Schäfer: Memories of a football myth and Thailand's coach challenge!

Schäfer: Memories of a football myth and Thailand's coach challenge!

Winfried Schäfer, 75 years old, recorded formative experiences from his football career in his new biography "Wild Park, Sheikhs and Voodoozauber". The former professional remembers his time at Borussia Mönchengladbach and a remarkable ban from the legendary coach Hennes Weisweiler. According to T-Online Weißweiler gave the players a ban on the players Sexual activities from Wednesday to increase the concentration before league games.

Weisweiler, who held the reins near Borussia Mönchengladbach in his hand from 1964 to 1975, shaped Schäfer's career significantly. Schäfer himself played from 1968 to 1970 and then from 1977 to 1985 for Gladbach. He was able to celebrate great success at this time, including the 1970 championship and the UEFA Cup victory in 1979. In addition to his time at Gladbach, Schäfer also played for the Offenbacher Kickers and the Karlsruher SC. His entire record in the Bundesliga comprises 404 games.

From the player career to the coaching career

Schäfer's coaching career is also remarkable. In 1993 he led the "Wunder von Wildpark" and was able to win the Africa Cup with Cameroon in 2002. During his international coaching stations, he worked in Jamaica, Iran, Thailand and Dubai. He is currently working as a consultant for the football association Ghanas after taking over the office of national coach of Thailand three months ago, as the tz

in Thailand Schäfer succeeded the British Bryan Robson and is strongly committed to the national team, which wants to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Under his leadership, the Thai team has made progress, including an exciting 1: 2 against Australia and an equivalent 0: 0 against Saudi Arabia. This will become realistic that the goal of standing with football nations like Japan and South Korea in three years in three years.

integration and future plans

Schäfer has integrated well in Thailand and lives in an apartment in the region. He also has contact with the German community on site. He also regretted the situation of the Karlsruher SC, which he would like to support. In order to provide help in the region, Schäfer plans a benefit game at the end of November in favor of the flood victims in Thailand. This initiative shows its commitment to local people and football, which means so much to him.