1860 Munich Hopes New president Gernot Mang Can Bring Stability and Success
Munich - TSV 1860 Munich has a new president, Gernot Mang, and supporters are hopeful he can usher in a new era of stability for the historically troubled club. Mang, 57, formerly a manager of a large furniture group, brings experience in handling large sums of money and leading numerous employees under pressure – skills seen as crucial for navigating the challenges at 1860.
The appointment comes after a period of leadership that saw predecessors viewed as either too provincial (Auer) or one-sided (reisinger), all of whom typically allowed the manager or sports director meaningful autonomy. This approach, the article notes, has historically led to issues for the club, citing past sports directors like Poschner, Stevic, Gorenzel, and current director Werner.
A key challenge for Mang will be establishing a dynamic where the club boss provides oversight of the manager, while ideally fostering harmony between the president, manager, and trainer – a balance that has been absent at 1860 for some time.
Mang has already taken a decisive step by initiating the discharge of trainers and managers. The success of his presidency hinges on finding the right personnel for the coaching and manager positions, potentially bringing much-needed stability and success to the “Löwen” (Lions).
Daniel Michel, a veteran German football journalist, describes Mang as a personality who could connect stability and success in a fragile position.Michel, author of the bestseller “useless knowledge of FC Bayern” and with over 40 years of experience covering the sport, believes the hope for improvement is not lost.
