Rapid Vienna in the crisis: Ex-President raises the alarm about restructuring!

Rapid Vienna in the crisis: Ex-President raises the alarm about restructuring!

The Austrian football landscape is on the verge of upheaval, while SK Rapid Vienna is faced with massive challenges. In the middle of the intensive discussions about the future of the traditional association, Martin Bruckner, the soon-to-be President of Rapid, draws a dark summary of his term. "This member of the member has to arrive in the third millennium! The member association, as it is at the moment, cannot be manageable," warned Bruckner, while withdrawing his candidacy for a second term. According to Bruckner, the club urgently needs structural reforms in order to be able to keep up in competition with heavyweights such as Red Bull Salzburg and Lask, as well as The crown reported .

structural problems and negative mood

The problems within the club are deeply rooted. "I believe in the member of the member, I say that openly. But not in this form, where you paralyze each other and go so much strength inside," explained Bruckner. He sees a "very, very negative mood" in the club and demands faster decision structures to give the association a sustainable orientation. The image damage resulting from the conference League disagreement against FC Vaduz increases the tense relationships with the sponsors and fans. Bruckner explained that it was necessary to "hold talks with concerned sponsors" in order to regain trust. Despite the difficulties, he emphasizes that the financial situation of the club remains stable, with an equity of over 20 million euros, as .