dr Jörg Englisch, as election officer, led through the votes for the election of the new President of the DFB followed. Most of the time it was just a matter of confirmations, which were quickly and often unanimously made by voting card.
Koch loses vote against Silke Sinning
However, a secret vote was taken on the post of a vice president, which the regional association from southern Germany may provide. Rainer Koch competed against Silke Sinning, who had previously reported that she had been “encouraged to do so by many”.
Sinning, a former footballer and sports science professor, was encouraged after she too had doubts. Would it make sense to run if Peter Peters, who she ran with on the team, had previously failed? She asked herself the same question, even the night before. Also: The enemy was powerful, very powerful. He is seen as the mastermind and someone who can get majorities, especially for himself.
When the votes were counted and the slip of paper with the result was presented in English, even the returning officer had to swallow. With some delay, English read out the numbers, which also left others speechless. Sinning received 163 votes, Koch only 68.
Weird understanding of democracy
“I am overwhelmed by the result”, said Sinning. Many a functionary and long-time employee of the DFB were even stunned. “So with 30 to 40 percent” of the votes she would have been satisfied. But she feared that it could only be ten, Sinning told the sports show.
Now she had gotten more than 70 percent. She admitted that many of her votes were certainly votes against Koch, who had caused a murmur in the Chamber by asking delegates to either vote for him or abstain.
This skewed understanding of a democratic vote is the multifunctionary who has been on the Presidency of the DFB sat, must have cost a few more votes.