Bayern Munich Manager Sacked

Juergen Klinsmann was fired after their disappointing one nil loss to lowly Schalke in a bid to recover from a string of disappointing results in the current Bundesliga. The decision, according to Bayern chairman Karl Heinz Rummenige was “difficult” but said that “ the results of the past few weeks, the way which they came about and above all the situation five games before the end of the season, forced us to act out of responsibility to the club.”

The club appointed Jupp Heyneckes as interim manager until the end of the season with Hermann Gerland as his assistant. The firing terminated the supposed two-year tenure of the former German national team coach, as he was unable to live up to the expectations of the high-pressure job of Germany’s most successful team. The play of the club was listless and uninspired especially after the Bundesliga’s winter break. The move came as a surprise to the former national team striker as he expected to be fired but not this soon in his tenure.

Donovan Likely to return to US

The marriage between US footballer Landon Donovan and Bundesliga club Bayern Munich may not extend beyond its current terms which would end by the middle of March. This was confirmed by the German club side Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. In the terms of the agreement, Donovan was on loan from his club in the MLS LA Galaxy.

The many time national player for Germany opined that they have a dearth of footballers at the striker position should not be one as polished as Donovan but invest in a young player. Currently on its roster are Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni while Iyica Olic has been signed for the next season. Also in the line-up is Lukas Podolski until the end of the year until his transfer to FC Cologne.

While at Bayern Munich, Donovan has intimated he had wanted to stay for a longer contract and has appeared in the Bundesliga and the German Cup for the club side as a substitute without scoring. Previously, Donovan had stints with Bayer Leverkeusen but failed to break through and score goals for his side.

Beckham Gives Donovan Confidence

Landon Donovan is happy and comfortable in Bayern Munich. Donovan like David Beckham is on loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham recent play with the Milan has given Donovan a boost to possible stay where he is in Munich.
Donovan reported he was happy to be right where he is today. Even thou he would be missed in Los Angeles Galaxy club, he would love to stay and not sure his homeland is the place to be.
With a two goal score for Donovan in the Mainz game 5-0 Donovan is thinking the move over to stay.
Beckham has given Donovan the confidence to play and make it there with the team. Both Beckham and Donovan stay in touch.

Tymoshchuk to Bayern in July

The highly rated Zenit St. Petersburg midfielder Anatoliy Tymoshchuk has signed a deal with Bayern Munich for summer. Few days back his report was announced has just a rumor has the player would never come to Germany.

But now the Ukrainian international has signed a deal with Munich. Bayern has not made a deal with the club yet but hopefully that will be done within some time. There is some problem whether the player will leave in April or July.

Zenit St. Petersburg also sold Andrei Arshavin to Arsenal yesterday. That turned out to be good deal for them as they banked high on the player.  Zenit St. Petersburg should not sell its player if it wants to be consistent in getting a UEFA Champions League Championship because these are players that help you progress. If you grow your plant and then sell it after some time to leave you with nothing, then its not good.

Bayern’s Misery

 

Frank Ribery, the French international has come into the spotlight after his admission that he will not see out his contract at Bayern Munich which runs until 2011. This has alerted several top clubs of the continent. Ribery moved to Munich from Marseilles in 2007 in a reportedly 25 million pounds deal. Although, he is currently happy at the Bavarian club but might want to seek European glory which looks difficult to come for the side from Allianz Arena.

 

Another possible departure is that of Lucas Podolski, who signed for the club three years ago from Cologne. His playing time has been greatly reduced due to the arrival of Miroslav Klose who along with Toni is higher than him in the pecking order. Cologne are ready to get their player back but Bayern are not ready to allow Podolski to leave for scrap. The German international might leave during this transfer window with both clubs close to the deal. It seems Bayern’s hope of getting European glory might suffer hugely by the two high profile exits.

Van Bommel captains Bayern

Dutch midfielder Mark van Bommel is now assured a place in Bayern Munich’s history by being awarded the captaincy of the club, this following the retirement of German international Oliver Kahn. Van Bommel is the first non German to be entrusted with the captaincy in 108 years.

Bayern boss Jurgen Klinsmann was full of praise for the Dutchman and stated that “Mark is predestined for this role.”
“He’s been an outstanding leader of the team since the start of pre-season, he radiates passion and isn’t afraid to voice criticism when he feels it necessary.”

“He can communicate with the team in a number of languages,” he added of the ex PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona midfielder, who speaks German, Spanish and English along with his native Dutch. Klinsmann also named Lucio and Martin Demichelis as vice captains.

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