VfL Osnabrück separates from Antwerp: The new beginning begins now!

VfL Osnabrück separates from Antwerp: The new beginning begins now!

Today, May 30, 2025, VfL Osnabrück announced the separation of coach Marco Antwerpen and assistant coach Frank Döpper. This decision comes as a surprise, despite the stabilizing performance under Antwerp, who have collected 1.68 points per game since December and ensured the team's relegation. According to dieblaue24, the personnel changes are taking place in the context of an overall disappointing sporting development. This is reinforced, among other things, by a catastrophic first half of the season and the lack of qualification for the DFB Cup.

The decision to dismiss was made after intensive discussions within the club's management. VfL managing director Dr. Michael Welling spoke of unity between supervisory board representatives, advisory board and management. The reasons for the separation are varied, including the two coaching changes during the current season and additional personnel changes in the licensing area that affect the club's guidelines.

Structural realignment

Dr. Welling announced that the goal was a fundamental structural and personnel realignment in the sporting area. VfL Osnabrück strives to position itself for the future and to be competitive. After the critical analysis of the past season, the aim now is to move forward with planning for the coming season without delay. It is particularly important to take into account the team's overall development in the last few weeks, which, according to those responsible, did not meet expectations.

Marco Antwerp wasn't the only coach to be sacked this season. At the beginning of the season, Osnabrück parted ways with Uwe Koschinat in September and with Pit Reimers in December. These frequent coaching changes shed light on the challenges the club faces in the third division. For the fans and those responsible, it remains to be seen what consequences the current changes will have for the future of VfL Osnabrück.

For further details on coaching changes in the 3rd league, those interested can view the information on transfermarkt.de.