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Schneekloth calls for reform in the regional league – resistance is growing!
Holstein-Kiel's president is calling for a reform of the regional leagues. Proposals meet with resistance from Kilia Kiel and Todesfelde.
Schneekloth calls for reform in the regional league – resistance is growing!
What is currently happening in the North German football world? Holstein-Kiel President Steffen Schneekloth has stirred up a lot of dust with his demands for “ascent reform 2025”. In an urgent appeal, he calls for the regional leagues to be professionalized in order to be able to meet both the sporting and structural requirements. Over 50 clubs from the Bundesliga to the Oberliga have already joined forces in an initiative that aims to fundamentally reform the Regionalliga and create a direct promotion opportunity for champions to the third division without the hassle of promotion games.
Schneekloth also brings up an interesting idea: He wants licensing to be tied to certain minimum standards. These include, among other things, full-time managing directors and trainers. But not everyone supports these proposals. Specifically, there is resistance from clubs like FC Kilia Kiel and SV Todesfelde, who are against a possible “elite regional league”. Volker Roese, chairman of Kilia Kiel, sees the plans as a form of “isolation”, while Heiko Spiering, managing director of SV Todesfelde, sees the proposals as a “stop sign” for ambitious amateur clubs.
Criticism of the new standards
It becomes particularly exciting when you consider that both clubs have been active in the regional league in the past, but currently do not have the necessary full-time structures. The discussion about the reform not only raises questions about the future of the regional league, but also about the right to exist for smaller, committed clubs. But not everything meets with a negative response: Roese and Spiering support a proposal to revive the amateur championship, which would give upper league champions a starting place in the DFB Cup. But the chances of promotion to the regional league remain the more important incentive for them.
As the situation in football worsens and the discussions intensify, it could be a challenge for the clubs to find a common denominator. If Holstein-Kiel takes care of professionalization, it could be promising for the future, but the smaller clubs also have to make their voices heard. Whoever laughs last will show how the waves will calm down or break up in the coming months.
The broader context
Parallel to the exciting developments in football, there are also some interesting adjustments in the area of digitalization. Anyone using Windows 11 will be happy about the possibility of designing the lockscreen timeout according to their own needs. You can easily access the settings via the start menu or the Windows + I key combination. A shorter timeout improves security and saves energy, while longer access to the device makes it easier, but also has disadvantages, especially in terms of security.
And while football fans discuss possible changes in the sport, the media landscape could also use more diversity. For example, the Nickelodeon Pluto TV catalog calls for more variety. The nostalgia for old series must not be lost, and suggestions for supplementing the broadcast schedule could bring a breath of fresh air into the programs.
The coming months will bring a lot of movement not only in football, but also in the digital areas that are increasingly shaping our leisure time. It will be exciting to see how everything develops – both on and off the pitch.