Heidenheim on downward spiral: winter transfers as the last hope!

Heidenheim on downward spiral: winter transfers as the last hope!

Heidenheim, Deutschland - The 1st FC Heidenheim is in the Bundesliga relegation battle after a disappointing start to the season. After seven defeats in a row and a sobering 0: 2 against the bottom of the table VfL Bochum, the gap to the saving place is only four points. "It is important to get even more quality into the team," said CEO Holger Sanwald in the "Heidenheimer Zeitung" and announced that he is increasing newcomers in winter. The Heidenheimers are currently wintering on the relegation place and urgently need solutions to stop the downward trend.

captains Patrick Mainka clearly summed up the predicament: "If you have ten points after 15 games, it is no longer a bad luck, but something is missing somewhere." After the unsuccessful appearance against Bochum, he demanded that all set screws had to be turned to stay in the Bundesliga. Heidenheim has lost almost all top performers who left the team last summer. The pressure on Sanwald and the coaching team is growing to make the right personnel decisions and to reorganize the team in the new year on January 11th against 1. FC Union Berlin.

The story of Holger Sanwald

Holger Sanwald's commitment to the 1st FC Heidenheim is remarkable. He entered the club in 1994 and has held various functions since then, including as managing director and since 2016 as CEO. Sanwald, which has also significantly shaped the sporting development of the association, led Heidenheim through several ascents, most recently to the Bundesliga. His tireless efforts are not only shown in the club management, but also in the strong basic work, which he built over the years. All of this happened, while at the same time he kept in mind the promotion of young talent and the economic stability of the association, as Borkener Zeitung