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Fürth Members to Vote on Dropping 'Greuther' Name in November

The ballot will settle a long-running debate over the club’s identity that began with a 1996 merger.

Overview

  • The club has scheduled an extraordinary members' meeting for Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 11:00 in the Stadion am Ronhof where members will vote on whether to revert to the name SpVgg Fürth.
  • Präsidium, Aufsichtsrat, Wirtschaftsbeirat and the Ehrenrat have publicly committed to remain neutral and will not issue a recommendation before the vote.
  • The 'Greuther' suffix dates to a 1996 merger with TSV Vestenbergsgreuth that the club says saved it from financial collapse and produced the current name.
  • Coach Heiko Vogel and the club’s sporting leadership have declined to state a position and say they will focus on team matters while the membership decides.
  • The outcome will be decided by club members and could reshape how fans, sponsors and the club present its history and brand going forward.