IN THE RELEGATION BATTLE

Draßburg released coach Porics

That came as a surprise. At least in terms of timing. Ostliga club Draßburg and coach Michael Porics have parted ways. "Co" Mario Pürrer is taking over the relegation-threatened club until the end of the season.

"It wasn't an easy decision. But the right one in this situation. We need a new impetus to perhaps stay in the league after all," said Draßburg's sporting director Peter Bauer. The red and gold East League team released coach Michael Porics. Surprising, at least if you look at the timing. The team was on the upswing and also showed visible development in terms of play. Even the defeat in the derby against Oberwart cannot diminish that. And the situation in the relegation battle was already precarious in the winter, when they only had nine points to their name. However, they held on to Porics.
"We had to act"
"That's true, but we still had to assess the whole season. We're also sorry for Michi, he always gave his all and saved us from relegation last year. Thank you for his commitment," said Bauer. Postscript: "But we still had to act."

The timing may be a little unusual, but that's business.

Ex-Draßburg-Coach Michi Porics zu seinem Aus

For the time being, "Co" Mario Pürrer will take over and coach ASV for the remaining seven rounds. Porics takes a sporting view of his departure: "The timing may be a little strange, but that's business. I wish the club all the best and hope that they manage to stay in the league. The team is certainly intact and has a strong cohesion."