Herford leaves the Invaders: thanks and farewell after a high altitude!

Herford leaves the Invaders: thanks and farewell after a high altitude!

Hildesheim, Deutschland - The change of coach at the Hildesheim Invaders causes a sensation in the football scene. Head coach Marcus Herford has decided not to extend his expiring contract with the association. The 39-year-old American, who took over the team in 2022, led the Invaders to the most successful season in the club's history and reached the semi-finals of the Erima German Football League. His decision to leave the club is done at his own request and comes abruptly because many had not expected this message.

Jan Hendrik Meyer, the CEO of the Invaders, expressed a positive statement about Herford's time in the club. He emphasized how important it was that Herford took over the team in a difficult phase. "We are very grateful to Marcus Herford that he took over to us in a difficult Situation and has printed his stamp on the team. Marcus led the team and the environment to a fabulous high flight," said Meyer.

a bitter sweet farewell

Herford himself describes his farewell as a bitter sweet. "It is great to get the opportunity in another organization. But leaving an invader that has literally become my family is hard," he said. He wanted to thank the players, coaches and the entire team. "" Invaders "will keep a place in my heart forever and I hope that I made them all proud as their head coach," he added.

The news about Herford's resignation was announced on Friday afternoon, first he was informed himself, then the entire team. As a result, Meyer said that one was prepared for this situation. "The situation does not affect us unprepared. Marcus was very open in communication about his future," said Meyer. The team is optimistic and is already planning the next steps for future coaching.

The development around the Hildesheim Invaders shows how fast -moving sport can be. With a clear focus on the upcoming challenges, the club management is determined to continue building on the positive basis that Herford has created. "We have built a fantastic basis, great coaches in the club that we can rely on and with which we tackle the next challenges," concluded Meyer.

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