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Bremen looking to build on Cup Win

The dress rehearsal went perfectly. Werder were impressive in getting by Borussia Dortmund 2-1 on Wednesday night to advance to the quarter-finals of the German Cup. Now the Green-Whites want to assert themselves in their everyday Bundesliga life and work their way up the standings. Werder’s first Bundesliga test in the 2009 calendar year will be DSC Arminia Bielefeld.

“It was just one game,” said Werder head coach Thomas Schaaf, not wanting to over-value his team’s win over Dortmund. He does know, however, that it was “a good game”. He said his team “showed that the work in the preparations paid off. The training camp had an impact and the positive trend in the test matches was confirmed.” Schaaf added: “This kind of success gives the team strength and self-confidence. And it gives the players a confirmation for the effort they are giving.”

Werder of course will not rest on their laurels after the Dortmund victory. Just the opposite. “The game showed what we have to do. We want to call up this effort every time now. We really need to continually have the self-assurance and concentration, which exemplified our game against Dortmund,” demanded Schaaf. Werder’s first Bundesliga hurdle of the new year, Arminia Bielefeld, meanwhile, is hugely confronted with their Bundesliga existence. The Blues are currently 14th in the standings with just a three-point difference from a relegation spot and want to stay up at all costs.

Three points at Werder would be a great step for coach Michael Frontzeck’s team. But the guests will most likely not come out with an offensive firework. Schaaf and company will more likely have to respect Arminia’s effective counter-attack. “Bielefeld were very active in the winter break. And they are very dangerous with the counter. They switch to offense really quickly and get their shot off just as quickly. We have to watch out,” warned the Bremen coach. But Schaaf said he has the antidote ready: “We know that we can cause them problems with our offensive game. We cannot let Bielefeld get out of the backfield.”

Hull City Transfer News

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City today completed the signing of 22 year old Steven Mouyokolo from Bologne on a four year deal. The Defender will join initially on loan, but will sign for a fee of £2 Million on July 1st this year.
 
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Wayne Brown has joined League 1 Leicester City on loan, with a view to a permanent deal. The central defender has failed to break into the side after being in the eleven that won the tigers promotion at Wembley in May. Brown was an integral part of the side last year, and played a big role in the promotion push
 
 
Following the Tigers recent lack of form, players and staff alike have been giving their verdict on the Tigers current slump. Phil Brown saids his sides current ‘Relegation Form’ is worrying, but they have time on their side, and will be looking to eradicate their current poor form with a win on Saturday against West Brom at the KC. Andy Dawson also said the current form is worrying, but one win can change everything. The seemingly only positive to come out of Wednesdays defeat at the hands of West Ham, was the performance of Matt Duke, who produced a stunning performance. Phil Brown today claimed he has deserved his chance, and no one could knock him of that, after recovering from testicualar cancer only a couple of years ago.

Hoffenheim chase Brazilian youngster

Hoffenheim sold defender Zsolt Loew to Mainz and are looking to strengthen their defence with a loan move for Brazilian youngster Fabricio.

Hoffenheim have already signed Boubacar Sanogo to replace Vedad Ibisevic and they look to continue with their one out one in policy during the transfer window.

Fabricio will be coming on loan from Flamengo until the end of the season and Hoffenhem will have an option to buy.

Quagliarella could be on way to Juve

Juventus are reportedly keen to sign Udinese midfielder Fabio Quagliarella before the end of the transfer window as they look to catch Inter Milan in the title race.

Quagliarella has been on impressive form this season and has been values at £14 million but a bid for co ownership could be accepted for about half of that fee.

It was though that the more for Quagliarella was dependent on Juventus selling Vincenzo Iaquinta who was interesting Zenit however the player has turned down a move to the Russians and plans to see out his Juventus contract. It is believed even though this move has collapsed Juve are still attempting to sign their target.

Honduran Costly for Birmingham

Birmingham have completed the signing of Honduras international Carlos Costly on loan until the end of the season.  The Blues have paid £500,000 to Polish side CKS Belchatow in order to complete the switch and will have the option to sign him permanently in the summer. The 26yr has scored 6 times in 22 games for his national side.

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