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Irvine: “The performance has to be perfect against a team like them”
The Boys in Brown gave a good account of themselves at Germany’s most decorated club, only to go down 3-2. After the game the mood in the camp was one of disappointment at coming away empty-handed, but there were positives to be taken from the performance.
Saturday, 29.03.2025
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Boys in Brown beaten by odd goal in five at Bayern Munich
FC St. Pauli lost 3-2 at Bayern Munich on Saturday. Harry Kane gave his side an early lead but Elias Saad levelled ten minutes later as the Boys in Brown gave as good as they got before the break. The home side dictated the proceedings in the second half, however, and a brace from Leroy Sané set them on the road to victory. Substitute Lars Ritzka pulled one back in time added on, but it came too late.
Saturday, 29.03.2025
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Blessin: "The longer we keep a clean sheet, the more energy and breathing space it gives us“
Next up for FC St. Pauli after the only international break of the second half of the season is a trip to Bayern Munich on Saturday (15:30 CET). In the run-up to the game, head coach Alexander Blessin answered a host of questions from the media at the pre-match news conference.
Thursday, 27.03.2025
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Weißhaupt: "I'm enjoying my football again"
The Boys in Brown may have started the week before the daunting trip to Bayern Munich without their international players, but they were no less motivated for that. Among them was winter signing Noah Weißhaupt. After training on Tuesday, the SC Freiburg loanee looked ahead to the game in conversation with the media.
Tuesday, 25.03.2025
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Metcalfe and Wagner delighted to be back
The scoreless draw in the friendly at Hertha BSC marked the return to first-team action of Connor Metcalfe and Robert Wagner. After long injury layoffs, both players were naturally delighted to be back on the pitch alongside their teammates.
Friday, 21.03.2025
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Hertha friendly ends scoreless on Metcalfe and Wagner return
FC St. Pauli drew 0-0 with second-division outfit Hertha BSC in a friendly on Wednesday afternoon. A crowd of around 2,500 saw an evenly balanced contest in which the best chances fell to Andreas Albers along with Connor Metcalfe and Robert Wagner, both back from long injury layoffs.
Wednesday, 19.03.2025
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Blessin: "We were set alight by the fans"
The long wait for a three-point haul finally came to an end at home to Hoffenheim on Friday evening. After the game the mood in the camp was one of jubilation, and there were also words of praise for the fabulous reception the team were given on arrival at the Millerntor and the outstanding support during the 90 minutes.
Friday, 14.03.2025
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Treu tees up Weißhaupt in fine style to see off Hoffenheim
FC St. Pauli ended a six-game winless run with a deserved 1-0 victory over TSG Hoffenheim on Friday evening. Noah Weißhaupt notched the only goal of the game in the 51st minute after some smart spadework by Philipp Treu.
Friday, 14.03.2025
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Blessin: "It's a big challenge but we're ready for it"
The Boys in Brown kick off matchday 26 with a home game against TSG Hoffenheim on Friday evening (20.30 CET). Head coach Alexander Blessin faced the media at the pre-match news conference this afternoon and here are the main talking points.
Wednesday, 12.03.2025
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Treu: "Evening games at the Millerntor are always special"
FC St. Pauli entertain TSG Hoffenheim on Friday evening (20.30 CET) in the final game before the sole international break during the second half of the season. In the run-up, full-back Philipp Treu took time out to speak to the media.
Wednesday, 12.03.2025
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Blessin: "We got our reward with the point but it could have been more"
The Boys in Brown looked back at the 1-1 draw at VfL Wolfsburg with mixed feelings. Though they were satisfied with the performance, they were also frustrated at coming away with just a point. And no one was happy with the penalty that led to the equaliser.
Saturday, 08.03.2025
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Run of defeats comes to an end in 1-1 draw at Wolfsburg
After four defeats on the bounce, FC St. Pauli earned a 1-1 draw at VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday. Siebe Van der Heyden headed the Boys in Brown just before the break, only for Mohamed to level from the spot midway through the second half.
Saturday, 08.03.2025
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Blessin: "There's no point chucking everything in"
FC St. Pauli go to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday (15.30 CET) determined to put the bitter home defeat against Borussia Dortmund behind them. Head coach Alexander Blessin sat down with the media in the run-up to look ahead to the game.
Friday, 07.03.2025
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Wahl: “We have to keep calm and rely on our ability”
The ball simply won’t go in. Another good performance against Borussia Dortmund at the weekend wasn’t enough to prevent the Boys in Brown from slipping to a fourth defeat in succession. Next up is a trip to VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday (15.30 CET). In the run-up, centre-back Hauke Wahl took time out to speak to the media.
Wednesday, 05.03.2025
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Saliakas suffers thigh injury, Guilavogui hairline fracture in his foot
FC St. Pauli will be without Manolis Saliakas and Morgan Guilavogui for the next few weeks. Saliakas sustained a muscle injury in his right thigh in the game against FC Augsburg, Guilavogui a hairline fracture of the navicular bone in his right foot.
Wednesday, 05.03.2025
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Saad: "We're trying everything but somehow the ball just won't go in"
A good first-half performance was not enough to ward off a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Borussia Dortmund on Saturday afternoon. The mood in the mixed zone after a below-par showing in the second period was largely one of frustration. Here's the pick of the post-match reaction.
Saturday, 01.03.2025
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FCSP downed by Dortmund double after the break
After a strong first-half showing by the Boys in Brown in front of another sell-out crowd at the Millerntor, Borussia Dortmund made a better start to the second and secured victory with a decisive double from Serhou Guirassy and Karim Adeyemi.
Saturday, 01.03.2025
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Blessin: "Have to be wide awake for 90 minutes and more"
FC St. Pauli kick off the month of March with Saturday's visit of Borussia Dortmund to the Millerntor (kick-off: 15.30 CET). On Thursday afternoon, head coach Alexander Blessin looked ahead to the game at the customary pre-match news conference.
Thursday, 27.02.2025
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Smith: "We've already lost if we start pointing the finger at each other"
Champions League Round of 16 side Borussia Dortmund visit the Millerntor this Saturday (15.30 CET). The reverse fixture is still fresh in the mind of Eric Smith, who got himself on the scoresheet with a superb long-range effort. On Tuesday, the Swedish utility player took time to answer questions from the media.
Wednesday, 26.02.2025
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Wahl: "Niko has saved our backside often enough this season"
The disappointment was writ large on the faces of Alexander Blessin's players after the 2-0 loss at Mainz in which they more than matched the sixth-placed side and were the better team for 60 minutes. Here's the pick of the post-match reaction.
Saturday, 22.02.2025