Stadium Test Absent in Wattenscheid 9, Fan-Free Matches Held in Uerdingen
Wattenscheid 09: Gearing Up for the Oberliga Season Ahead
Summer at Wattenscheid 09 is like a breath of fresh air, filled with changes since the financial crisis. The team's major issues have been addressed, and the only question mark hangs over Emre Yesilova's future. Moreover, a new central defender is expected to join the team.
The attack has been beefed up, and the exciting return to the newly renovated Lohrheidestadion fuels additional enthusiasm. With over 120 season tickets already sold for the kick-off, the board chairman, Ertan Ilce, has set a target of 500.
Popular Preparation Plan Update
However, the club's preparation plan had to be adjusted: The initial test is no longer scheduled at RW Leithe as anticipated. Originally meant to inaugurate the new artificial turf, this plan fell through due to the Leither starting their preparation later and FISU taking over the Lohrheidestadion for upcoming athletics events.
To kick things off locally, 09 will play against Schwarz-Weiß 08, where coach Timo Janczak awaits a warm welcome. They will then head to SW Eppendorf for their 90th anniversary celebration. According to the sports director, Richard Weber, "playing at local clubs in Wattenscheid at the beginning is good," and they would have also liked to test the place in Leithe, but the game can be rescheduled.
Upcoming Challenges
The focus shifts to the sports aspect after the initial hiccups. 09 faces challenging matches against Westphalian and Oberligists, along with De Graafschap U21 in the Netherlands. Although the early onset of the Regionalliga rules out a few opponents, 09 is looking forward to testing at eye level or even a league higher before the start of the season.
Club Tests and Matches
- 2 July: Training starts (Berliner Straße)
- 4 July, 7 PM: Schwarz-Weiß Wattenscheid (Dickebankstraße)
- 6 July, 5 PM: SW Eppendorf (Engelsburger Straße)
- 12 July, 4 PM: SV Wilhelmshaven (Berliner Straße)
- 16 July, 7:30 PM: Vestia Disteln (Berliner Straße)
- 19 July, 4 PM: De Graafschap U21 (De Bezelhorst, Doetinchem/NL)
- 23 July, 7 PM: KFC Uerdingen (Grotenburg, Krefeld)
- 27 July, 2 PM: Spvg Schonnebeck (Pestalozzistr., Bochum)
- 3 August, 2 PM: VfB Homberg (PCC-Stadion, Duisburg)
- 10 August: Oberliga start (likely away)
Remember, these dates and matchups are subject to change. Stay tuned for updates on SG Wattenscheid 09's performance and schedule.
More to Look Forward To
- The Lohrheidestadion has been confirmed as the team's official home for the Oberliga season.
- Christopher Pache leads the team with an eager squad, ready to making waves in the forthcoming season.
- Tech-savvy fans can catch live updates of their favorite matches online through various platforms.
With the Lohrheidestadion set to be their home ground and a dynamic squad ready to take on the challenges, SG Wattenscheid 09 fans have plenty to look forward to in the upcoming Oberliga season.
With the focus shifted towards sports aspects, SG Wattenscheid 09 is eagerly preparing for European football challenges. This includes matches against Westphalian and Oberligists, as well as De Graafschap U21 in the Netherlands, aiming to test at eye level or even a league higher before the Oberliga season kick-off.
Adding to the excitement, there are ongoing discussions about additional reinforcements in the squad, with a new central defender expected to join the team, bolstering the club's sports profile.
