VfL Bochum has released Thomas Reis from his contract. In a media round, sporting director Patrick Fabian faces questions from the press. The live ticker

Fabian on the coming days

“It’s the team’s duty now. It’s up to them, together with the coaching team, to focus on the sporting side of things and to come through against Cologne at the weekend. We are aware that there may be resistance. We have to get through it. The only way is through performance and points. “

Fabian on the time before the Rice release

“We said very clearly until the Schalke game that we were doing everything to turn things around. With this game, we then looked at whether it was still possible in this situation. “

Is there a more suitable Bochum coach than Reis, Mr Fabian?

“I definitely believe that there are coaches who fit VfL Bochum very well. With Thomas it was also a good fit, you can see that in the successes we celebrated. In the last few weeks and months, however, things have been complicated – despite all the successes, you can’t ignore that. “

Fabian on the extension of Reis, which was still under consideration until recently

“We communicated at that time that the talks would be postponed until the winter. But we must not put aside the sporting situation. We are a professional club in the first division – and we want to stay there. We are in a precarious situation. Nevertheless, I can understand all those who would have preferred a different solution. We would also have liked to continue on this path – up to a certain point, which has now been reached. “

Fabian speaks again about the decision against Reis

“Everybody was trying hard to get the points. But, when you get into such a negative spiral, at some point your faith also leaves you. Then you have to get a picture and evaluate the whole thing and make a decision. It’s clear that not everyone will like it. But it’s about the club as a whole. “

Fabian on the requirements profile for a successor

“Of course we have a certain profile. It tends not to be the classic firefighter, but it shouldn’t be completely inexperienced either. He has to be aware of what he is getting into. I think it can be attractive for a coach to turn things around here.” (…) “The new coach should be able to convey the belief that we can keep the class. He needs a clear line in his game and a clear speech. “

Fabian on the search for a permanent solution

“We don’t set ourselves a time limit. We want to make the right decision as quickly as possible – taking all aspects into account. “

Fabian on interim coach Heiko Butscher

“It has been clearly discussed with him that he will help until further notice and then go back to the U19s. We have decided that by mutual agreement.” Could he also stay until the winter break? “Nothing is ruled out. “

Fabian on the Rice flirtation with Schalke

“The sporting aspect is above everything. There was a lot of talk about the topic. It doesn’t need any further comment from my side. “

Mr Fabian, was Reis still in the dressing room?

“These are internal things that our considerations were aimed at. You have to look at everything in a differentiated way. We weighed it up and came to the conclusion that we can only get the points and stay in the league in a different constellation. “

Fabian on the VfL management meeting

“We got together, and then a day like this just starts. It’s not a decision you make on a whim. We took our time and discussed all aspects. It’s never good to speak out of emotion. “

Fabian: Who decided on the rice out

“It is my responsibility to sit here and justify this decision. At my inaugural PK, I said that VfL is not a one-man show. Of course, we discussed it together in the club management and made a decision. “

Fabian on the reasons for the Rice exit

“First and foremost, we are looking at sporting reasons. A look at the table shows it: We are last with zero points and four points behind the next place. We would have liked that to be different. We were close in many games, but it wasn’t enough. That, too, has its reasons. We were convinced that it wouldn’t work in this constellation. But we believe in staying in the league with VfL Bochum. “

Fabian on fan reactions

“It was anything but an easy decision. It’s understandable that the fans are reacting emotionally. We have to accept that. The only way we can explain our motives this week is with objectivity and communication. Then we’ll try to turn our attention back to the sporting side of things – to the game against Cologne. “

VfL Bochum: Waiting for Fabian

The start of the media round seems to be a bit delayed.

VfL Bochum: Fabian talks about Rice out

VfL Bochum have released head coach Thomas Reis. U19 coach Heiko Butscher will take over on an interim basis. At 3pm, sporting director Patrick Fabian (34), in office only since the beginning of the month, will face questions from the press. We update this text with his statements.