Grünwald takes over:

The boss does it himself temporarily in Stripfing

Sports director Alexander Grünwald will also set the tone on the touchline at the second division club on an interim basis.(Bild: GEPA)

Following the dismissal of coach Inaki Bea, head of sport Alexander Grünwald is taking over in Stripfing on an interim basis. However, the search for a long-term successor is already underway.

"I can't say anything about that yet," said Alex Grünwald in an interview with the "Krone" on Sunday when asked why the ex-Austrian didn't take over on an interim basis at the Stripfing cooperation club himself. Now it's official, the 35-year-old will take over as head coach in addition to his role as sporting director, at least temporarily. "Together with the club, I have decided to take on the responsibility for the time being," says Grünwald, stepping into the breach. And he has big plans for the existing team: "We trust the team we put together in the summer and are determined to reverse the negative trend!"

He left the pitch at Austria just over two years ago and is now on the touchline at his partner club.(Bild: GEPA)

However, this is not intended to be a long-term solution; the search for a permanent successor to the "ex" Inaki Bea is already underway. "The most important thing for us is that we are convinced that we have found the right person! We don't want to rush things here and take the time to make the best decision in the interests of the club!"