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„Es geht nicht vorwärts, aber….“ – Aufstehen mit der Eintracht (mit Matthias Thoma und Lars Weingärtner)

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The podcast begins with the sad news of an 87-year-old Eintracht member dying after a heart attack during a match.

The episode begins on a somber note, announcing the death of an 87-year-old Eintracht member and season ticket holder from a heart attack suffered during the recent match against Köln. Host Lars Weingärtner and guest Matthias Thoma, the director of the Eintracht Frankfurt museum, then transition to the main topic: a historical review of the club's fortunes. Thoma structures the conversation around three anniversaries. First, he details the events of 30 years ago, focusing on the 1996 season that ended in relegation from the Bundesliga. He describes the chaotic fan travel to a decisive match in Köln, the subsequent loss, and the existential financial and structural crisis that followed, marking the beginning of the club's 'elevator team' period. Second, Thoma jumps to 20 years ago, highlighting the 2005/06 season. He recounts the DFB-Pokal semi-final victory over Arminia Bielefeld, which led to a cup final and European qualification. This period is noted for the debut of the fan anthem 'Schwarz-Weiß wie Schnee' in the stadium and the growth of large-scale fan choreographies in the new Waldstadion. Third, the discussion moves to 10 years ago, recalling the 2015/16 relegation battle under new coach Niko Kovač. Thoma mentions key matches, including a vital 2-1 win over Mainz 05, that ultimately secured survival via the relegation playoff. Throughout, Thoma contrasts these past periods of crisis and uncertainty with the club's present-day situation, where not qualifying for European football is seen as a disappointment. The hosts acknowledge a current sense of unease among fans despite a relatively secure league position. The conversation briefly touches on museum logistics and the end of the women's team's cup run before circling back to football. The episode concludes by looking forward to the upcoming Bundesliga match against VfL Wolfsburg, framing it as an opportunity for the club to secure European football and exact symbolic revenge for a past relegation suffered there.

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