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Re: The Wurst is yet to come : generally jaundiced jottings from
German jaunts.
DIR By: JCFC
Date: March 11, 2019, 2:07 pm
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Sören Storks.
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Re: The Wurst is yet to come : generally jaundiced jottings from
German jaunts.
DIR By: JCFC
Date: May 18, 2019, 12:40 am
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This being the final week of the Regionalliga programme, all
matches locally are on the same day,, so it was down a level to
Friday 17th May 2019
Hessenliga
FV Bad Vilbel 1 v 3 FC Eddersheim
Sebastian Betz (Bad Soden); Martin Maienschein, Andreas Böck.
The home club's website offered handy directions from the
station, or they would have been handy had the recommended exit
not been closed, resulting in a tricky scramble round a high
barrier at the end of the platform, a teetering walk along a
wall and a death-defying run down the bank to find the promised
"path." There was a further barrier at the end of this, so JCFC
was forced to make an undignified escape through some bushes.
Clearly not a route to be used in the dark for the return
journey.
The simplest available option was this reverse of a match seen
in the Autumn, Bad Vilbel having won on that occasion. The
referee this time had been seen two days later. His appointment
for this match prompted mixed feelings: his refereeing had been
good on the whole, but the length and strength of his whistling
for trivial things had grated more than a little
Hallelujah! A first minute foul drew just a tiny peep. Had
something happened on the road to Damascus? The second foul
suggested otherwise, as normal service was resumed, but
subsequently there was greater variation, in an acceptable
manner. The home keeper made two good saves, but had to be
replaced after 16 minutes. Eddersheim were on top, Bad Vilbel
regularly falling foul of Herr Böck's offside flag, including
one occasion when the ball ended in the net. Bad Vilbel ended a
great move with a weak shot, while within seconds a splendid
Eddersheim shot from nowhere gave the replacement keeper the
chance to demonstrate his skill. Eddersheim took the lead on 36
minutes from a free-kick.
Early in the second half a tug on an attacker's arm brought
Eddersheim a yellow card for their defender and Bad Vilbel an
equaliser from the penalty spot. The visitors went ahead again
on the hour and added a third soon afterwards. There were
several further chances for the visitors, but the home keeper
made a succession of excellent saves.to prevent further scoring.
In the end reservations about Herr Betz had been dispelled. His
whistling, though still longer than necessary at times, was more
acceptable and his decisions accurate and confidently given. The
players were cooperative in a sporting game, fouls being clumsy
rather than malicious and Herr Betz judged the situation well.
Above all his relations with the players were outstanding, with
plenty of laughter and friendly responses. Unusually for
Germany, here was a young referee being seen to enjoy himself.
JCFC will have no qualms about attending any of Herr Betz's
matches in the future. The two assistants were hand-changers,
though Herr Böck had a curious way of indicating a corner with
his left hand.
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Re: The Wurst is yet to come : generally jaundiced jottings from
German jaunts.
DIR By: JCFC
Date: May 19, 2019, 12:15 am
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A weekend of football in Frankfurt should probably involve an
Eintracht match, so avoiding the obvious JCFC caught a train to
Saturday 18th May 2019
Regionalliga Süd-West
TSV Eintracht 1920 Stadtallendorf 4 v 1 TSG 1899
Hoffenheim ll
Timo Lämmle (Waiblingen); Philipp Schlegel, Michael Hieber
With the home side already doomed to relegation and the visitors
comfortably mid-table, it seemed unlikely that one of the
brightest prospects would have been appointed and so, it is to
be hoped, it turned out. The referee warmed up initially by
jogging from corner flag to corner flag, the assistants along
the same touchline from penalty area to penalty area. The two of
them soon gave up, Herr Schlegel doing some stretching while
Herr Hieber put in some intensive practice at standing still. As
things turned out, he would have been better employed practising
moving his flag from hand to hand - the excellent Herr Schlegel
could have shown him how. Herr Lämmle returned to continue with
a series of contortions that even Scott Lambie could not match.
Herr Lämmle fell at the first hurdle, as the teams were not led
onto the pitch until four minutes after the scheduled kick-off.
Then the blame switched to the home club, with a series of
eulogies and presentations to departing players. At least we did
not have to contend, as once at Hamm, with a woman who insisted
on kissing them all. The start was eventually nine and a half
minutes late.
Stadtallendorf surprisingly went ahead after just four minutes.
