Kees van Wonderen Archive

Kees van Wonderen: It’s a big challenge – but we’re up for it

FC Schalke 04 are away at Hamburger SV at the primetime slot of 20:30 CET on Saturday night (23/11). “I’m expecting a really interesting game,” said Kees van Wonderen, whose side have picked up four points from their last two matches without conceding a single goal, a run he is hoping will continue this weekend.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: Our plan worked from the start

Head coach Kees van Wonderen and his Regensburg counterpart Andreas Patz analysed the match during their joint post-match press conference on Sunday (10/11). S04 captain Kenan Karaman also spoke about the 2-0 win from the mixed zone. Read on for all the key quotes on schalke04.de.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: Bring more pace to the pitch and get in behind their backline

FC Schalke 04 prepare to welcome SSV Jahn Regensburg to the VELTINS-Arena on Sunday afternoon (10/11, 13:30 CET). The Royal Blues will be looking to end their four-game wait for a win in the league against Regensburg, who are currently bottom of the table. "The players have brought a lot of energy to the pitch this week," said head coach Kees van Wonderen.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: We’re all aware of our position in the table

After getting over the disappointment of Tuesday’s DFB-Pokal exit and analysing that defeat at FC Augsburg, the Knappen’s full focus is now on the away game on Friday night (1/11, 18:30 CET) at SSV Ulm 1846. In order to help the team prepare for the league match, the players have stayed down south to avoid having to travel twice this week.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: The DFB-Pokal is a huge competition

On Tuesday evening (29/10, 18:00 CET), the Royal Blues visit FC Augsburg in the second round of the DFB-Pokal. S04 have a busy week ahead, with a 2. Bundesliga away game against SSV Ulm also coming up on Friday (1/11).

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Paul Seguin: Conceded far too easily

Following the 4-3 defeat against SpVgg Greuther Fürth, Schalke head coach Kees van Wonderen and Paul Seguin spoke about how the match went for the Royal Blues. schalke04.de have summed up all the key quotes.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: Find a balance between defence and attack

It’s our head coach’s first home game in charge, it’s a sold-out VELTINS-Arena, and the team will wear a special edition shirt for the Deutsche Krebshilfe (German Cancer Aid). There are a lot of reasons why Kees van Wonderen is looking forward to the game against SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Saturday (26/10, 13:00 CEST), and it will also be an emotional one for him.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: We’re at the start of a process

Head coach Kees van Wonderen, captain Kenan Karaman and goalkeeper Ron-Thorben Hoffmann spoke after S04’s 1-0 defeat to Hannover 96 on Saturday (19th October). Here are all of their most important quotes.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: We’ve made good progress already

The Royal Blues are back in league action this Saturday afternoon (19/10) away at Hannover 96 at 13:00 CEST. It will be the first competitive game in charge for new head coach Kees van Wonderen.

2. Bundesliga

Training resumes ahead of trip to Hanover

The Royal Blues resumed training on Monday (14/10) ahead of Saturday’s game away at Hannover 96 (19/10). Ibrahima Cissé did not take part in today’s session.

2. Bundesliga

Kees van Wonderen: We’re all focused and looking to improve

FC Schalke 04 came from behind twice to earn a draw against partner club FC Aarau. Head coach Kees van Wonderen and goalscorer Ron Schallenberg spoke after the game.

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Matthias Tillmann: We had clear criteria when searching for a new coach

In a selection process with several candidates, Kees van Wonderen ultimately came out on top when the club were looking for a new head coach. “There were several really good candidates when it came to their tactics and skills, but you ultimately need someone that will connect with the team and get them behind them and their ideas,” said Matthias Tillmann, who believes that the new head coach will do just that.

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