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At HSV Hamburg, the air is thick with uncertainty and job insecurity.
Three days after losing at home to Flensburg (30:41), the team faced another loss in Leipzig. This time, the Hanseatic side conceded 39 goals and managed to score only 27 themselves.
Coach Torsten Jansen (47) summed up the game, saying, "We contributed to Leipzig's highest Bundesliga win in history. It was almost a carbon copy of the game against Flensburg. Unfortunately, a few poor decisions by the forwards and a lackluster defense led to another defeat."
Jansen expressed frustration by saying, "Right now, we're in a terrible position. Sure, there's hope that the arbitration court will grant us the necessary license, but you never know what will happen. I believe that everything is being done to make it happen. All we can do is wait for that day."
The upcoming general meeting, on May 27 at the Haus des Sports, will focus primarily on the election of a new supervisory board, which can have up to seven members. Many in the club have high hopes for the new supervisory board. However, the financial situation of HSV Hamburg has been a point of concern for years. Initial liabilities amounted to around 700,000 euros when the relaunch took place in 2016, but these grew, ultimately leading to the license drama.
The five-member supervisory board, the club's controlling body, had suggested saving money and reviewing all positions back in May 2023. The presidium agreed and backed the discussion.
However, the first personnel-related issue caused some tension.
Disagreements between the Supervisory Board and the Executive Committee
Martin Schwalb, who led HSV Handball to a championship and Champions League victory as a coach, reportedly charges a six-figure sum annually for his consulting work. Many in the club and team are critical of Schwalb, arguing that though he opened doors at the restart in 2016, there was little to show for it in terms of sponsors or players.
The veto and the executive committee's reluctance to make tough cuts led to resignations on the supervisory board. Wedel, Gutendorff, and Spanger stepped down quietly. The unrest among Hamburg's entrepreneurs persists. A parting of ways with Martin Schwalb is not inconceivable.
Lately, Harzer, known for being in the background, has been a more vocal presence.
On May 6, the supervisory board members van de Velde and Harzer spoke to the team, coaches, and office staff in the dressing room about the current license situation. Harzer openly criticized managing director Sebastian Frecke without being asked.
Harzer's abrasive tone causes controversy
Interestingly, Harzer was unaware that Frecke was connected digitally. The meeting ended hastily, with Harzer taking a break. During the game against Flensburg, he is said to have criticized the absent Frecke, once again, in the VIP room. Many in the club believe that Harzer is no longer suitable for his role. A separation can only be effected if he resigns or if President Evermann relieves him of his duties.
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It is imperative that Frecke and Evermann address the situation by May 27. A new supervisory board could bring about calm - and a sustainable, healthy new beginning. The supervisory board appoints the president, who in turn appoints his deputy and the treasurer. [It's important to note that the upcoming election of the new supervisory board gives hope to many within the club, but the club's financial situation has been a source of concern for a while, and recent events have further heightened the uncertainty. Four members of the board have resigned, and the potential separation from Martin Schwalb is also being discussed. Tensions between the supervisory board and the executive committee came to a head when Harzer, who has been more vocal lately, criticized managing director Frecke during a meeting. Harzer's actions have caused some to question whether he should continue in his role, but his separation from the club would require him to either resign or be relieved of his duties by President Evermann.]
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Source: symclub.org
