Maximilian Geiger leaves the southern Palatinate tiger-an emotional farewell!

Maximilian Geiger leaves the southern Palatinate tiger-an emotional farewell!

Maximilian Geiger, goalkeeper of the South Palatinate tiger, faces a significant change in his handball career. On May 9, 2025, the South Palatinate tiger held out their last game against HB Mülheim-Urmitz before the summer break. One point would have been sufficient for the tiger to stay in the handball regional league. However, Geiger will be missing in this game because he completed his last match for the Tiger last Sunday. The farewell was obviously difficult for him: "Emotionally and excited" he called the moment when he leaves the club. Die Rheinpfalz is regretted.

Geiger has made a remarkable career among the South Palatinate tigers and has contributed significantly to their success. In the current season, however, the tigers were challenged by some challenges, and Geiger did not manage to preserve his team from the impending relegation. Now it's time for a fresh start in his career.

The preparations for the upheaval

A look at the previous games of the Südpfalz tiger shows that the club had to deal with many ups and downs this season. The last games in particular were crucial for the whereabouts in the league. However, the team's good performance could not always be converted into points. The last matchday on May 10, on which the opponent is HB Mülheim-Urmitz, could be the crucial moment to secure relegation.

• 13.09.2024: HB Mülheim-Urmitz vs. HSG Kast/Simm-30:24
• 21.09.2024: TV Nieder-Olm vs. HB Mülheim-Urmitz-28:32
• 14.12.2024: Südpfalz Tiger vs. HB Mülheim-Urmitz-29:26
• 03.05.2025: TuS KL-Dansenb vs. HB Mülheim-Urmitz-33:22

Last season, the competition in the regional league was strong and every game was decisive. Geiger's existence as a backing was decisive for the success of the team. Despite the fact that you need a point in the last game against Mülheim-Urmitz, the team sees itself in a difficult situation and now has to prove yourself without a violinist.

A look at the handball scene

handball remains one of the most popular sports. After football, handball follows as a popular sport. The German Handball Bundesliga is enjoying large numbers of spectators, and the number of members of the German Handball Federation (DHB) amounts to over 765,000.

In the handball world, the Danes have become world champions for the fourth time in a row, which also increases the popularity of sport. The competition and the fight for the best in sports attract many fans. This enthusiasm has an impact on clubs such as the southern Palatinate tigers, which benefit from the successful handball culture in Germany. Statista

The future of Maximilian Geiger and the South Palatinate tigers will become clear in the coming weeks if the course must be set for the next season. Geiger's farewell not only marks an individual chapter in his career, but also a change for the Tigers.