ri Alban Posted May 16 5 minutes ago, Fort Vallance said: You sound like a real bundle of fun. Oh right, having a German football team is the definition of fun. Ok! I'll pick... 🤔 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jingle Bells Posted May 16 (edited) 12 hours ago, Locky said: Hertha have always been West. True as far as the League is concerned, however a large percentage of their Support where trapped on the wrong side of the Wall, whilst they could hear the noise from their stadium on match days (which is/was a stone throw away) they were barred from attending the actual games on mass, hence my soft spot for them. Edited May 16 by Jingle Bells error Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted May 16 8 hours ago, martoon said: Fortuna Dusseldorf for me. Only because it's where the first series of Auf Weidersehen, Pet (the best TV prog ever) was set. Turned out the cast/crew never set foot in the city. The scenes of (West) Germany were shot in Hamburg and the building site and hut was on a film lot near London that, soon after, became Albert Square. Still fond of Fortuna, though. Visited Dusseldorf during the 2006 World Cup. Got my camera pinched at the top of the turm. 🤨 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Locky Posted May 16 16 minutes ago, Jingle Bells said: True as far as the League is concerned, however a large percentage of their Support where trapped on the wrong side of the Wall, whilst they could hear the noise from their stadium on match days (which is/was a stone throw away) they were barred from attending the actual games on mass, hence my soft spot for them. Quite right. Would've been horrible to experience that. I remember being genuinely astounded when I found out they have never won a league title or German cup. They were champions in 1930 and 1931 of Germany, but it was a very different format and structure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigO Posted May 16 What are the games on? Need Sky Sports or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prince Buaben Posted May 16 Just now, TheBigO said: What are the games on? Need Sky Sports or something? Bt Sport Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigO Posted May 16 29 minutes ago, Prince Buaben said: Bt Sport Hm. Think I have my dad's login! Not watched a game outwith Scottish football for years!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jingle Bells Posted May 16 42 minutes ago, Locky said: Quite right. Would've been horrible to experience that. I remember being genuinely astounded when I found out they have never won a league title or German cup. They were champions in 1930 and 1931 of Germany, but it was a very different format and structure. There's still hope yet Locky. The last I heard they were having a new purpose built football stadium or planning to. Thankfully we live in better times now, I think just about. If anything ,1860 have the distinquishment of having even worse owners than us. over the years. They are the Munich city team whilst Bayern tend to be viewed as the Bavarian " national side" They have a huge latent support, if they could ever get their act together, a bit like Hearts. I like my trips to Munich, hence the interest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gambo Posted May 16 Hopefully it is a good watch, but after lasting 5mins watching 'behind closed doors' games in CL/EL watching football in an empty stadium on tv is dire. Right now, with being starved of football of any kind i'll give it a go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted May 16 (edited) 3 hours ago, Prince Buaben said: Bt Sport What channel? I can't see anything listed. Forget that, think I'm good. Edited May 16 by graygo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted May 16 3 minutes ago, graygo said: What channel? I can't see anything listed. 527 onwards on Virgin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graygo Posted May 16 Just now, Tazio said: 527 onwards on Virgin. 👍 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio Pinilla Posted May 16 Watching the dortmund game, is quite weird. I've watched games played 'behind closed doors' before but there was usually at least a handful of people present for those, this is proper empty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seymour M Hersh Posted May 16 (edited) I hadn't realised that Dortmund actually had terracing and not the "safe stand-in" stuff like the mhanks. Edited May 16 by Seymour M Hersh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagger Is Back Posted May 16 Has to be Shalke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooperstar Posted May 16 Anyone else already bored already. Haaland starting where he left off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted May 16 It might be closed doors but no shortage of good hefty challenges in the Fortuna game. The lack of sound from the crowd makes you realise how firmly players hit the ball when passing. Or at least compared to Scottish ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted May 16 This is difficult to watch. A sobering reminder of the importance of fans. This might work for finishing the league but a whole campaign like this would be unwatchable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted May 16 While I trust the player commitment, without fans to energise the players it just feels like a friendly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio Pinilla Posted May 16 1 minute ago, kila said: This is difficult to watch. A sobering reminder of the importance of fans. This might work for finishing the league but a whole campaign like this would be unwatchable. A whole season like this isn't viable or even part of the plans for any league I don't think? It's just to get to the end of the season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
