Surprise: BVB legend hopes Schalke win promotion | OneFootball

A BVB legend, Norbert Dickel, wishes for Schalke 04 to be promoted. Experiencing a real Revierderby at Signal Iduna Park one more time – that would be his dream.

Norbert Dickel, the voice of Borussia Dortmund in the stadium for 33 years, is currently attracting attention – this time with an unusual wish: He hopes for the return of FC Schalke 04 to the Bundesliga, so that there can once again be a true Revierderby in the top league.

Before the 63-year-old set off on a one-week vacation to Greece on Monday, he was present at the Solidarfonds Cup 2025 in Bochum. There, he handed out medals and the winner’s trophy to the U14 teams of TuS Kaltehardt. On the sidelines of the tournament, Dickel also spoke about his own future, according to WAZ: “I’ll turn 64 this year. I don’t want them to eventually have to carry me out of the stadium. I’m starting to think about things.”

Despite thoughts of stepping down, Dickel remains passionate about his work. “I still absolutely enjoy it. I love what I do,” emphasized the former center forward. The Revierderbies between Dortmund and Schalke are especially close to his heart – matches that have created a special atmosphere and enormous significance for the region’s fans for decades.

BVB Legend Dickel Wishes Schalke Promotion

Last season, there were three Revierderbies, but only between the women’s teams of Dortmund and Schalke. This season, the second teams of both clubs are facing each other in the Regionalliga West. For Dickel, one thing is clear: He wants to experience a real Bundesliga derby one more time before he hangs up the microphone. “Those are always very special matches, very special weeks,” he explained, while also making a rare appeal to the Schalke players: “So, you Blues: Give it your all.”

Dickel also reflected thoughtfully on the club’s development. “Football has changed enormously over the last 30 years. But I believe that, culturally, as a club with tradition, we in Dortmund haven’t made as many changes as others.” Despite all the changes, the fans’ love for BVB remains as strong as ever.

His wish is clear: to experience a real Revierderby one more time – and to lead the match with the microphone full of passion before a new phase of his life begins.

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