WSG Tirol manager Stefan Köck has expressed frustration over the municipal council of Wattens rejecting a proposed €900,000 liability guarantee for the planned return to the Gernot-Langes-Stadion. According to reports from the football talk show “Am Stammtisch” hosted by Andy Ogris, the club executive felt taken aback by the local government’s decision regarding the stadium financing project.
Stadium Financing Dispute in Wattens
The financial backing for the stadium renovation has hit a roadblock following differing perspectives between WSG Tirol and the market town of Wattens. According to statements made by Stefan Köck on the Andy Ogris talk show, the club relies on an additional financial safeguard from the municipality to successfully execute the infrastructure project. When local officials turned down the requested €900,000 liability guarantee, Köck stated that he was shocked and felt misled by the outcome.
Club Commitment and Timeline
Despite the setback with municipal funding, WSG Tirol maintains that construction work at the venue continues to move forward. The primary objective for the Austrian Bundesliga club remains unchanged: the team aims to play its home matches back at the Gernot-Langes-Stadion when the league season resumes for the spring rounds.
Project Outlook
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