Following a string of seven winless games, Hannover 96 and their coach Andreas Bergmann have parted ways. Hannover released Bergmann from his duties on Tuesday and promptly replaced him with former Schalke coach Mirko Slomka.
The 42-year-old Slomka, who coached Hanover's youth team from
1989-1999 and was assistant first team coach between 2001 and 2004,
has signed an 18-month deal. "I am very happy to accept this challenge in the area where I grew up," said Slomka.
Hannover’s Sports Director Jörg Schmadtke said: "Because of our three losses, and the downward spirale we’re in, our management was not convinced any longer that Andreas Bergmann could still lead us to success, meaning that we remain in the Bundesliga.
Last August, Bergmann took over for his predecessor Dieter Hecking, now coaching 1. FC Nürnberg. Hannover suffered a 3-0 home loss at the hands of last-placed Hertha BSC on Saturday and dropped to 16th place in the Bundesliga standings.
Including Bergmann, six coaches have been released during this season in Germany’s elite division: Dieter Hecking (Hannover 96), Michael Oenning (1. FC Nürnberg), Marcel Koller (VfL Bochum), Lucien Favre (Hertha BSC) and Markus Babbel (VfB Stuttgart). Just prior to the season, Mainz had replaced Jörn Andersen with Thomas Tuchel.
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Following a string of seven winless games, Hannover 96 and their coach Andreas Bergmann have parted ways. Hannover released Bergmann from his duties on Tuesday and promptly replaced him with former Schalke coach Mirko Slomka.
The 42-year-old Slomka, who coached Hanover's youth team from
1989-1999 and was assistant first team coach between 2001 and 2004,
has signed an 18-month deal. "I am very happy to accept this challenge in the area where I grew up," said Slomka.
Hannover’s Sports Director Jörg Schmadtke said: "Because of our three losses, and the downward spirale we’re in, our management was not convinced any longer that Andreas Bergmann could still lead us to success, meaning that we remain in the Bundesliga.
Last August, Bergmann took over for his predecessor Dieter Hecking, now coaching 1. FC Nürnberg. Hannover suffered a 3-0 home loss at the hands of last-placed Hertha BSC on Saturday and dropped to 16th place in the Bundesliga standings.
Including Bergmann, six coaches have been released during this season in Germany’s elite division: Dieter Hecking (Hannover 96), Michael Oenning (1. FC Nürnberg), Marcel Koller (VfL Bochum), Lucien Favre (Hertha BSC) and Markus Babbel (VfB Stuttgart). Just prior to the season, Mainz had replaced Jörn Andersen with Thomas Tuchel.
