Tag Archives: FC Cologne

The Bundesliga Binge: Cologne and Mönchengladbach

I’m told that there are lots of cool places to go out in Cologne, but I have been twice and am yet to find them. This time I was given instructions on where to go, with maps and everything, but failed … Continue reading

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Arsenal: the right home for Prince Poldi?

I’d like to show off by starting this post with an Oscar Wilde reference, but I haven’t read the Happy Prince. Truth be told, I only found out it existed when I Googled ‘happy prince’ to see if I could find an … Continue reading

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A year with Cologne: the final chapter.

It’s time to conclude my first full season as a supporter of FC Cologne. This won’t take long. I had hoped Cologne would provide an exciting distraction from the relegation battle I expected to consume Watford’s season.  Oh, sweet irony! … Continue reading

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A football pilgrimage to Cologne (v Werder Bremen)

About a year ago, I made a spectacular blunder and decided to adopt FC Cologne as my Bundesliga team. Since then I have become rather smitten with the old goats, but the incremental effect on their form has been negative; … Continue reading

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