Canadians abroad: May 4-10, 2012

[ditty]

Hertha will be in a relegation playoff and changed coaches since Friend went to Frankfurt. Their new coach Rehhagel loves to have an offense with strong wingers feeding a target striker and is also well known for helping players restart their careers. Rehhagel 's contract is only to the end of the season though so no guarantee he will be there next year especially if they relegate. However, at the very least there should be a new coach at Hertha when Rob returns whether Rehhagel or someone else and hopefully a new chance for Rob at the club.

Yes, I just read that Friend is under contract to Hertha 'til 2013. It will be interesting to see where Hertha find themselves after the playoff. It seems like almost 2 solid seasons now that Friend has found himself on the bench.

[Alex_K]

I'd say Rehhagel is unlikely even if Hertha stay up. The guy is in his mid-70s and had officially retired in 2010 already (he came back to help out his former club Hertha, but staying another whole season?).

If you count the 9 assists, he is the leader scorer in points. Not just goals

My point was more, that there is no actual title awarded to the leader by points - top goalscorer is much more prestigous. As far as assists go, kicker and the Bundesliga count those differently. The Bundesliga credits him with only six assists, which still has him as shared leader by points, though.

[tarnado]

Sweden

Orebro 0 - 1 Kalmar, Chencinski started.


Romania

Vaslui (Borjan) 4 - 0 Gaz Metan Medias

[Grizzly]

I'd say Rehhagel is unlikely even if Hertha stay up. The guy is in his mid-70s and had officially retired in 2010 already (he came back to help out his former club Hertha, but staying another whole season?).

Rehhagel has already stated he would be interested in a longer engagement with Hertha. Both he and the club were expecting a better finish to the season though at the time he made that statement so I do not know whether it still holds true, whether it would hold true in the case of relegation or whether Hertha wants him back in either scenario. However, his age is not a factor in Rehhagel's mind.

[Oranje]

Pacheco scored the go-ahead goal, but Santa Clara unfortunately conceded a late equalizer as they drew Moreirense 2-2 Sunday.

[canucklefan]

EPL

Blackburn (Hoilett) 0 - 1 Wigan
Junior played 90 minutes in forward position. Blackburn are relegated.

[Alex_K]

Rehhagel has already stated he would be interested in a longer engagement with Hertha. Both he and the club were expecting a better finish to the season though at the time he made that statement so I do not know whether it still holds true, whether it would hold true in the case of relegation or whether Hertha wants him back in either scenario. However, his age is not a factor in Rehhagel's mind.

I don't follow Hertha that closely - but as of April everyone was still talking about Rehhagel returning to retirement after the season. E.g. here:
http://www.11freunde.de/newsticker/152083

[tarnado]

Sweden

AIK (Stamatopoulos) 1 - 1 Djurgården,

Kenny gets the start again for the injured Turina in the Stockholm derby.

[Alex_K]

Eintracht Braunschweig won a friendly against 7th division side TSV Schöppenstedt 14:0 on Tuesday. REB scored once, more interesting is probably that Jorgo Nika also played, he scored three goals.

[Keegan]

Eintracht Braunschweig won a friendly against 7th division side TSV Schöppenstedt 14:0 on Tuesday. REB scored once, more interesting is probably that Jorgo Nika also played, he scored three goals.

Wow, great news for Nika. What are the chances of him seeing time next season?