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Schalke 04 - October Review

It has been a brilliant month for Schalke. Losing just one game this month against Stuttgart but still beating Koln away from home, Dortmund away from home and Nurnberg away from home! The Champions League has been a success, beating BATE away from home. But, don't think that fans at the VELTINS Arena were disappointed with home form. Wins against HSV and Hannover eradicated a bad month in front of the home crowd. Huntelaar has worked miracles this month. 6 goals for the striker, scoring 5 in the league to confound any critics about his lack of league form. His tally has now risen to 13 goals in all competitions, 7 in the league. Raúl scored 4 goals in the German Cup after a 4-1 win at Hannover, taking his tally to 5 for the club. Raúl has come alive in the German Cup, leading the competition's scoring charts. Schalke sit 2nd in the Champions League and look good to go through. In the league, Schalke have come alive. They have scored 12 goals in the league which propels them up to 1st place with 25 points, 4 points ahead of Leverkusen in 2nd. In really has been an amazing month at Gelsenkirchen!

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'Miracle Man' Huntelaar has confounded critics over his league form this month and now sits in joint 2nd in the scoring charts.​

Schalke 0-1 Stuttgart
Nurnberg 0-4 Schalke (Farfán 2, Huntelaar, Schafer o.g.)
Dortmund 0-1 Schalke (Jones pen)
BATE 0-2 Schalke (Yurevich o.g., Huntelaar) (Champions League)
Schalke 3-0 HSV (Huntelaar 2, Rakitic)
Schalke 4-1 Hannover (Raúl 4) (German Cup)
Koln 3-4 Schalke (Huntelaar 2, Donadel, Rakitic)​

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'Four goal superstar' New signing Raúl celebrates a stunning quadruple against Hannover in the German Cup.​

It has been the month to remember for Schalke fans everywhere. However, everyone is talking about one man. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar. The Dutch striker has finally picked up his league form and continued scoring goals in the Champions League. He has scored some out of this world strikes and 5 assists also says something about the amount of goals he lays on for his team. If Huntelaar continues this form, it is likely that he'll see a move away from the VELTINS Arena. Another player on fine form has been Jefferson Farfán. He doesn't assist often but he plays incredibly well every game and his unforgettable brace against Nurnberg will be remembered for a long while yet!​

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'Don't forget me!' Even with the form of Huntelaar this month, Farfán's incredible goals against Nurnberg will not be forgotten, earning the right winger 'Player of the Week'​

Martin O'Neill does deserve praise for his work at Schalke. Top of the league by 4 points has surprised many, especially knowing how tight the German Bundesliga is. He is certainly getting the best out of Farfan, Huntelaar, Baumjohann, Metzelder and Rakitic, all have been on fine form once again this month. Rakitic has found the net twice this month and the youngster looks like a fine career is looming. Surely it won't be long before Barcelona or Chelsea come sniffing around for him? For now, Rakitic and co. will want to continue their fine form and keep Schalke at the top of the table. Martin O'Neill can have no complaints.

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'More, more more!' The Schalke fans are coming to love their new English manager and he is adapting quickly to the different style of game.​


 
Wow, loving this, good work from both of you so far, keep it up!
 
Cheers guys. :)

Support much appreciated. :wub:
 
Loving the update! In fact, you inspired me so much with this story, that i've decided to make a save with Schalke! :)

Oh and; This definitly have the potential to be one of the best joint-stories on the site!

Keep on going!
 
Thanks a lot mate. :D

It's comments like that that keep us going. :)
 
Expect alot more of these types of comments then chris this can only be described as outstanding :) keep it going
 
Thanks so much mate. :)

Just finished November pretty good month. Got through in something big! :D
 
Great updates by both Chris and StuW. Really enjoying this so far. Keep up the great work.

I did another update not long ago Chris ;)
 
great stuff lads :) although martin o'neill isn't english, he's irish xD but I'm being picky, great results, and you're getting the best out of raul, he rarely scored for me :L
 
Lol, cheers guys. :D

I don't know why I said he was English mate. XD
 
samillyroy said:
great stuff lads :) although martin o'neill isn't english, he's irish xD but I'm being picky, great results, and you're getting the best out of raul, he rarely scored for me :L
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Raul has been slightly inconsistent. It is Huntelaar that is poor for me....If I sell, he is a guaranteed money-maker:D

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I will get October up later, but will update it more tomorrow.
 
he is a money maker but if you get him scoring, hes also imo the best poacher on the game
 
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OCTOBER ROUNDUP

A good month for Schalke, as their form picked up, as did Huntelaar's scoring. A devastating start with a drubbing away, but the team rallied together to push the team higher in the table. Huntelaar and also Raul finally got their season going, both chipping in with goals throughout the month.

Matches

MAINZ 1-1 SCHALKE - Baumjohann(87)
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Borja - solid performance

Schalke failed to get the three points with a poor performance away to Mainz. Borja opened the scoring for Mainz, and it took until late in the game for Baumjohann to draw the game level.

Champions League
BARCELONA 4-0 SCHALKE
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David Villa - superb

Schalke were given a reality check as they slumped 4-0 to Barcelona at the Nou Camp. Schalke had tried to cut off supply to Messi and Villa, but the pair still destroyed the side. Messi opened after 23 minutes, with Keita and Pedro making it 3-0 before half-time. Villa got a deserved goal after 65 minutes.

LEVERKUSEN 1-2 SCHALKE - Baumjohann(58), Raul(87)
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Raul snatched the points for Schalke

A Champions League hangover was not an issue for Schalke, who traveled to Leverkusen searching for a vital 3 points. Leverkusen took the lead through Derdiyok, before Baumjohann's goal after 58 minutes levelled things. Raul then snatched all the points for the visitors, with a well timed finish on 87 minutes. Jermaine Jones then spolit a good performance by getting himself sent off late into injury time

SCHALKE 4-1 KAISERSLAUTERN - Huntelaar(41, 45+4, 85)Raul(55)
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Fans are hoping this will be a familiar sight for Schalke

Schalke continued where they left off with a resounding 4-1 win over Kaiserslautern. Lakic opened the scoring for the visitors after 8 minutes, before Huntelaar scored a well taken goal just before the interval. Huntelaar gave the hosts the lead rght on half time, before Raul tucked the ball past Sippel to put the game out of reach. Huntelaar then scored his hat-trick after 85 minutes. Hasebe's second yellow dampened the result, but Schalke take a well-deserved three points.

SCHALKE 5-0 ST. PAULI - Huntelaar(26, 59, pen 81), Metzelder(42), Raul(77)
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Second consecutive hat-trick for Huntelaar

Another outstanding performance from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar provided Schalke with another win. Huntelaar opened the scoring with a diving header, before Metzelder made it two, after punting the ball in from a corner scramble. Huntelaar broke through again after half-time, with a fantastically weighted strike. Raul continued his good form with a simple finish, before Huntelaar completed second hat-trick in as many games, thundering a penalty past the hapless St. Pauli goalkeeper.

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Player of the Month

There could only be one player for this month's award. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is finally showing his pedigree, scoring two hat-trick in consecutive games. His recent performances are picking up, and will certainly have new found belief in his ability at this level.
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Players

With form picking up, so are the players performances.Huntelaar is taking many of the plaudits, but there is other players who are also playing well.

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MID/ST
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Go Hunter! He is always scoring for Schalke.
 
Wait until you see the return game against Barcelona, I can't believe the score :D
 
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