Bayern Munich officially hired Vincent Kompany to lead the club into a new era.

Just how long that era lasts remains to be seen, but the new coach will have his work cut out for him as he will need to navigate a few different tasks aside of just establishing himself as a manager.

Kompany will not only have to figure out how to get the best out of his current roster, but also will have to help identify new players, which current players need to go, how to win trophies, and do it all without wilting under the spotlight of being a head coach in Bavaria.

There is a ton to discuss, so let’s get to it. This is what we have on tap for this edition of the Weekend Warm-up Podcast:

• Examining the insane story regarding Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge wanting Hanso Flick for a year — and Flick agreeing to it — only to get overruled by Max Eberl and Christoph Freund.
• Kompany, Eberl, and Freund want a squad overhaul. Specifically, Bayern Munich wants to unload six players with big salaries, but who? Let’s take a look at the possibilities. Is it really necessary? We don’t think so! Let’s discuss it!
• Some thoughts on Germany’s camp (so far).
• Transfer comings and goings — and why Bayern Munich could be serving itself a recipe for disaster.

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The 2023/24 Bundesliga season concluded with VfL Bochum’s remarkable comeback against Fortuna Düsseldorf in the relegation playoff. Inspired by this, we at BFW decided to review a season that — to Bayern Munich fans’ displeasure -featured record-breaking moments, unimaginable Cinderella stories, and disappointing performances from star players and coaches.

In this flagship episode, hosted by Marcus Iredahl, we’ll delve into the top three ‘overachievers’ and ‘underachievers’ of the season. We’ll discuss the players, coaches, and teams who either exceeded expectations or fell short, hopefully sparking lively discussions in the comments section!

In this podcast episode, we’ll cover the following topics and more:

• Is Thomas Tuchel the biggest underachiever of this season?
• Should Bayern fans be worried about Christoph Freund’s abilities?
• The incredible Cinderella story of FC Heidenheim – a dream for football romantics!
• Marcus’ pick for ‘Player of the Season.’ Who would you choose?

Tune in for an insightful recap of an unforgettable Bundesliga season!

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Bayern Munich’s offseason is underway and it looks like (again!) the club has made a decision on its coaching hire.

Vincent Kompany is likely going to be the man for the job, but the coaching position probably will not be the only experiencing change this summer. The Bavarians are going to be targeting several areas for improvement and — even aside of all of that — the future of many current players on the roster could be in jeopardy as well.

We will talk about all of that and more on this edition of the Bavarian Podcast Works Show. Let’s take a look at what we have on tap for this episode:

• Vincent Kompany looks like he will ink a deal with Bayern Munich and Hansi Flick will do the same for FC Barcelona. Will both clubs be better off for it?
• Max Eberl made the final call on Kompany...and stepped over Uli Hoeneß to make it happen. Was that a wise move? Either way, he is going to thrive or get fired on his own terms.
• Could Joshua Kimmich — or any other Bavarians — take a look at joining Flick in Catalonia.
• Throwing a little appreciation toward Bayer Leverkusen and their incredible season.

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Bayern Munich’s season might be over, but its offseason is already in full swing.

The coaching search could be over, the roster overhaul could be starting, and fans can only sit and wait for everything to play out.

What do we do in the meantime? Let’s discuss it all!

This is what we have on tap for the episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:

• Bayern Munich seems very close to hiring Vincent Kompany (where have we heard that before? Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, Ralf Rangnick, Hansi Flick, Thomas Tuchel Roberto De Zerbi...) and why this time, fans should take it very seriously without feeling like Charlie Brown trying to kick that damn football.
• The positives of hiring Kompany — his playing experience, his ability to relate to players, his style preferences match Bayern Munich’s ideals.
• The negatives — no competitive big game experience, has never coached in major competitions for a high profile club, his locker room command might not jibe with the egos and personalities in Munich, and he just got RELEGATED. All that, plus Bayern Munich cannot afford to miss...again...on this hire.
• What’s the Weekend Warm-up’s verdict? Well, this might be a little risky.
• Aside of that, Chris Führich and Theo Hernandez could be on their way to Bavaria, while Jamal Musiala could be on his way out in 2025.

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In about a week, Bayern Munich have become the laughing stock of the football world. Going all-in on trying to keep Thomas Tuchel for another year only to be rejected, and then finishing third in the Bundesliga after a devastating defeat to Hoffenheim — it’s the lowest point this club has seen in well over a decade.

