First-team news

Werder stumble in Stuttgart stunner

On the 23rd match day of the season, Werder Bremen crashed to a 3:6 (1:2) defeat against VfB Stuttgart in one of the games of the season.

08.03.2008 / 18:14 / First Team

Pasanen and Klasnic doubtful

The Werder players schedule left them little time to catch a breath following their late afternoon arrival in Stuttgart. The team bus initially brought the players to the team hotel and then directly on for a final pre-match training session.

08.03.2008 / 09:13 / First Team

Live game in Glasgow - WERDER.TV passes the test

What refused to work in Werder’s favour on the pitch on Tuesday evening, proved a great success for WERDER.TV, when the Green-Whites took on Glasgow Rangers at Ibrox Park.

08.03.2008 / 08:56 / First Team

Hopes high for Rangers return leg - Focus now on Stuttgart

No goals scored and two conceded. The initial situation for Werder’s return leg against Rangers at the Weser Stadium could be a whole lot better: “The fear that this could be our last game in the competition is very definite, especially considering how strong Rangers have been away from home”, admitted Werder’s general manager Klaus Allofs.

07.03.2008 / 12:18 / First Team

Self-criticism and collective disappointment

After the game he was more frustrated with himself than anyone else could have been. Werder goalkeeper Tim Wiese was at fault in the 45th minute for Rangers first goal and so began what was to finish as a 0:2 defeat in the UEFA Cup last sixteen, first leg tie in Glasgow: “That was dreadful and it should never, ever happen!”

07.03.2008 / 11:03 / First Team

Unnecessary Defeat - 0:2 in Glasgow

Werder Bremen were beaten 0:2 by Glasgow Rangers in the UEFA Cup last sixteen first leg tie and have left themselves with a minor mountain to climb in the return leg next week. The Scots turned the game, or at least the first half, on its head with goals just before and then just after the half time break.

06.03.2008 / 23:57 / First Team

Another brief breather for Bremen

Once again Werder Bremen have begun another enthralling set of trips with two games in three days, and both away from home. From Glasgow, the squad will fly directly to Stuttgart on Friday.

06.03.2008 / 15:56 / First Team

Final call from rainy Glasgow

With just hours to go before the live internet broadcast on WERDER.TV of the UEFA Cup clash between Glasgow Rangers and Werder Bremen (kick-off 9pm cet), the registered users can get the final information from Ibrox Park through the online offer from the Green-Whites.

06.03.2008 / 15:01 / First Team

Memories are made of this - Werders Scotland experience

This is totally new ground for Tim Wiese: “This is the first time that I will play up here in Scotland”, admitted the keeper - there are a number of other Green-Whites who have made acquaintance with the British Islands. Diego and Hugo Almeida have the most recent experience, from their visit to play Rangers with FC Porto on 13.09.2005.

06.03.2008 / 09:33 / First Team

A one off atmosphere and power-play football - Werder fired up for Glasgow experience

One thing is for sure, when Luxembourger referee Alain Hamer gets the Green-Whites UEFA Cup last sixteen first leg tie underway on Thursday, 06.03.2008, there will be no-holds-barred on another electrifying night of European football. Werder Bremen can expect to face up to some power play football from their hosts from Glasgow, in a very special atmosphere.

05.03.2008 / 18:18 / First Team

Luxembourger Alain Hamer to take charge of Rangers vs. Werder

The referee for Werder’s UEFA Cup last sixteen, first leg match against Glasgow Rangers is Alain Hamer from Luxemburg. The lofty bank consultant will take charge of his tenth UEFA Cup match and has had some previous experience with German sides.

05.03.2008 / 09:20 / First Team

Glasgow ‘Fan-zone’ for Green-White fateful

When the Werder Bremen fans arrive in Glasgow, they can expect a friendly greeting from the Scottish fans in spite of the Green-White colours, which are also worn by Rangers arch rivals Celtic.

05.03.2008 / 09:15 / First Team

Klasnic and Almeida get Glasgow go-ahead

There will be 21 Werder Bremen players, baggage and all, on board the Glasgow bound flight on Wednesday, which gives trainer Thomas Schaaf plenty of options ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Cup clash with Rangers.

04.03.2008 / 19:02 / First Team

Rangers coach claims it’s tougher than ever for Scottish clubs

Walter Smith is something of a legendary manager at Glasgow Rangers. He worked at the club during its most successful period between 1986 and 1998 before heading down south to England to gain further experience. Last year Smith returned ‘Home’ to take over at Rangers for a second stint.

04.03.2008 / 12:14 / First Team

Frings back in training - Klasnic carrying knock

On Monday, Torsten Frings was back doing some light training again as he jogged in Bremen’s ‘Bürgerpark’ along with co-trainer Matthias Hoenerbach and team mate Peter Niemeyer.

04.03.2008 / 09:25 / First Team

World record holders Rangers in search of their next title

On Thursday, 06.03.2008, Werder Bremen will take on Glasgow Rangers in the round of the last 16 clubs in the UEFA Cup. Manager Walter Smith’s side are currently four points clear of arch rivals Glasgow Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premier League, and that takes top priority above all else for Rangers fans.

04.03.2008 / 09:18 / First Team

2 wins, 7 goals - Rangers are on a roll

Glasgow Rangers got through their dress rehearsal ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Cup first leg clash against Werder Bremen with flying colours and in doing so, underlined just how tough a task it will be for the Green-Whites to make it through to the quarter final stages of the competition.

03.03.2008 / 14:34 / First Team

Klasnic receives ‘Courageous Heart 2007’ award

Following the win over Borussia Dortmund, Ivan Klasnic had further reason to celebrate in the ‘Mixed Zone’at the Weser Stadium. The Croatian newspaper ‘Vecernji list’ presented the Werder striker with the ‘Courageous Heart 2007’ award – a great honour for Ivan Klasnic.

03.03.2008 / 09:42 / First Team

Youngsters blossom in Diego’s absence

Werder Bremen’s midfield without Diego may not be an optimal situation considering the Brazilain playmakers performances in recent months but with the number 10 suspended after last week’s red card, trainer Thomas Schaaf was forced into making some changes.

02.03.2008 / 18:06 / First Team

Rosenberg - a brace with style and strength

There is no question about Saturday’s ‘Man of the Match’: Markus Rosenberg scored the deciding brace in the 2:0 win over BVB with a combination of style and sheer power.

02.03.2008 / 18:01 / First Team
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