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The biggest changes at SV Ried after relegation to the 2nd division will probably be in the Innviertler coaching team: Today’s last home game in the Bundesliga against Wolfsberg will probably be the last appearance with the Vikings for some of the current support staff . Not for Maximilian Senf: “He wants and we want. It’s just a matter of details,” sports director Wolfgang Fiala reveals to OÖ Nachrichten. The 33-year-old Viennese is expected to initiate a new start. The club wants to develop a two-year plan for the big goal, promotion. Consequently, Senft should also sign a contract for the next two seasons.
Long-term physio Peter Gebhartl, game analyst Simon Goigitzer, athletics trainer Manuel Weber and Nikolaus Schilhan, who was promoted to assistant trainer under Senft, are history. The signs are also pointing to separation with assistant coach Michael Madl. The 35-year-old is probably drawn back to his Styrian homeland with his family. The departures also allow the following conclusion: In the athletics area, the club wants to completely reposition itself.
Wolfsberg starts in Ried for the semi-finals of the European Cup play-offs on Monday: One point is enough to secure home rights with first place in the qualifying group. The opponent is determined in a direct duel between Lustenau and Hartberg. Tyrol’s home game against Altach only has statistical value. Vorarlberg parted ways with sports director Georg Festetics yesterday and introduced Roland Kirchler as his successor. Coach Klaus Schmidt will announce today whether he will stay.
Source: Nachrichten
