Empty grandstands, ghost games, no emotions from the stands – that has been going on for months, VfB Lübeck was only able to share the promotion euphoria with a few fans, the last game in front of spectators at the Lohmühle took place on October 24, 2020 against Halle (2: 3). Since then, fans have been absent and important income has been missing. So far, VfB has held back, but now it is initiating a Corona aid campaign from which many should benefit. A big football festival is planned on the Lohmühle with a blitz tournament with VfB, Phoenix Lübeck, FC Dornbreite and TSV Travemünde. Many fans should be there, it should be celebrated. Date: As soon as the corona restrictions have been lifted. Advance sales for the football party start on Wednesday (March 17th, 10 a.m.).
Blitz tournament with VfB, Phönix, FCD and the Monte-Kickers
In an official announcement, VfB explains: “The focus should be on sport on the field, as well as the joy of the fans when they return to the stadium and the community spirit that a subsequent celebration includes. At the same time, with the campaign and the start of application and ticket sales, everyone involved should also be given a piece of financial bridging aid in Corona times. ”As a participant in the blitz tournament (semifinals, game for third place, finals, each 45 minutes playing time), the current best placed Lübeck clubs: third division VfB Lübeck, regional division Phönix Lübeck, upper division FC Dornbreite and state division TSV Travemünde.
Football, cold drinks and solidarity
“We are pleased that the idea of the Lübeck Football Day met with enthusiasm from all clubs,” said VfB board member Florian Möller. “Now we hope that the Lübeck football fans – regardless of which club they belong to – feel addressed to help everyone involved with their ticket purchase.”: “The Lübeck Football Day is a sign of solidarity, solidarity and empathy,” emphasizes Thomas Laudi , Chairman of 1. FC Phönix. While Sebastian Hippel (head of the FCD department) is looking forward to “emotions, discussions, sausage, cold drinks and of course fun”. Benjamin Matejka, League Manager of TSV Travemünde, explains: “For us as Monte-Kicker it is an honor to be able to take part in such a great event.”
Tickets for football day will be available from Wednesday (17.3.)
Advance sales will start on Wednesday (17.3.), 10 a.m. – online (www.luebecker-fussballtag.de; tickets.vfb-luebeck.de), but also via the VfB advance booking offices and all branches of the clubs involved. Ticket sales begin early enough to allow the clubs to use the proceeds to provide immediate Corona aid. Tickets for the four- to five-hour event cost 10 euros (standing room) and from 20 euros (seat, boxes on request), tickets for young people under the age of 16 are discounted. All clubs have their own fan areas in the stadium. Each ticket buyer also indicates which club is particularly close to him – this club then receives the largest share of the proceeds from this ticket. Alternatively, the designation “Fan of Lübeck football” can be selected, which means that all clubs participate in the ticket purchase in the same amount. “Donor tickets” are also offered, which are made available to charitable institutions or special helpers in the pandemic.
From Jürgen Rönnau
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