Derek Rae
@raecomm.bsky.social
International football commentator:
ESPN, Bundesliga world feed, #EAFC25 video game (since FIFA19 days) and many others.
Originally from Aberdeen in NE Scotland🏴
Happiest working in Köln.
Posts in English & German.
Contact: Nicola@belmontsport.com
ESPN, Bundesliga world feed, #EAFC25 video game (since FIFA19 days) and many others.
Originally from Aberdeen in NE Scotland🏴
Happiest working in Köln.
Posts in English & German.
Contact: Nicola@belmontsport.com
The Monday edition of Kicker has this on the front cover:
“Kovac, the interview: the BVB coach speaks about the current situation in Dortmund & his maturation process as a head coach.”
“Kovac, the interview: the BVB coach speaks about the current situation in Dortmund & his maturation process as a head coach.”
November 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The Monday edition of Kicker has this on the front cover:
“Kovac, the interview: the BVB coach speaks about the current situation in Dortmund & his maturation process as a head coach.”
“Kovac, the interview: the BVB coach speaks about the current situation in Dortmund & his maturation process as a head coach.”
I‘m sure most communities in the USA have similar gatherings.
November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I‘m sure most communities in the USA have similar gatherings.
These Saturday pro-democracy, anti-Trump/authoritarianism rallies have been going on weekly in this Massachusetts town since February. Cold weather season has started but fair play to so many for continuing to use their voices.
November 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
These Saturday pro-democracy, anti-Trump/authoritarianism rallies have been going on weekly in this Massachusetts town since February. Cold weather season has started but fair play to so many for continuing to use their voices.
The international break gives the Thursday edition of Kicker a chance to examine “Purchases, Imagination, Corrections.”
“The Bundesliga Transfer Ranking. Who got it right in the summer? And who came close?”
“The Bundesliga Transfer Ranking. Who got it right in the summer? And who came close?”
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The international break gives the Thursday edition of Kicker a chance to examine “Purchases, Imagination, Corrections.”
“The Bundesliga Transfer Ranking. Who got it right in the summer? And who came close?”
“The Bundesliga Transfer Ranking. Who got it right in the summer? And who came close?”
The Kicker Monday cover heading into the international break has “The 1A solution.”
“From last resort to stroke of luck: how coach Vincent Kompany convinced players & bosses at unbeaten Bayern.“
“From last resort to stroke of luck: how coach Vincent Kompany convinced players & bosses at unbeaten Bayern.“
November 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Kicker Monday cover heading into the international break has “The 1A solution.”
“From last resort to stroke of luck: how coach Vincent Kompany convinced players & bosses at unbeaten Bayern.“
“From last resort to stroke of luck: how coach Vincent Kompany convinced players & bosses at unbeaten Bayern.“
A day late with the Kicker front cover but still relevant:
“The number 1 in Europe, FC Bayern München.
The 16th win in 16 competitive games. The Bavarians triumphant also away to defending champions PSG.“
“The number 1 in Europe, FC Bayern München.
The 16th win in 16 competitive games. The Bavarians triumphant also away to defending champions PSG.“
November 7, 2025 at 9:37 AM
A day late with the Kicker front cover but still relevant:
“The number 1 in Europe, FC Bayern München.
The 16th win in 16 competitive games. The Bavarians triumphant also away to defending champions PSG.“
“The number 1 in Europe, FC Bayern München.
The 16th win in 16 competitive games. The Bavarians triumphant also away to defending champions PSG.“
Kicker goes with “The 3 top scorers - Mbappé, Kane, Haaland.
Who is currently the best striker in the world?”
Who is currently the best striker in the world?”
November 3, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Kicker goes with “The 3 top scorers - Mbappé, Kane, Haaland.
Who is currently the best striker in the world?”
Who is currently the best striker in the world?”
Today‘s Kicker front cover is pretty self-explanatory.
“Köln leads 1:0 & concedes an unlawful goal. Then Bayern‘s striker scores brilliantly.“
“Köln leads 1:0 & concedes an unlawful goal. Then Bayern‘s striker scores brilliantly.“
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Today‘s Kicker front cover is pretty self-explanatory.
“Köln leads 1:0 & concedes an unlawful goal. Then Bayern‘s striker scores brilliantly.“
“Köln leads 1:0 & concedes an unlawful goal. Then Bayern‘s striker scores brilliantly.“
Running a bit late with it but here’s today’s Kicker front cover:
“The man to give Schalke the kiss of life.”
“Miron Muslic’s life story is an extraordinary one. This season he’s impressing with Schalke. Previously he had to suffer a lot. A portrait.”
“The man to give Schalke the kiss of life.”
“Miron Muslic’s life story is an extraordinary one. This season he’s impressing with Schalke. Previously he had to suffer a lot. A portrait.”
October 27, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Running a bit late with it but here’s today’s Kicker front cover:
“The man to give Schalke the kiss of life.”
“Miron Muslic’s life story is an extraordinary one. This season he’s impressing with Schalke. Previously he had to suffer a lot. A portrait.”
“The man to give Schalke the kiss of life.”
