Author: Anthony Craig

A sports writer and enthusiast of the Bundesliga. In his spare time, he devours books and travelling.

Frank Schmidt counters Pellegrino Matarazzo

Bundesliga

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024 Anthony Craig

Frank Schmidt is a hardworking coach of Heidenheim, who leaves nothing to chance. It’s no surprise, he objected to Pellegrino Matarazzo, Hoffenheim’s coach assertion that […]

Xabi Alonso is not nervous of Bayern Munich’s advance

Bundesliga

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024 Anthony Craig

Bayern has narrowed the lead of Leverkusen, with two points in the race for the Bundesliga championship. Will they crumble under pressure from Bayern Munich, […]

Bundesliga Weekly vol.26

Bundesliga Weekly

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 Anthony Craig

Bundesliga weekly is back after a long hiatus. In this week’s news, Max Eberl could be announced as the new sport director of Bayern Munich, […]

Immer am Limit (Book from Christoph Daum)

Christoph Daum: Constantly pushing the boundaries

Books

December 8, 2023December 8, 2023 Anthony Craig

In the annals of the Bundesliga, Christoph Daum is phenomenal in reinventing himself every now and again. He encapsulates the typical German can-do mentality. In […]

Why women play the better soccer

Books

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 Anthony Craig

Women’s soccer in Germany is a big thing. How did it metamorphose into the current state? The authors, Nia Kuenzer and Bernd Schmelzer, chronicle the […]

Frank Schmidt-The unbreakable coach of Heidenheim

Books

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 Anthony Craig

Frank Schmidt faces an uphill task as he guides Heidenheim to their debut Bundesliga experience. All eyes will be on him. He writes in Unkaputtbar […]

The curse of mega-clubs

Books

July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 Anthony Craig

There is a trend in major football leagues in Europe- domination by mega-clubs. By mega-clubs, I mean Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, FC Bayern, Real Madrid, […]