At the turn of the twentieth century, football as a sport in  Austria was very much in its infancy. The game began to take root in Vienna, as a clutch of small nomadic club without recognised homes or identities began to compete. From this backdrop two of these small clubs 'Sparta' and 'Ostmark' combined to form the 'First Viennese Workers' Football Club.' With the polices approval a permanent home was secured a pitch next to the Radetzky Barracks which is still there today and on which...

This week it was back to business for the squad following their Christmas breaks. The players were actually put through their paces for the first time in 2014 on Tuesday, as they were all required to complete compulsory fitness tests, easing their way back into the slow process building up towards match fitness.With the exceptions of Marcel Sabitzer, Dominik Starkl (both participating compulsory service with the Federal Army, both will however be available for the training camp) and Stephan...

At the turn of the twentieth century, football as a sport in  Austria was very much in its infancy. The game began to take root in Vienna, as a clutch of small nomadic club without recognised homes or identities began to compete. From this backdrop two of these small clubs 'Sparta' and 'Ostmark' combined to form the 'First Viennese Workers' Football Club.' With the polices approval a permanent home was secured a pitch next to the Radetzky Barracks which is still there today and on which...

Andreas Müller doesn't only have a successful playing career behind him, but also a wealth of expereince gathered in the German Bundesliga both in managemnet and at board level. Born in Stuttgart on 13th December 1962, Müller started his post-playing career at Schalke 04 in 2000 as Director of Football and remained with the club in this capacity for six years before taking over first team duties from Gelsenkirchen legend Rudi Assauer. Müller remained at the club for a further three...

Andreas  Müller doesn't only have a successful playing career behind him, but also a wealth of expereince gathered in the German Bundesliga both in managemnet and at board level. Born in Stuttgart on 13th December 1962, Müller started his post-playing career at Schalke 04 in 2000 as Director of Football and remained with the club in this capacity for six years before taking over first team duties from Gelsenkirchen legend Rudi Assauer. Müller remained at the club for a further three...

The trip to Graz represented a good chance to end the year on a high and possibly secure second place going into the winter break. The game didn't transpire how we may have hoped though, with Rapid at least in part the architects of their own downfall as the Green & Whites ended the game with ten men.The signs appeared good for Rapid, who travelled to Styria with virtually a fully fit squad with only Guido Burgstaller and Marcel Sabitzer missing, through suspension and injury respectively....

The trip to Graz represented a good chance to end the year on a high and possibly secure second place going into the winter break. The game didn't transpire how we may have hoped though, with Rapid at least in part the architects of their own downfall as the Green & Whites ended the game with ten men.The signs appeared good for Rapid, who travelled to Styria with virtually a fully fit squad with only Guido Burgstaller and Marcel Sabitzer missing, through suspension and injury respectively....

In the final home game before the Bundesliga goes into winter hibernation Zoki Barisic decided to reward young goalie Samuel Radlinger's fine showings in training with his first competitive appearance for the club. Regular number 1 Jan Novota took his place amongst the substitutes as Barisic made six changes to the team that lined up in Kiev on Thursday.The first half proved to be a quiet affair in terms of clear goalscoring opportunities, with the game being played largely in the middle...

In the final home game before the Bundesliga goes into winter hibernation Zoki Barisic decided to reward young goalie Samuel Radlinger's fine showings in training with his first competitive appearance for the club. Regular number 1 Jan Novota took his place amongst the substitutes as Barisic made six changes to the team that lined up in Kiev on Thursday.The first half proved to be a quiet affair in terms of clear goalscoring opportunities, with the game being played largely in the middle...

Zoran Barisic turned to experience for the do or die Europa League showdown in Kiev. With Trimmel once more available the back four of Schrammel, Dibon, Sonnleitner and Trimmel had a familiar and solid look about it. In midfield Branko Boskovic and Thanos Petsos formed the anchor for the creative trio of Steffen Hofmann, Marcel Sabitzer and Guido Burgstaller. Europa League hot shot Terrence Boyd was up front in the lone striker role.A dream startA confident and stylish Rapid took to the...