As Reacher Calmund nears his 75th birthday, he made it clear he'd only return to soccer management for one club – his former powerhouse Bayer Leverkusen – in an emergency situation. He admitted to giving up on soccer long ago, yet under exceptional circumstances, he'd consider a three-month stint at his old club. But elsewhere, no way – he'd only be a last-resort option for Bayer, he emphasized.
Calmund managed Leverkusen from 1976 to 2004 before leaving soccer's spotlight behind. Barely a week away from reaching the milestone birthday, Calmund admitted a comeback with his former employer was highly unlikely, as Bayer was currently leading the Bundesliga with an impressive performance.
"I'm thrilled at the notion they could lift the trophy," said Calmund, acknowledging Bayer's masterful soccer. Yet, he doubted their chances of toppling Bayern Munich's title reign, citing the Bundesliga kingpins' unparalleled squad and years of experience in title fights.
Even though sources didn't hint at Calmund's potential return as manager at Bayer Leverkusen or any discussions involving him, he made his intentions known – only a dire situation would lure him back to the turf one more time.
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