Christoph Klarer is moving to Birmingham City FC with immediate effect. In consultation with SV Darmstadt 98, the central defender had already left the Lilien's training camp in Herxheim early on Thursday in order to clarify final formalities and complete medical examinations in England. Both clubs have agreed not to disclose the terms of the transfer.
Wednesday also had two units for the Lilies. While the professionals groaned and sweated in the background, Paul Fernie was available to media representatives for a media round during the morning training session. The conditions in the training camp, the squad and the general mood around SV 98 – many topics were discussed. The sports director commented…
On August 4th (1:30pm) the Lilies start the new season with the home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Ticket sales for the opening game at the Merck Stadium begin for club members on Friday (19/07 at 12pm). In this message you will get all the information.
The next test match is scheduled for SV Darmstadt 98 on Saturday (July 20th/1pm). The opponent on the grounds of SV Viktoria 1913 Herxheim is the third division team 1. FC Saarbrücken.
In this year's summer preparation, the Lilies are taking part in two training camps. At the end of June, head coach Torsten Lieberknecht's team spent a few intensive days in the Black Forest, and since July 15th, SV 98 has set up camp again in the Palatinate. Until July 21st, the visitors from south Hesse will be visiting the Hotel Krone in Herxheim again and will be completing their sessions on the TV Hayna sports field. In our diary we take you through the days in the 2nd training camp.
SV 98 rounded off the season opening party in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor with a convincing 5:1 (3:0) victory. Marseiler (4th), Maglica (21st) and Lakenmacher (29th) scored in the first half for the determined and committed home team. In the second half, Stojilkovic (65th, 75th) got on the scoresheet with two goals.
On Friday afternoon (July 12th) a joint tour of Darmstadt was on the agenda for the entire Lilien team, the coaching team and the staff. Under the leadership of the fan support department, various places in Darmstadt were visited, which are of great importance for SV 98 and the city.
As part of the big season opening in the Merck Stadium, the Lilies also play a friendly against Swift Hesperange. The game on Saturday (July 13th) kicks off at 4pm. We will introduce you to the Luxembourg first division team in more detail. Both teams met in the Merck Stadium in preparation for the 21/22 season, and the Lilies won 1-0.
A new season lies ahead for our Lilies. And like every year, we want to get in the mood with you in our room, get to know the team and spend a very special day under the sign of the Lily. In addition to a colourful supporting program that begins at 2pm in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor, the SV Darmstadt 98 professional team will also play a test match against Swift Hesperingen (July 13th). The game against the Luxembourg first division team kicks off at 4pm. Entry is free.
A few months ago, SV Darmstadt 98 announced that a “nostalgia corner” would be created between the main and north stands in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Work on this area will begin at the end of July and will last around four months. In the area directly next to one of the time-honored floodlight masts, old steps and breakwaters will be integrated so that a piece of “old Bölle” can still be experienced. The “Dugena Clock” will also be located in the stadium area in the future.