There were some untidy challenges and a spot of minor silliness
between the home number 5 and the away 20. Some minutes later
the referee had a word with number 5, this time in conjunction
with the Hoffenheim number 24. On the half hour the visiting
number 26 hauled his opponent to the ground, the free-kick being
awarded, but not the merited warning or even caution. Five
minutes later Stadtallendorf beat the offside line, but the
attack broke down, play switching to the opposite end where
Hoffenheim equalised. Rather than celebrate, their coach made
his displeasure at the lack of the offside decision known to
Herr Schlegel. A body check on 38 minutes finally gained
the.Hoffenheim number 26 his yellow card. Herr Lämmle proved to
have the quickest of quick draws and the card was out in a flash
two minutes later for an over-strong tackle by the home number
9, but it could not be shown until a good half minute later, the
angry offender having gone on a curving walkabout with his back
to the referee,while two colleagues protested on his
behalf.Eventually he was recalled from 30 yards away, still
protesting as the card was finally raised. Two minutes later the
home 23 was rightly penalised for holding, but screamed his
dissent and received a yellow card, while before play restarted
Herr Lämmle raced 40 yards across the field, card still in hand,
to let the home number 30 have a look at it. At the half-time
whistle Herr Lämmle was approached by a couple of irate home
players, and did not receive the usual support from his
assistants. Herr Schlegel was detained by an apology and
handshake from the Hoffenheim coach, while the much closer Herr
Hieber apparently could not be bothered.
As they emerged for the second half, it was the turn of a home
coach to have a long chat with Herr Schlegel, with a
demonstration of some climbing offence. Herr Schlegel, though,
seemed throughout to have a very good manner and this
conversation was a civilised affair, ending with smiles and
pats.
The home keeper was soon stranded but a defender almost on the
line got a foot to it and it looped over the bar. The home
number 14 made his presence felt with a late challenge on the
goalie.The visiting number 18 saw yellow on the hour,, less for
his foul than for blocking the free-kick. The home side again
took the lead soon afterwards. There was a yellow for the
visiting number 23 for a tackle from behind, but a similar
offence by the home number 14 two minutes later brought just a
free-kick.Stadtallendorf then had two men clear on goal, only to
pass to a backtracking defender, but their third goal soon
followed. The home number 14 finally received his yellow card,
for something away from the play. Stadtallendorf added their
fourth in a further rapid switch from defence to attack, before
the game fizzled out.
Herr Lämmle did not do too badly on the whole, with decent
movement, but did not appear entirely consistent, with a slight
loss of authority among the players. His was very much a German
style, so he may go on to do well, but would not be a JCFC tip
for the top. In English terms a fairly good Level 4, possibly
even an average Level 3 performance.
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Re: The Wurst is yet to come : generally jaundiced jottings from
German jaunts.
DIR By: JCFC
Date: May 20, 2019, 4:54 am
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On a hot, sunny afternoon it was a pleasant walk along a path
through the fringes of woods and meadows from the Frankfurt
Transport Museum to
Sunday 19th May 2019
11 Teamsports Verbandsliga Hessen Mitte
FC Germania 06 Schwanheim 0 v 3 SSV Langenaubach 1920
Oleg Karaliov (Büdingen); Olaf Kehne, "Keine Ansetzung"
Two steps down from the Regionalliga, it was a pleasant surprise
to see both assistants switching hands appropriately. For the
anonymous AR2 that was as good as it was going to get. He was
tall, with a scruffy beard, which matched his face perfectly,
and though still fairly young was often yards adrift. Herr
Karaliov, in his mid twenties, looked as if he was out for a
stroll. The most impressive of the three was Herr Kehne, just
17/18, who performed well, with the eagerness of youth. He, at
least, had the potential to go further.
The two sides were virtually level in the table, but apparently
the visitors have proved something of a bogey side for Germania.
On 8 minutes the Langenaubach number 6 held back an attacker by
the shirt as he was breaking clear. The free-kick was awarded,
but no further sanction. Thereafter the visitors took charge of
the game, creating several chances, but it was not until after
the half hour that they took the lead through a header. A
caution for the home number 21 for a trip was delivered as he
sat on the ground outside the field of play, having injured
himself in the process.
A yellow was flourished on 49 minutes, a free-kick suggesting
that it was to a Germania player. His identity was discovered in
due course. This was followed a minute later, for a clear trip
by the visiting number 6. Germania won a penalty on 55 minutes,
but must have felt that it was not their day when the keeper
saved it well. There was confusion in the 70th minute, with AR2
walking fifteen metres onto the pitch, shouting "Oleg," but Oleg
was not for listening. Two minutes later the home number 21
caught the heels of his opponent, stopping an attack and
receiving his second yellow. It was not long before he had
company, his number 17 receiving his second yellow for reasons
not immediately clear. Langenaubach took advantage of the two
dismissals to score two late goals and secure a deserved win.
