Injury threatens Rapid’s ride to glory

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Rapid Vienna will have to do without their captain for some time. Steffen Hofmann must rest for around two weeks due to a muscle injury. The 31-year-old said yesterday (Thurs) it was “tough” to be forced to watch on in this phase of the season. Rapid face Wiener Neustadt tomorrow. Leaders Red Bull Salzburg (RBS) […]

Paton snubs Wacker opportunity

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Scottish striker Michael Paton will not join Austrian Bundesliga club Wacker Innsbruck, according to reports from today (Thurs).Press and newspaper claims that the 21-year-old decided to battle for his place in the starting eleven of Scottish Premier League (SPL) side Aberdeen FC despite having spent a week-long trial at Wacker earlier this month.The daily Aberdeen-based […]

Ried keep the lead

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SV Ried have retained the top spot in the Austrian Bundesliga.The team of Paul Gludovatz beat Magna Wiener Neustadt 2-0 at home on Saturday while second-placed Sturm Graz only reached a goalless draw against struggling title holders Red Bull Salzburg yesterday (Sun).The Bulls are in sixth after just five victories so far this season. Rapid […]

Bad day for Viennese Bundesliga clubs

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Rapid Vienna failed to narrow the gap to leaders SV Ried yesterday (Sun).Peter Pacult’s team embarrassed themselves losing against struggling LASK Linz 0-1. It was the first victory for the side managed by Helmut Kraft this season.Austria Vienna could not manage to take advantage from their rivals’ slipup. Karl Daxbacher’s squad were crushed by newly-promoted […]