Gelsenkirchen. The fronts between the Schalke Ultras and the club seem hardened. The fan group is currently rejecting discussions with the board.
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The Ultras Gelsenkirchen reject a dialogue with those responsible at the current situation FC Schalke 04 from. Before there can be an exchange, the group demands “actions”.
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With this, the Schalke fan group is responding to an offer of talks by board members Jochen Schneider and Alexander Jobst, which they received “with surprise”. After the Ultras had voiced violent criticism of the person responsible for the S04 in a detailed statement at the beginning of the week, the management board expressed the following when asked by this editorial team: “We have understanding for fans and members who are currently displeased with the situation at FC Express Schalke 04. The right to freedom of expression is a matter of course, we see the criticism and deal with it. We believe that the necessary trust for a better future can only be regained through dialogue and we are ready at any time. “
Schalke fans with demonstration during the Freiburg game
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In the past few days, various Schalke fan groups have expressed their displeasure with a club-critical poster campaign and an announced demonstration around the Schalke Arena during the away game at SC Freiburg (0: 4), which is why the Ultras no longer consider dialogue necessary. “After our review on Monday and the five subsequent banners during the week, we made our central criticisms and demands very clear,” write the Ultras and also refer to further statements by the Schalke fan organizations SFCV, Block 5 Forum , Supporters Club and the Fan Initiative.
Ultras demand “credible concept” from those responsible for Schalke
Since there can no longer be two opinions on the criticisms, the fan group demands “actions” from the Schalke board. “It takes a credible and relentless reappraisal of the current situation and mistakes made. (…) There must therefore be serious consequences and a fundamental new beginning. During the summer break, those responsible now have the opportunity to come up with a credible concept and set the course for the future create.” At the end of the statement it says in summary: “You don’t gain trust through dialogue, but through action!” (tc / rh)
