FC St. Pauli: Idol Golke sharply criticizes coach Blessin!

FC St. Pauli: Idol Golke sharply criticizes coach Blessin!

In November 2025, FC St. Pauli has had a mixed season in the Bundesliga. After six games without a win, the Kiezkickers are facing a landmark game against SC Freiburg. The pressure on coach Alexander Blessin is growing, not only from a sporting perspective, but also from an emotional perspective. St. Pauli legend André Golke recently spoke out and expressed sharp criticism of his club's current tactical direction. In an interview with Mopo, Golke called for a classic striker to finally be fielded again in order to get out of the ongoing crisis in results. He suggests bringing Andreas Hountondji back into the team, where he could provide a breath of fresh air.

“I just want us to go out on the pitch and win the games,” explains Golke. In particular, he sees potential in a central role for Hountondji, while he would allow Kaars more freedom behind him. This tactical change could be crucial to end the negative streak and get the team back on the road to success. St. Pauli 24 reports that the fans and also ex-players essentially share Golke's opinion.

A glimmer of hope in sight?

St. Pauli took advantage of the moment and increased the lead to 2-0 shortly before half-time through Oladapo Afolayan. Freiburg also tried hard in the second half, but a combination of bad luck and a stable defensive performance from Hamburg prevented another goal. The 3-0 finally came in the 72nd minute when Saad scored his second goal, securing their first win of the season. Bundesliga.com highlights that this success could give St. Pauli new hope for a change in trend.

On to the next challenge

The pressure keeps increasing, especially now before the game against Freiburg. The next matches can have a decisive influence on the season for Hamburg. Golke's healthy criticism could be seen as a guideline in getting Blessin's team on the right track. Fans are excited to see whether the changes in the team and on the field will produce the hoped-for results. After the win against Freiburg, St. Pauli can now use the momentum to approach the next games with optimism. Will the coach listen to Golke's complaints? The answer to this will be revealed in the coming weeks.