Posts by SatanClaus

Quote from kravmaga

Who said Straube is the best? she's not and nobody thinks she's the best lmao. She hasn't even shown what she's capable of because DSC decided to yank her. She has potential though and that's what she went to Italy for, to up her level like Van Aalen.

If you want the best then why don't you get Wolosz? Why don't your league get Vargas?

And on that topic why don't you get Ceku? Why not Lina? she's the face of female German volleyball after alll along with Weitzel. They're still at the top of their game. What's stopping you from getting these top players? Why hold back someone who is just starting to make her way?

Pure arrogance is coming from your own ego and your gambling cuz nobody does that with players yikes

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I don’t know why you’re so butt hurt, because I was referring to the guys bullying on social media but maybe I unintentionally hit a nerve.
And I never said that she is the best in particular, just making a point on the general idea that the players belong to the fans and their teams and should stay there because the „fans“ know what’s the best for them.

PS: I don’t gamble at all but I know that a lot of frustrated comments on social media are coming from guys who lost bets on (volleyball) games.

It’s just pure arrogance that some so-called fans of the Italian league/clubs think that all the best players should play there. Yes, it’s the strongest league and it may be the best career choice for most of the players to play there and improve their game. But there are some reasons too, to play in the German league, not only personal ones. In the end it’s a decision only the individual player can make, and the fans may be entitled to have an opinion about it, but that’s all…

Social media in general is a cesspool of people who have a lot of opinion paired with little knowledge - mixed with a handful of frustrated people who lost money on tipico or whatever bookmaker they were stuffing the pockets with their money

I think Schwerin modified their arena to meet some of the CL requirements made by CEV. But in Suhl it’s highly unlikely to improve the Wolfsgrube even further.

It was a hard struggle to get the roof modified to meet VBL requirements, but it’s still not high enough above all areas of the field to match CL standards. The spectator capacity was bigger in the year after Suhl got promoted to first league because there were mobile stands at the short ends of the field but as far as I can remember that’s not an option anymore because of fire protection restrictions as well as free space and room needed for press/scouting and the VIP area.

Not to mention restrooms, parking and stuff like that.
Eisenach is quite far away - twice the travel time from Suhl compared to Coburg. So for the local fanbase the latter is by far the better option.

Quote from Gymnicus

Since Suhl was able to play in the CEV Cup, the free space shouldn't be a problem. According to the CEV regulations, the same dimensions apply in the CEV Cup as in the Champions League: 35 x 23 meters. Perhaps Suhl uses a slightly different setup in European competitions than they do in the Bundesliga.

The real problems, however, are the lighting intensity and the spectator capacity. The former should certainly be fixable. For the latter, they would have to rely more on the CEV's leniency, since this would be their first time participating in the Champions League.

CEV always made an exemption for Wolfsgrube because it always had various flaws for CEV competitions even for Challenge Cup and CEV Cup - especially for the later rounds. For the lower competitions the were always possibilities for getting an exemption but it’s very unlikely that they will make it for the Champions League.

As I expected the VfB is in negotiations with the city of Coburg and will try to play the Supercup in the HUK Coburg Arena and that venue would be suitable for CL too.

The height of the ceiling wasn’t the only problem. The free space around the court is very limited - especially on the side of the second referee/scorer table. Moving to Coburg would be an option if there is enough money in the budget to play CL in the first place

In other sport leagues statements like these can lead to fines. But for VBL „Home of Respect“ is just a marketing claim…

Quote from forzalube

What happened to Stuttgart in last part of the season? They were so dominant till few weeks ago...

In most sports playoff competition is a different kind of the game. Stuttgart wouldn’t be the first team that’s folding in the playoffs after playing an almost impeccable regular season.

Some teams just aren‘t made for playoff success because they are lacking players who can squeeze out their very best in these situations

I‘m impressed by the mental strength of the VfB team.

Quote from Gymnicus

I don't know if you have to read into everything these tensions, which undoubtedly existed. As far as I know, there's a good and friendly relationship between Dresden and Suhl, regardless of the sporting rivalry of recent years. Therefore, it seems quite normal to me that Dresden congratulated Suhl on their victory. I don't know if Suhl did the same for Dresden last year, but I can certainly imagine it.

A couple of other VBL teams liked the posts too and congratulated. So did Stuttgart. IMHO it’s just normal courtesy and sportsmanship. In Suhl there were a considerable amount of people happy for Dresden winning the cup last season because of Sarah Straube.

The mental game was the key. Suhl had so many setbacks when Stuttgart finally found their game, but the way they fought back after 11:13 in the tie break was impressive

Quote from StefanS

I think, there are several options for Foley next season, for example Stuttgart has more than twice the budget of Suhl, Just saying.

Good for them. Winning with money is quite easy. Maybe the points in the standings should be divided by the budget. 😉

Quote from fire_erik_sullivan

Foley right now

Chosing Bamba for MVP silver… I can totally relate to that. But Foley would have been my choice for MVP gold too.

Btw… Suhl games seem to be unhealthy for spectators. The second medical emergency in two consecutive games. Let’s hope the person is okay.

Lara Nagels extends her contract with Suhl for the 26/27 season.

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Interesting guest at the New Year‘s reception in Suhl.

What we are witnessing now is a slow implosion of the 1st League. Best case scenario would be to abandon the 2BLpro and start from scratch and rearrange the clubs from 1st and 2nd leaguers in a new structure

Adria Powell seems to be the last minute reinforcement in Suhl. She was attending todays game on the sidelines wearing a team sweater…

The teams can „rent“ a challenge for their match.

The league needs a good product to sell. And the essential element is competition. There will be no positive effect having 12-14 teams in the league and 8-10 have only semi amateur level. The top teams - who are the ones who control the league one the most part - need to acknowledge that they need healthy and competitive opponents to fill their venues.

Quote from Matthias

It's a really tough situation. The last thing the league needs is losing more teams, so in some way I understand we still haven't heard anything about punishments for Potsdam and Wiesbaden, but OTOH if they get a free pass it's not fair towards the other clubs.

I'm afraid the level of the league might drop drastically in the next years if the American leagues turn out to be a success. A lot of decent players won't be available for European clubs anymore, teams have to sign mediocre players or rely on youngsters like Neuwied to even have a full roster, only the richer clubs might keep their level more or less by getting good European players.

Would be a great moment to implement a salary cap. 😉

Quote from Ricky89

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Potsdam needs 350.000 euros immediately. Or they have to end the season

No matter what happens. I assume that Potsdam won't play a big role in the Bundesliga next year.

How „kindly“ they are blackmailing the city to pay for their fiscal penalty