It was ten days ago that the ideal world of FC St. Pauli seemed to be in a bit of a turmoil for the first time in this glorious season. The team played its first really bad game of the season at Schalke. To make matters worse, two important players, Eric Smith and Oladapo Afolayan, were injured and Fabian Hürzeler’s contract had not yet been extended. A little unrest seemed to be spreading over the Millerntor.
And was nipped in the bud. After the long-awaited extension by many players and fans with probably the most talented coach the club has ever had, St. Pauli followed up the 2-0 win against Hertha with a performance that only leaves one wondering whether the promotion party will be in the neighborhood can still be kicked off in April or May. St. Pauli is too strong and the competition is too fickle. Even if HSV were to win its nine remaining games, which – well – there is only slight room for doubt, it would no longer be able to surpass St. Pauli if Marcel Hartel & Co. maintained their previous points average.
St. Pauli’s successes thanks to meticulousness and seriousness
Meticulousness and seriousness are the key words behind the success of the club, which has rarely been associated with these attributes in its history. In addition to Hürzeler, sports director Andreas Bornemann and president Oke Göttlich now stand for them.
This triumvirate shares responsibility for success. And it will be deservedly rewarded – with the planning for the coming season. In the Bundesliga.
2024-03-11 12:03:44
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