TSV 1860 Munich: Glöckner transforms relegation battle in promotion hopes!

TSV 1860 Munich: Glöckner transforms relegation battle in promotion hopes!

TSV 1860 Munich has developed into one of the strongest teams in the German professionals in the past few months. Coach Patrick Glöckner, who is considered an architect of this success, took over the team after a difficult phase and is now largely responsible for the positive development. Under his lead, the team experienced a remarkable upswing.

Before taking office, the TSV 1860 experienced a bitter 0: 4 defeat against 1. FC Saarbrücken and was only four points above the table cellar. The previous coach Argirios Giannikis had been released on Monday, according to a series of disappointing results and a poor home balance. Managing Director Dr. Christian Werner emphasized that the team had stayed behind the expectations. Giannikis led the team to relegation a year ago, but the current situation required a new beginning.

The climb under Glöckner

Patrick Glöckner, who previously worked in the 2nd league at Hansa Rostock, took over the scepter at TSV 1860 in March 2023. After a bumpy start with just five points from the first five games, a 2: 5 defeat against Dynamo Dresden was recognized as a turning point. The performance has improved drastically since March 1, 2025: In the last nine games, the team won 22 points with seven wins and only one defeat, with a goal difference of 18: 5. Merkur reports .

The defensive performance has also improved a lot, the number of goals gone fell from 1.9 per game to 1.14. In the last nine games, the team only conceded five goals. The use of a 4-2-3-1 system and a strong switching game have turned out to be effective strategies. Important players such as the central defender Jesper Verlaat and the top scorer Patrick Hobsch are crucial for success. Hobsch has already scored 11 goals this season and gave 5 templates. The newcomers Dickson Abiama and Anderson Lucoqui, the latter as a "mentality monster", also make a significant contribution to the strength of the team.

The future of 1860 Munich

Last weekend, TSV 1860 secured relegation with a 2-1 win against Alemannia Aachen. Glöckner has proven to be a successful coach and it remains to be seen whether he will continue to be with the club in the future. Possible change of coaches in the 2nd league could bring his name to the rumor mill, but the coach has clearly known to his club. The stadium was sold out on all 17 homeland days, which shows the support of the fans and strengthens the feeling of the community within the club.

Glöckner expressed his anticipation for the challenge at TSV 1860 and is planning intensive preparation for the upcoming games. The goal is clear: a candidate for promotion for the 2nd league is to be shaped, while the club is aiming for a remarkable series of success under the new trainer. tsv1860.de reports .