final matchday of the season. We weren't up for it, which was the case most of the season.
As a result, fewer Dortmund stars than you'd expect from a club of BVB's stature will be at the World Cup this summer. But Marco Reus...
A fairly disappointing season precedes an exciting summer of change in Dortmund...
Christian "Captain America" Pulisic got back to scoring ways against Stuttgart, again underlining how crucial a first-half goal can be for BVB. Shortly before halftime, it took a little bit of luck to get the goal, with Pulisic admitting he was trying to cross to the back post and not really being sure if/how to celebrate. "I didn't know what to do," said the young superstar. From then on, however, it seemed Borussia Dortmund knew exactly what to do and cruised to a 3-0 victory thanks to another goal from Batsman and Phillip (who was a bit lucky to be credited with the goal after his rebound looked to be going well wide of the target before a nasty deflection steered it goalward). Pulisic also helped set up the final goal with a cushioned, downward header after a quality service from Mo Dahoud.
In addition to Pulisic, some of the best performers of the day included the midfield pairing of Nuri Sahin and Mo Dahoud. The oft- and overly-criticized Sahin silenced the skeptics with a glittering performance and was arguably the man-of-the-match. He looked like his old self again, his energy and passion driving the BVB midfield and inspiring the team with what was truly a display of leadership. This top-level showing highlights that Sahin remains an important part of the club. His slick passes caused Stuttgart problems throughout the match and he assisted Batshuayi with a well-weighted ball for the second goal. After a neat flick with the outside of the boot, not unlike the one from Piszczu that set up Pulisic for the first goal, Michy spun and made an aggressive run into the box. Sahin completed the give-and-go, glancing up briefly before delivering an inch-perfect pass to Batsman for an easy finish. And Nuri nearly did the same thing earlier with Reus, returning the ball to its sender with a delightful little chip to his pal Marco who volleyed just wide. It would have been a spectacular goal. Not to be outdone, Dahoud was behind the final goal, floating a great ball with his left foot to the far post. It was another solid performance from Dahoud who is really beginning to find his feet at Borussia Dortmund. BVB fans are expecting big things from Big Mo next year. With a performance like this, one would expect BVB to stick with the Dahoud-Sahin pairing in the derby.
It was a massive three points for us and added to a few other results from Matchday 29 that went in Dortmund's favor, most importantly a surprise defeat for Sch***e against lowly Hamburg. The Dinosaur Club is hanging by a thread to its Bundesliga record of never being relegated. The 3-2 win gives them a chance of staying up, though the drop looks inevitable for them. Fortunately, Eintracht Frankfurt also dropped points, drawing 1-1 with Hoffenheim. The other relevant result for BVB was Bayer Leverkusen's 4-1 drubbing of Leipzig. Neverkusen dominated the megamarketers throughout the game and took a huge three points, leapfrogging their opponents and jumping from 6th to 4th place in the process. That result leaves them just three points and one place behind BVB in the Bundesliga table, setting up a massively important game between the two clubs on Matchday 31.
All focus, however, is on The Revierderby this Sunday.
After a crucial three points against Stuttgart, we must take another three this weekend in what will be an electric atmosphere in the Ruhrpott. With our foe just one point above us, this edition of the Revierderby will be the most anticipated Bundesliga fixture on Matchday 30. Last time, we allowed the Blau-Weiss Scheiss to come back from certain defeat. This time, they won't be so lucky. The derby is always all-important, but even more so this time around. This is a must-win for BVB and three points takes us back into second and ahead of our archrivals from Gelsenkirchen. There is not much else that needs to be said.
In 2018, members of 1. BVB MKE made a pilgrimage to The Tempel and cheered on BVB in person from the famous South Stand. There is truly nothing quite like that experience. Our presence brought three wins: at home gegen Hamburg (2-0), at home gegen Atalanta (2-1), away to the fake Borussia (1-0). Since being there meant wins for BVB, we request that Borussia Dortmund officially recognize us as a fanclub and also give us tickets to games sometimes, maybe fly us back next year. Also, come meet us on your American tour this summer. We will be at all matches. Especially in CHICAGO!!!
If you are short players, I can play on the wing...
After a several-year boycott of all media relations, we have again returned to the electronic space here with postings. It was a futile protest against the media tapping up players and writing bogus stories about BVB, the high transfer fees, lack of loyalty, over-marketing and all the rest that's wrong with the modern game.
Please enjoy the newly updated pages and support our fanclub.
Don't forget to check out The Yellow Wall Podcast segment on us: Fans From Around The World.
Big thanks to Stefan Buczko on that! You'll here plenty more from 1. BVB MKE :)
The remaining games on the fixture list for Borussia Dortmund are of the utmost importance. The problem is, all matches should be treated with this kind of urgency and intensity, unfortunately that is maybe why we are in the situation we are in, sitting a place behind FC Sch***e and in danger of losing an automatic berth for the Champions League, on top of being eliminated from Europe and the Pokal already. We have lacked the fight that typifies a Borussia Dortmund performance at most times this season, but there is still time to salvage the season and make amends for some really low points.
AS BORUSSIA DORTMUND FANS...WE MUST STAY BEHIND THE CLUB AND SUPPORT THEM THROUGH THICK AND THIN! ESPECIALLY IN THE DARKEST DAYS. LET'S HELP LIFT THEM TO SECOND AND ABOVE THAT HORRIBLE TEAM IN GELSENKIRCHEN!
SUNDAY April 8th v VfB Stuttgart 8:30 AM
This is a match at home that we absolutely must win if we want to stay in the top four. While Stuttgart is a team that has been in relatively good form this calendar year, we are in our Temple and should respond to our trashing last week with a thrashing of our own. With Christian Gentner not in the form he was a few years ago, I don't think they have the heroics to match us if we put in a high energy performance. Mario Gomez is their leading scorer and their biggest threat, along with Daniel Ginczek, a former Dortmund player who has done well for himself at Stuttgart. There are a few other familiar faces at VfB, with Dzenis Burnic and Jacob Bruun Larsen two other Borussen out on loan to Stuttgart. Unfortunately, neither have really been benefiting much from their loans as they have only 9 appearances this season between the two of them. Not likely to see them and not likely to see much else from Stuttgart in what should be an emphatic victory for Dortmund as they look to bounce back. For some players, their Borussia Dortmund future may depend on their performances...
