Moderator Tommy Posted April 20, 2021 Moderator Share Posted April 20, 2021 Condolences to our Schalke fans. See you next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rucksackfranzose Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Tommy said: Condolences to our Schalke fans. See you next season. Well was expected, nonetheless it's a bit bitter it's a loss to Bielefeld of all teams that's the final nail in the coffin, considering it's them who most pundits predicted to be relegated as the worst team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted April 20, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 20, 2021 Now, I absolutely like mocking Schalke, and this relegation is absolutely deserved, but I must admit I do feel sorry for them a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted April 20, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted April 20, 2021 Just now, nudge said: Now, I absolutely like mocking Schalke, and this relegation is absolutely deserved, but I must admit I do feel sorry for them a bit... Asamoah had tears in his eyes. Made me feel bad for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted April 20, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted April 20, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 The Super League crashes, Ed Woodward resigns and Schalke have been relegated. What a night this has been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Didn’t they go far in the CL fairly recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Dr. Gonzo said: Didn’t they go far in the CL fairly recently? A few times last decade. I recall them knocking out inter, and topping a group over Arsenal I recall a team who had some of the best kits, and best players in Germany. I may hate them, but it's a bit bittersweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Bremen to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 28 minutes ago, McAzeem said: Bremen to follow I hope a fucking drone strikes your house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 4 minutes ago, Devil-Dick Willie said: I hope a fucking drone strikes your house. Pizza drone delivery isn't here yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 minute ago, McAzeem said: Pizza drone delivery isn't here yet I was thinking more a shower drone. Giving you a white phosphorous bath. Remember kids, it's not a chemical weapon if America says it's not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted April 21, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted April 21, 2021 Schalke players being chased by an angry mob upon arrival at their stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted April 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Tommy said: Schalke players being chased by an angry mob upon arrival at their stadium. Anyone who takes a video vertically needs to be chased by an angry mob, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Coma+ Posted April 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 21, 2021 Timo Becker sitting on the bench with tears in his eyes hits home. I remember watching Leeds being relegated back in 2004... Paul Robinson with his arm around a crying Alan Smith....it sucked. Can't say Schalke didn't deserve it but I still feel bad for them. You have to wonder if they will bounce back quickly or if they turn into a Nurnberg/Hamburg/Hannover and stay down for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted April 21, 2021 Administrator Share Posted April 21, 2021 21 minutes ago, Coma said: Timo Becker sitting on the bench with tears in his eyes hits home. I remember watching Leeds being relegated back in 2004... Paul Robinson with his arm around a crying Alan Smith....it sucked. Can't say Schalke didn't deserve it but I still feel bad for them. You have to wonder if they will bounce back quickly or if they turn into a Nurnberg/Hamburg/Hannover and stay down for awhile. I'm not sure if similar happens in Germany but in the UK it can work both ways A team gets relegated after some years of flirting with relegation anyway. On occasion, it can be a 'blessing in disguise'. A chance to get rid of deadwood in the club. A chance to refresh and get back a winning mentality with the right players for a lower 'standard' of league. A chance to rebuild. So when they do come back up, they have better foundations to build on and are ready to establish themselves back in the top division. Recent examples being Aston Villa a couple of years ago, ourselves (Leicester) from Championship to League One bit further back. Between 2004 and 2008 we were hovering just above the relegation zone and eventually dropped; in hindsight the best thing that eventually happened at that time. Other sides like Southampton, West Ham, Wolves have all dropped and eventually came back up to re-establish themselves in the PL. Having said that, I'm well aware one of those sides (Wolves) have had extreme financial backing but nonetheless, they've still stayed up for a few seasons so far. Burnley are probably a good recent example too having come up in 2015/16 and stayed in since... The other scenario is going down and not coming back up at the first time of asking. That happens far too often in UK (apart from potentially this season where all 3 relegated last season could come straight back up). Once you get stuck in the Championship it's very difficult to get out of given the stature of some clubs already there. And then worse still is dropping down further. Leeds being a prime example given how long they were out of the PL since 2004. Sheff Utd similar soon after Leeds with both dropping all the way down to League One; Southampton too who were out of the Premier League for several seasons. I don't know what