Comments on: 10 Conclusions: Germany 2-1 Serbia http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html Germany - World Cup 2010 - South Africa Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:13:16 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Intan http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html/comment-page-1#comment-106190 Intan Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:17:55 +0000 http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html#comment-106190 Unfortunately, it IS the universal truth. Even outside Singapore, 99.999999% of people think that soccer consists of only English Premier League, and that there are only 3 clubs in the world: MU, Chelsea and Liverpool (which is really sad because I'm an Arsenal fan xD). Hang on, Channel 5 broadcasts Bundesliga? Damn, have I been living in a cave or something? =/ Unfortunately, it IS the universal truth. Even outside Singapore, 99.999999% of people think that soccer consists of only English Premier League, and that there are only 3 clubs in the world: MU, Chelsea and Liverpool (which is really sad because I’m an Arsenal fan xD).
Hang on, Channel 5 broadcasts Bundesliga? Damn, have I been living in a cave or something? =/

]]> By: diana http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html/comment-page-1#comment-106184 diana Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:25:45 +0000 http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html#comment-106184 No Bundesliga on the overprice (or so you call it) MioTV, please. Unless they do something over the price of subscription. Already my father has ruled out subscribing to that when the Champions League will be on there after the following season. He is more of a Premier League fan and I remembered back then he was not happy when the subscription fees for the sports package increased (but still went along and pay the extra fee given it's his staple 'diet' after work and the real season we had cable was because of football...he even admitted it himself!:P ). I can't really blame him, though his club Manchester United always appear in the Champions League...and it's also my club outside of the Bundesliga as well. :P 'Or we spam the editorial page in Straits Times, give them all the stats that say Bundesliga is a league worth airing. =)' I like that. ;) Hang on, Channel 5 does hold the rights to Serie A coverage. Channel 5's on free-to-air...maybe even more Bundesliga fans. The Bundesliga matches are always shown at reasonable timings. Already my father told me that I always have an opinion of what The Straits Times is reporting, especially in the Sports section. :P For a while now, I rather turn to TODAY for sports reports. At least they did have a report on Germany's 2-1 win over Serbia on Monday. The Straits Times, nothing. When back then Juergen Klinsmann was appointed as the new Bayern Munich coach for the following season, WeekendTODAY reported that and The Straits Times didn't. It makes me thinking like, come on! Not every football fan in our country only follow the Premier League. Yes, I grew up with that but, I also like to watch German football as well. No Bundesliga on the overprice (or so you call it) MioTV, please. Unless they do something over the price of subscription. Already my father has ruled out subscribing to that when the Champions League will be on there after the following season. He is more of a Premier League fan and I remembered back then he was not happy when the subscription fees for the sports package increased (but still went along and pay the extra fee given it’s his staple ‘diet’ after work and the real season we had cable was because of football…he even admitted it himself!:P ). I can’t really blame him, though his club Manchester United always appear in the Champions League…and it’s also my club outside of the Bundesliga as well. :P

‘Or we spam the editorial page in Straits Times, give them all the stats that say Bundesliga is a league worth airing. =)’
I like that. ;) Hang on, Channel 5 does hold the rights to Serie A coverage. Channel 5’s on free-to-air…maybe even more Bundesliga fans. The Bundesliga matches are always shown at reasonable timings.

Already my father told me that I always have an opinion of what The Straits Times is reporting, especially in the Sports section. :P For a while now, I rather turn to TODAY for sports reports. At least they did have a report on Germany’s 2-1 win over Serbia on Monday. The Straits Times, nothing. When back then Juergen Klinsmann was appointed as the new Bayern Munich coach for the following season, WeekendTODAY reported that and The Straits Times didn’t. It makes me thinking like, come on! Not every football fan in our country only follow the Premier League. Yes, I grew up with that but, I also like to watch German football as well.

]]> By: Intan http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html/comment-page-1#comment-106181 Intan Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:06:35 +0000 http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html#comment-106181 Of course, one way for Starhub to gain interest in airing Bundesliga is if MioTV decides to somehow (still can't believe that I won't be able to catch Champions League next next season unless I subscribe to overpriced MioTV). =) Or we spam the editorial page in Straits Times, give them all the stats that say Bundesliga is a league worth airing. =) Hey, you're just like me! I gained interest in Bundesliga ever since I fell in love with German football in WC, too. Of course, one way for Starhub to gain interest in airing Bundesliga is if MioTV decides to somehow (still can’t believe that I won’t be able to catch Champions League next next season unless I subscribe to overpriced MioTV). =) Or we spam the editorial page in Straits Times, give them all the stats that say Bundesliga is a league worth airing. =)
Hey, you’re just like me! I gained interest in Bundesliga ever since I fell in love with German football in WC, too.

]]> By: diana http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html/comment-page-1#comment-106174 diana Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:19:04 +0000 http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html#comment-106174 http://www.todayonline.com/articles/256598.asp The TODAY report I was talking about. No new sports channels in the short term? Sigh. :( http://www.todayonline.com/articles/256598.asp

The TODAY report I was talking about. No new sports channels in the short term? Sigh. :(

]]> By: diana http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html/comment-page-1#comment-106173 diana Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:16:20 +0000 http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html#comment-106173 The Internet. My only source. And since we also have Deutsche Welle on the cable in the family (I remember StarHub added a few channels or something since two years ago or something for free and that is one of those), during the Bundesliga matchdays, it has the 'Bundesliga Kick-Off' (a preview show) which I always try to watch. It's very tough, since the World Cup two years ago. Given that was when it made me interested in the Bundesliga after noticing the German national team and how they play since the 2002 World Cup final. In short, the 2006 World Cup got me interested in the Bundesliga. But then, until StarHub decides to do something... Or I don't think it will happen very soon, given I used to read in TODAY like the day before or something they don't have any plans to add any more channels to the sports group (now there's Eurosport which I watch at times, if I am bored). My heart really sank when I read it. :( The Internet. My only source. And since we also have Deutsche Welle on the cable in the family (I remember StarHub added a few channels or something since two years ago or something for free and that is one of those), during the Bundesliga matchdays, it has the ‘Bundesliga Kick-Off’ (a preview show) which I always try to watch.