Let's hope that we can get 3 points, pretty or not. If we can keep VfB from pushing the Mario Gomez Button, we have a good chance...
This Sunday is Orthodox Easter, so many of the fanclub will be with their families. Happy Easter to all Borussen who are celebrating. We will not be assembling at the pub, or if you do, coordinate it yaself. I'll be viewing from The Region on my phone maybe, others at home, etc. Good luck. Cross your fingers and press your thumbs. Whatever it is you need to do...
First goal, first win: match-winner Jan Gorec Stankovic
Borussia Dortmund began 2015 with a 1-0 win over Swiss side FC Sion at the Pinata Arena near La Manga, Spain. (Too) Much has been said about BVB in 2014, but it appears that they are putting the past behind them as they returned to winning ways and reports from Spain are that the training camp is going according to plans. And when Klopp's plans go as planned, the opposition has little to no chance...
The test match, a part of Dortmund's winter training camp, was a fairly uneventful occasion with a single goal from youngster Jan Gorec Stankovic separating the two sides. Dortmund fielded a less experienced line-up, also making many changes during the half-time interval. The training camp involves two training sessions a day and there did appear to be some fatigue from the Borussen, which is hopefully a good sign of the progress being made in Spain. That said, goalkeepers Roman Weidenfeller and Zlatan Alomerovic had little to do in either half and Sion were limited to almost no chances. BVB again failed to finish some chances to increase their lead, but were not punished for it this time.
BVB newboy Kevin Kampl will wear Shinji's old number...
Dortmund began the match in a 4-1-4-1 formation with many new faces for Dortmund fans. New signing Kevin Kampl made his first appearance for the club, showing glimpses of the potential spoken of by almost all of his former coaches. Jeremy Dudziak, the lefty, would play left back, featuring along with young prodigy Felix Passlack who played on the right side of midfield. Hummels was strong in tackles as always and Gundogan looked keen to get on the ball as much as possible. With Ilkay, the more he touches the ball, the better it appears to be for Borussia Dortmund (see his 147 touches v Nurnberg in January 2013). There was little to talk about in the first 45, but Dortmund's referee complaints can continue into the new year as they were denied a clear penalty as full-back Dudziak was undoubtedly brought down in the area. Somehow, the referee didn't point to the spot, unlucky for Dudziak, who had an impressive performance. 16 years young Passlack was probably the most noteworthy player of the first half--appearing to fit right in with the big boys despite being young enough to be the child of many of his team-mates and opponents. Physically he is mature beyond his years and he seems to possess plenty of skill as well, a really promising prospect for BVB.
Dortmund began the second half in a 4-2-3-1 formation with eight changes to the starting eleven. Alomerovic stepped in between the sticks while Schmelle returned to his usual left back position. Subotic would partner with the tall Slovenian Stankovic in the center of the defense and Passlack dropping into the right back role. Kirch and Kehl would play in front of the back line, with Dudziak wide left and fan-favorite Kuba again gracing the right wing, something Dortmund fans all over hope to see more of in the second half of the season. Jojic would be in a creative role with Immobile the lone striker.
Passlack had a fairly tame effort early on, but the standout performer of the second half was goalscorer Gorec Stankovic, who was solid in the air and adept at intercepting passes and shutting down the opposition. His distribution of the ball was also very good, rarely giving away possession. And the big man scored soon after the break off of a well-delivered corner from Schmelzer, surprisingly scoring with his boot and not his head--a composed first-touch finish with the inside of his right foot. And it was 1-0 to the good guys after 59', an early birthday present for the soon-to-be-19 year-old Slovene. Just after the goal, Dudziak would receive some applause from the modest support at the tiny stadium and make way for Tammo Harder, playing on the left. Kuba looked dangerous on the right, creating several chances with his deep runs down the endline. He flashed one pass across the box which someone, perhaps Immobile, should have tapped in at the back post. He even nearly scored himself. Schmelzer had a solid strike with his right boot and Subotic had some long range attempts, maybe keen to score to celebrate the Serbian New Year. Immobile could have made a simple lay off to an open Tammo Harder in the area, but instead tried a backheel and then attempted to force it through two defenders. Dortmund will need to be more clinical against Leverkusen to get the three points, so let the preparations continue.
Dortmund's second test match of the camp will be on Saturday, January 17 against the mighty Steaua Bucharest, European Champions in 1986. For an amazing quality stream, legendary German commentary from legendary Norbert Dickel, cool videos at halftime, and the chance to see some great BVB fussball, check out www.bvbtotal.de
Dortmund returns to Bundesliga action against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, January 31.
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO NEVEN SUBOTIC, MILOS JOJIC, ZELJKO BUVAC, AND ALL ORTHODOX PLAYERS OF BVB WHO CELEBRATED THEIR NEW YEAR TODAY!
Borussia Dortmund again took three points on the road with an important win in a tense environment in Frankfurt. Eintracht's Commerzbank Arena was buzzing for the whole 90 minutes, but the difference on the day was match-winner, man-of-the-match, big-money summer arrival HENRIKH MKHITARYAN who proved his worth with two well-taken goals on his "weaker" foot.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan...it may be a name you cannot pronounce, but everyone should familiarize themselves with this Armenian star in the making. The new signing demonstrated why a club might just pay millions and millions of euros to have him on their team. A solid performance all around, but most importantly, two goals -- a match-winning performance.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan shows why BvB paid the big bucks for him (photo-bundesliga.com)
The first goal came early for die Schwarzgelben as the hard-working Kuba did well to win possession back. The pacy Pole sped quickly towards goal, spotting a streaking run from Mkhitaryan and playing a perfectly-weighted ball through to the Armenian who calmly finished with his first touch. The timing of the run from Mkhi and the awareness from Kuba showed an understanding that many would think had been developed over years of playing together--it seems that Mkhitaryan is settling in quickly and fits quite well. It was a first Bundesliga goal for Mkhi just ten minutes into his third start, but full credit to KUBA...who notched another beautiful assist to add to his glittering Dortmund career. Mkhitaryan showed great poise, cool as a cucumber as he slotted the ball past the goalkeeper on his first touch.
