olafgb
26 Mar 2003, 09:13 AM
...Frank Neubarth at Schalke.
With rank 6 and especially a point average way below expectations, Neubarth got into criticism. He didn't have the support of the fans lately. Also key players like Frank Rost, Tomasz Waldoch, Tomasz Hajto and Marc Wilmots openly criticised him. GM Assauer supported Neubarth until last weekend, but now he saw that it makes no sense anymore.
Assauer moved up Marc Wilmots to the coaching position, who is playing his last season. He wanted to give Wilmots a contract until 2004, but Wilmots already announced to become politician some months ago - he is having a secure spot on the list of some liberal party in Belgium for the nationwide elections later this year.
As successors 2003/04 some names were heard: Hans Meyer and Klaus Toppmöller. I doubt that Meyer will return to the business, but Toppi/Assauer could be a nice combination.
On a side note, Schalke got the permit to host the Champions League Final 2004 in the Arena AufSchalke.
With rank 6 and especially a point average way below expectations, Neubarth got into criticism. He didn't have the support of the fans lately. Also key players like Frank Rost, Tomasz Waldoch, Tomasz Hajto and Marc Wilmots openly criticised him. GM Assauer supported Neubarth until last weekend, but now he saw that it makes no sense anymore.
Assauer moved up Marc Wilmots to the coaching position, who is playing his last season. He wanted to give Wilmots a contract until 2004, but Wilmots already announced to become politician some months ago - he is having a secure spot on the list of some liberal party in Belgium for the nationwide elections later this year.
As successors 2003/04 some names were heard: Hans Meyer and Klaus Toppmöller. I doubt that Meyer will return to the business, but Toppi/Assauer could be a nice combination.
On a side note, Schalke got the permit to host the Champions League Final 2004 in the Arena AufSchalke.