“Miron Muslic’s life story is an extraordinary one. This season he’s impressing with Schalke. Previously he had to suffer a lot. A portrait.”
A bit late with today‘s front cover of Kicker which has the double meaning headline of „Stürmischer Herbst“ (stormy autumn or attacking/striking autumn)
„Ekitike, Wirtz & the Reds merciless. Frankfurt goes under 1:5. in the 4 games involving German clubs, 25 goals go in.“
„Ekitike, Wirtz & the Reds merciless. Frankfurt goes under 1:5. in the 4 games involving German clubs, 25 goals go in.“
October 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
A bit late with today‘s front cover of Kicker which has the double meaning headline of „Stürmischer Herbst“ (stormy autumn or attacking/striking autumn)
„Ekitike, Wirtz & the Reds merciless. Frankfurt goes under 1:5. in the 4 games involving German clubs, 25 goals go in.“
„Ekitike, Wirtz & the Reds merciless. Frankfurt goes under 1:5. in the 4 games involving German clubs, 25 goals go in.“
The Monday edition of Kicker runs with „Klopp: the big interview“ on the back of him receiving the 2025 Walther-Bensemann Prize.
„The jury honours him as a football bridge builder. Here he speaks about culture, curiosity & Brexit, about humour & the human factor.“
„The jury honours him as a football bridge builder. Here he speaks about culture, curiosity & Brexit, about humour & the human factor.“
October 20, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The Monday edition of Kicker runs with „Klopp: the big interview“ on the back of him receiving the 2025 Walther-Bensemann Prize.
„The jury honours him as a football bridge builder. Here he speaks about culture, curiosity & Brexit, about humour & the human factor.“
„The jury honours him as a football bridge builder. Here he speaks about culture, curiosity & Brexit, about humour & the human factor.“
Afternoon from Munich.
Kicker goes with „Battle of the Superlatives.“
„First versus second, records upon records. Will the Klassiker give us tension at the top?“
Kicker goes with „Battle of the Superlatives.“
„First versus second, records upon records. Will the Klassiker give us tension at the top?“
October 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Afternoon from Munich.
Kicker goes with „Battle of the Superlatives.“
„First versus second, records upon records. Will the Klassiker give us tension at the top?“
Kicker goes with „Battle of the Superlatives.“
„First versus second, records upon records. Will the Klassiker give us tension at the top?“
The Monday Kicker front cover is “Between The Worlds”
“Whether with the national team or Liverpool: Florian Wirtz wants to & has to overcome opposition. The burden carrier in focus.”
“Whether with the national team or Liverpool: Florian Wirtz wants to & has to overcome opposition. The burden carrier in focus.”
October 13, 2025 at 6:44 AM
The Monday Kicker front cover is “Between The Worlds”
“Whether with the national team or Liverpool: Florian Wirtz wants to & has to overcome opposition. The burden carrier in focus.”
“Whether with the national team or Liverpool: Florian Wirtz wants to & has to overcome opposition. The burden carrier in focus.”
Was running around a bit yesterday so a day late with the Kicker front cover but still relevant:
“Duty calls!”
“So much for a happy anniversary. The Bundestrainer must urgently stabilise his team.”
“Duty calls!”
“So much for a happy anniversary. The Bundestrainer must urgently stabilise his team.”
October 10, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Was running around a bit yesterday so a day late with the Kicker front cover but still relevant:
“Duty calls!”
“So much for a happy anniversary. The Bundestrainer must urgently stabilise his team.”
“Duty calls!”
“So much for a happy anniversary. The Bundestrainer must urgently stabilise his team.”
Kicker goes with “What a run!”
“The top 4 by themselves and Bayern at the end is the big winner.”
“The top 4 by themselves and Bayern at the end is the big winner.”
October 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Kicker goes with “What a run!”
“The top 4 by themselves and Bayern at the end is the big winner.”
“The top 4 by themselves and Bayern at the end is the big winner.”
Thursday Kicker has „Bring on Leipzig!“
„BVB beats Athletic Bilbao in the CL. Now as part of their league bread & butter, a Topspiel is coming up.“
„BVB beats Athletic Bilbao in the CL. Now as part of their league bread & butter, a Topspiel is coming up.“
October 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Thursday Kicker has „Bring on Leipzig!“
„BVB beats Athletic Bilbao in the CL. Now as part of their league bread & butter, a Topspiel is coming up.“
„BVB beats Athletic Bilbao in the CL. Now as part of their league bread & butter, a Topspiel is coming up.“
Game of opinions & it’s Steve Clarke‘s job to get the formula he thinks will work.
But it will come as interesting news to anyone to who follows the Bundesliga that the 4 attackers listed are all in better form going back months than Oliver Burke.
Performance principle doesn’t seem to apply.
But it will come as interesting news to anyone to who follows the Bundesliga that the 4 attackers listed are all in better form going back months than Oliver Burke.
Performance principle doesn’t seem to apply.
September 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Game of opinions & it’s Steve Clarke‘s job to get the formula he thinks will work.
