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Dynamo Dresden in crisis: fans rage against management!
Dresden: Dynamo criticizes public attacks on employees, decided to buy back the fan shop and fans express concerns.
Dynamo Dresden in crisis: fans rage against management!
At the last general meeting of Dynamo Dresden, the discussion about buying back the fan shop met with a strong response. Members overwhelmingly supported the buyback initiative through 2026, despite concerns about the significant amount of investment. According to information from Kicker The active fan scene is heavily involved in internal decisions, which underlines the importance of the fan base for the club.
However, opinions within management are divided. Financial director Stephan Zimmermann and communications director David Fischer have different opinions regarding the fan shop project. While Zimmermann looks at the financial dimensions critically, Fischer focuses on the emotional connection of the fans and the associated identity of the club.
Public attacks and fan frustration
Sports Director Thomas Brendel also understands the fans' frustration. This is mainly due to the limited number of tickets for a test match in Prague. “Unfortunately, despite our efforts, we were unable to negotiate a higher quota,” said Brendel. He would like to find a constructive solution to the fans' dissatisfaction and at the same time emphasizes that responsibility cannot be placed on a single employee.
Protecting employees first
Stephan Zimmermann made it clear that protecting employees has the highest priority. Criticism of employees should be addressed directly to management, and no one should be afraid of being publicly insulted. This clear stance shows that the association wants to promote a respectful and safe working environment.
The current situation at Dynamo Dresden is not only an internal challenge, but also reflects larger problems in football. A new study by Dr. Wojtek Kulczycki and Prof. Dr. Jörg Königstorfer, in the specialist magazine European Sport Management Quarterly was published, highlights how football clubs can benefit from their social commitment. The study finds that local CSR activities have positive effects for both small and large clubs.
Given the challenges and internal conflicts, it is crucial that Dynamo Dresden finds a balance between the interests of the fans and the economic aspects of the club. It remains to be seen how the further development in the fan scene and the club management will proceed.