A Load of Squit 5,215 Posted June 4, 2022 He's picked the language up pretty well. 3 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,792 Posted June 4, 2022 Even after leaving us he goes to a club that wears green Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,992 Posted June 5, 2022 Makes more sense that he chose Mönchengladbach over Schalke. Their tradition, as their nickname "die Fohlen" (the foals) makes clear, was for fast, aggressive football built around a lot of young players and that was when they were really at their peak in the 70s with guys like Berti Vogts. Schalke could have been a case of PTSD too far. They won the 2. Bundesliga last season to get promoted into the Bundesliga for this new season, but still might have financial issues to sort out. Mönchengladbach are settled in the top flight but have lost their way a bit over the last couple of seasons so Farke's got more room to manoeuvre early on. I just hope they give him time. He showed that with us, with youngsters, he will get things to stick and the Bundesliga isn't quite as physically intense as the Premier League. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,664 Posted June 6, 2022 13 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: Makes more sense that he chose Mönchengladbach over Schalke. Their tradition, as their nickname "die Fohlen" (the foals) makes clear, was for fast, aggressive football built around a lot of young players and that was when they were really at their peak in the 70s with guys like Berti Vogts. Schalke could have been a case of PTSD too far. They won the 2. Bundesliga last season to get promoted into the Bundesliga for this new season, but still might have financial issues to sort out. Mönchengladbach are settled in the top flight but have lost their way a bit over the last couple of seasons so Farke's got more room to manoeuvre early on. I just hope they give him time. He showed that with us, with youngsters, he will get things to stick and the Bundesliga isn't quite as physically intense as the Premier League. It'll be interesting to see what level of patience he gets there. His football took a little while to take hold here and there will be pressure to help push them back up the table. The other element is it seems quite clear he wasn't first choice- they wanted Favre- so does that affect how much time he is given? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Horn (again) 133 Posted June 6, 2022 14 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: Makes more sense that he chose Mönchengladbach over Schalke. Their tradition, as their nickname "die Fohlen" (the foals) makes clear, was for fast, aggressive football built around a lot of young players and that was when they were really at their peak in the 70s with guys like Berti Vogts. Schalke could have been a case of PTSD too far. They won the 2. Bundesliga last season to get promoted into the Bundesliga for this new season, but still might have financial issues to sort out. Mönchengladbach are settled in the top flight but have lost their way a bit over the last couple of seasons so Farke's got more room to manoeuvre early on. I just hope they give him time. He showed that with us, with youngsters, he will get things to stick and the Bundesliga isn't quite as physically intense as the Premier League. Will he need his horse to control the foals? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rottingdean canary 118 Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) Can't help but compare this with David Wagner going to Schalke which didn't turn out too well. Wagner and Farke had similar levels of success over here. Hope it works out better for Daniel. I still think he was great for us and wish him all the best. Edited June 6, 2022 by Rottingdean canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KernowCanary 214 Posted June 7, 2022 “Monchengladbach!” - Del Trotter trying to speak to a German Au Pair. That has to be up there with “Ajax!” when he arrived in the Netherlands on a boat to avoid looking my suspicious!🤣🤣🤣. In all seriousness though, good luck Daniel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,992 Posted June 7, 2022 Reminds me of a rival team in a five-a-side league I played in called Borussia Munchinflapjack. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Raptor 1,231 Posted June 7, 2022 4 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: Reminds me of a rival team in a five-a-side league I played in called Borussia Munchinflapjack. My old neighbour plays for them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Satriales 689 Posted June 7, 2022 Impressive looking stadium. Wish him luck, looks like a big job to land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,215 Posted June 7, 2022 47 minutes ago, Satriales said: Impressive looking stadium. Wish him luck, looks like a big job to land. They've even got their own hotel next door to the stadium. 😀 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worthy Nigelton 1,063 Posted June 7, 2022 Gone to a bigger club than us. Anyone think Smith will leave us and end up at a bigger club? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creative Midfielder 2,002 Posted June 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Worthy Nigelton said: Gone to a bigger club than us. Anyone think Smith will leave us and end up at a bigger club? Much bigger than us but that isn't really a surprise, in fact I think a top German club is what most of us were expecting would be his next move after he left us and it is certainly the sort of job he deserves after all he achieved for us. Still intensely frsutrating though that, were it not for Webber's mind-blowing stupidity, he would still be here with 3 years to run on his contract. Really hope he does well and will definitely try and catch some of the games - should be an enjoyable escape from the grim prospect of watching Dean Smith's NCFC team week in, week out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted June 7, 2022 Classy manager, good luck Mr Farke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
