Training Initiation with Leaf Clover Method Commences
Dealing with Changes at RWO: A New Season Awaits
Gearing up for the new season, regional league club RWO is shaking things up. A high-profile match, however, fails to materialize.
Sports director Dennis Lichtenwimmer-Conversano shares his plans, "We aim to recruit three more players, taking us to 21. We can manage without a 22nd, as we've got several versatile players. We'll keep one spot open, saving funds for future expenses." With math games on the mind, here's what's brewing at RWO.
Defensive Shuffle
The departure of Tanju Öztürk was confirmed yesterday. The 36-year-old defensive player, a five-year stalwart of the Oberhausen-based club, finds himself without a contract following a recent evaluation. His reaction to this change is evident; it's not easy jumping back to professional level at his age. Lichtenwimmer comments on their farewell, "It was amicable, but these moments are the toughest in my job."
A Fresh Start
The training center welcomed a renovated cabin under the main stand during the summer break, ensuring an inviting atmosphere and the symbolic cloverleaf arrangement. This renovation was an initiative of former trainer Jørn Andersen. The cabin had seen previous upgrades when Andersen took charge.
Training Resumes
Attendees at the season's first training session included all newcomers as well as veterans like Pierre Fassnacht. The "pandemic season" is behind us, and some players have recovered from injuries. However, co-trainer Lars Birlenbach and nurse Nina Kaczmarek have been dealing with minor setbacks during their holidays.
On the Training Grounds
Goalkeeper trainer Daniel Davari fine-tunes the goalkeeping trio, while Sebastian Gunkel and his assistant Jerome König engage the squad with team-building activities. The mood is positive, and the players seem excited about the season ahead.
A Test Against PSV Eindhoven Still AwaitsA highly-anticipated clash against PSV Eindhoven is in the planning stages. Unfortunately, the police couldn't make it for the scheduled meeting, leaving the pre-season match in limbo. Fans hoping for a showdown with the famous Dutch club will have to wait a bit longer.
Football is one of the sports that RWO aims to focus on during the new season, as they plan to recruit three more players for their squad. Although a highly-anticipated match against PSV Eindhoven was scheduled, it still awaits confirmation due to complications with the police.
