Lion President Reisinger: "There are no plans for a change in management"

Created: 09.12.2022, 17:45

By: Uli Kellner

No unpleasant call to be expected: Günther Gorenzel (left) and Marc-Nicolai Pfeifer continue to enjoy the trust of the Executive Committee.

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The lions rely on consistency and continue to plan with head of sport Gorenzel and head of finance Pfeifer - at least in the event of the promotion that is still desired.

Shortly before the start of the winter preparations (Monday, 11 a.m.), the main questions have been clarified at TSV 1860.

The positive continuation forecast for the over-indebted KGaA is available (we reported exclusively), coach Michael Köllner is on the list of FC St. Pauli, but should and wants to stay.

It is unclear, however, how things will continue with the two managing directors.

Will the lions continue to rely on the sports expertise of Günther Gorenzel, 51, and the financial know-how of Marc-Nicolai Pfeifer, 41?

Our editors know: Yes, in principle – at least for the eV, the relevant shareholder side in this case.

"There are no plans for a change in management," explained club head Robert Reisinger when asked: "The presidium is very satisfied with the work of the managing directors." The fine caveat: "We are assuming promotion.

We will analyze what happens if this does not happen and, if necessary, reassess the cooperation.”

We start from the ascent.

We will analyze what happens if this does not happen and, if necessary, reassess the cooperation.

1860 President Robert Reisinger on the CEO question.

An addition that - whether fixed in writing as a clause or not - means that according to the coach (contract until June 30, 2023), the Gorenzel/Pfeifer duo must also be measured by the achievement of the club's goals.

The contracts of the managing directors are traditionally an issue that can lead to internal upheavals.

The working papers are designed in such a way that they can be extended by one year if they are not terminated in good time by December 31st.

The decisive thing about it, something that the HAM side doesn't like much: In the event of different opinions, the eV representatives in the equally staffed management advisory board have the last word.

Current occupation of this four-strong power center: Reisinger and board member Nicolai Walch represent the eV,

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Reisinger and Walch could therefore overrule Ismaik's people if they were less satisfied with Gorenzel/Pfeifer.

Or - a not quite fictional example - would prefer to heave Anthony Power into a leading role in KGaA (like for four months in relegation season).

The purpose of the 50+1 rule is that the clubs have the last word in operational disputes.

It is not desirable for this lever to be pulled, but sometimes it is necessary.

Everyone involved prefers it when internal debates lead to a result that both sides support - like a year ago.

In a statement on December 21, 2021, the reasons for sticking to Gorenzel/Pfeifer were as follows: "The shareholders are convinced that personnel continuity is helpful for the sporting success of TSV 1860 in professional football." Whether the men on the KGaA command bridge this year again receive such a double leap of faith?

The days until the turn of the year will tell.