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February 28th, 2009

Unglückliche Niederlage

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Borussia’s Rückrunde mission continued in very admirable performance losing 2-1 to first-place Hertha BSC. Hans Meyer was dealt a tough hand when Tomáš Galásek was omitted from the lineup due to a stomach flu although Patrick Paauwe did well in his absence.
For the most part, Borussia showed extraordinary clarity in play and excluding [...]



February 27th, 2009

Borussia challenge in Berlin

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Needing a big turnaround in the Rückrunde, Borussia have answered the call and are undefeated in three matches. However Saturday afternoon’s trip east to Berlin will be one of their most difficult challenges as Hertha BSC have won their last seven matches at home and know a victory is important if they are to remain [...]

February 21st, 2009

Borussia wins with late goal by Oliver Neuville

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The Borussia resurgence since the start of Rückrunde continued today with a 3-2 victory over Hannover. Undefeated in three matches, it is evident that Hans Meyer has carefully crafted a sound plan to avoid relegation.
Marko Marin returned to the lineup, in place of Tony Jantschke with greater attacking intention. In the early stages of the [...]

February 20th, 2009

Borussia dig in against 96

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With three fine matches behind them, Borussia have made a very good start to start of Rückrunde. However while Borussia have been able to play level against Hoffenheim and Bremen, the distance they have to make up has increased as Arminia Bielefeld, Bochum, Energie Cottbus and KSC as each club has been able to pull [...]

February 16th, 2009

Courage Borussia

By: otto | Comments 5 Comments

Following Saturday’s courageous stand against Bremen, VfL coach Hans Meyer has talked of being generally pleased with overall play. Above and beyond all else it was clear that while Bremen maintained constant pressure, Borussia ‘keeper Logan Bailly was able to restrain their many efforts.
The start of the Rückrunde for Borussia has been a turning of [...]



February 14th, 2009

Proud Borussia draws the line in Bremen

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The proud start of Rückrunde continued today with another outstanding performance by our team, as Borussia snatched a 1-1 draw at against Borussia at Weserstadion.
VfL coach Hans Meyer used a 3-3-1-3 formation with Roberto Colautti’s service coming in from Rob Friend and Tony Jantschke handed the defensive responsibility in center, primarily keeping Mesut Özil under [...]

February 12th, 2009

fear not, injury problems will not deter Fohlen in Bremen

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After the pain of watching Germany lose to Norway in Düsseldorf with a lusterless performance, it is time to put that behind us and return to Borussia’s charge up the table as they travel north to face Bremen at the Weserstadion.
Performance since the start of Rückrunde is definitely cause for optimism as Hans Meyer [...]

February 10th, 2009

Rainer Bonhof returns to Fohlen

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Maintaining a firm grasp on the the clubs great history, Rainer Bonhof has been named as Vice-President and will serve alongside President Rolf Königs and Vice-President Siegfried Söllner.
After eight seasons for Borussia, playing in 231 matches, in completed his career with stints Valencia, Köln and Hertha BSC while appearing with honour 53 times for Germany [...]

February 10th, 2009

no mutiny at Borussia

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Further to a Bild report that Borussia President Rolf Königs had received a letter from the players upset the coach Hans Meyers to exclude several players from the winter-break training camp, the club has responded that the there is not a player mutiny.
The situation stems from the decision to move Samy Coulibaly, Uwe Gospodarek, Marcel [...]

February 7th, 2009

the Gladbach twelve

By: otto | Comments 1 Comment

To summarize Borussia’s 1-1 draw to Hoffenheim, it is best described as “bitter” with tough tackling and Borussia-Park singing out encouragement for their hero’s. There are many highlights and even difficult spots but make no mistake the balance of Rückrunde will be met with a determined and unified Borussia, which of-course includes the “twelfth man.”
The [...]






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