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Fred Rutten isn’t the only new Dutch manager in the Bundesliga, as ex-Tottenham Martin Jol took over the reigns of Hamburg earlier this month. It’s been nearly 30 years since Jol’s last appearance in Germany. He made 9 appearances for Bayern Munich as a mi
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11 months ago
How do you think HSV would perform if Rutten had been offered the post? Or Gerard Houllier? How do you see them performing under Jol? They certainly are pressing the attack more than they did under Huub . . .
I am really looking forward to reading your blog--it's great to have quality analysis of the Bundesliga in English.
11 months ago
While I think he ought to be commended for setting Liverpool on the right track, Houllier has made some questionable moves in the transfer market. Hamburg simply couldn't afford to suffer the same transfer mistakes that Liverpool did.
As for Rutten, well, I must admit he's still very much an unknown commodity to me. He hasn't done enough to impress himself on me (whether it's his style of play, successes or mistakes). A former FC Twente guy I'd consider would be Hans Meyer.
...But that's because I have a soft spot for him after he brought the DFB-Cup back to Nürnberg in 2007.
As for Jol himself, from what I've seen from the Emirates Cup at least he's bringing a nice attacking touch to the team. In 99/00 they ended up third and that's the last time they bagged more than 60 goals in a season. I'm not suggesting that offense alone secured them third (their goal difference was a very respectable +24). I'm also not suggesting Hamburg's been led by a Santini for the last several years, but Jol should be a fresh breath of (attacking) air.
11 months ago