Dortmund could have punished Frankfurt at other points of the first half, but lacked the finishing touch. BVB were instead punished themselves in the 36th minute. The pressure in midfield was too light and Frankfurt were allowed an easy service into the area. The attacker was kept on only by Mats Hummels, who may have been slightly out of position, and his header off the post and was bundled in quickly by Kadlec. It was only the second goal conceded thus far, but things seemed a bit loose in several areas of defense as Frankfurt were able to equalize far too easily.
The second half continued to be difficult for BVB, and it would be a touch of class that separated the teams on the day as Mkhitaryan took the team on his back and secured the three points with a brilliant solo effort. Players like Schroeck continued to be annoying to Dortmund with their gritty play, but Grosskreutz found space down the right wing and played the ball to Mkhitaryan. Henrikh then gave Johannes Flum a front row seat to the best goal in the house, receiving and then turning on poor Flum, who could only chase him the rest of the way. Mkhitaryan smashed the ball into the bottom of the far corner, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance. Another goal with his left, we may have to really question the usage of the phrase "weaker foot" with Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The first goal was a deft touch and a subtle bit of skill while the second was a fierce left-footed drive...two difficult skills demonstrated perfectly by this up and coming star from Armenia.
1. BvB MKE watched the game in Milwaukee with visiting Dortmund fans all the way from Germany. What a spectacle it was...thanks to Henrikh Mkhitaryan! Keep 'em comin' Mkhi!
Much respect to Kuba, our favorite Pole, another classy performance. Kevin, we love you man, and are so happy to have you playing in the team, even if you are out of position you still get forward and have yourself another assist :) Sokratis might have been a bit overshadowed by the big signing of the summer today, but was solid in defense and kept Frankfurt at bay. Well done from the Greek.
A perfect start to the season. Keep the wins coming BVB!!!
BVB Party On To The Next Round: Milwaukee favorite Kevin Grosskreutz scores the game-winning goal!!! Prost Kevin!!!
It took Dortmund all of 70 minutes to break the deadlock and shatter the dreams of the battling side from the fourth division, but BVB eventually went on to a deserved 3-0 victory. And it was the Dortmund aficionado Kevin Grosskreutz who finally put Dortmund at ease, with a well-placed strike into the bottom corner. Super-sub Jonas Hofmann provided two assists to Ducksch and Lewandowski, who both coolly slotted home.
1. BVB MKE Hero - Echte Liebe lebt von Leidenschaft.
Overall, it was a boring affair with the team from the Regionalliga Nord placing everyone behind the ball, often packing their whole team into their defensive third. It was really only a matter of time before they caved, but they battled bravely against a much better opposition it must be said. Their new coach had them focusing on four things: Ordnung, Disciplin, Leidenschaft, Wille (Order, Discipline, Passion, Will). They put in a courageous display but it would have been all over much sooner had it not been for a few nice saves, most notably denying a well-struck Sahin free kick and an Aubameyang header. Auba wasted a few chances, but was unlucky not to score a first ever goal in the DFB-Pokal.
Klopp must be credited with a masterclass move in bringing on Ducksch,
who got involved right away, setting up Grosskreutz after quick thinking
from Ilkay Gundogan, who played a quick free kick. Ducksch put the
ball in a dangerous area and it eventually bounced its way to
Grosskreutz who smashed in a fierce volley from the edge of the area
that left the keeper with no chance. Another substitute would be
involved just 13 minutes later as BvB made it two, a great ball from the
pass master Nuri Sahin springing Jonas Hofmann free down the right, who
patiently waited for the open man and found fellow youngster Marvin
Ducksch, who couldn't miss and tapped in for the easy goal. Most
impressive from Ducksch was his typical cool reaction to scoring, as if
he expects it. A small pump of the fist and a subtle grin to J-Hof. All
business. And minutes later, just before the end of the match, Hofmann
again showed why Klopp chose to bring him on, played through this time
by fellow sub Sven Bender. Hofmann played quickly to the streaking Pole,
and Lewandowski took a touch to settle before showing a touch of class
and cleverly lifting the ball past the onrushing goalkeeper, who after a
solid performance will be a little red in the face watching the replay.
With all the talk about Dortmund's new signings, something should be said here about its own talent coming through. Jonas Hofmann is showing why we were willing to let go of Leo Bittencourt, with another top performance, chalking up more assists to his name after a solid performance against Wuerzburg. And Marvin Ducksch managed to find the net for the third time in two matches, again showing maturity for his age and celebrating as if he is used to scoring goals. Both players could be ones to watch this season, even if they aren't as big of names as some of the new boys...
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS:
LANGERAK - Great match for him to watch. Did nothing all game, except on huge save in a 1v1 that really saved our asses!!!
SUBOTIC - Solid as ever, unlucky not to score with his head. Almost won a penalty!
HUMMELS - Absolute beast. Wilhelmshaven had only one chance the entire game. Mats, Mats, Mats!
SCHMELLE - Schmelzer put in a shift, looked dangerous getting forward. Definitely could have provided better service and pushed forward more down the left, however, as we should have ended the contest much sooner.
***GROSSKREUTZ - One of the top performers of the day - 1. BVB MKE's fan favorite and today's Player of the Spiel, KG19. Playing at right back, he was solid defensively and a real threat going forward as well, as he proved with his important goal in the 70th minute. Kevin looked at home at that position, and could very well be our solution to the problem of missing Piszczek due to injury. Some have talked of new signing Sokratis there, but after today it may be difficult to edge out local legend Kevin Grosskreutz, who took the club on his back and scored the decisive goal that finally broke the backs of the stubborn, hard-tackling lower-league opposition. We love you KG19.
KEHL - The skipper was a real presence, dominating the midfield and stopping any moves from developing.
SAHIN - Runner-up for Player of the Spiel, a classy performance from the Dortmunder Jung. He was creative and nearly scored from a great free kick. It was his Traumpass (dream pass) that sent Hofmann through leading up to the second goal as well, to cap off another great performance for Nuri.
REUS - A quiet day and he probably will look back on today a wee bit disappointed. A player of his calibre should have caused the lower league side more problems, but then again, there was very little space for our attackers as they just packed everyone behind the ball and defended tooth and nail. Hopefully, today's frustration will motivate him to perform in the opening match of the Bundesliga campaign.
