Now the TSV 1860 also uses short-time work to save money. At the same time, those responsible are betting on a resumption of the season.
- In the Corona crisis * , TSV 1860 also used short-time work.
- At the same time, the bosses hope for a resumption of the season .
- Coach Michael Köllner provides his players with special delicacies.
Munich - You had announced it, now you have implemented it: As the 18th club in the third division, the TSV 1860 in the Corona crisis claims state aid from short-time work . "We quickly developed a model consisting of short-time work allowance and a voluntary increase in the KGaA, " said Sport Managing Director Günther Gorenzel in a video press conference on Thursday. The aim was that the company in 1860 and all of its employees could "secure their existence".
The Austrian did not want to specify how high the percentage on which the soccer company of the lions increases the salaries. In the environment there was talk of 80 percent recently. "Unfortunately, all employees have to do without money in times like these," said Gorenzel. The duration of short-time work depends on when "normal operation can be resumed", that is: a continuation date for the interrupted season has been set . The players are currently training at home; Head coach Michael Köllner asks for a daily video fitness session, every professional has to complete an individually tailored running plan.
TSV 1860: Köllner wants to be “well prepared for day X”
"It is a difficult situation for everyone worldwide," said Köllner. “For us it is firstly about behaving according to the general guidelines , and secondly we have to make sure that we are well prepared for day X. I hope to play again in May. As of now, 14 days of team training would be enough to prepare . ”The series of 14 unbeaten games? "It gives us strength to get through there," Köllner is certain.
Nobody still knows how long the state of emergency will last. The only thing that is clear is that ending the season will only be possible with so-called ghost games . A fact that especially hits the spectator clubs of the third division, which is not spoiled by television money. When it comes to renting the stadium or reducing it , CFO Michael Scharold has been in exchange with the city of Munich for a long time, confirmed Gorenzel. "We try to make things clear at every turn."
TSV 1860: Uniform need for clarification when contracts expire
Also with regard to the player contracts expiring on June 30, there is a need for clarification with a view to the probable expansion into the summer. You have to “think beyond the previous limits in all things,” says Gorenzel. Follow-up contracts for a certain time are a possible solution. Discussions about extensions would not be held for the time being.
Gorenzel and Köllner unanimously described the end of the season as the worst case - economically and athletically. The football season should be decided "on the grass", said Köllner, not at the green table. This is a requirement of "solidarity and fairness" .
The coach did not only provide for his players with physical exercises. To ensure that the head is not neglected, it sends out a story for the edification every day, on Thursday the observations of a snowflake by mental trainer Michael Altenhofer. It is about "habits and also about taking unfamiliar, harder paths " - fitting to the times. Köllner's humorous outlook: “I have a good archive. The crisis cannot last so long that I run out of stories. ”
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Ludwig Krammer
