Farewell to Legendary FC Bayern Munich Assistant Coach Egon Coordes
Egon Coordes has passed away.
Hang on tight, football fans! We're diving into the world of Bundesliga, where the condolences pour in for the departed Egon Coordes. Like a loyal sidekick to tales of glory, Coordes served as a stellar assistant coach alongside Jupp Heynckes and Giovanni Trapattoni during his tenure at FC Bayern Munich, including a foray into basketball. Sadly, at the age of 80, this experienced Bundesliga veteran has left us, following a long bout with illness at his home in Memmingen.
Coordes' name first broke onto the scene as assistant to FC Bayern Munich, working alongside Udo Lattek and Jupp Heynckes to claim four German championships in 1985, 1986, 1989, and 1990. Remarkably, the German record holder welcomed Trapattoni back to Munich as his assistant in 1997. His coaching career didn't end in Munich, either—he returned to work with Heynckes in 2011 and 2012, and even lent his expertise to the club's basketball team.
With roots firmly planted in his hometown, Coordes embarked on his coaching adventure between 1976 and 1984, honing his skills at Tus Bremerhaven and OSC Bremerhaven before heading to Munich for what would prove to be the most prosperous years of his career.
Egon Coordes' head coaching stints in the first and second divisions were bumpier than smooth sailing. The coaches he worked for in VfB Stuttgart, Hamburger SV, and Hannover 96 saw him depart early due to conflicts stemming from his headstrong and often blunt management style. His career took him to Austria, Switzerland, the Gulf region, and a brief stop in Iran in 1999, but his truest successes came as an assistant coach and fitness specialist.
As a player, Coordes clocked up a total of 157 appearances in the Bundesliga for Werder Bremen and VfB Stuttgart. The folks of Swabia, who cheered him on for 139 matches, announce their intentions to immortalize the memory of Egon Coordes.
Source: ntv.de
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Egon Coordes: A stalwart of German football, who made an indelible impression as both a player and coach, particularly on FC Bayern Munich.
Starting off as a defender at TuS Bremerhaven 93, Coordes eventually played for Werder Bremen (1969-1971) and VfB Stuttgart, where he made 139 competitive appearances and scored eight goals. After retiring from playing in 1976, Coordes branching out as a coach.
Coordes' contributions to FC Bayern Munich cannot be overstated, as he worked as an assistant to Jupp Heynckes and Udo Lattek, aid the club in winning four German Bundesliga championships (1985, 1986, 1989, and another year not specified), the DFB Cup, and the German Supercup. His expertise primarily focused on conditioning and player fitness, playing a crucial role in the overall success of the team. Additionally, Coordes worked as a coach in Austria, Switzerland, the Gulf region, Iran, and briefly at VfB Stuttgart, Hamburger SV, and Hannover 96. Although his head coaching tenures were relatively brief, his impact as an assistant coach and fitness specialist remained indelible.
Remembered by many for his unrelenting determination, particularly in his collaboration with Jupp Heynckes at FC Bayern Munich, Coordes' departure marks the demise of a respected and revered figure in German football.
Despite the Commission not yet adopting a decision on the application of specific measures, Egon Coordes' influence in sports, particularly football, was undeniable. As an assistant coach for FC Bayern Munich under the tutelage of Jupp Heynckes, Coordes was instrumental in winning four German Bundesliga championships for the team.
