SG Wattenscheid 09
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SG Wattenscheid 09 is a German association football club
, located in Wattenscheid
which is part of Bochum
, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club claims an official founding date of 18 September 1909 as Ballspiel-Verein Wattenscheid out of the merger of two earlier sides known as BV Sodalität der Wattenscheid and BV Teutonia Wattenscheid.
Gauliga Westfalen, then a division of top flight German football, in the abbreviated 1944–45 season.
In 1958 Wattenscheid joined the Verbandsliga Westfalen (III) and a title there in 1969 saw the club promoted to the Regionalliga West (II). Despite a Regionalliga title in 1974 they did not move up due the restructuring of the German competition, but instead continued to play second division football in the newly formed 2. Bundesliga Nord. Through a period from the late 70s on to the late 80s the team struggled somewhat, earning uneven results and having several close brushes with relegation. They played well enough to earn a 10th place finish in 1981 and stay up when the 2. Bundesliga Nord and 2. Bundesliga Süd were combined into a single division, but the next year they escaped being sent down in the bottom four only because 1860 Munich was denied a license and was instead forced down to tier III play.
From that point the club slowly turned itself around and in 1990 earned promotion to the top-flight by way of a second place result in their division. However, their Bundesliga stay was a brief four years with their best result being an 11th place finish in their debut season. The most memorable matches in this period are the victory in the derby against VfL Bochum
in 1992 (2–0) and the two victories against German record champion Bayern Munich in 1991 (3–2) and 1993 (2–0). After relegation in 1994 Wattenscheid spent two campaigns in the 2. Bundesliga, before slipping to Regionalliga
in 1996 for one season and returned for two campaigns back in the 2.Bundesliga. In 1999 Wattenscheid was slipping to Regionalliga
and Oberliga
in 2004. The next season, in 2005, they could advance to the Regionalliga again. Two consecutive relegations brought them to the Verbandsliga
Westfalen in 2007, where they played for one season before qualifying for the new Oberliga Nordrhein-Westfalen
. Wattenscheid played Oberliga for 2 seasons and relegated again to Verbandsliga after finishing 18th in 2009–10 season.
After winning the regional Westfalenpokal in 1996, Wattenscheid qualified for the first round of German Cup in 1996–97 where they faced Borussia Dortmund
, at that time the reigning German champions. They won the match 4–3 (after extra time) but were eliminated by Karlsruher SC
II in the following round, losing 4–2 in a penalty shootout.
Football in Germany
Association football is the most popular sport in Germany. The German Football Association is the sport's national governing body, with 6.6 million members organized in over 26,000 football clubs. There is a league system, with the 1. and 2. Bundesliga on top, and the winner of the first...
, located in Wattenscheid
Wattenscheid
Wattenscheid was once a separate town in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. In 1975 it became part of Bochum. It has a population of about 80,000 citizens. It is a part of the Ruhr area. Some famous firms have their headquarters in Wattenscheid e.g...
which is part of Bochum
Bochum
Bochum is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, western Germany. It is located in the Ruhr area and is surrounded by the cities of Essen, Gelsenkirchen, Herne, Castrop-Rauxel, Dortmund, Witten and Hattingen.-History:...
, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club claims an official founding date of 18 September 1909 as Ballspiel-Verein Wattenscheid out of the merger of two earlier sides known as BV Sodalität der Wattenscheid and BV Teutonia Wattenscheid.
History
The club played quietly as a local side until briefly coming to notice in the war-ravagedWorld War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
Gauliga Westfalen, then a division of top flight German football, in the abbreviated 1944–45 season.
In 1958 Wattenscheid joined the Verbandsliga Westfalen (III) and a title there in 1969 saw the club promoted to the Regionalliga West (II). Despite a Regionalliga title in 1974 they did not move up due the restructuring of the German competition, but instead continued to play second division football in the newly formed 2. Bundesliga Nord. Through a period from the late 70s on to the late 80s the team struggled somewhat, earning uneven results and having several close brushes with relegation. They played well enough to earn a 10th place finish in 1981 and stay up when the 2. Bundesliga Nord and 2. Bundesliga Süd were combined into a single division, but the next year they escaped being sent down in the bottom four only because 1860 Munich was denied a license and was instead forced down to tier III play.
