03.10.2024 / English
“Your work for our sports club is worthy of all honour”
People with blue and white passion gather here, they all stand for club loyalty. She also has a great deal of passion and great commitment to SV Darmstadt 98. And all of this for years, even decades. The evening of honour in the main stand in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor belonged to exactly these people: On Wednesday (October 2nd), the Lilien once again invited people to the evening of honor to thank all the volunteers and honor long-standing members.
Volunteering is everywhere, writes the Federal Ministry of the Interior on its website. Around 29 million people do voluntary work in Germany. Those involved take responsibility and advance what is important to them. This is exactly how it is at SV Darmstadt 98, where volunteering is still an important part of the SV 98’s DNA.
Thank you for your phenomenal commitment!
“We as a club want to say thank you on this evening of honour,” explained Rüdiger Fritsch, President of the SVD, in his welcoming speech: “The strength of a club is usually measured by numbers. But you are proof that the strength of a club consists primarily of the club culture and cooperation.” Although SV Darmstadt 98 has become more and more professional over the years and has become a professional club with a professional structure, we still support, over a hundred people volunteer at the Lilien in a wide variety of areas. They bring in enormous passion and play a significant role in shaping the club life of SV 98. “Your work for our sports club is worthy of all honour. Thank you for your phenomenal commitment,” continued Fritsch.
Following the president’s introductory words, Roy Reinelt-Peter, chairman of the fan and support department of SV Darmstadt 98, addressed those present. “You are all a supporting pillar at SV 98,” he also paid tribute to all long-standing members and volunteers.
What followed was a delicious dinner together. Fritsch then asked the captain of the Lilies, Fabian Holland, to come forward. The injured captain of SV 98 had long since mingled with the members and was available for stimulating conversations as well as requests for photos and autographs. Together, Fritsch and Holland honored long-standing members and thanked them for their remarkable loyalty to the club. On this evening of honour, Lilien members were honoured for 25, 40, 50, 60 and even 70 years of membership.
But that’s not all: everyone present ended this special evening together at bingo – Holland acted as the draw master – in a sociable and cheerful atmosphere. SV Darmstadt 98 would like to thank everyone present for this successful and wonderful evening of honour.
Facts & Figures: The Top Facts before the Karlsruhe Game
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Secure your tickets now: Home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on general sale.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
With the right mindset and positive development
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Game turned around! A spirited home win!
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Team News: Two Changes to the Team
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Cottbus Game
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
