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June 20, 25' - Grafenroda: A Defensive Boost, but a Goalkeeper Sought
Get ready to witness some fresh faces in FSV Grafenroda this season, as they bid farewell to striker Ryan Strobel and welcome three new talents! New coach Dirk Huber, formerly of Ohrdruf, is leading the charge. Defense will be strengthened with Florian Hofmann, a 25-year-old from former club Grafinau-Angstedt, while striking duties will be handled by Jakob Stötzer (Griesheim) and young gun Maurice Jonas (Martinroda). But wait, there's more! With more signings on the horizon, Grafenroda is ready to storm the league.
Kickoff for the action is fast approaching: 29th June against FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt (3 pm) and 6th July against FSV Ohratal (3 pm).
June 19, 25' - Martinroda: The Final Save for Nimmow
Steve Nimmow, 35, the star goalkeeper of FSV Martinroda is hanging up his gloves after a remarkable career. He played 19 games last season and held the fort as the club fought its way up the Thuringenliga, Kreisliga, and even pitched in for the Oberliga and Thuringenliga teams after relegations. From 2008 to 2013, Nimmow played a crucial role in Martinroda's rise from the Bezirksliga.
June 17, 25' - Haarhausen Shock! Brandau Moves to Fahner Hohe
What a twist! Maximilian Brandau, the deadliest scorer for Wachsenburg Haarhausen, has made a surprising leap to play two leagues higher with Fahner Hohe. Brandau, a prolific striker, netted an impressive 14 goals last season and topped the Kreisoberliga with 34 goals in 2022/23. He grew up in Haarhausen and has been with the club since childhood. "I've always yearned to play at a higher level, and now's my chance," he declared. Brandau has been with Kreisoberligist since 2017 and has scored a whopping 76 goals in 125 games.
June 17, 25' - Geratal: Bitter Pill for the Club
SpVgg Geratal is facing a tough season following the departure of Kunth to Rudolstadt and Kirchner to Coburg's Bayernliga team. The struggle doesn't stop there, as SV 09 Arnstadt lands a new striker in Bromel.
June 16, 25' - Grafenroda Hires New Coach, Signs Former Oberliga Defender Brohm
A new era begins for Local Football Club FSV Grafenroda. With a fresh coach in 53-year-old Dirk Huber, originally from South Baden, and the addition of Florian Hofmann, a rumored central defender with previous Oberliga experience, Grafenroda is geared up for the challenge. The club is still seeking a goalkeeper to address their pressing issue.
June 15, 25' - Ilmenau Bugles Regional League Top Scorer Stolze
While higher-class clubs competed for the attention of Kreisoberliga top scorer Sebastian Stolze (30), Germania Ilmenau, Kreisoberliga runner-up, managed to win him over. Ilmenau is in dire need of a goalkeeper following the departure of Maximilian Kott and the pending military service of Tim Heyn. Stolze, a former state selection player with a strong background, brings a wealth of experience, having played for Thuringia Königsee, Schwarza, Bad Blankenburg, and Großbreitenbach (most recently in the Kreisliga with 20 games and 39 goals).
New FSV Grafenroda coach Dirk Huber, along with new defender Florian Hofmann, will undoubtedly bolster the team's defense. Meanwhile, Maximilian Brandau, the top scorer from Kreisoberliga last season, has joined Fahner Hohe, signifying a potential shake-up in the football standings.
