Hecking remains a trainer in Bochum: a commitment despite relegation!

Hecking remains a trainer in Bochum: a commitment despite relegation!

Bochum, Deutschland - Dieter Hecking remains coach of VfL Bochum, even in the event of a descent into the 2nd league. The new contract, which is valid until June 30, 2027, was announced after the goalless draw against 1. FC Heidenheim. Hecking has repeatedly expressed his cooperation with the association and emphasizes that he feels comfortable at VfL and feels the appreciation of the association. However, the current situation is tense: with four points behind the relegation place, Bochum is at the last place in the table two games before the end of the season.

Hecking said that he wanted to bring in the experience in order to support the club in difficult times. A possible descent would already be the seventh in the club history of VfL Bochum. Sports Managing Director Dirk Dufner confirmed that a decision about Hecking's whereabouts could be made promptly and that the association wants to continue with it, which promises more planning security with it. Hecking had previously stated that he wanted to clarify the topic of contract extension in order to focus on the relegation.

Current situation in the relegation battle

After the draw against Heidenheim, two important games are scheduled for Bochum. Goalkeeper Timo Horn reported that the team had to become more dangerous and that they had to get six points from the last two games to still have a chance to stay in the league. The relegation place, which the Heidenheimers currently occupy, is within reach for Bochum, but the task remains challenging.

Hecking's new contract replaces the original one, which would only have been extended when staying in the class. This shows the coach's willingness to think about the design of the association in the long term, regardless of the league in which Bochum will play. VfL Bochum remains determined to go on the way with Hecking in order to be competitive in the 2nd league if this should happen.