It’s very tough, since the World Cup two years ago. Given that was when it made me interested in the Bundesliga after noticing the German national team and how they play since the 2002 World Cup final. In short, the 2006 World Cup got me interested in the Bundesliga. But then, until StarHub decides to do something… Or I don’t think it will happen very soon, given I used to read in TODAY like the day before or something they don’t have any plans to add any more channels to the sports group (now there’s Eurosport which I watch at times, if I am bored). My heart really sank when I read it. :(

]]> By: Intan http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html/comment-page-1#comment-106170 Intan Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:23:57 +0000 http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html#comment-106170 Oh yeah, I subscribed to that at last minute. XD Same, I've been reminding forgetful dad, and in the end, we didn't get the package at the discounted rate. Oh well. Actually, I was referring to the (correct me if I'm wrong) lack of Bundesliga in Singapore when I said "german-related stuff", which is kinda strange because Goal TV shows Ligue 1 (which I enjoy, so I don't mind), Dutch League and Scottish League, but not Bundesliga, which is usually more 'elitist' than these leagues. So, just wondering: how do you get your fill of Bundesliga during the season? (: Oh yeah, I subscribed to that at last minute. XD Same, I’ve been reminding forgetful dad, and in the end, we didn’t get the package at the discounted rate. Oh well.
Actually, I was referring to the (correct me if I’m wrong) lack of Bundesliga in Singapore when I said “german-related stuff”, which is kinda strange because Goal TV shows Ligue 1 (which I enjoy, so I don’t mind), Dutch League and Scottish League, but not Bundesliga, which is usually more ‘elitist’ than these leagues.
So, just wondering: how do you get your fill of Bundesliga during the season? (:

]]> By: diana http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html/comment-page-1#comment-106162 diana Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:50:00 +0000 http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html#comment-106162 Intan, I am from Singapore as well. I also find it strange why this match and the previous one against Belarus wasn't shown. But most of the time, Germany international matches are shown on the cable. Did you subscribe to the Euro 2008 package, by the way? I have to remind my father a few times before he finally subscribe to it a few weeks back. 'Second thought: I missed Schneider.' Me too. Intan, I am from Singapore as well. I also find it strange why this match and the previous one against Belarus wasn’t shown. But most of the time, Germany international matches are shown on the cable. Did you subscribe to the Euro 2008 package, by the way? I have to remind my father a few times before he finally subscribe to it a few weeks back.

‘Second thought: I missed Schneider.’
Me too.

]]> By: Intan http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html/comment-page-1#comment-106161 Intan Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:00:39 +0000 http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html#comment-106161 I was streaming the match too (I really don't know why Singapore cable TV refuses to show anything german-related in terms of soccer) and you wouldn't believe how often I was shouting at the monitor. It was very very frustrating to watch so many chances created and wasted away all within a span of few seconds. I was relieved that we won in the end, but my first post-match thought was: how the hell can we last in euros if the defense is so leaky (Jankovic sliced through too easily to score for Serbia) and if the offense seems reluctant to attack. Second thought: I missed Schneider. I love Schweini and all, but if he remains so inconsistent, I don't mind if Podolski have his spot. A little intra-competition might push Bastian to his excellent form again. (: If Klose was subbed in for Kuranyi, do you think that Germany might score even more? I was streaming the match too (I really don’t know why Singapore cable TV refuses to show anything german-related in terms of soccer) and you wouldn’t believe how often I was shouting at the monitor. It was very very frustrating to watch so many chances created and wasted away all within a span of few seconds. I was relieved that we won in the end, but my first post-match thought was: how the hell can we last in euros if the defense is so leaky (Jankovic sliced through too easily to score for Serbia) and if the offense seems reluctant to attack. Second thought: I missed Schneider.

I love Schweini and all, but if he remains so inconsistent, I don’t mind if Podolski have his spot. A little intra-competition might push Bastian to his excellent form again. (:

If Klose was subbed in for Kuranyi, do you think that Germany might score even more?

]]> By: Juliet http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html/comment-page-1#comment-106160 Juliet Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:00:42 +0000 http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html#comment-106160 As usual, Jan, your insight is perfect. And Kuranyi is a waste of space. :-p As usual, Jan, your insight is perfect. And Kuranyi is a waste of space. :-p

]]> By: diana http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html/comment-page-1#comment-106159 diana Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:50:56 +0000 http://germany.worldcupblog.org/euro-2008/10-conclusions-germany-2-1-serbia.html#comment-106159 Regarding No.5 about Neuville, I was streaming the match (it's on GolTV) and I think one of the two commentators was saying that if this continues two weeks from now, Loew will look like a genius. Something like that. Maybe you can add a No.11, Jan. Just my take. ;) The GolTV commentators were saying after the match that Jogi Loew is still not really showing his cards yet, adding that the first XI is still up for grabs. Regarding No.5 about Neuville, I was streaming the match (it’s on GolTV) and I think one of the two commentators was saying that if this continues two weeks from now, Loew will look like a genius. Something like that.

Maybe you can add a No.11, Jan. Just my take. ;) The GolTV commentators were saying after the match that Jogi Loew is still not really showing his cards yet, adding that the first XI is still up for grabs.

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