Scheiblehner remains: Success coach extends at FC Blau-Weiß Linz!

Scheiblehner remains: Success coach extends at FC Blau-Weiß Linz!

In an exciting turn for Austrian football, FC Blau-Weiß Linz has equipped its coach Gerald Scheiblehner by two years to 2025. Scheiblehner, who celebrated impressive success with the team this season and led it to the top team in the first division, was even courted by other clubs, including the Grasshoppers from Zurich, who asked for the coach in November. The club management has now decided not to pursue these desires further and instead rely on continuity in the coaching team in order to continue to achieve the sporting goals. Scheiblehner himself expressed that he wanted to focus on the upcoming challenges, since now there was finally rest around him, such as the Zeitung reported.

successful career

Gerald Scheiblehner, born on February 25, 1977, developed from the player at clubs such as Austria Vienna and Askö Donau Linz to a respected trainer. After his active career, he took over various coaching positions, especially known for his work in promoting young talent and the rise of teams. His success with Blau-Weiß Linz is particularly worth mentioning, where he led the team to the championship of Austrian Football Second League in the 2022-23 season and was recognized as a coach of the year. This remarkable result enables the team to promote to the Bundesliga, as in his biography on Wikipedia can be read.

The complete club management is extremely satisfied with this decision, since Scheiblehner has continuously developed the team with his clear vision and meticulous way of working. Managing Director Christoph Peschek emphasized the importance of Scheiblehner's successful approach in football, which has brought the club numerous sporting success. The next two years thus promise exciting developments for FC Blau-Weiß Linz under the leadership of a trainer who has already proven that he can lead the team to their destination.