SCR Altach part ways with head coach Standfest

“Unfortunately, things did not develop as desired, which is why we decided together to give new impetus,” Christophe L’Engle, managing director of SCR, explained in a club statement. “Joachim and Romain worked hard until the end to put the team on the right path. A decision like this is never easy to make, but given the sporting development and lack of results, we see this step as necessary,” said Roland Kirchler, sporting director.

The Tyrolean coach had already announced “internal analyzes and consultations” on Sunday after the 2-0 loss to Hartberg, which has now led to his release. This is the second early dismissal of a coach this season in the German League. Four weeks ago, Lusk broke up with Thomas Daraz.

Standfest came to SCR in March 2023 alongside coach Klaus Schmidt and was promoted to head coach after Schmidt's departure. Vorarlberg finished the championship year in tenth place, a position it currently holds. Altach have made a respectable start to the league, with two wins in their first three matches. However, only two points have been collected in the last five matches. In the ÖFB Cup, Standfest had already suffered an early first-round exit with a 0-2 defeat to third-tier club Donaufeld.

With Ngwat-Mahop, a man with SCR experience has now entered into this breakthrough; The Cameroonian has been living in his house in Altach for twelve years. The former striker was initially active as a striker at the club before ending his active career in 2020. He started his coaching career at SCR's youth team. Since 2022, Ngwat Mahope has been the supervisor of the juniors playing in the West Regional League.

Now comes the temporary move into the German League. “Louis Mahope has our full support and will prepare the team for the important home game on Sunday. At the same time, we are doing everything we can to find a long-term solution to the head coach position in a timely but considered manner,” Kirchler said.