Play was halted a minute early, to general relief.
Yes, it was a hot day, but there is no excuse for a youngish
referee to stroll around fifty or more metres from play. His
decisions seemed perhaps a trifle haphazard, though there were
few recriminations the end. Watch out, though, for Herr Kehne!
Next week JCFC has a cheap return ticket to Kirkconnel - a case
of Kellodonia you're calling, as they might say in Morningside!
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Re: The Wurst is yet to come : generally jaundiced jottings from
German jaunts.
DIR By: JCFC
Date: June 15, 2019, 4:58 am
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The 26-strong Bundesliga referees list for 2019-20 remains
unchanged.
Christian Dietz (34) has been moved from the Zweitliga list
after 7 seasons to become a specialist Bundesliga assistant. His
place is taken by Nicolas Winter (27).
Removed from the Drittliga list are Dr Henrik Bramlage (34)
after just one season, Markus Wollenweber (29) after two, Henry
Müller (30) after three and Tim Julian Skorczyk (30) and Bastian
Börner (32) both after four. Places at this level appear to
operate on a regional quota basis, the newcomers corresponding
to the regions of those leaving. Promoted therefore are Patrick
Kessel (29), Max Burda (29), Florian Exner (28), Lukas Benen
(26), Patrick Schwengers (24) and Robin Braun (23).
This slightly odd system can lead to some possible unfairness,
with promotions and demotions being dependent on the performance
of others - not necessarily the worst demoted, nor the best
promoted.
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Re: The Wurst is yet to come : generally jaundiced jottings from
German jaunts.
DIR By: Hadrian
Date: June 17, 2019, 3:35 am
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I actually saw a game Henry Müller covered when in Berlin in
April. He managed six yellow cards of varying correctness,
stopped play at random for some injuries and not others (whether
head related or not), and perhaps worst of all managed to blow
for time after allowing less than a minute after the 90, despite
a second half containing a goal, 6 substitutions and numerous
injury stoppages. The hosts who were clearly in the ascendancy
and pushing for a winner (the score was 1-1) were not impressed!
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Re: The Wurst is yet to come : generally jaundiced jottings from
German jaunts.
DIR By: JCFC
Date: September 27, 2019, 11:05 pm
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The low clouds and persistent rain that had accompanied JCFC
from Frankfurt by way of changes at Mannheim, Heilbronn and
Stuttgart to Ulm finally relented before the trip to
Friday 27th September 2019
Regionalliga Bayern
FV Illertissen 0 v 3 1.FC Schweinfurt
Florian Badstübner (Windsbach); Florian Wernz, Marco Blösch.
The visitors are an origami club, insolvency problems having
left a history of folding, but currently top the table and
already appear favourites for promotion to the 3. Bundesliga. 28
year old Herr Badstübner, meanwhile, is in his fourth season on
the 2nd Division list, so was two levels below his maximum. What
turned out to be the highlight of the evening was the clubhouse
Schnitzelburger, messy to eat but very tasty.
The near touchline was some 35 yards from the stand, with a
running track and three jump pits between, lending proceedings a
detached feel. Schweinfurt looked stronger and quicker from the
start, but they did not take the lead until the 29th minute,
helped by a slip from a defender. A reckless challenge drew a
yellow for a home player on 39 minutes, though the card was
produced so quickly that it was not seen until it was being
replaced in the referee's pocket.
Illertissen made a better start to the second half, without
really threatening, but the visitors added a second just after
the hour. There were two further yellows,one per side, in quick
succession, JCFC spotting them this time, but without
identifying the culprits. A third goal for Schweinfurt came on
71 minutes, but a couple of decent saves prevented further
addition.
Given the remote nature of the pitch, Herr Badstübner remained
an unobtrusive figure. He was dark haired and taller than his
colleagues. His good features are in the form of negatives - he
did not see the need for free-kicks every time a player went to
ground, nor did he indulge in over-lengthy whistling. His
perfunctory carding technique did not appeal, but seems to be
the accepted procedure. It may have been the effect of distance,
but there seemed to be little communication - free-kick or card
with nothing in between. He was normally able to be in position
with a gentle jog, but on the two occasions when a sprint was
called for, he was not found wanting. Overall his judgement was
good and he had a very comfortable evening, so in those terms,
it was a job well done. Even the fans found nothing to complain
about. JCFC's star quality detector did not register greatly
however.
