Holstein Kiel and St. Pauli promoted, relegation drama in the Bundesliga and coaching search continues in Munich

In this episode of the Gegenpressing Podcast, Manuel Veth and Matt Ford are joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor from The Athletic. The trio discuss the dramatic events that has given Köln a lifeline ahead of matchday 34. Will the Billy Goats have enough to catch Union Berlin? How did the capital club maneuver its way into a position that could now lead to relegation just one season removed from qualifying for the Champions League? The guys then move on to discuss the latest developments in the Bayern Munich coaching search. With Hansi Flick now the latest candidate unlikely to join Bayern, could the club be forced to stick with Thomas Tuchel? Finally, the trio take a deep dive into newly promoted sides St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel. Enjoy! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:34 Topics: Köln relegation battle, coaching search at Bayern Munich, and the two promoted teams in the Bundesliga 08:10 Köln's struggle to score goals and avoid relegation 15:18 The coaching search at Bayern Munich and the potential for Thomas Tuchel to stay 26:19 The impact of past decisions on Union Berlin and Köln 32:48 Conclusion and final thoughts 42:44 Promotion of Hamburg and Holstein Kiel 59:06 St. Pauli's Success and Commercial Strategy 01:00:49 Holstein Kiel's Steady Rise 01:03:07 Unique Stories and Values in the Bundesliga Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices