Football is a great game. A sport that brings together millions of people around the world. There are a considerable number of clubs. And one of the most popular and titled is the Munich “Bavaria”. The legendary club with a rich history and a considerable number of achievements. Of particular interest are the coaches of Bavaria. There were a lot of them. And everyone brought something of their own to this club. Therefore, it is worth paying more attention to these professionals.
Start
The first real trainer was Thomas Taylor. He led the team for a year - from 1908 to 1909. Then he was replaced by George Khor. He lingered for a longer period - for two seasons. After him, also for 2 years, came John Griffith. He led Bavaria until 1913, and then William Townley joined him. And exactly one year two people trained the team.
Then came Franz Kreisel, and behind him was his namesake Bauman. In those days, the coaches of Bayern (as, in principle, of any other club) changed often, almost every season. Following Bauman was Heinz Kistner, he was succeeded by Karl Storch. In the 1920s, football players were coached by William Townley, Dory KĂĽrschner, Hans Schmid, Jim MacPherson and Kondrad Weiss.
For all the times of those years, Condrad Weiss and Richard Dombey lingered the longest. Each of them led the team for three years. Over the entire history of the club, several dozen coaches have changed (not 10, not 20 and not 30 - much more). But there is not too much information left about them. Therefore, it should be told in more detail about those who held the post of head of the club relatively recently.
People who influenced the success of the team
Many Bavarian coaches are legendary people. And their work could not but affect the club’s reputation. From the 70s, those days begin when only real professionals in their field come to the post of head coach. These include Udo Lattek. He led the club from 1970 to 1975, and then from 1983 to 1987. The greatest personality! Multiple champion of Germany. Few people know, but football was originally a hobby for him. Udo played at an amateur level and was preparing to become a teacher.
After was Dettmar Kramer. It was he who led the team to victories in the European Cup (1975 and 1976). Then there was Gyula Laurent and Pal Chernai. The latter also did a lot for the team. Twice led her to victory in the championship of Germany and once in the German Cup. There was also Jupp Heynckes. That's just about it will need to be told separately. The legendary Franz Beckenbauer was also the coach of FC Bayern. He led him to victory in the UEFA Cup.
And finally, Giovanni Trapattoni. This man led FC Bayern to victory in the German Championship, in the German League Cup and in the Cup of the country.
Josef Hainkes
This man has done a lot for a club like Bayern. The former coach of the Munich team is a legend. He is a four-time champion of Germany, as well as the owner of the UEFA Cup and Germany. And this is as a player! He is also the champion of the world and Europe (in the national team of Germany).
He coached five German clubs. The Mönchenglobach Borussia, Eintracht from Frankfurt, Schalke from Gelsenkirchen and Bayer. He also led the Spanish teams (“Athletic”, “Tenerife” and “Real”). There was a Portuguese club - “Benfica”. As a coach, he brought Bayern to victory in the German Championship and in the Cup of the country. But the most significant trophy is, of course, the Champions League Cup. And it was with him that the club designed the “golden hat-trick” - three victories in major tournaments for the season.
And of course, it should be noted that Jupp Heynckes is one of the 18 coaches who won the Champions League twice. And one of four (!) Who managed to do this with two different teams.
Louis Van Gal
The Dutch coach came to the Munich club, when those were not the best of times. The start of the season was hard. The first place in the standings was for Bayer (which at that time was led by Heinkes). But Van Gal did everything in his power. In winter, the team began to show great success. Soon, the Munich team even went around Bayer!
In the 2009/10 season, under the leadership of Louis Van Gal, they reached the Champions League final. But there they lost to the Italian Inter. The next season did not turn out so successful, because Van Gal was fired. Nevertheless, the former head coach of the “Bavaria” has done a lot for the club and its players.
Ottmar Hitzfeld
This man entered the post of coach of the “Bavaria” in 1998. Prior to that, he was in “Borussia” - with competitors. By the way, they considered the Munich club “untrained”. And yes, there was reason to say so. The previous coaches of the “Bavaria” were briefly delayed in the team. However, Hitzfeld managed to rally the players. He decided to bet on offensive football. And did not lose. The very next, in 1999, the club won the national title. And in the next two seasons, success was repeated. Twice (in 1999 and 2000), the Bavarians played in the finals of the German Cup. Each time they came across a “Bremen”. The first time the Munich lost. But in their second victory they did not miss.
With the Champions League, everything was more dramatic. The whole football world will forever remember the final of the 1999 Champions League. Then the Munich team in the last, added 5 minutes lost to “Manchester United”. They led with a score 1: 0! But the British did an incredible thing - in the last one and a half minutes they scored 2 goals. But in 2001, Bayern won in the Champions League - then their opponent was “Valencia”. It was a success.
But Hitzfeld left the team in 2004. The management decided to break the contract with the coach ahead of schedule. But they did not give a specific reason. There were speculations that this was due to a not entirely successful performance in the German championship.
Nowadays
All the coaches of the “Bavaria” are distinguished by something special. For example, after Heynckes came Josep Guardiola. The first Spanish coach to lead the Munich club. But this season they say goodbye to him. This has been known for a long time. But who will become the coach of “Bavaria” was an intrigue. But then they told the name, and it was a shock to everyone. Since July of this year, 2016, the Munich team will be led by Carlo Ancelotti. The legendary Italian coach! The man who won with “Milan” all that was possible. The one who led to numerous victories, “Real”, “Chelsea”, “Paris Saint-Germain”, “Juventus” and “Roma”. Fans are in anticipation. Many are sure that, with Ancelotti at their head, Bayern will achieve a lot.
After all, there is someone to lead to victory! Now “Bavaria” has a very powerful roster. And they need a professional, stellar coach who knows how it feels to work with such teams. In “Bavaria” play real football stars. Now the main team is: Mario Götze, Philippe Lam, Thomas Müller, Manuel Neuer, Arjen Robben, Frank Ribery, Dante, Rafinha, Jerome Boateng, Juan Bernat, Holger Badstuber, Tiago Alcantara, Mehdi Benatia, Xabi Alonso, Debast Costas Alabou, Debast Coston , David Alaba, Arturo Vidal, Sven Ulreich, Javi Martinez, Robert Lewandowski, Serdar Tashchi, Philip Steinhart, Joshua Kimmich, Julian Green, Kingsley Coman, Fabian Benko, Milos Pantovich, Patrick Wairauh. Needless to say, the team for a considerable part consists of the current world champions! Therefore, she needs a worthy leader.
It is assumed that the Italian specialist will stay on the team for three years. Well, it remains to wait for the summer and see what Ancelotti will do with the players. After all, everyone knows that every time he does something phenomenal. This usually ends in victories.