The Triumphant Return of Philipp Hosiner
“1. FC Köln has signed striker Philipp Hosiner . . .” The words we all were expecting from the club back in January have arrived with even more cause for…
1. FC Cologne
The Captain Stays!
Toward the end of the season, it seemed unlikely that Miso Brecko would return for the start of the 2015-16 season. After dropping to second choice at right back, the…
Marcel . . . our Belle!
Four more years! As we all await some incoming-transfer news to offset the rash of departures and offer insight into how the club will continue to move forward despite the personnel…
Schalke rumored to be sniffing around Jonas Hector
I do not, at all, watch or follow the English Premiership. As an English-speaking person interested in football and spending time on the football-ish internet, the chatter of fans of…
Goal Drought Ends; Home-Win Drought Does Not
A quick reaction to 1. FC Köln’s 1:1 draw with Hannover 96. What it Means Official company line: “We are in the relegation fight we anticipated we would be in….
1. FC Köln Player Ratings: Effzeh vs Borussia Dortumund
(Editorial Note: When I wrote this originally, I thought I saw Daniel Halfar assist the Kevin Vogt goal. Thanks to Sharorin/BlubBlubber, I reviewed the play and saw a different mop…
1. FC Köln goes on the road and loses 2:3
No, not to Eintracht Frankfurt. I mean, yes, of course that was the final score of last weekend’s match at Eintacht Frankfurt, but I’m speaking this time of Wednesday’s friendly match…
Effzeh auf Englisch: Four Questions with the Captain
I don’t know why this stuff doesn’t get translated for the English site, but eventually all Effzeh news will be in both English and German. Which, in turn, will render me…
Effzeh auf Englisch: Interview with 1860 coach Friedhelm Funkel
Being a relative newcomer to all thing Effzeh, I know little of the club’s history. I read things here and there. I watch some videos. I generally do what I can…