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June 5th, 2009

Michael Skibbe is now in charge

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Stressing an era of “attractive, attacking Football”, Michael Skibbe has been appointed Head Trainer of Eintracht. At only forty-three years of age, he has already amassed a long history in the coaching world, starting first with Schalke twenty years ago, with significant stops with Dortmund, Leverkusen and proudly serving the DFB.
Beyond the opening press [...]



May 26th, 2009

late goal spoils comeback

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In Friedhelm Funkel’s final match day in-charge, Eintracht lost 3-2 to Hamburg at Waldstadion.
Die Adler gave up a two goal lead before storming back. The first came midway of the opening half as a long cross from the right into the box was deflected to Jonathan Pitroipa who then eased the ball back to David [...]

May 17th, 2009

secure in the Bundesliga

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Although Eintracht lost 2-0 to Bochum on Saturday, their spot in the Bundesliga is guaranteed for next year. With the final weekend upcoming the process of rebuilding can begin and with many players returning to health the goal of a top half of the table to Europa League challenge is set.
A strong group [...]

May 11th, 2009

finishing problems lead to draw

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Eintracht played Hannover to a 1-1 draw despite controlling the majority of the match. Yet with the draw Eintracht open a six-point margin over the drop zone and with safety near certain the planning stage when the squad is healthy nears.
Of notable mention the Niedersachsenstadion contained a strong contingent of traveling supporters who would not [...]

May 5th, 2009

Dortmund overcomes tough Eintracht performance

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Eintracht lost 2-0 to Dortmund at Waldstadion Saturday afternoon, extending a four-match streak without a victory. The decision aside given the injury situation the overall performance was highly commendable.
Leading into the match Friedhelm Funkel was forced to deal with a large series of absences due to injury and suspension which resulted in half of [...]



April 26th, 2009

Eintracht show promise despite loss

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Using the same starting eleven that had led Eintracht to last weeks 4-1 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach, Friedhelm Funkel went forward with confidence against Stuttgart. With full knowledge that the VfB has been one of the hottest clubs in the Bundesliga since Markus Babbel took over at the end of November the first course of [...]

April 19th, 2009

Victory!

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Any concern Eintracht had of relegation were put to rest with a 4-1 victory over Gladbach at the Waldstadion. With the customary best supporters in Germany ringing out support die Adler was relentless and after withstanding early pressure, mostly from Eintracht product Marko Marin, the tables turned. Five minutes before the break Markus Steinhöfer’s corner [...]

April 12th, 2009

tough loss in München

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In front of nearly 70,000 fans in München, Eintracht was soundly beaten 4-0 by Bayern Saturday afternoon. After two difficult losses Jürgen Klinsmann’s side were in need of silencing their critics and this result will most assuredly be a step in that direction.
If there was any doubt of the defending champions focus, Franck Ribéry [...]

April 11th, 2009

go for blood

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Eintracht’s visit of Bayern München Saturday afternoon comes at likely the worst possible time. Following a highly disappointing run including an embarrassing performance against Barcelona, the clubs hierarchy have lashed out publicly of the downfall. The rumours of coach Jürgen Klinsmann departure have grown to unprecedented levels and while that isn’t a surprise to anyone [...]

April 5th, 2009

wichtigen Sieg

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Fighting for its Bundesliga life, Eintracht Frankfurt responded with an important 2-1 win over Energie Cottbus comes at Waldstadion.
With the typical loud crowd support, Eintracht showed a confident attacking style lead with Alexander Meier driving Friedhelm Funkel’s starting eleven. Finding the right mix with a healed Ümit Korkmaz threatening with eye for the goal and [...]






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