Schalke fans reveal team: Historically worst placement!

Schalke fans reveal team: Historically worst placement!

Veltins-Arena, 45891 Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland - After a disappointing season in the 2nd German Bundesliga, FC Schalke 04 is facing a change. The association took 14th place and was able to save itself just before the relegation. The last game ended with a 1-2 defeat against Elversberg, a team that fights for the promotion. This weak season caused great frustration among fans who reacted with spotting boards. A particularly concise poster was: "Historically worst placement-nice summer break, your failure!" oe24.at reports .

The disappointment among fans in the Veltins-Arena was clearly noticeable. While the players fought on the pitch and even caught up a 0-2 in the second half, the audience was tuned. Kenan Karaman, the Schalke team's player, expressed his resentment about the reaction of the followers and described the entire situation as embarrassing. According to Karaman, the pain will be taken into the coming weeks over this season. He asked the players to identify more with the club and to pursue common goals. Transfermarkt.de provides further information .

A look at the history of the club

FC Schalke 04 has experienced a roller coaster ride in recent years that is characterized by ups and downs. In spring 2019, Huub Stevens took over the coaching position and led the team to relegation in crucial games. A dramatic derby, in which the team played 4: 4 after a 0: 4 deficit, is one of the memorable moments. Schalke04.de offers a comprehensive overview of the club .

In the 2021/2022 season, the club experienced another descent into the second division. A radical squad break with over 45 entrances and exits was carried out under sports director Rouven Schröder. At that time there were internal changes: Dr. Bernd Schröder became chairman on January 1, 2022, while Axel Hefer, as chairman of the Supervisory Board, went into office in July 2021.

The return to the Bundesliga took place under interim coach Mike Büskens, who celebrated a number of impressive victories. But the return was accompanied by challenges when the club under Thomas Reis had difficulties and ultimately missed relegation in the 2022/2023 season. In the second half of the season, a unit formed between team and fans, which gave a little hope for the coming times.

The future of the association

in autumn 2023 Karel Geraerts took over the coaching position, while Dr. Bernd Schröder resigned and Matthias Tillmann took over the position of the CEO on January 1, 2024. With the commitment of Marc Wilmots as the new sports director and the appointment of Ben Manga as director of squad planning and scouting, there are already first measures to realign the club.