Meyer’s “total package” convinces those responsible for HFC
“We are happy to welcome André Meyer to Halleschen FC. He made a very committed, communicative and ambitious impression in the discussions with the committees, and with his overall package he prevailed over other candidates. André Meyer receives full support from us Achieving our sporting goals, “said HFC President Jens Rauschenbach in a press release.
Contract terminated at the BAK
Meyer was most recently active at the Berliner AK in the Regionalliga Nordost and mixed with the capital city members for promotion to the 3rd division. In 41 competitive games, he scored 27 wins with the Berliners. His contract with the BAK ran until the end of June 2022 and has now been terminated prematurely. The HFC did not provide any information about the amount of a possible transfer fee.
Minge: “Starting a new era”
“We have hired a coach who has all the prerequisites for successful work and has developed step by step. For him, being accepted by the HFC is the logical consequence of gaining a foothold in professional football and starting a new era together with our team”, said HFC sports director Ralf Minge and thanked the BAK for the release from Meyers.
First trainer station for Meyer in the professional area
Before his time in Berlin, Meyer was assistant coach under his brother Daniel at the second division Erzgebirge Aue. Before that, he coached the FSV Union Fürstenwalde and the youth teams of Union Berlin, Hertha BSC, 1. FC Köln and FC Augsburg. The HFC is his first professional coaching station. “For me it is an emotional story to return to my hometown as a trainer. Now I have to use the short preparation time to exploit potential on and off the pitch,” said Meyer in a first statement.
For me it is an emotional story to return to my hometown as a coach André Meyer | Coach Hallescher FC
HFC starts the new league game year on January 15th
Meyer’s predecessor Schnorrenberg had led the HFC to stay in the league in the past two years. After the most recent series of defeats with five bankruptcies from six games, those responsible at the Saale pulled the rip cord. Currently, the HFC is only three points away from the first relegation place with 22 points.
Now Meyer should turn the tide. He has until January 15th to prepare the team for the start of the new year. Then the HFC makes a guest appearance at Türkgücü Munich. A week before a test match at 1. FC Nürnberg is on the program.
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