But it will come as interesting news to anyone to who follows the Bundesliga that the 4 attackers listed are all in better form going back months than Oliver Burke.
Performance principle doesn’t seem to apply.
But it will come as interesting news to anyone to who follows the Bundesliga that the 4 attackers listed are all in better form going back months than Oliver Burke.
Performance principle doesn’t seem to apply.
For Leverkusen fans in the Boston area or Bundesliga followers generally.
Bayer 04 are hosting a watch party for the Union game on Saturday.
Details on how to RSVP below.
Bayer 04 are hosting a watch party for the Union game on Saturday.
Details on how to RSVP below.
September 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
For Leverkusen fans in the Boston area or Bundesliga followers generally.
Bayer 04 are hosting a watch party for the Union game on Saturday.
Details on how to RSVP below.
Bayer 04 are hosting a watch party for the Union game on Saturday.
Details on how to RSVP below.
The Monday edition of Kicker carries the headline “Who am I?”
“Currently it’s going really well for Serge Gnabry but his career features an even number of ups & downs. Again & again he shows two faces.”
“Currently it’s going really well for Serge Gnabry but his career features an even number of ups & downs. Again & again he shows two faces.”
September 28, 2025 at 9:53 PM
The Monday edition of Kicker carries the headline “Who am I?”
“Currently it’s going really well for Serge Gnabry but his career features an even number of ups & downs. Again & again he shows two faces.”
“Currently it’s going really well for Serge Gnabry but his career features an even number of ups & downs. Again & again he shows two faces.”
Today‘s Kicker headline: „Old hand meets rookie.“
„Schmidt versus Wagner. Who will box himself out of the crisis in the basement battle?“
„Schmidt versus Wagner. Who will box himself out of the crisis in the basement battle?“
September 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Today‘s Kicker headline: „Old hand meets rookie.“
„Schmidt versus Wagner. Who will box himself out of the crisis in the basement battle?“
„Schmidt versus Wagner. Who will box himself out of the crisis in the basement battle?“
Kicker cover has “Shine without bling bling.”
“A world star in Wolfsburg. On the ball Christian Eriksen possesses a certain something. As a person he is simply normal.”
“A world star in Wolfsburg. On the ball Christian Eriksen possesses a certain something. As a person he is simply normal.”
September 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Kicker cover has “Shine without bling bling.”
“A world star in Wolfsburg. On the ball Christian Eriksen possesses a certain something. As a person he is simply normal.”
“A world star in Wolfsburg. On the ball Christian Eriksen possesses a certain something. As a person he is simply normal.”
Today‘s Kicker (Thursday) headline“is “The Motivator”
“The hunt for the Henkelpott (CL trophy) is already well underway. Bayern can in fact still beat the big teams.”
“The hunt for the Henkelpott (CL trophy) is already well underway. Bayern can in fact still beat the big teams.”
September 18, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Today‘s Kicker (Thursday) headline“is “The Motivator”
“The hunt for the Henkelpott (CL trophy) is already well underway. Bayern can in fact still beat the big teams.”
“The hunt for the Henkelpott (CL trophy) is already well underway. Bayern can in fact still beat the big teams.”
From the memories vault.
10 years ago today at the Amsterdam Arena commentating on Ajax-Celtic for BT Sport with Chris Sutton.
10 years ago today at the Amsterdam Arena commentating on Ajax-Celtic for BT Sport with Chris Sutton.
September 17, 2025 at 6:14 AM
From the memories vault.
10 years ago today at the Amsterdam Arena commentating on Ajax-Celtic for BT Sport with Chris Sutton.
10 years ago today at the Amsterdam Arena commentating on Ajax-Celtic for BT Sport with Chris Sutton.
Afternoon from Köln.
The Kicker front covers has
“Stage set for the best.”
“The hunt for the Henkelpott (CL trophy) begins.
With new stars & particular duels, this season’s Champions League gets underway.”
The Kicker front covers has
“Stage set for the best.”
“The hunt for the Henkelpott (CL trophy) begins.
With new stars & particular duels, this season’s Champions League gets underway.”
September 15, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Afternoon from Köln.
The Kicker front covers has
“Stage set for the best.”
“The hunt for the Henkelpott (CL trophy) begins.
With new stars & particular duels, this season’s Champions League gets underway.”
The Kicker front covers has
“Stage set for the best.”
“The hunt for the Henkelpott (CL trophy) begins.
With new stars & particular duels, this season’s Champions League gets underway.”
Kicker Thursday cover has “The Counter Proposal.”
“Hjulmand’s cold start into a hot autumn. The new coach must bring Leverkusen back on course after the ten Hag blunder.”
“Hjulmand’s cold start into a hot autumn. The new coach must bring Leverkusen back on course after the ten Hag blunder.”
September 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Kicker Thursday cover has “The Counter Proposal.”
“Hjulmand’s cold start into a hot autumn. The new coach must bring Leverkusen back on course after the ten Hag blunder.”
“Hjulmand’s cold start into a hot autumn. The new coach must bring Leverkusen back on course after the ten Hag blunder.”