GUNDOGAN - Has really come in to his own at BVB. Heavily criticized early in his BVB career by yours truly, it is now obvious why many are talking about his player as one of the top midfielders in Europe. Always getting on the ball and pressing forward, Ilkay is an intelligent player who reads the game very well. His clever quick free kick led to the second goal and completely killed the opposing team's spirit. Another great display for Gundogan.
AUBAMEYANG - A real threat going forward. He was our most active attacker, getting on the end of crosses and looked the most likely to score. A few great saves from the impressive Aaron Siegl denied the man from Gabon a first ever goal in the Pokal and he was a bit unlucky not to be on the scoresheet today. His finishing was a bit wasteful though at times, and he'll be hoping to be more confident and lethal in front of goal in future appearances.
LEWANDOWSKI - Aside from popping up in the 90th minute to score a goal with an ice cool finish, the Pole looked off a step today. He didn't really seem to get involved and wasn't getting on the end of crosses often enough, Aubameyang instead often the target. That might be down to him playing on the edge of the opposition's penalty area, a space they crowded with as many bodies as possible. So you can't be too harsh on him, a difficult day to be a lone striker. And as all good strikers manage to do, he found the net in the end and silenced his critics. Hopefully the first of many for him this year...
DUCKSCH - This young man is earning a lot of respect amongst the ranks of 1. BVB MKE. His mean look and cool celebrations are making him a fan favorite for the fan club. Marvin seems to be scoring against lower opposition which should be a huge confidence boost. With Julian Schieber struggling to fit in at Dortmund, Ducksch may be earning more time this season if he is able to keep finding the net. His brace against Wuerzburg included a nice volley, but another tap in finish. These are easy goals, but he seems to find himself in the right place at the right time, an instinct, an uncanny ability that all goalscorers seem to have. 1. BVB MKE is especially excited to develop this player in FIFA ULTIMATE TEAM next year in FIFA 14. EA SPORTS should get their shtuff together and make sure he has a card. I'd give him low silver. Why not? A bright future for Marvelous Marvin.
HOFMANN - Super-sub Jonas Hofmann can do no wrong. He again created goals with his intricate passing and he even looks at times like a former young Dortmund prodigy who recently fell off a bridge, never to be spoken of again. His patience in picking out the easy pass to set up Ducksch showed great awareness and maturity. His quick pass to play Lewandowski clear through showed vision and attacking instincts. This is a player who may turn into a great. He has great potential and seems to be showing great development. Working with Klopp will only help nurture this top talent, who seems to be an even better prospect than Bittencourt. Jonas Hofmann will play an important role for BVB in 2013-2014. A real spark off the bench, with a touch of class. Watch this player.
BENDER - He only came on for a short shift, the last ten minutes or so, but made an immediate impact. Sven set up the attack for the third goal with a nice pass to Hofmann, making sure that all three of Klopp's introductions to today's match got involved in the goals. A nice little rest for Sven, who will be integral to our success this season.
A New Golden Age? Three Big Signings, One Big Klopp
It must be said that we have entered a new era of Dortmundom. Reaching the Champions League Final and returning to the pinnacle of European football, after the 2012-13 season it can officially be said that BORUSSIA IS BACK.
After a nightmare period where we were on the brink of extinction, Borussia Dortmund won a historic double and followed it up with a Champions League Final appearance. But for some, this season's exploits were overshadowed by the treason that occurred. There is no reason to mention the two players' names.
Now, however, before the 2013-14 season has even officially begun, I am beginning to wonder what all the media fuss was about. Dortmund's team looted and finished! Robbed of its stars, Borussia will crumble! Dortmund's successful run comes to an end! And all of that garbage.
Funny how the outlook changes.
With the signing of Mkhitaryan, many in the media are suggesting he could be better than the previous number 10. Aubameyang is arguably as fast as Usain Bolt --- but he for sure is quicker than even the speedy David Odonkor (and he has already scored half as many goals as Odonkor did in 86 games!!! and Auba actually has a left leg on his body too)--so he's got that goin' for him...which is nice. Sokratis is also one of the fastest defenders in the Bundesliga and has learned the trade under greats like Nesta and stars like Thiago Silva. With the "loss" of Shitze, Dortmund signed two dangerous attacking players, one a Schaltzentrale and one a speed demon; and with the loss of Shitana, we bring in a player that can defend and pass, as opposed to an error-prone beanpole whose wild passes, poor marking, erratic defending and terrible clearances won't be missed.
#7 - Jonas "Who The F*#k is Mario Shitze" Hofmann
Many in the media have talked about the alleged "losses" of big players, but to me it looks like we are only stronger. Auba and Miki have both already scored to get the monkey off the back. Also, can we talk about that young lad Jonas Hofmann? "Hervorragend" (Outstanding--Zorc, 2013). Where are the fussball know-it-all's there? Looking at a future star. And if you have a player who thinks only of himself and is willing to turn his back on his teammates in the way he did, then his leaving is anything but a "loss". In fact, 2014 may be proof that Dortmund are only better because of it.
Destiny: Young Miki - Henrikh Mkhitaryan 16 years ago...
The media whirlwind about who BVB's new signings would be went on, but many fans (including those of 1. BvB MKE) remained relatively unmoved by the gossip and speculation -- opting instead for total faith in Jurgen Klopp, Michael Zorc, Zeljko Buvac, and everyone in the entire club. We have money to spend and players want to join us after our recent successes. Don't forget we have the best stadium and fans in the world. Klopp and Zorc have brought in some amazing players with a much smaller pocket book, so if they were willing to splash the cash on these players then we must believe in them. It appears that we can trust in them, as all three signings have got off to a great start. More importantly, all three seem to understand what it means to play for Borussia and are buying in to Klopp's vision. And it is only the beginning...
The media and many of the world's soccer audience is wrong -- Dortmund is not finished. It is only the beginning of a new era. And with Klopp in charge I believe that Borussia Dortmund will again be champions in 2013-2014...on what front(s)? Only time will tell.
It was announced today that a player from Borussia Dortmund signed a contract with Ruhr rivals FC Sch***e and beginning July 1st he will be wearing blue. This was the second shock move of the season by players who used to proudly wear black and yellow.
