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1. FC Köln: Three reasons! That’s why Gerhard Struber is heating up the battle of the Köln keeper

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1. FC Köln: Three reasons! That’s why Gerhard Struber is heating up the battle of the Köln keeper

Kölns Keeper-Wechsel brachte die Wende und lässt den FC vor dem Heimspiel Samstag gegen Fürth (13 Uhr/Sky) plötzlich doch wieder vom Aufstieg träumen. Aber ausgerechnet der gefeierte Torhüter Marvin Schwäbe (29) hat jetzt den größten Druck! Denn Trainer Gerhard Struber (47) verweigert seinem Star-Keeper bewusst eine dauerhafte Stammplatz-Garantie, obwohl er auch durch den überraschenden Wechsel … Read more

1. FC Köln: Christian Keller’s toughest time at FC

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1. FC Köln: Christian Keller’s toughest time at FC

Christian Keller (45) ist nicht zu beneiden. Seit Wochen unter Druck. Nur die Siege im Pokal (3:0 gegen Kiel) und in der Liga (1:0 in Berlin) haben Kölns Sport-Boss vorerst gerettet. Keller steht vor seiner schwersten Köln-Zeit! Nach wie vor muss er um seinen Job bangen. Fakt: Keller wird am Aufstieg gemessen. Die „Keller raus“-Rufe … Read more

Fortuna Düsseldorf: Reasons for a new contract for Daniel Thioune

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Fortuna Düsseldorf: Reasons for a new contract for Daniel Thioune

Dieser Deal riecht schon fast nach Formsache… In der letzten Woche hat Fortuna Düsseldorf die Gespräche mit Daniel Thioune über einen neuen Vertrag aufgenommen (BILD berichtete). Und es gibt tatsächlich sehr wenige Dinge, die darauf hindeuten könnten, dass diese nicht mit einer Unterschrift des Trainers enden. Was für einen neuen Thioune-Vertrag spricht! Seine Fortuna-Geschichte ist … Read more

1. FC Köln: Is Poldi’s son Louis the next Podolski at 1. FC Köln? | sport

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1. FC Köln: Is Poldi’s son Louis the next Podolski at 1. FC Köln? | sport

Poldi twice in the Cologne jersey. It was one of the most remarkable and impressive moments in such an emotional event Thank you and farewell game from FC legend Lukas Podolski (39) on Thursday in Cologne. Of course, the world champion had his whole family with him. Poldi’s wife Monika watched from the stands with … Read more

Fortuna Düsseldorf before a million-dollar victory in the Corona coal process | sport

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Fortuna Düsseldorf before a million-dollar victory in the Corona coal process | sport

The administrative court makes short work of it! On Wednesday it was not just about 1.7 million euros for Fortuna Düsseldorf, but also many millions in Corona emergency aid that had long since been paid out for other clubs. Accordingly, they were probably happy about what happened in court. Fortuna faces a million-dollar victory in … Read more

Florian Kainz and the Leadership Crisis at FC Cologne

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Florian Kainz and the Leadership Crisis at FC Cologne

Where is the giant in the crisis? In addition to the harmless offensive, Cologne has above all a boss problem! The FC urgently needs leaders on the pitch in the relegation battle… One person who should actually take on this job is Florian Kainz (31). But the captain has been in a low performance for … Read more

Fortuna Düsseldorf Eliminated from Promotion Race After 3:4 Loss in Paderborn

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Fortuna Düsseldorf Eliminated from Promotion Race After 3:4 Loss in Paderborn

With the 3:4 in Paderborn, cup semi-finalists Fortuna Düsseldorf took themselves out of the promotion race in the 2nd league. A lot would have to work out now if we want to return to the Bundesliga after four years. The BILD scores against Paderborn! Florian Kastenmeier Often Fortuna’s great support, still the hero in the … Read more

Fortuna’s Unplanned Income from Cup Reaches 6.7 Million Euros: What Will They Do with the Money?

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Fortuna’s Unplanned Income from Cup Reaches 6.7 Million Euros: What Will They Do with the Money?

It’s unimaginable that cash-strapped Fortuna wouldn’t have had this unplanned income from the cup… By reaching the semi-finals with a 6:5 defeat at St.Pauli, the club from the 2nd league has so far earned 6.7 million euros from the marketing pot. Money that was not budgeted for before the season. What does Klaus Allofs (67) … Read more

Fortuna Düsseldorf: Continued Struggles in Top Games and Video Controversy

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Fortuna Düsseldorf: Continued Struggles in Top Games and Video Controversy

Fortuna Düsseldorf simply cannot play top games! Last season, Daniel Thioune’s (49) team failed to gain promotion due to their mini-results against their direct competitors – but this season in the 2nd league it is even worse. Against St. Pauli there was the fourth defeat in the fifth game against the current top 4, the … Read more

New Coach Timo Schultz Trusts Justin Diehl to Save FC: Lineup and Strategy Revealed

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New Coach Timo Schultz Trusts Justin Diehl to Save FC: Lineup and Strategy Revealed

Who does new coach Timo Schultz (46) trust to save FC? Baumgart’s successor has four training days left until the restart on Saturday (3:30 p.m.) against Heidenheim and thus until the first squad decision in the relegation battle. In addition, the findings from the weak test against food (4:4). And the certainty of having to … Read more