underwaterwoodwelder Posted May 16 Dortmund for me. Im watching them beat Schalke 1 nil at the moment on Bein HD 1 live.... Football is back whoop whoop 🙌 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted May 16 4 minutes ago, Mauricio Pinilla said: A whole season like this isn't viable or even part of the plans for any league I don't think? It's just to get to the end of the season. I thought they were doing behind closed doors to kick off next season too until fans can get back in grounds? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sooperstar Posted May 16 17 minutes ago, Dagger Is Back said: Has to be Shalke Your team is shite mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio Pinilla Posted May 16 Dortmund have been good. Obviously doesn't feel as exciting without fans but don't think it's affected the quality of the game too much. Though dortmund are a good watch at the worst of times anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shaggy2 Posted May 16 Schalke’s 21 doesn’t want to be there and as for the goalie’s kicking...🤦♂️ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted May 16 I choose my teams well eh? Hearts, Torino and Schalke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benny Posted May 16 Switched off.Good enough game but football is boring without fans. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauricio Pinilla Posted May 16 Did the schalke keeper win a contest to play in this game? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annushorribilis III Posted May 16 1 minute ago, Mauricio Pinilla said: Did the schalke keeper win a contest to play in this game? He is absolute garbage. Nowhere near the last two goals - I didn't see the 1st one. Could do a job ? 😃 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annushorribilis III Posted May 16 Just to say, I'd rather watch crowd-less Bundesliga games than Dundee v Motherwell any day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoda Posted May 16 3 minutes ago, annushorribilis III said: He is absolute garbage. Nowhere near the last two goals - I didn't see the 1st one. Could do a job ? 😃 Did Levein recommend him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff Posted May 16 6 minutes ago, Mauricio Pinilla said: Did the schalke keeper win a contest to play in this game? The keeper on the bench isn't brilliant either... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annushorribilis III Posted May 16 1 minute ago, Yoda said: Did Levein recommend him? Just a matter of time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tazio Posted May 16 All of those games and I end up watching the one with no goals so far. Fortuna have hit the woodwork 3 tines but can’t get the damn thing in the net. It’s all very familiar feeling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annushorribilis III Posted May 16 Started shouting at the laptop as I lost sound for the last 15 minutes . Wife - I thought you said there was no atmosphere cos no crowds ? Me - **** off. Also , what were Dortmund doing at the end (still no audio, bitch !) applauding the ball boys ? 😄 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jambof3tornado Posted May 16 56 minutes ago, benny said: Switched off.Good enough game but football is boring without fans. It is nothing without fans. I watched the first half of the Borussia D v Schalke game and it was rubbish, really really rubbish. Worse than watching a training session. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruyff Posted May 16 Schalke are absolutely horseshite, they got ripped to feckin shreds and gave up after about an hour in. Only Sane at Centerhalf and McKimmie in Midfield got pass marks for Schalke. Dortmund were different gravy, Brandt and Guerreiro were outstanding, big laddie up front Haaland too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hesh Posted May 16 4 hours ago, Queensland Jambo said: Ipswich? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hairdryer Posted May 16 3 hours ago, kila said: This is difficult to watch. A sobering reminder of the importance of fans. This might work for finishing the league but a whole campaign like this would be unwatchable. If this works for finishing the leagues then fair enough but if this was to be the future of football for a couple of years then the game is finished it’s a realisation how serious things are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poseidon Posted May 16 Freiburg for me, lovely place and lovely people. ****ing VAR! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tokyo Drifter Posted May 16 On 15/05/2020 at 10:39, davemclaren said: My adopted side ( Hannover 96 ) are in the second Bundesliga unfortunately. Best crest. Used to follow Hertha a bit till my German pal who's a Werder Bremen fan said they had a very right-wing support. Quite like Bremen but they play in a Hibs top basically so don't like to talk about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trotter Posted May 16 5 hours ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I hadn't realised that Dortmund actually had terracing and not the "safe stand-in" stuff like the mhanks. Yeah, they can put the seats in for CL/National games, but otherwise its the barriers for standing. Works pretty well. Well, they at least kept me upright when I went in hammered 🤣🤣 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trotter Posted May 16 3 hours ago, Lfhearts said: Dortmund=Timothy Behave yourself Dortmund = Dortmund. Any green leanings are manufactured/promoted by Celtic to give the impression (Timpression?) that they are somehow on a par with Europe's elite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lfhearts Posted May 16 Hertha ain't right wing that's for sure. Played very well today, great result. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
