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Team Future Wins VfL Bochum's Presidential Election
In a hard-fought battle, "Team Future" - comprising Hans-Peter Villis, Andreas Luthe, Till Grönemeyer, Bettina Stratmann, and Dr. Christian Stenneken - has emerged victorious in the presidential election for VfL Bochum. Of the 1968 eligible voters, 1243 cast their ballots for Team Future, while 671 voted for Team "We for VfL."
Team Future acknowledges their win.
15:43: The extraordinary general meeting has adjourned.
Live coverage of the VfL Bochum Extraordinary General Meeting
An enthusiastic crowd of 1845 VfL Bochum members pack the main tribune, eager to have a say in the club's leadership. Here's the schedule:
12:00 PM: The extraordinary general meeting commences, followed by preliminary instructions
12:15 PM: Election of the fan representative
12:20 PM: Proposal by the search committee
12:25 PM: Presentations of the teams
12:55 PM: Question and answer session for the teams
1:35 PM: Commencing the election, followed by vote counting
2:05 PM: Exit and re-entry for members
2:20 PM: Speech by Ilja Kaenzig (spokesman of the management), followed by Ralf Meyer (managing director of Bochum Sports Stadium GmbH)
2:40 PM: Announcement of the election results
2:50 PM: Closing of the meeting
Both teams contending for the presidential post have been highlighted in our recent broadcasts. For more details about the teams, check out our coverage here.
Live coverage of the VfL Bochum General Meeting
12:00 PM: As the Bochum anthem "Bochum" by Herbert Grönemeyer fills the Ruhr Stadium, Uwe Tigges opens the meeting and acknowledges the outgoing presidency members Christina Reinhardt and Andrea Eickhoff for their contributions to the club.
12:10 PM: Carina Gödecke from the honorary council explains the voting details and procedures for the meeting. Online participation via livestream using membership numbers is accommodated for those not in attendance.
12:15 PM: New fan representative Fabian Budde is elected unanimously. It's his 46th birthday today, and the celebration commences with cheers and applause.
12:20 PM: A majority votes for a secret ballot. Only a few members prefer an open vote or abstain.
12:22 PM: Fabian Budde acknowledges his official appointment as the new fan representative of VfL Bochum. The voting unfolds.
12:25 PM: Roland-Peter Mitschke, chairman of the search committee, briefly outlines the process behind the election proposals. He emphasizes the necessity of a cooperative leadership due to the lack of mutual understanding with the former coach Thomas Letsch.
12:35 PM: Hans-Peter Villis takes the stage. He begins by introducing himself and his past work in the presidency, highlighting the growth in club members. He expresses pride in their accomplishments but also acknowledges past errors.
12:44 PM: Dr. Christian Stenneken steps up to the podium. He emphasizes his expertise in law and economics as key assets in the presidency, ensuring a secure future for the club. He stresses the importance of unity and mutual respect in decision-making.
12:51 PM: Bettina Stratmann addresses the members, speaking passionately about the emotional pull of football and the camaraderie in Bochum. She summarizes VfL's achievements under Hans-Peter Villis, including promotion, but admits that the last few months were challenging for fans to understand.
12:57 PM: Till Grönemeyer offers his thoughts, emphasizing the importance of a harmonious relationship with the management and the necessity to find innovative ways to keep VfL in the second Bundesliga and advance economically, all while preserving the club's traditions and values.
13:03 PM: Andreas Luthe shares his vision for the future, focusing on closeness to the members and tangible action, not just empty promises. He aims to prevent other clubs from catching up and outlines two concrete goals for the future: boosting trust in VfL Bochum's youth and blending modern values with long-standing experience.
The Team "We for VfL"
13:10 PM: Uwe Tigges starts the presentation. He champions the importance of teamwork within the presidency and the supporters, emphasizing continuity and unity as essential for success.
13:16 PM: Mirja Dorny introduces herself as a former player, entrepreneur, and the embodiment of VfL fan spirit. She advocates for increasing football accessibility for supporters, ensuring long-term economic sustainability, and gender equality. She pledges to continue championing the visibility and development of VfL Bochum's women's team.
13:22 PM: Martin Volpers expresses his desire to correct past mistakes and catalyze progress. His vision encompasses active listening and fostering a respectful leadership culture. He cites the extension with Ilja Kaenzig and the appointment of sports director Dirk Dufner as a promising sign of stability within the club.
13:27 PM: Thomas Ernst shares his goals, emphasizing the significance of player agent agencies playing a minor role in club affairs and emphasizing the importance of Dirk Dufner's leadership as sports director.
13:31 PM: Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Bauer offers his perspective, stressing that he is not seeking drastic change but a collaborative, passionate team with a sense of balance, calm, and reason to guide the club.
Question and Answer Session
13:40: Members raise questions for the "Future Team" about leadership structure, financial plans, and other key matters.
13:46: A member expresses concern about the division within the presidency and poses questions regarding the seriousness with which the fan representative in the presidency will be taken. Both teams affirm their commitment to addressing this issue.
14:02: More members ask their questions.
14:10: A heated discussion ensues over historical misunderstandings in the appointment of trainers, with both teams blaming each other for back-door negotiations.
14:20: Urging for decisive action, the crowd pressures the speakers to move the voting process forward.
14:30: The voting for the new VfL Bochum presidency commences. Stay tuned for the results!
- Hans-Peter Villis, a member of Team Future, highlighted the growth of the club during his tenure as president, but also acknowledged past errors. (12:35 PM)
- During the presentation of Team "We for VfL," Mirja Dorny, a former player and entrepreneur, emphasized the importance of accessibility for supporters, particularly focusing on female fans. (13:16 PM)