Since Tuchel is now gone, it’s time to start blaming the people actually responsible for this circus. The board needs to answer for what is happening at this club.

In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:

• This is how the banter era starts.
• Tangent: Is Manuel Neuer finished? Probably not.
• How a lack of leadership at the top level has led to this current situation.
• Why people should have seen this coming.
• How this current coaching circus makes it even harder to find a new coach.
• What trying to keep Thomas Tuchel at the last minute says about the board.
• Why doesn’t Bayern Munich want to bring back Hansi Flick?
• Discussing the pros and cons of a potential Flick return.
• Some other final candidates, like Erik ten Hag (ew), Allegri (eww), and Mourinho (ewww).

Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more.

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Bayern Munich closed out its season with a disappointing 4-2 loss in Sinsheim to a very solid Hoffenheim squad.

While the game started out great for Bayern Munich, the Bavarians eventually lost some steam and were overtaken by the home side. It was a sad ending to a hapless (and trophyless) season. Let’s get down to it and see what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show:

• A look at the starting lineup and why it was weird (and probably unnecessary, too).
• How the game played, including the feeling we all had when Bayern Munich blazed its way out to a 2-0 lead in the first six minutes of the match.
• The sinking feeling of watching the team lose its steam in the second half.
• Some thoughts on why it was just time for Thomas Tuchel to leave.
• Addressing the uncertainty of what’s next.

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Bayern Munich’s season is over.

With one game left of the season at the time that this podcast has dropped, fans are peering toward the summer transfer window and wondering how different this roster might look by September.

We’ve got thought on that and a whole lot more so let’s get to it and see what we have in tap for this episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Weekend Warm-up Show:

• Wait, Thomas Tuchel is coming back? It sure looks like it.
• The veto power “rule” at Bayern Munich is wreaking havoc.
• What players could exit if Tuchel comes back.
• Why in the world did the DFB opt to release its roster in such a haphazard manner?
• Speaking of the German national team roster, let’s talk about that roster drop. Did Julian Nagelsmann get it right?

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Bayern Munich will close out its season with an away trip to Sinsheim to face off with a very up-and-down Hoffenheim squad.

For the Bavarians, the match will conclude an extremely odd season which saw a little bit of hope spattered in with a lot of frustration. All that said, the season is coming to a conclusion, Bayern Munich is trophyless, and the club will undergo more changes this summer.

Here is what we have on tap for this last episode of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show for this Bundesliga season:

• A look at the recent league form of both clubs.
• Updates on injured Bayern Munich players.
• A guess at Thomas Tuchel’s potential starting XI.
• A prediction on the match.

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Bayern Munich’s coaching search is STILL grinding forward without a solution and the list of candidates who have rejected the club or who the club has turned away from seems to be growing by the day.

At this stage, the club is grasping at straws, so there is lot to discuss on that topic alone. Let’s get it to it, this is what we have on tap for this episode of the Bavarians Podcast Works Show:

• Final thoughts on Bayern Munich vs. Wolfsburg.
• Bayern Munich might not be hiring Hansi Flick afterall.
• Oliver Glasner rejected Bayern Munich, too? Not totally, Crystal Palace put the kibosh on it.
• Max Eberl seems to desperately want Roberto De Zerbi.
• Bayern Munich could sell off five to seven players this summer, but who? Let’s take a look at who could be a candidate to leave the club in a purge this summer.

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So Bayern Munich have taken another important step to securing second place by beating VfL Wolfsburg 2-0. No Harry Kane on the pitch so no fireworks, but the game did start in a promising manner when Lovro Zvonarek and Leon Goretzka put the Bavarians up 2-0 inside 15 minutes. In the end though, it was just a workmanlike 2-0 with very little in the way of thrills, intensity, or excitement, a characteristic feature of Thomas Tuchel’s reign.

Here are our talking points from the game:

• Reviewing the lineup and the start of the game.
• How Bayern Munich lost the tempo.
• “Saving energy” is not a strategy that has ever worked.
• Why Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern Munich team cannot find a higher gear.
• A short recap of standout individual performances — Thomas Müller, Bryan Zaragoza, Lovro Zvonarek, and Leon Goretzka.

Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, and more.

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