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Scandal in Burgenland: Ex-President Pangl opens up about the general meeting!
Georg Pangl, new president of the BFV, talks about controversial topics at a regulars' table. Video and podcast available.
Scandal in Burgenland: Ex-President Pangl opens up about the general meeting!
There were turbulent scenes at the extraordinary general meeting of the Burgenland Football Association (BFV) in Oberpullendorf, which some club officials described as “like in North Korea”. This statement comes from Georg Pangl, who was elected President of the BFV on October 14, 2023 with 90 out of 100 votes and recently offered his resignation. Pangl previously served as Vice President and succeeded Hermann Krammer. At this event, he experienced an unfortunate episode in which he was denied the microphone, limiting his ability to comment on the incidents.
In a conversation with Andy Ogris, moderated by Peter Rietzler, Pangl explained the circumstances that led to his decision to resign. He emphasized that he had not caused any harm to the BFV and denied criminal behavior or personal gain. He also commented on the allegations that were reported by the BFV leadership.
Sporting matters in focus
The discussion at the regulars' table also covered current topics in football, including the Club World Cup in the USA and the Bundesliga's new TV contract. With regard to the transfer time, possible changes of players, such as Austria's game designer Dominik Fitz, were discussed. Pangl, himself 45 years old and with extensive experience, emphasized the importance of continuing to promote football in Burgenland and intensifying cooperation with the clubs.
The structured organizations of football clubs are crucial to their success, as Sportlexikon explains. The Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board play essential roles in administration and decision-making, with tasks clearly distributed. Where necessary, specific experts are responsible for scouting, squad composition and organization, which is particularly important in large clubs.
The entire episode with Pangl and the associated political turmoil was made available as a video and podcast for those interested. This incident could have a lasting impact on the future direction of the BFV and football development in Burgenland, which once again highlights the importance of the leadership structure in football.