FC Gütersloh is still lagging behind its own expectations in the Oberliga Westfalen. The plan for the second half of the season is clear.

Actually, FC Gütersloh could be satisfied with the first half of the season in the Oberliga Westfalen. They are in the top flight and still have their sights set on first place. But 29 points and fifth place are still not enough for the ambitious club.

In the second half of the season, the club must improve its performance. More victories, more points, so that the top spot does not move further away.

Rob Reekers (Sporting Director FC Gütersloh) on…

.. the first half of the season in the Oberliga Westfalen: “It’s not that difficult: we didn’t get enough points and lost too often. Our expectations are higher. We want to be in the mix at the top. But we were also lucky that other teams also dropped points. There is no team that plays at the top all by itself. We are still within striking distance. But we often made it too easy for many opponents. We lacked the unconditional winning mentality and sometimes the right attitude.”

… personnel changes in the winter break: “We keep our eyes and ears open. If something fits, the door will certainly not be closed. “

.. targets for 2023: “We don’t want to exaggerate. We need to be more consistent and score more points to maybe challenge at the top. We are lucky that we can’t only see the top through binoculars. But we need that winning mentality now. If we don’t get our points from the first half of the season again, we won’t have anything to do with the top. But we remain humble, there are still many points to get, a long way to go.”

… the preparation: “We will take part in the indoor city championship with a mixed team from the first and second teams. In addition to a few test matches, we will also hold a short training camp at the Hotel Klosterpforte at the end of January, as we do every year. Then we’ll be fit and ready for the second half of the season. “