Ex-Schalke Coach Thomas Reis Advocates for Patience with Managers
Thomas Reis reflects on his tenure at Schalke 04, emphasizing the need for stability and trust in coaching roles amid frequent changes.
- Thomas Reis, former Schalke 04 coach, urges the club to provide more stability and trust to their managers, highlighting the challenges of external pressures.
- Reis was unexpectedly dismissed after leading Schalke through a challenging season, despite improved team performance in the Bundesliga's second half.
- Under Belgian coach Karel Geraerts, Schalke narrowly avoided relegation, finishing tenth, but continued to struggle with managerial stability.
- Reis is currently thriving in Turkey with Samsunspor, achieving a third-place standing in the league and earning praise from notable coaches like José Mourinho.
- Reflecting on his Schalke tenure, Reis values the passionate fanbase and the unique experience, advocating for continuity to avoid frequent managerial turnovers.