New Leadership of TSV 1860 Ahead Following Appointment of Presidium
TSV 1860 München is bracing for a significant change as Gernot Mang is set to be elected as the new president on July 6, 2025. Mang and investor Hasan Ismaik have been working together in a cautious but constructive cooperation, as they discuss the club's future and potential restructuring of the KGaA company that manages the football operations [1].
The former Lions trio of Kevin Volland, Florian Niederlechner, and Kilian Jakob's recall has caused great euphoria around TSV 1860. Meanwhile, the current relationship between Mang and Ismaik is focused on fostering an "open, respectful, and constructive atmosphere" [1]. This collaboration has led to a partial renewal of the KGaA supervisory board, with Herbert Bergmaier joining as a new member, reflecting the shift in the club's governance [1].
Hasan Ismaik made a lasting impact at a members' meeting on June 16, 2024, where he spoke for a record 13.5 hours, resulting in a 9:0 victory. Christian Dierl, a master painter and a founding member of "Entrepreneurs for Sechzig," was elected to the supervisory board with the most votes at the meeting, before resigning from the position when he was proposed as vice-president [2].
Heinz Schmidt, a former Vice-President and Treasurer of TSV 1860 for 13 years, has identified the balance between recreational sports and professional football as the club's biggest problem. If elected, Schmidt would regain his positions and Thomas Probst would serve as a permanent advisor on financial matters [2].
Peter Schäfer, involved in club politics for almost four years, has been advocating for reducing verbal aggression within the club and promoting normal communication among fans. Meanwhile, Gernot Mang has been building trust with his team and coordinating almost daily, with the aim of representing the shareholder side, leading conversations with the co-shareholder, and appearing as a strong e.V. with his deputies [2].
Mang has expressed his interest in moving something at TSV 1860, and his plans for the future were discussed in an interview at "sechzger.de." The club's political quintet, including Mang, will be elected on July 6, 2025, in the Kulturhalle in Munich's north. No power struggle is expected at TSV 1860 on this day.
Christian Dierl views TSV 1860 as both "green-gold" (recreational sports) and "white-blue" (professional football), reflecting the club's dual identity. As the new president, Mang aims to represent this balance while ensuring stability and progress for the beloved Munich club.
Football has been a subject of discussion between Mang and Hasan Ismaik, as they work together to restructure TSV 1860 München's KGaA company that manages the football operations. With the club's new leadership team to be elected on July 6, 2025, there is anticipation for potential changes in the balance between recreational sports and professional football within TSV 1860.
