ÖFB in transition: Who will be the new head of interior after Mitterdorfer's resignation?

ÖFB in transition: Who will be the new head of interior after Mitterdorfer's resignation?

Vienna-It will be exciting in Austrian football on Friday, because the balance of power in the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) is on the brink. After the resignation of Klaus Mitterdorfer eight days ago, the search for a new interim president goes into the next round. The meeting of the Presidium of the National Association has high expectations in this context.

In the past few weeks, the ÖFB has been affected by internal conflicts, and now Wolfgang Bartosch, the President of the Styrian State Association, seems to be the most likely candidacy for interim management. But before Bartosch can take up this office, a change in the statutes that are necessary for the appointment is required.

The way to interim management

The discussion about the change in the statutes is not surprising. It is crucial to stabilize the provisional management of the ÖFB and to ensure a smooth transition. Bartosch has proven to be competent and committed in the past, which is why many representatives in the association council express his confidence.

The presidium meeting on Friday views many observers as a crucial moment. Experts and football fans are excited to see which steps are taken to lead the association out of the current crisis. This decision could have an important impact on the future orientation of Austrian football.

The developments related to the appointment of the interim president illustrate that a rethink is required in the ÖFB. The pressure to make clear decisions and tackle the problems sustainably is getting bigger. Once again, it turns out that in football not only the game on the pitch counts, but also the structures and leadership culture in the background.

Further insights and analyzes on this topic can be found in a report on www.derstandard.at .