The walk back to the station was pleasant enough, but once there
the rain returned. Perhaps it will have got it out of its system
for today. We can but hope.
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Re: The Wurst is yet to come : generally jaundiced jottings from
German jaunts.
DIR By: JCFC
Date: September 29, 2019, 2:23 am
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What a difference a day makes: a beautifully sunny morning
tempted me out early and I arrived in town at 11.10 for the
14.00 kick-off of
Saturday 28th September 2019
Oberliga Baden-Württemberg
FV Ravensburg 2 v 0 SSV Reutlingen
Christian Schiller (Stuttgart, ex Duisburg); Vincent Schöller,
Markus Schmidt.
Some ten months ago I mentioned the small ecclesiastical town of
Eichstätt as a pleasant place to stop for a coffee and a stroll:
in a different way the bustling heart of Ravensburg (of jigsaw
puzzle fame) is recommended for a visit and the time passed
agreeably.
It was down to the second level of non-Bundesliga competitions.
Herr Schipper proved to be a strapping young man, with slightly
dopey features. His running was effective rather than a thing of
beauty - all pumping elbows and thrutching shoulders. There was
a brief hold-up after 5 minutes, there being no spare ball to
hand. On 20 minutes a decision was changed from free-kick to
corner (correctly) after protests from Reutlingen. The visitors
had been looking the livelier side, though neither keeper had
been exercised unduly. Midway through the half, however,
Ravensburg put in a warmish shot, the keeper went down but
merely parried the ball for a Ravensburg attacker to put his
side in front. Reutlingen came close just a minute later, but
twice a home toe got a touch to avert the danger.
The game continued on its soporific way until the 55th minute,
when an appeal for a handball penalty for the visitors was
turned down - it looked more giveable than some, but there were
few complaints. Ravensburg raced down the other end, hit the far
post with a shot, retrieved the ball and doubled their lead.
There were four yellows, two per side, but little further
excitement. For Herr Schipper a routine performance at the
expected level which met with general satisfaction.
A different route back was chosen, the low sun bathing the
countryside in a most appealing glow. Today has dawned with
bright sunshine so things are looking good - with a kick-off at
13.00.
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Re: The Wurst is yet to come : generally jaundiced jottings from
German jaunts.
DIR By: JCFC
Date: September 29, 2019, 3:17 pm
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The sunshine lasted throughout a trip to the far South - even
further South than Horsham, Ref Observer - as JCFC made for
Kempten (which competes with Trier for the title of oldest city
in Germany.) Quite why the locals had moved from their normal
Saturday afternoon slot for this one Sunday 13.00 kick-off is
unknown, but it offered a pleasant outing.
Sunday 29th September 2019
Oberliga Bayern Süd
TSV 1874 Kottern 3 v 3 FC Deisenhofen
Stefan Treiber (Neuburg an der Donau); Moritz Hägele, Felix
Wagner.
As JCFC arrived at the ground, so too did a Porsche, which
disgorged the three officials. The 18 year old Herr Wagner
shamefully had a bag with wheels, but eventually slung it over
his shoulder as they neared the entrance.
The visitors looked the livelier side and a header from a
free-kick on 3 minutes drew an excellent reaction save from the
home keeper. Play was rather scrappy for a while, with numerous
fouls. There was a rebuke for the home number 29 for lashing the
ball when caught offside.The petty fouls became fewer and play
more open. Herr Treiber played a good advantage midway through
the half, subsequently issuing a yellow card to the visiting
number 22. Home fans were disappointed as a lovely ball in was
missed by two attempts to head it home, but it signalled a
period of Kottern dominance. On 33 minutes, however, Deisenhofen
launched a counter and Herr Treiber played a brilliant advantage
near halfway, resulting in a goal for the visitors - and a
yellow for the Kottern number 21. The lead lasted just six
minutes, a smart move, good cross and leaping header providing
the equaliser. Two minutes later Kottern took the lead rather
too easily.
Herr Treiber had to deal with an overreaction by the visiting
number 5 after he had ended on the hoardings when challenged on
the touchline, speaking to both players involved. A deflection
by a Deisenhofen defender almost produced an own goal on the
hour. There was a yellow for Kottern for delaying a free-kick.
When the visitors substituted their far winger, Herr Treiber
tried to point him off at that side, but he was scampering
quickly and was allowed to continue as they exchanged smiles.
