Hans Kleer returns to First Vienna FC as coach!

Hans Kleer returns to First Vienna FC as coach!

First Vienna FC 1894 has signed a prominent returnee: Hans Kleer is the new head coach of the traditional club. The 56-year-old succeeds Mehmet Sütcü, from whom the club parted ways on September 6th after a weak start to the season. Kleer was already active on the Vienna sidelines from 2016 to 2018 and was able to win the Regionalliga East in 2017, even if financial advancement was not possible at the time. Now he is returning from third division club ASKÖ Oedt and is supposed to achieve his ambitious promotion goals in the 2nd division. My district reports that Kleer played at the club from 1992 to 1995 and has an emotional connection to Vienna.

Sports director Andreas Ivanschitz is confident and emphasizes that Kleer has the necessary experience to make optimal use of the squad and give the team important impetus. Kleer's very first appearance as coach will take place on Tuesday at the start of training, before things get serious in the first competitive game against the Young Violets on Saturday, September 13th. Previous successes and the coach's emotional connections could be crucial. LEAGUE portal adds that before his time in Oedt, Kleer had an eventful coaching career, which included positions at SV Donau, Austria Lustenau, the Wiener Sport-Club and the FAC.

A strong coaching team

Hans Kleer not only brings with him his experience, but also a powerful team of trainers. In addition to assistant coach Roman Kienast, goalkeeper coach Patrick Kostner and athletic trainer Nikola Zivotic support him. New to the coaching staff is assistant coach Drazen Grujicic, while Aleksandar Gitsov is leaving the staff. Ivanschitz expressly thanks Gitsov for his work and emphasizes the positive development that can be expected under Kleer.

A look at the other coaches in the Regionalliga East provides insight into the challenge that Kleer has to accept. The statistics show a variety of experiences and successes, but the pressure on the new coach remains great to maintain the club's tradition and work successfully. Loud Transfer market Many coaches in this league have achieved impressive points per game (PPS), which sets the bar high.

With the return of Hans Kleer, a new era has begun at First Vienna FC 1894. Whether the experienced coach will be able to lead Vienna back to the top in the 2nd league will be seen in the coming weeks. Fans and those responsible are excited and hope that the traditional club can aim for the top places again in the near future.