Guest Ed Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 For something a bit different, here is the boy from L.A. in a TV interview: http://www.eyep.tv/beitrag/2-bundesliga/video/nic-ledgerwood-erleichtert-aber-nicht-zufrieden.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 By the way, thanks Ed for another season of quarterbacking this informative thread during the season (and now, the off season). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David C. Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 ^ Echo that. Much appreciated Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thanks guys, my pleasure really. Someone turns 19 years old tomorrow. Here's a hint: Also of note, Blackburn Rangers are evidently presenting videos to the English FA of young Mr Hoilett in action this past season with FC St Pauli in order to get him a special ruling for employment with the senior club (I've only seen Yanks benefit from this so far). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpg75 Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 ^ Ed, it's Blackburn Rovers I think some Africans have benefited from the appeals process too. Pretty sure Togo was not in the Top 75 when Adebayor joined Arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obinna Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Any word on how his recovery is comming along? Any chance of capping him next month against Guatamala? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Article the other day at the Borussia Moenchengladbach site praising Paul Stalteri: Experience and Stability With start of the back round, the new winter signing Paul Stalteri took over the right fullback position. Of 1,530 available minutes, he missed only the 90 minutes against Leverkusen, because of back problems. The fact that that game was the season's worst defeat (5-0) is not only due to the loss of the Canadian. Yet a view of the statistics shows how important the 31-year-old was for the stability of Gladbach's defense. In the 19 games without him, Borussia on average gave up 2.1 goals against, and with him in the lineup, the average dropped to only 1.38 goals against. in addition, Paul Stalteri has contributed with his vast experience. This winter, when Hans Meyer looked for ways to strengthen the badly susceptible defence, it was clear that he wanted an experienced players to go along with the many young players in Borussia. With his resume of 151 Bundesliga, 55 Premier League and 73 international games, the fullback, who was no longer in the Tottenham Hotspurs game day squad, fit the profile exactly. Also Stalteri had just gone through a baptism of fire in a spectacular relegation battle as he had joined FC Fulham in the back round 2007/08 . There he was successful in making up a 4 point differential after the 33rd round of games. At the same time he helped FC Fulham win three away games in a row for the first in the Premier League. After his free transer to Borussia, the Canadian was an undisputed starter under trainer Hans Meyer. Up to the previously mentioned game in Dusseldorf against Bayer Leverkusen, he was always in the starting eleven. Not even once was he subbed out. At the same time , his concentration was always on making the right side of defense strong. Yet if the opportunity offered itself, he spurred himself on again and again into the 'Gladbach offensive efforts. His highlight offensively was setting up his fellow national team player for a huge 3:1 lead and eventual away win over FC Koeln victory on the 24th round of play. ALSO OF NOTE, new manager for Borussia Moenchengladbach announced yesterday is ex-Gladbach player Michael Frontzeck, most recently manager of Arminia Bielefeld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 quote:Originally posted by jpg75 ^ Ed, it's Blackburn Rovers I think some Africans have benefited from the appeals process too. Pretty sure Togo was not in the Top 75 when Adebayor joined Arsenal. Sorry, silly typo there. And I am sure you are right about the man from TOGO. Anybody remember Earl Camembert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Obinna Any word on how his recovery is comming along? Any chance of capping him next month against Guatamala? His recovery was going fine according to a close source a couple of weeks ago. I believe people from the CSA would actually have to talk to him about joining the GC squad, so I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Ed Sorry, silly typo there. And I am sure you are right about the man from TOGO. Anybody remember Earl Camembert? Lol! One of my (many) favourite skits on SCTV. Floyd Robertson doing the serious news about some earthquake in Togoland, while Camembert follows up with the fluff piece about the Mellonville cat show, or something along those lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Ed Sorry, silly typo there. And I am sure you are right about the man from TOGO. Anybody remember Earl Camembert? Lol! One of my (many) favourite skits on SCTV. Floyd Robertson doing the serious news about some earthquake in Togoland, while Camembert follows up with the fluff piece about the Mellonville cat show, or something along those lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Haha. I was wondering what the connection was between Togo & Earl. Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Janeil Hoilett in action this weekend with FC St Pauli's U17's. A 2-0 loss to VfL Wolfsburg gave the VW team the title in the B-Junioren Bundesliga Nord/NordOst division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 In an article about 1860 wanting Karsruher's striker, Australian Joshua Kennedy, a short note that FSV Frankfurt are looking at Nik Ledgerwood. "Schroth wird in anderer Funktion weitermachen bei 1860, womöglich als Trainer im Jugendbereich. Im Gegensatz zu Danny Schwarz. Für den Ex-Kapitän wird in drei Wochen auch seine zweite Zeit beim Löwen zu Ende gehen. Dem 34-Jährigen will Stevic keinen neuen Vertrag anbieten. Und auch Nikolas Ledgerwood, der in den letzten Jahren nie aus der Rolle des Ersatzmannes für Schwarz oder die Bender-Zwillinge Sven und Lars hinauswachsen konnte, wird die Löwen wohl verlassen. Nach AZ-Informationen liegt dem 24-jährigen kanadischen Nationalspieler ein Angebot vom Liga-Konkurrenten FSV Frankfurt vor." FSV Frankfurt finished 15th and remain in the Bundesliga 2 next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Ed ALSO OF NOTE, new manager for Borussia Moenchengladbach announced yesterday is ex-Gladbach player Michael Frontzeck, most recently manager of Arminia Bielefeld. The Gladbach fans are not so happy about Frontzeck's appointment. His record as a coach has been poor and it seems that the main reason BM management hired him is that he played for them. I think FSV Frankfurt would be a good choice for Ledgerwood. It will be easier for him to establish himself at a smaller club than 1860. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 ^ Exactly right on the Frankfurt comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saviola7 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Bah. I'm moving to Munich this fall and was looking forward to catching a few matches with Nik in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Here is the confirmation, Niklas Ledgerwood signed a contract for a year with the option for antoher with FSV Frankfurt http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/2bundesliga/startseite/artikel/509859/ No decission yet by Josh, he has a new offer from his club, but still hesitate to accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 A bit more on Nik Ledgerwood's signing: FSV has strengthened its midfield with the addition of Nicolas Ledgerwood. Ledgerwood comes in on a free transfer from TSV 1860 München and has signed a one year deal with an option for another year. ..... FSV head coach Tomas Oral is happy over the new signing: "Nicolas Ledgerwood fits into our concept of rejuvenating the team. He has the qualities to succeed with us. It's not surprising that several teams had interest in him. His signing shows FSV Frankfurt is now an attractive club." Nicolas Ledgerwood: Geboren am 16.01.1985 Größe: 1,78 bisherige Vereine: -07/2002 Calgary Storm (Kanada) 07/2002- 01/2007 TSV 1860 München 01/2007-07/2007 Wacker Burghausen 07/2007-06/2009 TSV 1860 München Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe MacCarthy Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 So I s'pose this knocks him out of the Gold Cup picture as well. Hell, at this rate, Dominic Imhof will be the grizzled vet of the team. What's the deal with Ryan Gyaki? I thought he was released (he's still playing) or is his contract ending at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 ^ Gyaki is out of contract in June 09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 New manager for Kevin McKenna at FC Koeln -- the coke fiend is replaced by ex Liverpool and Olympic Lyon manager Gerard Houllier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Some notes about the Bundesliga season - Wolfsburg's strikers Grafite (28) and Dzeko (26) combined for 54 goals - best tandem in Europe. - Hoffenheim's Ibisivec had 18 goals in the first 17 games - then blew out his knee. What could have been? - Rob Friend, despite injuries, still led Borussia Moenchengladbach in goals with 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCH Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Looks like 1. FC Koeln are still searching for a new coach. http://www.sport1.de/de/fussball/fussball_bundesliga/artikel_116475.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 David Hoilett makes it onto Kicker's year end list of top attacking midfielders in the Bundesliga 2. The first category are those who were deemed exceptional and the 2nd category - worth watching. Herausragend Place Name Age (Team Winter 2008/09) 1. Lewis Holtby 18 Alemannia Achen ( 2. Kevin Schindler 21 Hansa Rostock ( Blickfeld Name Age (Team Winter 2008/09) Kevin Großkreutz 20 RW Ahlen (-) Mike Frantz 22 1. FC Nürnberg (-) David Hoilett 19 FC St. Pauli (-) Peer Kluge 28 1. FC Nürnberg (H-3., M-OF) Tobias Werner 23 FC Augsburg ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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