1. FC Köln Archive

Kenan Karaman: We were too naïve

FC Schalke 04 lost 3-1 to 1. FC Köln on Sunday (1/9) in a game where both sides had good chances. We’ve gathered the most important quotes from head coaches Karel Geraerts and Gerhard Struber, as well as S04 captain Kenan Karaman and Ron Schallenberg.

2. Bundesliga

Sep 1, 2024

Schalke fall to 3-1 defeat against Köln

Despite a myriad of chances, FC Schalke 04 were put to the sword by 1. FC Köln, losing 3-1 at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (1/9).

2. Bundesliga

Sep 1, 2024

Karel Geraerts: It’s going to be an intense affair

FC Schalke 04 are finally back at home. After four weeks on the road, the Royal Blues will host 1. FC Köln at the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday (13:30 CEST).

2. Bundesliga

Aug 30, 2024

Thomas Reis: We gave our all and got stuck in

Schalke were held to a 0-0 draw at home to 1. FC Köln on Sunday (29/1). Head coach Thomas Reis, his opposite number Steffen Baumgart, Simon Terodde and Danny Latza spoke to the media after the game.

Bundesliga

Jan 29, 2023

Goalless draw at home against Köln

FC Schalke 04 had to settle for a draw at home against 1. FC Köln on Sunday (29/1). The home side had some decent chances over the 90 minutes, but couldn’t find the back of the net against the Billy Goats.

Bundesliga

Jan 29, 2023

Marius Bülter: The fans are behind us

Marius Bülter’s header in the 76th minute gave his side hope of rescuing a point against Köln on Sunday. Shortly afterwards, however, FC scored again and went on to win 3-1 in the sold-out RheinEnergieSTADION. According to Bülter, It was a bitter ending to a game which didn’t quite go his side’s way.

Bundesliga

Aug 8, 2022

Frank Kramer: It’s important that we always keep on going

The first 90 minutes of the new league season provided a number of talking points for after the game. Head coaches Frank Kramer and Köln’s Steffen Baumgart spoke about those incidents at the post-match press conference. Alexander Schwolow also gave his thoughts.

Bundesliga

Aug 7, 2022

Schalke lose 3-1 in Köln after first-half red card

FC Schalke 04 suffered a 3-1 defeat away to 1. FC Köln on the opening matchday of the new Bundesliga season on Sunday (7/8). There were several big decisions made by VAR, including Dominick Drexler’s red card with just over an hour played.

Bundesliga

Aug 7, 2022

Cedric Brunner: We’re excited and so are the fans – we’re ready to get underway!

Having already featured in 58 Bundesliga games for Arminia Bielefeld, Cedric Brunner is eyeing up his first league appearance in Royal Blue in Cologne on Sunday (7/8). “We’re excited and so are the fans – we’re ready to get underway,” said the right-back. Brunner made his Schalke debut in the cup game against Bremer SV before being taken off in the 73rd minute.

Bundesliga

Aug 6, 2022

Frank Kramer: It’s about time we got underway!

After a year away, FC Schalke 04 are set to make their return to the Bundesliga on Sunday (7/8, 17:30 CEST). Frank Kramer’s side will be coming up against 1. FC Köln, as they look to get the season off to a successful start. “We’re really looking forward to finally getting underway, after such a long pre-season,” said the head coach.

Bundesliga

Aug 5, 2022

A successful run out with important lessons

Marius Bülter’s header and an acrobatic Marvin Pieringer goal secured the Royal Blues a 2-2 draw in Thursday’s friendly at 1. FC Köln. Head coach Dimitrios Grammozis was satisfied his side’s performance, but was frustrated at the missed chances in the first half.

Friendly

Jan 28, 2022

Bülter and Pieringer score in a 2-2 draw at Köln

1. FC Köln and FC Schalke 04 drew 2-2 in an entertaining friendly on Thursday afternoon (27/1). S04 went ahead early on thanks to Marius Bülter, before Marvin Pieringer equalised in the second half.

Friendly

Jan 27, 2022