It has been confirmed that Felipe Shitana will move to Gelsenkirchen after 5 years with Borussia Dortmund. There have been many mixed feelings among fans upon his departure, especially after the major role he played in BVB's glorious cup run this season. This article discusses some of the significant parts of this somewhat surprising (and really disappointing) move.
"While he is a great header of the ball and a threat going forward, most
teams buy center backs in order to defend -- and he doesn't seem to do
that consistently at all."
Shitana is a physical defender who has the ability to be a starter in most other teams, however, with Subotic and Hummels being two of the best center backs in the world, breaking into the team has been rather difficult for the lanky Brazilian. While it cannot be a surprise that Shitana desired more playing time and requested a transfer in order to bolster his chances of playing for the Selecao in Brazil at the World Cup, the choice of destination is a strange choice.
Given his goalscoring exploits in the Champions League this season (Shakthar, Malaga), the whole world became aware of the defender's ability to score goals. This new reputation surely brought admirers from across Europe, not just Germany. While one cannot be too critical of Shitana for leaving (his dream of playing for Brazil in Brazil is a good reason after all), his choice to join one of our biggest rivals is a slap in the face to the club that built him up from a nobody, to a player who scores one of the most memorable goals in the modern history of the Champions League.
After 5 years with Dortmund, surely he is aware that the team from Gelsenkirchen is a fierce rival. Having experienced the intensity of a Revierderby firsthand on several occasions, Shitana must understand something wrong about his transfer. Despite not being a German, he has spent enough time in Germany to know that if there are two cities in the country he shouldn't move to from Dortmund, they are Munich and Gelsenkirchen. Add to it that the player that he is replacing is Christoph Shitzelder, who has been verbally abused by thousands of BVB fans since going back on his word as a man and joining Sch***e, and one sees that the player is clearly going against the club that supported him for 5 years.
Shitana is only thinking about his personal chances of playing for the national team, ignoring the feelings of the fans that he half-heartedly thanked in a farewell quote to BVB. If he were actually grateful to BVB, the club and its fans, then actions would speak louder than words and he would move to any other club than the one he did.
On his chances of playing for Brazil, the fact that he is even being considered shows that the mighty Selecao are weaker than they have been in previous decades. On his chances of playing for Brazil, remember his own goals against Stuttgart and Lautern (below)? Despite the move to Sch***e, it will likely be the case that he is not good enough for the national team and will not be part of the World Cup squad. He has NEVER been called up to the national team as yet, so IF he gets any chance with Brazil in the next year, he better do better when called upon there than when he has been a deputy for Dortmund. While he caught some headlines for a couple goals this year, the true story tells the tale of a benchwarmer who remains on that very bench he warms because of poor positioning, horrendous passing, and at times shoddy defending. He has remained a bit-part player over the years because of his many errors when he was given a chance. His decision making on the ball is suspect at best, as Dortmund have been punished several times throughout his spell at the club because of his frequent mistakes. While he is a great header of the ball and a threat going forward, most teams buy center backs in order to defend -- and he doesn't seem to do that consistently at all. To even consider him to wear any yellow shirt again, he would need to be more like Subotic or Hummels (and then maybe Brazil would think about taking him).
Admittedly, no fan of Borussia Dortmund will ever forget that match against Malaga, or the goal that you controversially scored -- but we can say that the ball was probably going in anyway, and that you are a dickhead (you said that it was the greatest moment of your life and then you agree to join our hated rivals?). We will also never forget your own goals or that you left Dortmund for Gelsenkirchen. Good luck with your career...I personally hope it nosedives.
Verpiss dich, scheiss verrater.
So...bad video, but just watch the first goal, maybe you remember it. One of the many examples of what a great defender he really is. Thanks for everything Shitana...
Let's keep it simple. Three things. Big things. Major things. Huge. Ginormous.
1. Jurgen Klopp - Podolski called him crazy. He will motivate his players. BVB will come fired up with nothing to lose. Bayern beware...
2. Lewandowski - Real couldn't stop him. He could just have another hat-trick night...does Bayern remember the DFB-Pokal against BVB?
3. Mats...that's all I can say. Mats, Mats, MATS MATS MATS!!!
These three factors will determine the game. The only other thing to note is that Roman Weidenfeller is the most under-rated goalkeeper in the world. He will show his brilliance on the world stage at Wembley.
Much has been talked about Borussia Dortmund and how they will fare against a Bayern Munich team that has been described as a "steamroller" this season. All of these new experts on Bundesliga play have made some interesting remarks regarding the upcoming fixture. As most of these pundits usually focus on the Premiership and dabble in some Barca and Real, their commentary is kind of general and repeated and regurgitated by someone elsewhere.
What is interesting (but not very surprising) is that none of these new experts on the Bundesliga have mentioned a certain advantage, and a major one, that Borussia Dortmund has over Scheiss FC Bayern -- a certain warrior who battles in midfield that the world has previously written off as an also ran, good but not good enough; a certain champion that led BVB to glory in 2010-2011; a certain Schaltzentrale that controls the game with intricate passes and exceptional vision -- a Bayern Killer.
This Bayern Killer has been a nightmare for the Bavarians in the past few seasons and will likely play a role in their destruction in the Champions League Final of 2013 at Wembley. This article tells the tale of Nuri Sahin: The Bayern Killer.
Bayern Killer
After what must surely be regarded as one of the most dominant midfield performances over an entire season in the 2010-2011, Nuri Sahin was named Bundesliga Player of the Year. In 38 matches for die Schwarzgelben, Sahin amassed 8 goals and 13 assists. While not necessarily a big bodied holding midfielder, his bite in the defensive positions often lead to quick counter attacks with pinpoint passing. In a surprise move, it was a tearful goodbye to BVB, his boyhood club and off to Real Madrid, the club he dreamed of as a boy (like many others).
Things did not start smoothly as he joined his teammates well into the pre-season. This initial period was also hampered by injury. The young Turk had little influence and was usually overlooked. Without having been given much of a chance, he was soon loaned out to Liverpool. The You'll Never Walk Alone anthem was already known to him from the Sudtribune and his Dortmund days, but he never quite fit there either. Many criticized his play, despite the fact he was being played out of position. His favored position, and his most deadly, is from a deeper position in midfield. Brendan Rodgers continued to play him out of position in a more attacking role. Unfamiliar with this role, Sahin needed some time to settle in, but was heavily criticized and even labeled as a flop. Thus came the moment so many Dortmund fans had crossed their fingers and hoped for since the day he left: the prodigal son returns home...
