1860 Munich Sacks Coach, Managing Director Amidst Losing streak
Munich – TSV 1860 Munich dramatically parted ways with head coach Patrick Glöckner and managing director Dr. Christian Werner on Monday, following a three-game losing streak that has derailed the club’s promotion ambitions.The decisions were made unanimously by the relevant committees, the club announced.
The move comes despite a notable investment in the squad during the summer transfer window, including high-profile signings like ex-international kevin Volland and former Bundesliga professional Florian Niederlechner, intended to propel the “lions” to the 2. Bundesliga. the club had started the season with ten points from their first four games before entering a slump, losing consecutively to Rostock (1-2), Hoffenheim II (1-5), and Aue (0-2).
Werner, who assumed the managing director role in january 2024 and recently had his contract extended to 2027, and Glöckner, appointed in January, are both leaving their positions with immediate effect. Glöckner’s record stood at 1.71 points per game across 28 matches.
Despite the recent defeats, Glöckner received public backing from Volland after the loss to Aue. ”The trainer prepares us well. He worked out the game factually and analytically well. He also clearly approached what is not good,” Volland stated. “In the end we are on the pitch. We have to do the rules.”
Manfred Paula, formerly the head of TSV 1860 Munich’s youth performance center, will assume interim leadership. He will also determine the coaching staff for Wednesday’s match against Viktoria Cologne (7 p.m./Magenta Sport). the club expressed gratitude to both Werner and Glöckner for their service and wished them well in their future endeavors.