Schalke have within them to either come back up straight away or if they'll end up struggling to climb back up for longer than a season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rucksackfranzose Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 It's a lengthy read, two pages, but in English and informative about some of the longer term reasons of their relegation and the problems they face. http://www.dw.com/en/schalke-relegated-from-the-bundesliga-the -inside-story-of-a-royal-case-of-the-blues/a-57184763 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Coma+ Posted April 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 21, 2021 39 minutes ago, Stan said: I'm not sure if similar happens in Germany but in the UK it can work both ways A team gets relegated after some years of flirting with relegation anyway. On occasion, it can be a 'blessing in disguise'. A chance to get rid of deadwood in the club. A chance to refresh and get back a winning mentality with the right players for a lower 'standard' of league. A chance to rebuild. So when they do come back up, they have better foundations to build on and are ready to establish themselves back in the top division. Recent examples being Aston Villa a couple of years ago, ourselves (Leicester) from Championship to League One bit further back. Between 2004 and 2008 we were hovering just above the relegation zone and eventually dropped; in hindsight the best thing that eventually happened at that time. Other sides like Southampton, West Ham, Wolves have all dropped and eventually came back up to re-establish themselves in the PL. Having said that, I'm well aware one of those sides (Wolves) have had extreme financial backing but nonetheless, they've still stayed up for a few seasons so far. Burnley are probably a good recent example too having come up in 2015/16 and stayed in since... The other scenario is going down and not coming back up at the first time of asking. That happens far too often in UK (apart from potentially this season where all 3 relegated last season could come straight back up). Once you get stuck in the Championship it's very difficult to get out of given the stature of some clubs already there. And then worse still is dropping down further. Leeds being a prime example given how long they were out of the PL since 2004. Sheff Utd similar soon after Leeds with both dropping all the way down to League One; Southampton too who were out of the Premier League for several seasons. I don't know what Schalke have within them to either come back up straight away or if they'll end up struggling to climb back up for longer than a season... Seems as though Schalke's finances are in-line with Leeds' finances at the time they went down. Overpaid for average players, underperformed in the league, and now they're sunk with a huge wage bill and will be picked apart by vultures. Leeds had valuable players and were selling everything that wasn't bolted down and even then had to declare bankruptcy a few years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 27 minutes ago, Coma said: Seems as though Schalke's finances are in-line with Leeds' finances at the time they went down. Overpaid for average players, underperformed in the league, and now they're sunk with a huge wage bill and will be picked apart by vultures. Leeds had valuable players and were selling everything that wasn't bolted down and even then had to declare bankruptcy a few years later. Yeah... that's really not great news for Schalke if they're in the shit as badly as Leeds were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted April 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 21, 2021 I had heard they where contemplating selling theyre league of legends championship spot a few months back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted April 21, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted April 21, 2021 Several players got beaten up, their cars were damaged. Mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted April 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, Tommy said: Several players got beaten up, their cars were damaged. Mental. Apparently, some of the players were also followed and harrassed afterwards, too. Mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted April 21, 2021 Author Moderator Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just now, nudge said: Apparently, some of the players were also followed and harrassed afterwards, too. Mental. I heard WhatsApp audio recordings from some of those ultras and people who were there. The police were nowhere to be seen. Even Asamoah got punched. Mike Büskens and Huntelaar were attacked too. One of them sounded so proud that Ralf Fährmann was close to tears after they slapped him in the face several times. Disgusting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted April 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 21, 2021 Really sad to hear, noone deserves that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ Posted April 21, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted April 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, Tommy said: I heard WhatsApp audio recordings from some of those ultras and people who were there. The police were nowhere to be seen. Even Asamoah got punched. Mike Büskens and Huntelaar were attacked too. One of them sounded so proud that Ralf Fährmann was close to tears after they slapped him in the face several times. Disgusting. What a bunch of asocial idiots I also heard that the players are absolutely furious that they were simply handed over to the "fans" like that, and left to face them alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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