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Other News :: Swiss 2008-09 football season begins

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Posted on 2008-07-19 by Gooner

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Swiss champions Basel will be aiming for a repeat of last seasons's double success.

With a budget of some €25m Basel are favourites to retain the title, and though the departure of defensive lynchpin Daniel Majstorovic will be felt, the champions have recruited well and the squad appears stronger than last season.

BSC Young Boys pushed Basel to the final day in May, but have been less active than their rivals in the transfer market and may struggle to mount such a determined challenge this time round.

The two sides meet very early in the season - clashing next Wednesday in a match that should give a good indication of their potential.

Grasshopper-Club and FC Sion should also be in the mix, particularly if the latter can find consistency under new coach Uli Stielike. They showed their intentions by pulling of a major coup in signing Olivier Monterrubio from RC Lens.

Outright Betting Odds
Switzerland: Super League 2008/2009

FC Basel 1.70 @ Centrebet
FC Zurich 3.25 @ Centrebet
BSC Young Boys Bern 5.00 @ Centrebet
Grasshopper Club Zürich 8.00 @ Centrebet
FC Sion Sitten 51.00 @ Centrebet

 

Sourced From : Gooners Football Blog

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