From that point the club slowly turned itself around and in 1990 earned promotion to the top-flight by way of a second place result in their division. However, their Bundesliga stay was a brief four years with their best result being an 11th place finish in their debut season. The most memorable matches in this period are the victory in the derby against VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
in 1992 (2–0) and the two victories against German record champion Bayern Munich in 1991 (3–2) and 1993 (2–0). After relegation in 1994 Wattenscheid spent two campaigns in the 2. Bundesliga, before slipping to Regionalliga
Regionalliga
Regionalliga is a designation in Germany for sports leagues, which are led by one or more regional federations. Regionalligen often fall below the Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga of a given sport...
in 1996 for one season and returned for two campaigns back in the 2.Bundesliga. In 1999 Wattenscheid was slipping to Regionalliga
Regionalliga
Regionalliga is a designation in Germany for sports leagues, which are led by one or more regional federations. Regionalligen often fall below the Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga of a given sport...
and Oberliga
Oberliga (football)
The Oberliga is currently the name of the fifth tier of the German football leagues. Before the introduction of the 3rd Liga in 2008, it was the fourth tier...
in 2004. The next season, in 2005, they could advance to the Regionalliga again. Two consecutive relegations brought them to the Verbandsliga
Verbandsliga
The Verbandsliga is the 6th tier of football in Germany, played on a regional basis by Bundesland. In Saxony, Thuringia, Hamburg, Bremen and Bavaria the 6th tier is called Landesliga, which is the 7th tier in some of the other Bundesländer...
Westfalen in 2007, where they played for one season before qualifying for the new Oberliga Nordrhein-Westfalen
Oberliga Nordrhein-Westfalen
The NRW-Liga, or Nordrhein-Westfalen-Liga, is the highest football League in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is one of the eleven Oberliga groups in German football, the 5th tier of the German football league system....
. Wattenscheid played Oberliga for 2 seasons and relegated again to Verbandsliga after finishing 18th in 2009–10 season.
After winning the regional Westfalenpokal in 1996, Wattenscheid qualified for the first round of German Cup in 1996–97 where they faced Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
, at that time the reigning German champions. They won the match 4–3 (after extra time) but were eliminated by Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC is a German association football club, based in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. KSC rose out of the consolidation of a number of predecessor clubs. They currently play in the 2...
II in the following round, losing 4–2 in a penalty shootout.
Notable Coaches
- Hubert SchiethHubert SchiethHubert Schieth is a retired German football striker and manager.-External links:...
(1969–1971) - Helmut Witte (1975–1976)
- Erhard AhmannErhard AhmannErhard Ahmann was a German football manager.In 1972 he was the assistant manager of the West Germany national football team. Later he most notably managed Arminia Bielefeld and Alemannia Aachen.- External links :*...
† (1976–1977) - Hubert SchiethHubert SchiethHubert Schieth is a retired German football striker and manager.-External links:...
(1977–1981) - Fahrudin JusufiFahrudin JusufiFahrudin Jusufi is a former Yugoslav football defender of Gorani origin.-Career:...
(1982–1985) - Hans-Werner Moors (1985–1987)
- Gerd Roggensack (1987–1989)
- Hans BongartzHans BongartzHans Bongartz is a former German footballer, nowadays a football coach.Bongartz began his footballing career at SG Wattenscheid 09 and became a central midfielder to be reckoned with even before moving to FC Schalke 04 in 1974. He participated in the Euro 76 in Yugoslavia. He moved to 1...
(1990–1994) - Frank Hartmann (1994)
- Heinz-Josef KoitkaHeinz-Josef KoitkaHeinz-Josef Koitka Heinz-Josef Koitka Heinz-Josef Koitka (born February 12, 1952 is a former German football player.He started his career 1971 at SG Wattenscheid 09. Via Frankfurt he moved for the 1979-80 campaign to 2. Bundesliga Nord side Rot-Weiß Lüdenscheid and left them after a season for...
(1994) - Franz-Josef Kneuper (1994)
- Hans-Peter BriegelHans-Peter BriegelHans-Peter Briegel is a former German football player and manager.One of the most popular players in his days, Hans-Peter Briegel's original sport was athletics, being successful in various events such as long jump , triple jump and specifically in heptathlon-forerunner pentathlon...
(1994–1995) - Frank Wagener (1995–1996)
- Peter Vollmann (1996)
- Franz-Josef Tenhagen (1996–1998)
- Hans BongartzHans BongartzHans Bongartz is a former German footballer, nowadays a football coach.Bongartz began his footballing career at SG Wattenscheid 09 and became a central midfielder to be reckoned with even before moving to FC Schalke 04 in 1974. He participated in the Euro 76 in Yugoslavia. He moved to 1...
(1998–2004) - Marcel Witeczek (2004)
- Georg Kreß (2004–2006)
- Dirk HelmigDirk HelmigDirk Helmig is a German football manager and former midfielder.-External links:...
(2006–2009) - Thomas Obliers (2009)
Honours
- Regionalliga WestRegionalliga West (1963-74)The Regionalliga West was the second-highest level of the German football league system in the west of Germany from 1963 until the formation of the 2nd Bundesliga in 1974...
(II) champions: 1974 - Amateurliga Westfalen (III) champions: 1969
- Regionalliga West/SüdwestRegionalliga West/SüdwestThe Regionalliga West/Südwest was the third tier of the German football league system in the states of Saarland, Rheinland-Pfalz and Nordrhein-Westfalen from 1994 to 2000.- Overview :...
(III) champions: 1997 - Westfalenpokal (Westphalia Cup) winners: 1996
- Oberliga Westfalen (IV) champions: 2005
- Verbandsliga Westfalen (V) champions: 2008
- German Under 17 champions: 1982