Scheiblehner leaves Blau-Weiß Linz: A farewell full of success!

Scheiblehner leaves Blau-Weiß Linz: A farewell full of success!

Linz, Österreich - FC Blau-Weiß Linz has announced that head coach Gerald Scheiblehner leaves the club. With immediate effect, it makes his way abroad. Rumors about his departure have been circulating for a few days, but now it is official: Scheiblehner, who took responsibility for the blue and whites in the summer of 2021, continues after a successful chapter. He not only led the team to the historical promotion to the Bundesliga, but also reached the master group last season. In a total of 136 competitive games, his protégés showed outstanding achievements under his direction.

In a message, managing director Christoph Peschek thanked Scheiblehner for the joint successes. Sports director Christoph Schößwendter also regretted regret about the change, but called the new possibilities that arise for Scheiblehner. "It was a formative time," said Schößwender, "we wish him all the best for the future." Scheiblehner himself emphasizes that the step abroad is the right time for him. He emphasized the success and support of the fans and thanked for the unforgettable moments.

A look at his career

Gerald Scheiblehner was born on February 25, 1977 and is a well -known face in Austrian football. Before he entered the coaching bench, he took his first steps as a player at Voest Linz and SC Marchtrenk before moving to Austria Vienna, where he mainly played in the reserve. He started his coaching career at Askö Donau Linz and quickly drawn attention to himself through strong placements and the development of young talents. Another highlight of his career was the coaching station at SK Vorwärts Steyr, where he led the team to return to the 2nd league in the 2017/2018 season.

in 2021 the move to FC Blau-Weiß Linz followed. The expectations grew under his aegis and the team received a lot of praise, not least because of the promotion to the Bundesliga and the award for the coach of the year in the 2nd division. These successes did not go by Scheiblehner, who now also leads a fulfilling life as a husband and father of three sons.

The future of Blau-Weiß Linz

For Gerald Scheiblehner, a new chapter is now beginning, and the football world looks forward to his next steps. As he says himself, the right time for changes is now. We wish him all the best on his new way!

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