VfL Osnabrück pulls the ripcord: coach Antwerpen!

VfL Osnabrück pulls the ripcord: coach Antwerpen!

Osnabrück, Deutschland - VfL Osnabrück surprisingly separated from coach Marco Antwerp and assistant coach Frank Döpper. Managing Director Michael Welling announced the decision to reorganize the association. Despite a rescue in the second half of the season, which Antwerp could reach with 33 points from 19 games, the separation was noticed after the last two point games and the decisive state cup final against Blau-Weiß Wohn. The team conceded a total of ten goals in these games.

Antwerp had taken over the rudder of VfL Osnabrück in early December when the team was in the last place in the table. Under his leadership, the club was able to reach 14th place until the end of the season. Nevertheless, the track record burned quickly because the defeat in the state cup prevented the qualification for the first main round in the DFB Cup.

reasons for separation

The reasons for the separation seem to be complex. According to reports, tensions between Antwerp and several players who occurred primarily after defeats are a central aspect. President Holger Elixmann described the decision as "the only right step" and referred to the "sporting achievements after relegation", which did not convince to the extent that the club had hoped for. The club waived a thank -you message of Antwerp in the official message.

The last games under the former coach took place under difficult conditions that were reflected in the way of playing. After relegation, the team lost 1: 4 against Essen and 0: 3 against Verl. These results contributed to the decision to rethink the coaching position.

future orientation

With the separation of Antwerp, VfL Osnabrück is now not only looking for a new coach, but also a sports director, since the position is currently vacant. Joe Enochs, a former player and coach of the club, is traded as a possible candidate for the position. In the past twelve months, the association has already changed its fourth coaching. This personnel restructuring seems to be part of a more comprehensive plan to ensure the sporting future of the association.

While the search for a successor to Antwerp has already started, it remains to be seen who will take over the scepter at VfL Osnabrück. The challenges in the lower third of the table are unmistakable and require a clear strategy for the upcoming seasons.

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