It was a highly emotional farewell for Tony Jantschke and Patrick Herrmann. Both Borussia even got a few minutes of action in the 1-1 draw against Frankfurt. They then talked about their feelings after their last game at Borussia Park.
Long-time Borussia players Tony Jantschke and Patrick Herrmann were given farewell in the 1-1 draw against Frankfurt. IMAGO/Sven Simon
In the end everything came together this Saturday. When the final whistle in Cologne sealed Borussia’s final salvation, nothing stood in the way of the big farewell party for Tony Jantschke and Patrick Herrmann. Tears flowed, and not for the first time that day, as we walked into the fan curve. Borussia and Tony Jantschke, Borussia and Patrick Herrmann, they simply belonged together for more than a decade and a half. With them are two club legends who have only played for this club in their entire professional careers. The Gladbach fans particularly highlighted this ironclad loyalty to the club in their choreo.
The fact that Jantschke (34, with Borussia since 2006) was allowed to play his 302nd competitive game in the sold-out Borussia Park and that Herrmann (33, with the club since 2008) also came on as a substitute to play his 419th competitive game was the icing on the cake meant a lot to the duo. “Big compliment to the coach for giving me a few more minutes. That wasn’t a given,” said Jantschke, who was given the captain’s armband when Jonas Omlin came on as a substitute. Herrmann was also overwhelmed: “It was a dream that I could say goodbye on the pitch.”
Herrmann, as was already evident during the warm-up, was built much closer to the water on Saturday than his colleague Jantschke. “My emotions went completely crazy. Sometimes I was thoughtful, then full of euphoria. Sometimes I was sad that it was coming to an end, then just happy and grateful for this wonderful time. There were so many moments today again “You have to digest it first,” Borussia’s number 7 gave an insight into his inner life. Jantschke, who was loudly nicknamed “Football God” by the fans when the line-up was read out, was equally moved. “It was sensational after the game, something very special. It shows that you did a lot right.”
A second career with the foals
Another competitive game, the end of the season at VfB Stuttgart, is still on the agenda. Then Jantschke and Herrmann first have to regenerate, relax and recharge their batteries for their second career with the five-time German champions. Jantschke will pass on his experience to future generations of players and, as part of the coaching team, will look after the top talents in the professional squad and in the youth performance center.
Herrmann, who is probably due for knee surgery, is taking a job in the sponsorship department. “I’m looking forward to the new task. But now I’m thinking back to the many beautiful moments and the many interesting people I was able to get to know. All the rubbish we’ve talked about in the dressing room over the years, “I’ll miss this life in the dressing room,” said Jantschke. Herrmann is no different: “There are so many incredible memories that will last beyond your career. This farewell at Borussia Park is certainly one of them.”
2024-05-12 10:00:00
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