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At the start of the new season: Lakenmacher strikes for the Lilies
The first new signing for the 2024/25 season has been confirmed: Fynn Lakenmacher will join the Lilies on a free transfer. The 23-year-old striker, who currently plays for TSV 1860 Munich, has signed a contract with SV 98 until June 2027.
Paul Fernie: „Fynn is a robust number nine in terms of playing style, who seeks physical contact and can also secure balls. He also shows variability with clever movements behind the chain – a component that will also be important for our game. Fynn is hungry and ready to prove himself at the next level and we have exactly the right environment for him to develop to the best of his ability.“
Torsten Lieberknecht: „Fynn is a striker who works hard for his team, is physically very present and capable of development. In personal conversations, he also made a totally tidy and inquisitive impression. We hope that he will quickly get used to the higher league and thus takes the next step in its development.“
Fynn Lakenmacher: „I had very good discussions with those responsible, especially with the coach. I was also impressed by the great conditions, and at the same time everything here in Darmstadt seems very authentic. In addition, Darmstadt 98 is a traditional club whose home games are always sold out. I’m currently concentrating on continuing to give 1860 full throttle, but starting in the summer I’m looking forward to the exciting challenge in a league that’s new to me.“
Lakenmacher was trained at Hannover 96 and TSV Havelse, for whom he also played for a total of three years in the men’s division. In 2022 he moved to TSV 1860 Munich, where he was able to establish himself as a regular player straight away. Lakenmacher played a total of 101 third division games (17 goals and 6 assists) for Havelse and TSV 1860. The professional, who comes from Lübbecke in North Rhine-Westphalia, also played in the DFB Cup for both clubs.
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Fan Information for the Wolfsburg Game
On Saturday afternoon (May 4th/3:30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 VfL Wolfsburg will be guests. You can find all the important information for your visit to the Volkswagen Arena here. For spontaneous Lilien fans: There will be a box office in Wolfsburg.
“End the season professionally”
Press conference in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. Before SV Darmstadt 98's upcoming away game at VfL Wolfsburg (May 4th/3:30pm), Torsten Lieberknecht took a seat in the PK room. The Lilien head coach answered questions about the rest of the season and the upcoming game. We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Successful Fernie fan evening | „Heads up!“
The new Sports Director is a guest at the Lilienschänke: On Monday (April 29th) the April fan evening of SV Darmstadt 98 took place with Paul Fernie – an entertaining, exciting evening. Meanwhile, the day before, the Lilies received a lot of encouraging messages via social media – including three former Darmstadt professionals. We also report on Asaf Arania's first appointment to the matchday squad and provide you with information about our fan team. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the board”.
Open letter from the Presidium
On the occasion of the confirmed relegation of the Lilies, the executive board of SV Darmstadt 98 addressed the public with an open letter.
Opposition Check: VfL Wolfsburg
What has to happen for one of the largest Spanish daily newspapers to print the following sentence? “Wolfsburg in the style of Real Madrid!” That was the headline in the newspaper “El Mundo” during the 2014/15 season. VfL had just spectacularly defeated FC Bayern Munich 4-1. “Suddenly Wolfsburg appeared and messed up Bayern’s film,” the Spanish reporters continued in their text. The Lower Saxony team were currently Bayern's number one hunters – well on the way to perhaps even becoming FCB's worst competitor?
When the day comes
“If you know that this day is coming, you can prepare for it to some extent,” said Torsten Lieberknecht in front of rolling TV cameras. At this point late on Sunday evening, there was already certainty in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, which was filled with dejected people, hanging heads and sad faces. The 0-1 defeat against 1. FC Heidenheim sealed SV Darmstadt 98's relegation from the 1st Bundesliga. “But when that day comes, everything you thought about beforehand is gone,” continued the Lilien head coach: “Because it’s just a rubbish moment.”
“It’s a rubbish feeling”
The result this Sunday means that SV Darmstadt 98's Bundesliga journey is coming to an end. In the coming season, the Lilies will compete in the second Bundesliga. We have summarised here what the Darmstadt protagonists said in front of the microphones after the 0-1 defeat against 1. FC Heidenheim.
Relegation Confirmed
The Lilies lose their home game, so it's clear: SV 98 will play in the 2. Bundesliga again next season. The match against 1. FC Heidenheim ended 0-1 (0-0).
Four Changes in the Starting XI
Torsten Lieberknecht has to change his starting lineup to four positions compared to the away win at 1. FC Köln. In addition to Aaron Seydel, Clemens Riedel and Klaus Gjasula, Matthias Bader is also out for the duel with 1. FC Heidenheim with a broken nose. Luca Pfeiffer, Christoph Zimmermann, Jannik Müller and Emir Karic move into the starting line-up to replace the injured quartet. Asaf Arania from the U19 is in the Lilies' competitive squad for the first time.
Matchday Compact: All Information for the Heidenheim game
After the away win in Köln now comes our home game with Heidenheim. On Sunday evening (April 28th/7:30pm) the SVD finally wants to win again in front of their own crowd. It is clear that this will not be an easy task against 1. FC Heidenheim, but Torsten Lieberknecht's team still wants to give the lily fans their second win in a row. Before the Bölle gets down to business, we will provide you with all the information about the duel between the Lilies and the guests from Heidenheim.
Figures & facts: The top facts about the Heidenheim game
Next Sunday (April 28th/7:30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 will face fellow promoted team 1. FC Heidenheim. After Torsten Lieberknecht's team finally celebrated another victory in the Rhineland last week, they should also be able to do it at home this week. With a win of their own and some help, the Heidenheimers could stay in the league three match days before the end. But before the Lilies meet Frank Schmidt and “his” Heidenheimers, you will find all the important facts about the game here. What gives hope for the second win in a row? What are the strengths of the people of Baden-Württemberg? And which lily became a professional in Heidenheim? You can find out in our top facts about the game.
“I still look forward to every matchday”
About the success in Köln, the upcoming duel with 1. FC Heidenheim (April 28th/7:30pm) and the staff: Torsten Lieberknecht answered questions about these and other topics at the press conference on Friday (April 26th). We have put together the most important statements from the head coach for you.