gernot plassnegger

“I’m happy to help, but I’m no magician either”

Plassnegger played and coached at GAK.(Bild: Christian Jauschowetz)

Mission to stay in the league! Nothing else matters at SV Oberwart. With neo-coach Gernot Plassnegger, the goal should (soon) be achieved. The ex-professional takes a stand in the "Krone".

Many ups and downs, no consistency. Oberwart's new coach aims to change that. With Gernot Plassnegger in charge, staying in the Eastern Football League is an absolute priority. In the "Krone", the ex-professional (GAK, Austria and Wolfsburg among others) talks about ...

... his commitment to SVO: "This is a friendly service for Peter Lehner and Gerhard Horn, and I clearly communicated this to them. Everything has to be subordinated to the club's goal."

... staying in Oberwart after the end of the season: "We've agreed on eight weeks, after that it's definitely over. Then I'll have family time again, which I always enjoy to the full. That also gives us eight games to develop further and get away from the dangerous zone as quickly as possible. Other than that, I'm not involved in anything at all."

Oberwart's new coach has already conducted his first sessions.(Bild: SV Oberwart)

... new impulses that he should set: "I'm happy to help, but I'm not a magician either. Of course, there are always adjustments you can make. As a coach, you have certain ideas, but you have to be guided by the players."

The players have to act with passion and heart. But we are all firmly convinced that we will stay in the league.

Oberwarts Coach Gernot Plassnegger zum Status quo.

... Things the team needs: "Fun and a relaxed attitude are essential. Without these factors, you can't play successful soccer and perform well. But I'm not interested in what happened before. The next games are crucial, that's where you can start."

... the (media) interest in his person: "It's not about me. As an active player, I was also always the quiet type who lived in seclusion and didn't need the public eye. What matters is the performance on the pitch. The players have to act with passion and heart. But we are all firmly convinced that we will stay in the league."