After the Mölders quake in 1860 Munich, frightening details emerge

Sascha Mölders is out. This news about the man who is the alpha lion, goalscorer, captain and cult figure in one person at TSV 1860, caused a stir in the sixties cosmos. According to the latest information, the striker is even supposed to negotiate a contract termination with the club.

The outcry is huge, especially since Sechzig’s short message leaves many question marks among the supporters. How did it get to the point that the blue bosses saw no other solution than to give the 36-year-old a leave of absence?

The evening newspaper has the most important questions and answers about Mölders-Aus – it’s a compelling story.

Sascha Mölders: Background to the 1860 suspension

How did Mölders find out about his suspension? The ex-Bundesliga player had a conversation with the sports management on Monday. “Michael Köllner has informed him that he does not see him in the appropriate shape for the next two games and therefore does not rely on him,” said managing director Günther Gorenzel on Tuesday: “What I have included from the club side is that he himself should focus again on his core task here and that that would do him good in his role as captain and leading player. “

It is curious what Gorenzel follows: “There was no suspension.” Well – let’s call it quasi-suspension.

Who supported the measure? The answer is as simple as it is telling: everyone. Also the shareholders, as Gorenzel explained. That is the crux of this supposed scandal: If everyone at the traditionally divided management level of Giesinger, from President Robert Reisinger to investor Hasan Ismaik, agrees, that must mean something.

Why the leave of absence at this point in time? After the 2: 5 rubdown against Magdeburg, the suspicion arises that Köllner and Gorenzel use Mölders as pawn sacrifices to distract from the criticism of them.

But there is more to it than that: Mölders, publicly requested by Gorenzel to take responsibility, did not go to the penalty spot against Magdeburg and did the opposite. An affront to the bosses, which brought the barrel to overflowing in addition to his angry reaction to his substitution, because: According to reports, Köllner and Gorenzel had considered this step much earlier, but the sporting success had proven the attacker right.

Now 1860 has the chance of a reaction before the winter break: important points are to be awarded in the away double at BVB II and in Würzburg. Will the Mölders resignation even release forces in the end?

Mölders probably never again for 1860 – there are new details

What is the background? There is a hodgepodge of reasons why Mölders will probably never wear a lion jersey again. If you ask around in the area around 60, more and more details come to light: Mölders’ tone (insults, threats) is said to have pissed off Köllner from the start, which is why he developed a code of conduct with Gorenzel – to see that Mölders disregarded it. Just like about Köllner’s tactics, which he changed on his own initiative.

Worse still: there is talk of deep distortions in the cabin. Mölders is said to have treated young players more than badly. The top dog had major problems with storm competitors, which puts the early departures of Adriano Grimaldi and Martin Pusic in a different light. Loan lion Prince Owusu seemed to accept Mölders only as long as he was satisfied with the joker role. Why did striker Marcel Bär appear in midfield?

What does Gorenzel say about the allegations? According to the evening newspaper, there are even incidents that could have legal consequences. In professional sport and around 1860, certain motivational practices of the past are known, especially under the tough cult trainer Werner Lorant.

But that would be a new dimension – namely, several criminal offenses (!). When confronted with this, Gorenzel said: “I don’t want to go into rumors that are rumored around, because they lack, let’s say, any substantive basis – as far as I can judge it, but I’m not in the dressing room…” Translated: Gorenzel does not deny, but does not want to make himself vulnerable.

Mölders suspension: “It’s a release”

How did the team react? That also speaks volumes: As the evening newspaper learned from several sources, a majority of the players are relieved about the end of the Alpha Lion.

Editor’s note: In an earlier version of the article it was stated that 27 players had voted in favor of Mölders’ exclusion. That is not correct and is based on a misinterpreted statement by trainer Michael Köllner. It is true that Mölders no longer has any support from a large part of the team. The text passage has been adjusted accordingly.

A club official who does not want to be quoted by name even said: “It is an exemption.” In retrospect, it is not surprising why players like youngster Semi Belkahia have recently become unrecognizable. Even a seasoned professional like defense chief Stephan Salger (argument with Mölders after the Lautern game) suffered visibly. At the same time, the exit of the ex-Bundesliga player is an obligation: Now no leading player can hide behind the “Giesing Wampe”, now a new hierarchy has to develop.

Is there a back door? Köllner and Gorenzel do not close the door completely, but one thing is clear: There would only be a comeback if the (ex) leader is remorseful and accepts the – from a sporting point of view – meaningful joker role. What do you think Mölders thinks of it? Late on Monday evening, he posted a picture showing a six-inch jersey with his name and number nine on the back. Above the club name was written in English: “Censored!” You don’t have to be a prophet to realize that going to the labor court is more likely than a comeback on the grass.

The original for this article “After the Mölders earthquake in 1860, frightening details come out” comes from the Abendzeitung.