Echte Liebe: True Love...Sahin returns...
Upon his return, it was stated by Klopp and the player that his progression back into the system would be gradual. Used sparingly, he appeared only as a substitute at first. In only his second start, he scored two goals and chalked up an assist in a 5-1 drubbing of Freiburg. Since then, his impact has been significant. Four games later and Dortmund made the short journey to Dusseldorf in a tough fixture. Fortuna needed points to try to avoid relegation and BVB was trying to cement second place. When the big occasion calls, per usual up steps Nuri Sahin: a goal and an assist in a 1:2 victory. Sahin's final contribution of the season would be an assist two matches later in the thrilling 3:3 match with Wolfsburg (you got lucky Perishit--twice).
A player who rises to the big occasion and seems to show up in important games and thrive in pressure situations, Sahin could be the player to make a difference in what surely will be a physical and hotly-contested grudge match. Willing to get stuck in and fearless, with vision and creativity that not even Shitze has quite duplicated, Sahin may be the man to step up. With a certain real or unreal injury appearing to bother a certain player that all of us despise, could Nuri Sahin be the one that sinks Bayern...again?
PROJECTED LINE-UP
GK WEIDENFELLER
LB SCHMELZER
CB HUMMELS
CB SUBOTIC
RB PISZCZEK
CDM BENDER (or possibly KEHL, I'll leave that to KLOPP)
CDM SAHIN
LAM REUS
CAM GUNDOGAN
RAM KUBA
ST LEWANGOLSKI
A repeat of the Champions League final we won in Munich against Juve, 3-1 for Dortmund.
Goalscorers: Hummels, Moller, Sahin, Lewandowski. Okay, really though, I think it will be 3-1, goalscorers may be as suggested, but don't rule out Lewandowski owning Bayern for a hat-trick either...
We have been crushing Bayern recently under Klopp...the only loss was in the last 5 matches was in the DFB-Pokal, interestingly enough Sahin did not appear in that match. In matches where Sahin has appeared against Bayern, Dortmund shows an interesting tendency to score the first goal. In a game that many have predicted to be a low-scoring, scrappy battle, an early goal could be huge for Dortmund.
We all know how good you are Nuri, now it is time to show the world on the biggest stage that you don't need to be at Real to be the best in the world...
Here are some important things to consider concerning Sahin as a world class player and specifically his effectiveness against Bayern:
GEGEN BAYERN
Appearances: 10 (expect one more in the final)
Goals: 2 (expect one more in the final)
Assists: 4 (expect on more in the final)
Yellow Cards:1 (expect one more in the final...he'll make it worth it ;) please get Robben :))
GO AHEAD AND PICK THAT ONE OUT OF THE NET, WILL YA?
Check out Grosskreutz celebrating...haha
AGAIN, A NIGHTMARE FOR BAYERN...DEADLY LEFT FOOT
2010-11. WHAT A SEASON...CAN HE DUPLICATE THESE PERFORMANCES ON MAY 25th?
Let's hope he gets a chance to be Bayern Killer again...
Three Goals of the Season...Grosskreutz celebrating is awesome...
1. BvB MKE would like to offer its sincerest apologies to its followers of the posts - certain previous posts contain offensive material. The most severe case is the repeated use of the word G***e. It is appalling to the contributors to the site that we were so wrong about our judgments of a man's character, of human decency, and of honor. Words like G***e are not in alignment with BVB as a club or with the views of 1. BvB MKE. We are very sorry for our previous lapses of judgment concerning a certain player for Borussia Dortmund. To correct the mistake and so as not to be offensive, the offensive term will be removed and replaced instead with Shitze whenever shit is mentioned.
We are also sorry for our errors in opinions concerning this shitfucker in particular. I think Mats Hummels said it best when he mentioned that even if Lewandowski leaves, it won't be the same as what Shitze did. We were wrong in assuming that he was loyal to BvB and a person of character. Let it be a lesson to us all to always be loyal to Borussia Dortmund - players play for the club and we support the club. No player is ever bigger than BVB.
The website is to be reconstructed by next week to make the necessary corrections and adjustments to the site. Other aspects of the page should be updated ahead of the Champions League Final.
Sorry for offending anyone with improper use of language previously. Fuck you, Shitze, you shittraitor.
G***e or his ugly shitface will never appear on these pages again.
As a long-time Borussia Dortmund supporter, and a member of a fanclub full of other real Borussen, I must say, it is surreal to be a fan right now...
1. BvB MKE has been celebrating madly since the dramatic scenes that unfolded in Dortmund that day none of us will ever forget. Members congregated to watch the match and were quiet in the final moments, even after the first last-minute goal, but subsequently went ape shit when Shitana scored...and have been goin' ape ever since.
Even as an irrationally, eternally optimistic Dortmund supporter, I must say I thought it was done and dusted and could barely continue watching my dreams slowly slip away, minute by minute. Now, I can barely believe it is true that we are in the semis after being on the brink of elimination. That said, surprisingly, all is not peachy being a Borussia Dortmund fan these days...
As much as I am happy that we are doing well--we are in the Champions League semifinals again, we are on the back of back-to-back Bundesliga titles, last year was the first ever Double in our famed club history, we continue to have the highest average attendance of any stadium in Europe (more than Barca and Real; most Bayern fans are only fans when the weather is nice so they don't really come close--no seriously, they are not even close in numbers), and of course we are turning huge profits annually (rare in the business of modern club football and massive player wages)--I am deeply saddened that we will not be able to field a team next season.
EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT BVB now, for better and for worse, and how we play the best style that anyone has seen since Barca...and now if we are to listen to them and the never-ending ridiculous media reports, then we are for certain losing our manager and most of our team, or at least the following players:
Klopp (to Chelsea, Real, German national team, everywhere)
Hummels (to Barca, Real, Manchester United or City, etc.)
