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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

It's been a lovely week off work, spending time between Northumberland and the Lake District.. 4.6.2026 💍

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

22 years in the making. Cheers, Arsenal.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I'm seriously impressed by Mateusz Zukowski in the 2. Bundesliga this season and after a bit of digging, I'm only now realising it's the former Rangers player. He started out at RB before switching to an attacking position at Śląsk Wrocław last season. Now has 11 in 11 for Magdeburg at ST.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Hamburg 2-2 Bayern, what a game. How good is Luka Vuskovic? Monstrous defensive display and dangerous in attack. They matched Bayern tonight. Just two defeats in 10 at home this season. That point could be crucial come May.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Leipzig really taking the game to Bayern here, but I hope they don't rue their missed chances. Their attacking quartet: Baumgartner, Diomande, Nusa and Romulo causing all kinds of problems at the back.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Borussia Dortmund celebrate as they go six unbeaten in the Bundesliga, ending Hoffenheim's six game unbeaten run. Brandt scores on his 200th BL appearance for BVB, Schlotterbeck impressive. I thought Yan Couto was great too.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Was at the RheinEnergieStadion today where former Peterborough striker Ricky-Jade Jones scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time to secure a vital point for St. Pauli, ending their nine game losing streak. A courageous performance.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Guardiola also spoke about not having the players to rotate. As per @archiert1.bsky.social, City's XI cost €423.8m, B04's: €192.75m (via Transfermarkt). Pep brought on Foden, Cherki and Haaland. B04 made one substitution: Tella. The majority of their bench was made up of players from the U19 squad.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Bayer Leverkusen fully deserving of their 2-0 win over Manchester City tonight. Excellent in every area of the pitch. Players celebrate with their fans on a bitterly cold night.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

🇩🇪 Nick Woltemade has scored Germany's last three goals: 1-0 vs Northern Ireland 2-0 vs Luxembourg

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

In Manchester for City-Dortmund. I'm expecting fireworks, no less. Interesting to see how Dortmund's defence copes with Haaland and Co. For @getfootballnewsgermany.com

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Also, one has returned to socials following a two week break (mainly because of the international break). But I also ran the GNR run for a good cause after being out injured for 3 months. If you wish to donate to CALM, you can do so here - ajbellgreatnorthrun2025.enthuse.com/pf/daniel-pi...

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Bournemouth have lost their defensive core that saw them secure their highest ever Premier League finish (9th) last season, but I don't think there's too much cause for concern.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Still worrying that there's no news on the Bundesliga rights. However, I did DM the Sky team on the other platform and got this response. Odd how they say 'new' since they've shown it exclusively since 2021. And more worrying that there's still no announcement, or sign of one.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

34 goal contributions (22G + 12A) in 48 games for Eintracht Frankfurt last season. Leads the way for npxG/90 (0.68) in the Bundesliga last season, and is in the 96th percentile for progressive carries and successful take-ons.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Borussia Dortmund getting ~€65m from Chelsea for Jamie Gittens, I think is excellent business. Obviously has a high ceiling, but just doesn't suit Niko Kovac's style of football, and played a bit-part role towards the end of the season. Started just 5 of 12 games in the Bundesliga under Kovac.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The football still doesn't escape me. OFI Crete's Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium (It's extremely run down). They'll be playing at the Pancretan Stadium from next season.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Holidaying in Crete, but somehow I just can't escape German football.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

What a tremendous job Niko Kovac has done at Borussia Dortmund. Champions League football looked nothing but a far-fetched dream when he took over from Nuri Sahin. 22 points from a possible 24 to finish their season.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Picked some day to run a marathon 🥵 5:00:00 on the dot. Not bad in the hills of Leeds and Otley with groin pain from 20km onwards.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

That second half of Inter-Barca was just pure cinema.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

Koln had a chance to go 8 points clear of 4th with a win today. Hamburg also lose. Wins for Kaiserslautern, Karlsruher and Hannover today. The race for promotion in the 2. Bundesliga, as always, is one to watch.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Borussia Dortmund could not have wished for a better start. 1-0 up and numerous chances created. Frantic start.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Borussia Dortmund are *somehow* holding on. Although it was to be expected with that XI. It's all Bayern Munich so far.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

A nice 18km trail run in the hills this morning prior to work to get the blood pumping. 5 weeks out until the marathon 🏃‍♂️

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Bayern Munich with 10 shots in that first half, but Alexander Blessin's St. Pauli playing incredibly well.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

It's all been Borussia Dortmund since going 2-0 down, but they just can't put the ball in the net; an xG of 2.02 in the second half.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Yesterday was spent at a campervan and motorhome show in Harrogate, and now all I want to do is buy a van and convert it.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

That was probably one of Bayern's best performances this season, but Leverkusen's implosion helped massively. A goalkeeping error, sending off and penalty helped, but Sané and Palhinha spurned excellent chances late on. Alonso's first defeat vs Bayern. (Image: @transfermarkt.co.uk)

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Lille playing as though they're the home team.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Khusanov (20) having a torrid time vs. Real tonight. But a reminder that he's not a right-back, and he was playing Ligue 1 football last month. And he's not getting much help from his teammates. This profile taken from the GFFN100, profiling the best players in French football last year.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

An opportunity missed for Bayer Leverkusen I feel despite their domination. Did everything but score tonight. Have to ask why Alonso waited so long for Schick's introduction, and even Adli coming on before despite B04 controlling the game. But, credit to Bayern - job done and 8 points clear.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Said to myself I wanted to read a lot more this year, outside of football books - so I set myself the task of two a month. First up was Running with the Kenyans by Adharanand Finn. As a newby runner that ran a marathon last year, I loved this book. The Kenyans mindset to training is so different.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Borussia Dortmund's back four vs Bayer Leverkusen: Couto has played 394 minutes this season. Ryerson is a full-back. Lührs (21) and Kabar (18) are making their first Bundesliga starts. Yikes.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

A nice 10km jaunt around the local area prior to the Bundesliga resuming (minus me slipping on ice and cutting my knee open).

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Morgan Rogers clearly showed promise at Middlesbrough but this season for Aston Villa he's been exceptional, especially these last 4-5 games. Excellent business for ~£15m, now valued at €40m by Transfermarkt.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Back from a trip to Warszawa where plenty of mulled wine was drank, pierogi ate and money spent. Would 10/10 recommend. Of course, had to seek out Legia.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Bayern Munich dominant but nothing to show for it yet as Augsburg do their best to frustrate their opponents in their low block. No real clear cut chances for Kompany's side. #FCBFCA

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Don't worry, I haven't ditched @bsky.app, have just spent the last few nights in a snowy Northumberland. Beautiful part of the country. Normality resumes with football this weekend.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Introduce yourself with four video games.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Spent a couple of nights last week in a Viking roundhouse. Back to basics with handmade wooden furniture iron cutlery. Nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. No WiFi and the biggest worry was having to wait 30 minutes for water to boil.

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Daniel Pinder @danielpinder.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Hello 👋 Decided it's time to give this a go. You'll find me writing about Premier League football and beyond. Get German Football News founder/editor.

Real Madrid fans prior to the 2023/24 Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund, at Wembley.

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