SpVgg Unterhaching Parts Ways with Coach Heiko Herrlich After Brief Tenure
The decision comes just one day before the Bavarian Cup semifinal, highlighting internal conflicts and ongoing struggles in a relegation-threatened season.
- Heiko Herrlich was dismissed as SpVgg Unterhaching's coach after only a few weeks in the role, with the announcement made on March 21, 2025.
- The club cited differing views on the team's sporting direction as the reason for Herrlich's departure.
- Herrlich's tenure saw the team record six losses, one win, and two draws, leaving them at the bottom of the third division table.
- The decision to part ways was acknowledged by club president Manfred Schwabl as poorly timed, coming just before the Bavarian Cup semifinal against Eintracht Bamberg.
- The Bavarian Cup presents a key opportunity for Unterhaching to secure a spot in the DFB-Pokal, offering potential financial and reputational benefits despite league struggles.
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