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One of the early versions of the club was called Westfalia Schalke and formed in 1904. After twenty years of existence and a couple of failed mergers and name changes, the club took the name Schalke 04 in 1924, with the "04" in the title standing for the year of their foundation. Along with the name change came the new blue-and-white jerseys ...
They took the name FC Schalke 04 and adopted the now familiar blue and white kit from which their second nickname would derive, Die Königsblauen (English: The Royal Blues). The following year, the club became the dominant local side, based on a style of play that used short, sharp, man-to-man passing to move the ball.
- 4 May 1904; 119 years ago as Westfalia Schalke
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1965: Despite finishing in a relegation spot Schalke get a reprieve when the league is extended from 16 to 18 clubs. 1972: FC Schalke 04 lift the DFB Cup for the second time, thrashing FC Kaiserslautern 5-0, the highest win ever in a German cup final at the time. 1973: The club moves to a new stadium. Built for the 1974 World Cup, the Park ...
Jul 9, 2023 · FC Schalke 04 Years in ... and mining remains a key element, such as in their nickname Die Knappen (the ... A turbulent decade followed with three relegations but two promotions back. They ...
Around the same time as the Royal Blue moniker caught on, Schalke also gained another nickname: Die Knappen, an old German word for miners, on account of the strong support they received from...
In the latest in a series of interviews highlighting our fans and supporter group leaders in the United States, we spoke to Martin Bertels – the leader of Schalke Fan-Club New York. We asked Martin about how his fandom started, the legendary Football Factory, and more! How did you become a Schalke fan?
Get all the latest Schalke 04 news, plus in-depth features and interviews. ... Name: Schalke 04. Founded: 1904. Home ground: Veltins Arena. League Titles: 7. ... 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY ...
