Fresh Kicks: Ronald Maul Takes the Helm at FC Hansa Rostock 🚀
Hansa Rostock's new chief executive is Ronald Maul. - Ronald Maul appointed as CEO of Hansa Rostock
Hey there, soccer fan! 🏋️♂️⚽️ Let's dive into some juicy insider news about your favorite team, FC Hansa Rostock!
Just a smidgen over a day since announcing the separation from board chairman Jürgen Wehlend, the football gang's all here again! Ronald Maul, a 52-year-old badass former national player, has been put in the hot seat as his successor. He'll be joining the third-division crew on July 1 for an initial two-year stint.
As Sebastian Eggert, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, put it at a fiery press conference, "Enough's enough - changes are comin' both on and off the pitch." The official statement on the leadership switch goes like this: "Maul brings a truckload of pro football know-how and, more importantly, the values that make our club tick."
Maul isn't new to the Hansa Rostock scene. Way back when, he played 113 competitive games for the team from 2001 to 2006. He even managed to score a couple of international caps in 1999. Post-retirement, Maul put his skills to the test as a manager at Rot Weiss Ahlen and FC Gütersloh. His longest stint was as the Managing Director of SV Meppen from June 2017 to July 2023, and most recently, he served as the Head of Organization and Infrastructure at VfL Osnabrück.
"This club means the world to me, man. Hansa shaped my career and my life, you know. Being back is a dream come true," Maul declared with a grin.
As for Maul's new management team, he'll be joined by Michael Meier (Youth and Club Affairs) and Roman Velke (Finances and Organization). The dynamic trio will be supported by Günter Fett, the former board member for Stadium and Infrastructure, who'll be part of the extended leadership circle.
While Wehlend's departure was announced on Monday evening, there's not much info on the reasons behind it. In the words of Eggert, "Screechin' fans are like, the very last thing we need. That, and tryin' to blow the joint up - red lights, pal." Maul agreed, "Establishin' boundaries is part of our mission as a club. Rules, rules, rules - and stayin' on the straight and narrow."
With the Mecklenburgers missin' out on promotion play-offs to the 2nd Bundesliga last season, it's time to get back on track, Maul stated: "Hansa ain't no third-league team forever." So let's cheer him on, fans, 'cause this is just the beginning! 🔥💪🏼🏟️🇩🇪 #ComeOnHansa 🔵🔴
The community of FC Hansa Rostock supporters can look forward to community aid as Ronald Maul, with his extensive experience in research and development through his management roles, will implement new strategies to improve the team's research and development for better performances on the football field, potentially leading to promotions in the future.
Ronald Maul's return to FC Hansa Rostock not only showcases his dedication to the sport of football but also indicates his commitment to aid for research and development, ensuring that the club stays competitive and progresses towards higher divisions.
