DISQUS

Awesome.

At Mainz Der Kloppo was all about defense; except when he had Thurk and played a 4-3-3 all the time, but that was short lived (and really fun).

My favorite stats are the attendance. It's revealing especially if you know the capacity of each club's stadium. You learn e.g. that the Wolfsburger are ungrateful, the Herthaner are depressed, and the Cologners are happy only at the beginning of the season.

Wolfsburg third? I dunno... But if you're right maybe their fans will actually fill the stadium for once.

Ha ha, he does look like Christian Bale.

It's interesting to see how Leverkusen hasn't made the most of the talent they've had. Berbatov, Voronin, and Rudi Voeller have all performed better elsewhere.

Kloppo's quote is hilarious, and eloquent as always.

I've followed these preseason rankings every year since 2002 and they have always chosen Bayern.

Sorry, one more follow-up, does the new coach at Schalke still have to put up with that meddling tycoon who always smokes cigars? I can't remember his name, he's the owner of the club, I think, and always steals the limelight.

Nice analysis!

Uhhh.... who won? You didn't mention the score once.

I agree with the positive spin: Sponsorships on kits are tacky.