As the first photographer to point the camera at him, asks Stephan Rietiker: “d Friise?” It is a small Moment of vanity in the hall of the merchants.

42 hours previously, sat still, Stephan Anliker here, and remarkable honesty stated in the notice that the power is lacking, to be able to GC. Now, the next Stephan has taken place, and the sound changes. The Bern German is replaced by an edged Zurich German. Instead of Langenthal, where Anliker has his place of business as an architect, is the United States on the issue, because Rietiker has had as a business man to do much. Therefore, he is not only Stephen, but also a Steve, at least it says so in the Communiqué of the GC.

Who listens to talk Rietiker, remembers the days of the old President, Romano Spadaro, as the Manager of English held at GC feeder and the Tram is an “official carrier”. Rietiker talk of “facilitators” (intermediaries), of the “team approach” (access to the Team), the words “Staff” and “Motivation”, he speaks in the broadest of English, and he’s not talking in the connection with the Fans of backbone, but of the “backbone”.

If it helps, not to interfere. The thing is GC, the major refurbishment of the Swiss football . Rietiker is repealed with his professional history here: He is a Renovator, the clean up and few scruples knows.

His relationship to GC began 15 years ago when he joined the Thursday Club, the benefactors ‘ Association with the legendary reputation, but has long since welded wundenem influence on the Club. He went to the games, it pleased him, and he stayed. About three weeks ago, he received the request from Anliker and Peter Stüber, the other major shareholder, if he could imagine the Bureau at GC. He was surprised, dealt with the issue and came to the realization: But, this is a task, as it irritates him.

Rietikers conditions

A Situation like GC he knows from the business community, where he already went through “steel baths”, “multi-front” experienced wars or the “platform is Burning”. GC is now on the edge of the abyss, four points behind the barrage place and eight points behind a non-relegation place. For GC of the studied physicians Rietiker finds a different picture: “There is a Patient in the ICU, but to survive with good chances.”

Rietiker left everything exactly the Numbers of the Association that is making a heavy loss-making operation. He demanded from the shareholders, and he shall have absolute freedom when it comes to Decisions in terms of personnel. And in order to have security, he wished for from them, a confession about this season – until the summer of 2020. Both of which he has received. GC he wants to run like a business. Since he is not the First to say that, and he wouldn’t be the First that fails. He’s undaunted effort to find new shareholders. The black Zero is his goal. In the next one and a half years, he wants to make a “good Job”, “we’ll see,” he says. And if the season ends with the descent? He then runs away? “No,” he says decidedly.

The Board of Directors, he wants to expand from three to five people. Georges Perego and Andras Gurovits want to stay. Which asks if that is a good sign. You are responsible for the strategic plight at GC.

Rietikers the first big decision is soon expected. In doing so, the election of the new CEO, “in addition to the Sport’s absolute Top priority,” says Rietiker. That Manuel Huber, the ally of Anliker, remains until the end of the season, is therefore not conceivable. According to the CEO, a new sport must be found the chief, “also the as quickly as possible,” says Rietiker. Where there is a Problem: The circle of eligible people in Switzerland is very small. Maybe Fredy Bickel is at Rapid Vienna.

A man without taboos

According to CEO and head of sports, it’s about the other staff. “I stand by the players, coaches and Staff,” says Rietiker. “I want to listen, but not with three primary drive. The employees deserve a Chance. You need to have security, and if you have, you can play the same Club again.”

On Sunday Rietiker sits for the first time as President in the stands, when the GC encounters Lugano. It Trainer Tomislav Stipic was able to prepare the Team for two weeks. It is a key. On Wednesday the excursion to St. Gallen. And these games are lost, not weigh Stipic. Rietiker, nobody knows taboos.

His appearance in merchants comes to an end. For the last picture, he is posing in front of the GC Logo. When he looks satisfied three, the photographer will have the legend: “he exudes.”

(editing Tamedia)

Created: 27.03.2019, 22:36 PM