Overview

• Sacked coach Jaron Siewert published his first detailed statement, accusing CEO Bob Hanning and the club’s leadership of a “human disappointment” and expressing deep incomprehension over his removal.
• He said he entered last week’s meeting expecting to sign a discussed contract extension but was unexpectedly suspended, noting that both he and sporting director Stefan Kretzschmar still had deals through season’s end.
• Siewert asserted the decision was made solely by shareholders and management, rejected any player involvement, and disputed the club’s explanation that it acted due to public pressure.
• Füchse Berlin swiftly installed Dane Nicolej Krickau in a dual role, and the team opened its Champions League campaign with a win in Nantes under the new coach.
• In a new interview, advisory board member Axel Lange said all four shareholders voted to part ways with Siewert and claimed a majority of players wanted a change, adding that Kretzschmar resigned.