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Thorsten Fink (52) almost chokes when asked about the uprising of the fans against FCB president Bernhard Burgener. The former FCB coach is listed as the “first signatory” by the organizers of the “Ystoo für e FCB” campaign. News portal “nau.ch” reports: “Fink signs petition against Burgener.”
VIEW asks Thorsten Fink. The astonished German now makes it clear: “I didn’t know that this was an action against leadership, I just said that FCB is big in my heart and that I had my best and most successful moment as a coach there. »He is currently in Japan with Vissel Kobe and too far away to assess the situation within the club. He knows nothing of a petition.
“Capable replacement for operational management”
The organizers don’t seem to mind. He writes that there is great concern “for the development of FC Basel under Bernhard Burgener.” “Since taking office three years ago, FCB has suffered extensive damage on many levels. To stop this development, a transition to a new locally anchored club responsibility will begin in the form of new ownership structures. The same applies to new capable appointments for operational management. Both are necessary so that FCB can survive in a difficult economic environment and live up to its sporting ambitions on the field. “
The brochure is also complemented by a truism: “It is important to master the balancing act between financial success and identity and to place FCB on a financially sustainable footing.”
In addition to Fink, celebrities from politics and culture are listed as first signatories. Among others, the Councilor of State of Basel, Eva Herzog. She says: “A lot of people in Basel, not just the biggest FCB fans, are unhappy with the development at FCB. What I like about the campaign is that it wants to criticize constructively, it wants to have a voice, seek conversation and thus offer the dislike of many ways of expressing itself.
“Communication has to improve”
CVP’s national councilor, Elisabeth Schneider-Schneiter, also belongs to the illustrious circle. FCB is very close to her heart: “The gap between the president and the rank and file has now become alarmingly large. This action is a wake-up call for the club’s leadership. “What does she think of Burgener?” Certainly, many decisions have been unhappy and ineffectively communicated, “she says,” but Mr. Burgener followed the important steps. inherited an inheritance that could not so easily continue with comparable success. “
Schneider-Schneiter may also know how to solve the problems: “The FCB appendix must once again have confidence that Mr. Burgener does not see the club as a mere investment or even as an object of speculation. Communication has to be better and more honest, the objectives have to be more realistic. “
The head of FCB, Bernhard Burgener, and its CEO, Roland Heri, see it that way too. The two invite you to Joggeli tonight at 6pm to exchange ideas with those who are not satisfied. «We promise you the possible transparency. And an open and shared exchange ”, write the heads of FCB.
