Alexander Petersson, Lars Christiansen, Marcin Lijewski and Johnny Jensen are immersed in the shadows. The expression on their faces are determined, their arms crossed Infront of them û as if to say, ôno one can get us!ö These impressive background pictures created the scene for the presentation of SG Flensburg-HandewittÆs objectives for the coming season, which û as usual û include hopes of a title. ôWe have a very strong team againö, declared Coach Kent Harry Andersson. ôWe can attack at the top once again and go far in the Champions League.ö
The ônorthern lightsö have around 5 million euro to help realise these ambitions - less than their rivals from Kiel (6.5) and Hamburg (5.3). ôWe donÆt have a hall for 10 000 spectators or a generous patron, or a manifold of companies nearbyö, said President Frerich Eilts. ôFor us marketing and business are extremely important.ö This is the reason why SG have built-up a double management duo, managing director Fynn Holpert (ôwho should create new interest in the clubö) and the sport director Anders Dahl-Nielsen (ôwho will work close to the teamö). This duo has created a special project in desperate times: when the Campushalle (6 000 season tickets) is booked for 6 days for an exhibition, the ônorthern lightsö want to move them home match against Gummersbach to Copenhagen (Br÷ndyhall, 6 500 spectatators) to do some important promotional work. ôDenmark has a booming economy with many companies, which need the German marketö, says Fynn Holpert. ôAnd SG Flennsburg-Handewitt is a top product from Germany.ö
At the beginning of the season, Flensburg have to make do without three of their best players. S÷ren Stryger (damaged cartilage and whose return is being questioned), Blazenko Lackovic (knee) and Frank von Behren (broken hand). The Croatian has returned after being examined by a specialist. ôIn four weeks, heÆll be back on courtö, thinks team doctor Dr. Hauke Mommsen. ôBut lets not forget that this is the third knee operation for Blazenko Lackovic .ö Frank Von Behren will probably make a comeback by the end of September. Captain Ljubomir Vranjes has high expectations for the new season. ôAs captain I have to push the team if we want to win the title.ö
TEXT: Jan KirschnerTRANSLATION: EHF
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