Rewind to July 2015 and Reece Oxford was a name on the lips of many a West Ham and England fan. Handed his debut at just 16 years and 198 days (a club record) here was the much vaunted successor to Rio Ferdinand and Bobby Moore. A tall and graceful player, the archetypal ball-playing centre-half
Goalkeeper: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim) Ever since their promotion to the Bundesliga in 2008, Hoffenheim have held the reputation of a fun, attacking team, with flawed defense. This season, only Bayern Munich managed to concede fewer goals than they did, and Baumann, who is one of only six players to play every minute in the Bundesliga
If the age-old adage ‘patience pays’ can be used with reference to a football player then that would perfectly describe Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang the Borussia Dortmund forward or winger. The French-born Gabonese endured a lot of ‘footballing pain’ to be where he is right now. Christened after his father, Aubameyang has risen through the football ranks to
With the 2016/17 season coming to an end, it’s only natural to start thinking of the upcoming season. Many teams have already announced their first summer signings, and the tabloids have started their transfer sagas as per usual. Just like some players won’t be at their current teams come August, some teams won’t be in
The most controversial team in Germany, like it or not, are here to stay. They have a LOT of money, a lot of young talent and play very exciting football. They are hated very much in Germany, but Bayern Munich seem unstoppable at points, and the Bundesliga desperately needs them to have a rival to
Bundesliga is not a set of German football teams. It is a well-greased machine set for destruction, annihilation of the opponent. Probably the strongest gathering of players fueled by talent and powered by flawless strategy as well as superior management. Every footballer from the Bundesliga is not only a pro but also a bolt, a
In official news, Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic has signed with Mainz on loan till the end of the season. The 26 year old was heavily with a move to Premier League rivals, Middlesbrough. As reported by BBC: “Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic has joined Bundesliga side Mainz on loan until the end of the
According to reports, Arsenal will make a move for Marco Reus if Alexis Sanchez departs next summer. The Borussia Dortmund star has been linked with the north London side for some time now, especially with Sanchez’s future still up in the air. As reported by WhoScored: “Arsenal will make a move for Borussia Dortmund man
In official news, Borussia Dortmund have signed Swedish wonderkid Alexander Isak from AIK. The 17 year old forward signed on a long-term deal with the German giants, who beat the likes of Real Madrid and Arsenal for his signature. The transfer fee is reportedly set at £8.65 million. As reported by The Mirror: “Borussia Dortmund
In what seems to be official news, Bayern midfielder Xabi Alonso will retire at the end of this season. The Spanish midfielder, who is one of the most decorated players of his generation, has been among the best in his position for a number of years winning a host of admirers and fans. He’s most
In official news, highly-rated Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule will join Bayern Munich next summer alongside club teammate Sebastian Rudy. The 21 year old has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea. As reported by BBC: “Bayern Munich have signed Germany internationals Sebastian Rudy and Niklas Sule from Bundesliga rivals Hoffenheim. Both players will continue
According to reports, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang isn’t being looked at as a transfer target for Zidane and Real Madrid this upcoming summer. The Borussia Dortmund star has recently professed his dream of playing for Real Madrid. As reported by Marca: “Even though the 27-year-old revealed his desire to one day turn out for the home team
According to the latest reports, Arsenal prospect Gedion Zelalem is in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a potential move. Zelalem was once considered one of the club’s most promising players, but has endured a mixed bag of sorts in his two loan stints. As reported by The Guardian: “Borussia Dortmund are in talks with Arsenal
At the FIFA Football Awards, the 2015/16 Fan Award was given to Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund supporters. Both sets of fans were given this award after they sang alongside each other the “You’ll Never Walk Alone” anthem out of respect to the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster before the match between both sides in last season’s
According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, Chinese Super League side Shanghai SIPG have bid £127.5 million to sign Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. As reported by Bleacher Report: “Borussia Dortmund have reportedly received a world-record offer of €150 million (£127.5 million) from Shanghai SIPG for their star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. According to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t ESPN
According to the latest reports, Chelsea are keeping an eye on ex-Manchester United forward Javier Hernandez. Hernandez, also known as Chicharito, has been impressive for current side Bayer Leverkusen since his departure from Old Trafford. As reported by Kenya’s The Standard: “Chelsea are plotting a shock move for former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez in
In light of official confirmation regarding his move to PSG, below is a video uploaded by YouTube channel Home of Football which showcases Julian Draxler’s finest moments with both Schalke and Wolfsburg. The Germany international will reportedly move to the French capital in January for a reported 42 million Euros. Like O-Posts on Facebook
It’s now official. After report after report of mooted talks, Wolfsburg star Julian Draxler will officially sign for reigning French champions PSG in January. The move will reportedly cost the French side 42 million Euros. As reported by Deutsche Welle: “”We have had intense and constructive discussions with Julian Draxler and his management as well
How far can RB Leipzig go? The Bundesliga new-boys’ spectacular start to the season has brought comparisons with last year’s Premier League champions, Leicester City. Though obvious differences (not least the level of fan support and financial backing), Leipzig sit comfortably at the top of the table heading into match day 12 after six straight
Having taking over the managerial helm this past June at OGC Nice, Lucien Favre has already imposed his style of play at Le Gym, without making waves, and while in demand of higher profile European clubs. Quietly, OGC Nice sit comfortably on the podium of the Ligue 1 this season. Arriving freshly in the south
The debut installment of a new column about everything Bundesliga titled, “The Bundesliga Babbel”, by the insightful Victor Charnetsky. As World Cup Qualifying week ends, and Germany started qualifying with a clinical 3-0 win at Norway, die Mannschaft also bids farewell to one of their stalwarts, Bastian Schweinsteiger, last Wednesday winning a friendly match vs
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the acquisition of German international Andre Schurrle from Bundesliga opponents Wolfsburg. Although an official figure is yet to be released by the club, reliable sources in Germany depict the transfer to be around £26.9 million or €32 million, making him Dortmund’s most expensive signing of all time. The 25-year old becomes
Manchester United have announced through their official website that Guillermo Varela has joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a season long loan for an undisclosed fee. This becomes Jose Mourinho’s first act involving the departure of a player since his appointment as manager, and is in stark contrast to Louis van Gaal’s reign which began with selling
For a while now Mario Gotze has been linked with a move back to his former club Borussia Dortmund, but the return now looks odds on to come to fruition sooner rather than later. Hans-Joachim Watzke – Dortmund’s Chief Executive – disclosed earlier in the week that no agreement had been arrived at, but his
To love, one has to hate, and in football one cannot love without hating. It is this immeasurable, deep rooted love for a club that propels one to utterly and completely despise a rival club. The North London derby is driven by the mutual love and loathe from both sets of fan, and the same