Three times Deisenhofen came close, requiring a couple of fine
saves, before they in turn were rescued by the post. With a
succession of further substitutions, the game appeared to be
dying, but the visitors produced an equaliser on 84 minutes. In
the next minute the visiting number 13's SPA offence was rightly
deemed Bad enough to merit a yellow. Kottern took the lead once
more on 88 minutes, a good cross being misheaded so badly
downwards that it bounced over the keeper. Stoppage time brought
a scramble In the Deisenhofen goalmouth and then a visiting
attack involving a block and the rebound fired over, just as
Herr Treiber pointed to the penalty spot, seemingly indicating
use of an arm. Treatment for an injured player, and protests
delayed the showing of a yellow card until the kick was about to
be taken. The kick was successful and the final whistle was
blown immediately.
Herr Treiber's afternoon was not finished as he was treated to a
long tirade from the home boss, who eventually left to shake
hands with his opposite number. Two further, more
conciliatory-looking approaches were made by other home
officials, before the boss caught up with them once more some
way short of the exit. Initially it looked as if he was about to
apologise, but a further discussion followed, Herr Treiber
having plenty to say this time as it carried on for several
minutes, though it ended with the referee's arm round the boss's
shoulders.
It seems unlikely that he will be receiving a good mark from
Kottern, which is a pity as until the mystery of the last minute
he had refereed well, in a sympathetic manner. It will probably
not matter, as at 32 he is almost geriatric in German refereeing
terms. His two assistants have time on their side. Both were
hand changers, and SRA2 in particular contributed a number of
good flags for fouls - though he needs to practise switching the
flag before raising it.
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Re: The Wurst is yet to come : generally jaundiced jottings from
German jaunts.
DIR By: JCFC
Date: December 14, 2019, 3:24 am
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Leaving an overcast Hamm, and passing through a gentle flurry of
snow at Hannover, JCFC was pleased to find clear weather at his
destination - so clear that he could see Blackpool Tower in all
its Christmas splendour as he took his seat for
Friday 13th December 2019
Oberliga Nord-Ost Nord
Tennis Borussia Berlin 3 v 2 SV Tasmania Berlin
Tom Channir (Pankow); Fabian Zastrow, Philipp Gentsch.
Recalling his recent confusion between Bradford Town and
Bridgwater Town - having initially used BT for each - the
various Ts and Bs were reduced to H and A..The home side were
top of the table, Tasmania just three points above the
relegation spots. Unsurprisingly it was the home team that made
the livelier start. Within the first ten minutes they were off
target with a free-kick from just outside the box, and had seen
the visiting keeper stoop to head a through ball clear outside
his area. Tasmania responded and came close to opening the
scoring when an 11th minute free-kick was curled in, an attacker
met it well, but the home keeper spread himself desperately and
the ball deflected off his leg. The corner came to nothing and
as the home side countered, an attack-stopper brought a yellow
card. This was followed a minute later by a less obvious one for
the home side. On 17 minutes the home number 8 beat the offside
trap and gave his side the lead. Thus encouraged, they dominated
for the rest of the half, with some decent passing and the
visiting keeper was kept busy, making a number of good saves
(and one boob, when he miscued a back-pass for a corner.) On 35
minutes, though, the home side swept forward, number 8 offside
all the way, but the passes avoided him until he was eventually
onside to score his second.
The second half was a different story, Tasmania pulling a goal
back within two minutes of the restart, and drawing level on 63
minutes. Tennis Borussia were somewhat rattled and wasted
several attacking chances on their right.through speculative
attempts on goal rather than playing it into the danger area. On
77 minutes, however, they attacked on their left and scored
their winner, amid claims for offside from the visitors. The
closing minutes brought a great block by the visiting keeper, a
clearance off the line at the other end, two yellows as home
players fouled attackers - and finished as the home side rolled
the ball just wide of an empty net.
The assistants both tried to switch hands, but in a rather
haphazard manner. Initial impressions of Herr Channir were
mixed, with reservations about his whistle and tendency to
over-penalise, but he mellowed and became less obtrusive as the
game went on, which is as it should be perhaps. In the end he
kept a firm grip on the game in a decent performance. It may be
that he contributed rather more than was apparent from the
distant stand. So where, knowing JCFC's penchant for Toms, does
that leave him in the German list? He could not compete with Tom
Bauer, but moves into the silver medal position: the fact that
to date there are only two entrants should not be held against
him!
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