Subotic (to Manchester United or City--apparently wasn't good enough to play for USMNT)
Pizczek (was linked at one point to Real around January)
Gundogan (recently Tottenham and someone else...hard to keep track of all the bull shit)
Reus (City, Chelsea, others--even though we just fucking signed the guy, it's his 1st season!)
Kuba (Liverpool was mentioned not long ago)
Grosskreutz (Liverpool, Arsenal)
Lewandowski (Juve, City, Real, and of course Bayern and Man U, every other day)
Shitana (reported to be in search of 1st team football--if you go to Gelsenkirchen it's over)
Shitze (Leaving in summer to...I honestly can't even say it, makes me want to vomit)
Why don't we throw in a Sven Bender who people are sniffing around to make it an even 11 (sic)--the logic just isn't there is it? Are you telling me that we are selling 11 of our starting players and our manager who turned our whole club around?
Here lies one of the first problems. Most people who are reporting and/or commenting about Dortmund have no idea what they are talking about (this week some idiot on Goal.com or another site called Dortmund's larger-than-life Sudtribune the "fearsome Sudkurve"--embarassing to say the least, please don't mistake BVB for Hertha ever again, please). I don't believe even half of what I have read about Dortmund players and all of the gossip is ridiculous and annoying, especially the most recent reports about Shitana and Shitze, probably a tactic by Mourinho to unsettle our players. During the Euros, I read reports of Mats Hummels leaving. These professional writers really do their research, because while Schweinie was on holiday somewhere warm preparing for a lousy tournament full of shocking under-performances and Jerome Boateng was playing with pornstars at hotels in the build-up to the Euros, Mats Hummels went to the paradise city of Dortmund for vacation in order to meet with Zorc and Klopp and sign a new long-term contract. Reus, who we had just purchased (back) on a long-term deal and had not yet even played in our colors, was now allegedly attracting interest from all over Europe. Where were these people when Uli Hoeness (elitist, tax-evading cheat) and all of his Bayern buddies were sulking over Reus snubbing them (they really REALLY wanted him) and opting instead to re-join Dortmund already? These are the same people who pronounced his name as "Roose" (rhymes with loose) and "Ray-us," somehow overlooking the proper pronunciation of one of the hottest names in the future of German fussball (simple English pronunciation as in "Rolls-Reus").
When Klopp came to Dortmund and began working with Zorc, the plan was formed to try to build a successful system that would run at least until 2016. As successful as we have been together, would we really bail early on a plan that is working so well? If one considers how financially successful we are and how stable we have become once again, then one would understand that Dortmund does not need to sell anyone. We will only sell if astronomical fees are paid. If someone says they will pay money, then you are required to do what they say?!? Sounds more like prostitution than fussball to me, but this is a problem of the modern game. And the agents and club bigwigs and reporters all pimp their ho's as much as possible.
Dortmund proves itself to be better than Manchester City, still our players should move there? Owners with lots of money can do lots of things. How the World Cup ends up in a Qatari desert is a story for another day...
But this article isn't just about what is wrong in the game, it is also about what is right. And what is right is the thing that most of the people who don't know Dortmund but can't stop talking about us don't seem to quite grasp: BORUSSIA DORTMUND IS DIFFERENT.
We are a big club, but not a big club. We have won 8 German Championships, 3 Pokals, 4 German Supercups, 1 Champions Leauge, 1 Intercontinental Cup, and were the first ever German club to win a European title (not Bayern) when we lifted the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1966. We also became the first ever German club on the cover of FourFourTwo magazine in March 2013 (not Bayern). Apparently some people still don't consider Borussia Dortmund a big club like others (Chelsea, City, United, Liverpool, etc.), even though we are the 11th biggest club in the world, generating almost 200 million euros in 2012. Still, tickets are affordable for our fans (though prices are increasing) and BVB comes from a small industrial city, not Madrid, London, Barcelona, Munich. If you go to Dortmund, you are only going for one thing: the greatest footballing spectacle you will ever experience in your lifetime. A journey to Der Tempel and the Sudtribune should be on every man's bucket list.
The Temple In All Its Glory: Meisterfeier (Champions' Party)
This is not a club of rich foreign investment. This is not a club with fans who wear Black and Yellow one year and then sport the ugly Bavarian blue-white checker shit next year, depending on who is winning. This is not a club who just goes and buys the best players from other teams (Sir Alex Ferguson was present in Berlin's Olympiastadion and watched the Pokalfinal in 2012 where Dortmund embarassed Bayern--this was Shinji Kagawa's last game for BVB and he has since wanted to also buy Subotic, Hummels, Reus, Gundogan, and Lewandowski--pretty sure Fergie was sitting in the Sudkurve because he would never be allowed in the Sudtribune). This is not a club you can compare to any other club.
Dortmund barely avoided bankruptcy in the last decade. After losing Rosicky, Koller, Ewerthon,
Koller: A big beer for a big man
Amoroso, and many other important players, followed by a barren run of years without any silverware, our fans remained passionate as ever, with average attendance the highest in Europe. Using a sustainable business model and living within our means, we developed our own quality youth players (Sahin, Shitze, Grosskreutz & Reus could be included as well) and made intelligent signings with great scouting and of course the help of the amazing Zorc. Grosskreutz returned to BVB willingly and probably almost for free since he was still going to Dortmund games anyway while playing for Rot Weiss Ahlen and signing as a player meant free admission. Schmelzer came on a free transfer from Magdeburg early in his career and has since broke into the national team. Kagawa was plucked from the obscurity of the Japanese 2nd division (bought for only 350,000 and sold for much more). Lewandowski was relatively unknown abroad before his move to Dortmund, even though he scored some sick goals in the Polska Liga. Snapped up from Lech Poznan for a humble 4.5 million or so, he is now being talked about in the 25 mil range. He sat the bench at first behind Lucas Barrios, also a clever signing, who had an unbelievable goalscoring record for Colo-Colo. La Pantera had one of the best goal-scoring records around and was captured for a cheeky 4.2 million euros (we sold him to China for a little over double, a transfer record in China). Pizczek was in Germany but also relatively unknown, coming on the recommendation of friend and Polish teammate Kuba. Having played left back, holding midfielder, left wing and only then right back at Hertha, and even striker sometimes on loan back in Poland with Zaglebie Lubin, few (maybe only Zorc and Kuba) would have guessed that this player acquired on a free transfer would develop into one of the best right-backs in Europe. It is also relevant to note that Kuba himself came as a bit of an unknown from Wisla Krakow, after just breaking into the first team there a season or two before after a move from lowly KS Czestochowa (3rd league). Dubbed by the legendary Boniek as "little Figo" at one point, this BVB-legend-in-the-making arrived for somewhere between 2-3 million. Subotic wasn't good enough for the US team apparently, and he went to Mainz, worked his way up and then followed Klopp to Dortmund for around 4.5 million. He has since quadrupled in value. Mats Hummels wasn't good enough for Bayern Munich apparently, so they sold him to us for just 4.2 million. We all know how good he is now (see funny video clip below). With the calibre of these players at such bargains, 5.5 million for a young Ilkay Gundogan might have seemed a bit of a splurge at first, but now he is looking like the future of the German midfield. I almost forgot to mention Sven Bender, bought for only 1.5 million Euros, now valued at around 14 million (see tranfermarkt.de). Players like Leo Bittencourt could still prove to be great bargain signings as well...
