Tag: Schalke 04

  • On this Day (28th May) – Man United humbled by brilliant Barca

    On this Day (28th May) – Man United humbled by brilliant Barca

    View image | gettyimages.com Today marks the 4 year anniversary of Manchester United’s disappointing 3-1 defeat to Barcelona at Wembley Stadium. After finishing top of their group, United beat Marseille, Chelsea and Schalke 04 on their way to the final, looking to avenge their defeat to Barca 2 years previously. After chances for both sides…

  • Hummels says the fight back starts now

    Hummels says the fight back starts now

    Borussia Dortmund defender Mats Hummels claims suggestions his side are suffering a mini-crises are an exaggeration after rivals Schalke defeated them in the 145th Revierderby. Hummels played 85 minutes in his return to the starting line-up following an injury lay-off but could not inspire his side to get back to winning ways, following a return…

  • Hamburg make approach for Tottenham midfielder

    Hamburg make approach for Tottenham midfielder

      Bundesliga side Hamburg are preparing to make a move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lewis Holtby, according to fresh reports. The German side are looking for a replacement for Rafael Van Der Vaart who has been linked with QPR for a possible reunion with manager Harry Redknapp. Holtby has found first-team starts hard to come…

  • Hammers can’t afford to sack Big Sam

    Hammers can’t afford to sack Big Sam

      Despite a very shaky start to West Ham’s pre-season tour and ongoing strife in the boardroom, Sam Allardyce will continue to be backed as first team coach because the club cannot face the financial implications of sacking him, according to a source at Upton Park. After several months of unrest, trouble at the West…