German soccer coach steps down - Page 2

**Reaper16** · 07-12-2006, 12:09 PM

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...373764&cc=5901
Associated Press

FRANKFURT, Germany -- Juergen Klinsmann, who coached Germany to a third-place finish at the World Cup, stepped down Wednesday and was replaced by his assistant, Joachim Loew.

Klinsmann told reporters he was leaving to spend more time with his California-based family.

"I feel burned out," said a tearful Klinsmann, adding that he would take a six-month vacation. "I have a great wish to be back with my family and my children."

Loew, 46, had worked with Klinsmann during his two-year coaching stint.

"He was never an assistant; he was a partner, who had his own areas of responsibility," Klinsmann said.

German soccer federation co-president Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder thanked Klinsmann for a "wonderful time" and said "your performance was incredible."

Loew's two-year deal runs to the end of the 2008 European Championship in Switzerland and Austria.

Klinsmann's rejuvenated team went beyond expectations by finishing third, after losing to eventual champion Italy 2-0 in the semifinals.

Klinsmann, 41, had no previous coaching experience when he took over an ailing German squad two years ago.

After Germany beat Portugal 3-1 to take third place, Klinsmann said he would think about his future over the next few days and consult with his family.
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Hmmmm.

There already was speculation before this that Klinsmann could replace Bruce Arena as U.S. coach. I don't see why he'd step down from a team that would be one of the favorites to win it all in 2010.

vailpass · 07-12-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

In the other thred you said 72 fans. You can't even keep your numbers straight. You have lost all credibility.

Would you care to lick my golden ball?

**penguinz** · 07-12-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Would you care to lick my golden ball?

We all know that is impossible because you lost both of them in a freak bigwheel accident.

DJay23 · 07-12-2006, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

So Phobia, Capone, and 'Wanian get a pass from your oh-so-unique guidelines huh?

Let's not be disengenuous here junior, what you mean to say is that because I am a Bronco you choose to kick your young-boy knowledge in my direction. Correct?

A) It hadn't occurred to me that you are a Broncos fan.

B) Who cares whose post I picked out, the point was intended toward anyone on any thread they apparently had no interest in.

C) I'm not a, "young boy" as you put it.

D) You may want to take my previous advice a step ahead. If you are concerned about people picking on you or not taking your posts seriously because you are a Broncos fan, you may want to consider not even contributing to this board.

1) Try to fight your innate Bronco fan wiring and stop being a whiny bitch.

vailpass · 07-12-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DJay23

A) It hadn't occurred to me that you are a Broncos fan.

B) Who cares whose post I picked out, the point was intended toward anyone on any thread they apparently had no interest in.

C) I'm not a, "young boy" as you put it.

D) You may want to take my previous advice a step ahead. If you are concerned about people picking on you or not taking your posts seriously because you are a Broncos fan, you may want to consider not even contributing to this board.

1) Try to fight your innate Bronco fan wiring and stop being a whiny bitch.

Fair enough DJ. I'm just f'ing around killing time til the season starts.

vailpass · 07-12-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

We all know that is impossible because you lost both of them in a freak bigwheel accident.

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Reaper16 Eat/Sleep/Procrastinate/Repeat Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dystopia Casino cash: $10017397	German soccer coach steps down http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/st...373764&cc=5901 Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany -- Juergen Klinsmann, who coached Germany to a third-place finish at the World Cup, stepped down Wednesday and was replaced by his assistant, Joachim Loew. Klinsmann told reporters he was leaving to spend more time with his California-based family. "I feel burned out," said a tearful Klinsmann, adding that he would take a six-month vacation. "I have a great wish to be back with my family and my children." Loew, 46, had worked with Klinsmann during his two-year coaching stint. "He was never an assistant; he was a partner, who had his own areas of responsibility," Klinsmann said. German soccer federation co-president Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder thanked Klinsmann for a "wonderful time" and said "your performance was incredible." Loew's two-year deal runs to the end of the 2008 European Championship in Switzerland and Austria. Klinsmann's rejuvenated team went beyond expectations by finishing third, after losing to eventual champion Italy 2-0 in the semifinals. Klinsmann, 41, had no previous coaching experience when he took over an ailing German squad two years ago. After Germany beat Portugal 3-1 to take third place, Klinsmann said he would think about his future over the next few days and consult with his family. ---------------------------------------------- Hmmmm. There already was speculation before this that Klinsmann could replace Bruce Arena as U.S. coach. I don't see why he'd step down from a team that would be one of the favorites to win it all in 2010.
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