[Klopp answers the reporter's question: Why did Bayern let a player like Mats Hummels go?]
Shitzelder = Traitor
And here we are today as a result...in the spotlight, a major topic of conversation in Champions' League discussion. With our football know-how from the likes of Klopp and the under-recognized assistant coach Buvac, with our business savvy in Zorc and Watzke, and with our fanatic support inspired by ECHTE LIEBE, Borussia Dortmund will surely continue to survive, thrive, and succeed--regardless of who comes and goes. The players should know what they have in this club, things that do not exist elsewhere. So if Shitana chooses to go to Gelsenkirchen and Shitze to Munich, then it would be okay in the ways of modern football, but not okay in the ways of BVB fans. These players are already becoming legends in the Dortmund history books and are loved by all...but can become dead to us all in one false move. Ask Cristoph Shitzelder. Some people refuse to even say his name out loud ever again.
Shitzelder aka Shitze: DU SCHEIßVERRäTER--You Son Of A Shit Fucking Disgusting Traitor Judas Bastard Liar
So while players move from club to club without any loyalty these days, and while "big" clubs spend obscene amounts of money year-in and year-out, and while the media and agents instigate big money moves and high-profile transfers, and while everyone in the world is trying to buy every single one of our players who performs well (Bittencourt will be next), we have a chance to show the footballing world that we are different--that we can keep quality players not with money and excessively huge contracts but with real love and just some good fucking fussball. Let's shut up all of this gossip and transfer speculation by beating Madrid over two legs (again) and showing to the world that there is no better place to play than BVB. This could give some of our bigger players a reminder of why they should think twice before leaving the greatest club on planet earth...
Schmelle: Free Transfer from Magdeburg to scoring the winner vs. Real Madrid--forever a BVB legend.
PS Shitzelder is a douche...bag. And so is Shitze any player that follows in his footsteps.
The leadership of 1. BvB MKE has received intel from a reliable source in Germany that they have been granted official status as a fanclub by Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. Dortmund, pending the processing of paperwork. This makes 1. BvB MKE the third BvB fanclub in the United States of America, the others in Texas and Cali--and the first and only fanclub east of the Mississippi River. This is truly a great honor for both the fanclub and the great club of Borussia Dortmund. Echte liebe.
The fanclub has been sick of hearing all of the transfer gossip about all of our great players, thus has not wanted to add to the media frenzy by commenting on our frustrations. Sorry for a lack of posts, see the rest of the page as some posts have and are being added. Don't forget to check the polls and vote. We have been busy celebrating several things that make it great to be a Borussen:
1) We advance to the quarterfinals of the Champions League and get a favorable draw (2nd leg im Tempel)
Echte Liebe: Looks like you're lovin' it...we are too.
2) Nuri Sahin...I am without words. Great for you and your son in the stadium that day--we have missed you too. Glad you are back, what a moment. Keep the goals and assists coming. (We are trying to buy your in-form card on FIFA but currently don't have enough money.)
3) 1. BvB MKE receives news of official status
4) 1. BvB MKE Dortmund, the fanclub's futsal team extension, beat a team of Germans with one opposing player wearing a Schalke kit, who was nutmegged while wearing it, by a certain player in a certain shirt from a certain day in May where a certain team crushed Bayern and won the Pokalfinale. The goalkeeper of the Dortmund team also wears Dortmund gear for matches. The team is currently undefeated and will conclude its regular season play next Friday, before entering the knockout phase.
5) Borussia Dortmund becomes the first German team to ever appear on the cover of FourFourTwo magazine. Again, we make history...
History in the making...
6) With all of the transfer gossip, it appears that most of our players recognize how there are really no places that are an upgrade from Dortmund, that we have the best stadium and the best fans in the world, that we have the best coaching staff (Klopp, Zorc, Buvac) and it is just damn good to play for Borussia Dortmund in the Westfalenstadion and win trophies. It seems that none of our players are leaving, save perhaps a certain Polish striker, for the time being.
7) With money to spend, thanks to great management from Watzke and Rauball (please don't raise ticket prices any more, what makes our club beautiful is Echte Liebe, we are a club of the people--I digress) it appears that along with all of the bogus crazy madness about every club wanting to buy every single Dortmund player in the starting eleven or traveling squad, some really big names are being linked with our club...most importantly a certain Dortmund legend, Mozart, Tomas Rosicky. Please make that happen, 1. BvB MKE will make a pledge of at least $19.09 to help fund the move. Let's all unite and send fanclub dollars to buy Rosicky!!!
Pondering a return to BVB
8) Did I mention that Dortmund are in the quarterfinals of the Champions League against Malaga with the second leg at home in front of Die Gelbe Wand and the atmosphere of a sold-out Westfalenstadion?
9) While it is only a rumor that has not been confirmed, a certain Dortmund player has said to be pondering a visit to 1. BvB MKE this summer. The visit would also be open to legend Dede who could help the player, rumored to be Dortmund fanatic Kevin Grosskreutz, train on the beach with acrobatic kicks in hopes to score more goals like the one in Berlin. An investigation into the claims is being made at present and additional updates will be forthcoming. Fur immer BVB.
Thank You Dede! What a goal from Grosskreutz. Zorro can't even believe it.
