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Schaaf Expecting Hungry Wolves

Prior to their 18th Bundesliga meeting between Werder Bremen and VfL Wolfsburg, the situations for both clubs could hardly be different.

14.04.2006 / 15:03 / First Team

Micoud Fit, Naldo And Klose Carrying Knocks

Werder Bremen's personnel problems continue into this week. With the week kicking off with preparations for the north German clash between Werder and VfL Wolfsburg, trainer Thomas Schaaf has two new injuries to deal with. Striker Miroslav Klose has been forced to rest up with an ankle problem. The German international commented: "I need to take a bit of a rest but it's nothing too serious. I'll...

12.04.2006 / 08:52 / First Team

Bremen Blast Three Past Brittle Bayern

Werder Bremen somewhat surprisingly ran away with the top game on match day 29 when they beat league leaders Bayern Munich 3:0 (1:0). Werder took the lead in the 33rd minute with a Sebastian Schweinsteiger own goal after some fantastic play by Miroslav Klose. The visitors dominated the bulk of the play after the break until substitute Daniel Jensen doubled the lead with his first Bundesliga goal...

09.04.2006 / 10:42 / First Team

Klose Intends To End Personal Bayern Drought

In his career, miroslav Klose has played thirteen games against Bayern Munich and has yet to win one. This run should come to an end on Saturday:

06.04.2006 / 19:16 / First Team

Valérien Ismael Interview

Tweleve monts ago, Valérien Ismael was still wearing a Werder jersey, was a favourite with the fans and was one of th most important figures i the squad. Then in summer 2005, the Frenchman moved to FC Bayern Munich. With a couple of days to go prior to his first trip back to the Weser Stadium, Ismael spoke to werder.de about his experiences, the match ahead against his ex-colleagues, the 2006...

06.04.2006 / 16:21 / First Team

Six Out Of Wednesday's Training

After Tuesday morning's light jogging session, trainer Thomas Schaaf invited his players to training with the ball on Wednesday morning.

06.04.2006 / 08:53 / First Team

"Best Sponsoring Deal In Werder's History"

Werder Bremen and private sport betting concern Betandwin announced their future partnership last Friday. After the press conference, werder.de spoke to Werder manager Manfred Müller and with the director of Betandwine.K. about the contract which was sealed on 03.12.2006.

03.04.2006 / 13:24 / First Team

Klose's 20th Sinks Feisty Frankfurt

Miroslav Klose's 20th goal of the season on the 28th match day proved enough for Werder to pick up all three points in Frankfurt against Eintracht. Following a poor first half, Werder raised their game after the break and sealed the points thanks to a 70th minute penalty.

02.04.2006 / 11:33 / First Team

BetandWin Werder's new Top Sponsor

From next season, Werder Bremen will tout the name of Germany's biggest online ports book maker Betandwin. The agreement was completed a number of weeks ago for a three season period with the option of an extension.

31.03.2006 / 16:57 / First Team

Schaaf Expecting A Clash Of Two Footballing Teams

23 points and ten places in the table seperate Werder Bremen and their opponents on Saturday Eintracht Frankfurt. Despite a 4:1 win in the first meeting this season, trainer Thomas Schaaf is expecting a tough task at the weekend.

31.03.2006 / 11:43 / First Team

Hat-Trick Valdez Rewards Himself

First he battled his way into the starting eleven and then he scored the first hat-trick of his Bundesliga career. Nelson Valdez was the Man of the Match against Hanover 96 on Saturday but his goals were not the only talking point after the match.

28.03.2006 / 09:10 / First Team

Valdez Hat-Trick Helps Hammer Hanover

A Nelson Valdez hat-trick, a stunning peformance from Tim Wiese and an enormous improvement in the second half helped Werder Bremen to an impressive 5:0 win over Hanover 96 on the 27th match day of the season.

25.03.2006 / 21:03 / First Team

Borowski: "Three Points Against Hanover Are Vital"

For the third time this season Werder Bremen clash with Hanover 96 in a northern derby. Werder have not lost against the Lower Saxon side this season but they have proved no push-over. In the Bundesliga, the teams played out a 0:0 stalemate. In the DFB Cup, Bremen may have won 4:1 but with goals falling late on in the match.

24.03.2006 / 11:09 / First Team

Klose Brilliant In 4:1 Win Against USA

The German national team brushed aside their opponents from the USA in their friendly on Wednesday night 4:1 (0:0) thanks to an inspired second half performance. 'Man of the Match' was Werder striker Miroslav Klose who played a roll in all four goals, scoring the third himself. The goal was Klose's first for the national team since scoring in a friendly in Japan back in December 2004. Aside from...

23.03.2006 / 07:55 / First Team

Miroslav Klose Receives VDS Fair Play Award 2005

German international Miroslav Klose received the VDS Fair PLay Award on Tuesday. The award which was initialised by boxing legend Max Schmeling and is voted for by the Ferderation of German Sports Journalists (VDS) was presented to Klose by German national team assistant coach Joachim Löw during a DFB press conference.

21.03.2006 / 17:41 / First Team

Werder Lose On Ground in Nuremburg

A Werder Bremen slip on the 26th matchday of the season saw them lose further ground on the battle to secure a Champions League place.

19.03.2006 / 09:00 / First Team

Bremen Look to Bounce Back Against Nuremburg

There are 23 points dividing Werder Bremen and Saturday, 18.03.2006 visitors 1. FC Nuremburg. Still, coach Thomas Schaaf is wary despite the difference of positions in the table:

17.03.2006 / 09:22 / First Team

Frings Hoping For 50th Cap Against USA

On the 22.03.2006, Germay will play a further friendly international in preparation for the World Cup this summer.

14.03.2006 / 18:29 / First Team

Berlin Batter Brutal Bremen

A brutal Bremen performance. On the back of the bitter Champions League exit in Turin, Werder suffered a humiliating 0:3 home defeat at the hands of Hertha BSC Berlin. The result was not undeserved with Werder capsizing in the second half whilst Hertha left many chances unused. Currently Werder remain in second place but could find themselves back in fourth by Sunday evening should HSV (against...

12.03.2006 / 14:15 / First Team

Bremen Not To Aide Berlin Turnabout

The disappointment of Werder Bremens bitter Champions League exit at the hands of Juventus Turin on Tuesday night has clearly left a mark on the players.

10.03.2006 / 09:18 / First Team
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