THE 'GERMAN MODEL' EXPLAINED: SUPPORTER INVOLVEMENT
Really good overview of how Germany’s fan-owned club model actually works from Supporters Direct.
As discussed yesterday, the presence of the ‘50 + 1’ rule in DFB and DFL statutes means that supporter ownership (or majority control) is enshrined in German football. This is supporter involvement at its most clear-cut: the opportunity for meaningful involvement in every aspect of the club - from electing board members to organising community projects - is guaranteed.
This shirt (which, oh, I will own come payday) makes me proud to call myself (half-) German. I know race relations in professional sports are sketch to begin with, and soccer has a massive problem with this, but I think Germany’s come a long way, and I think this shirt is a very elegant way of illustrating that. (Granted, Mario Gomez is like a quarter Spanish, but let me enjoy this.)
The German Model of Fan Ownership
Excellent background on the German model of fan ownership from Supporters Direct.
A dark day in Köln history. They were relegated for the 5th time in 14 years after losing 4-1 to Bayern on the final matchday. It was also local favorite Lukas Podolski’s final match for the club. Supporters’ frustration showed as several smoke bombs were lit towards the end, forcing the referee to suspend the match before the final whistle.
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Bayern’s biggest ever win against Dortmund came on November 27, 1971, beating them by an incredible score of 11-1. Gerd Müller scored four goals that day.
Good protest by Schalke 04 fans tonight against ticket prices of Athletic Bilbao. In second leg at San Mames stadium, away fans must pay €90 for tickets! Banner reads “€90 entry? €1 per minute! This is football, not phone sex!”
West Germany - England (1 - 3)
26.5.1956, Friendly, Olympic Stadium, Berlin.
Source: Newspaper-style programme, “Telegraph”.
Football Postcards by Arthur Thiele
Prolific German artist Arthur Thiele produced many different postcard designs. Here are a selection of football cards he designed back in the early 20th Century.
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1860 München’s Friedhelm “Timo” Konietzka gets his marching orders from the referee on Matchday 8 of the 1966/67 season in a game against his former club Borussia Dortmund. The striker was subsequently banned for 6 months for assault on the referee. It still stands as the longest ever suspension for a red card in league history. Konietzka is still famously known for scoring the very first Bundesliga goal after the league was put together in 1963 when playing for Dortmund.
Windmill at your back. Another selection from a new post at the main PI blog, amateur football in Germany in photos.
Castle-view. Another selection from a new post at the main PI blog, amateur football in Germany in photos.
