Foxes boss Hanning: Despite relegation - Potsdam has a positive future!

Foxes boss Hanning: Despite relegation - Potsdam has a positive future!

Potsdam, Deutschland - On May 26, 2025, the direct relegation of the 1st VfL Potsdam in the second handball Bundesliga is sealed. Bob Hanning, Managing Director of Füchse Berlin and sports director of VfL Potsdam, commented on the current situation of the association in an interview. Despite the descent, Hanning is satisfied with the development of the association and the important structures that have been created. However, he also takes responsibility for mistakes, especially the failed coaching change before the start of the season.

New coach Emir Kurtagic only had a week to connect with the team before the start of the season. Among other things, this led to the first loss of competitive game against Empor Rostock (25:28). Hanning is convinced that the team could have scored enough points in the first Bundesliga games.

expected changes in the squad

With a view to the coming season, the club is planning a change within the team. Players like Elias Kofler, Maxim Orlov, David Cyrill Akakpo and Josip Simic will leave the club. Hanning emphasizes that the focus will be on the commitment of young players with development potential. Despite the difficult season, the coach will continue to receive full support.

Hanning considers the current situation in Potsdam to be positive despite the relegation. Similar to VfL Potsdam, the Foxes Berlin face important decisions. Hanning sees the chance to become a master, whereby everything depends on the results in the upcoming games. He particularly emphasizes that the team would rather win with their own young players in the Euroleague than rely on expensive, foreign players in the Champions League.

personal reflections of bob having

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