Ex-HSV coach's memorable press conference: “Nicely read out” | OneFootball

Tim Walter is known for his blunt words and direct manner. The former HSV coach demonstrated that once again at a press conference.

Walter has been in charge of Holstein Kiel since the end of February, taking over the Storks while they were in acute danger of relegation. Not much has changed about that situation since then. The team is still stuck deep in the bottom of the table, and every point counts. Their away match against fellow strugglers Fortuna Düsseldorf (Friday, 6:30 p.m.) is therefore of great importance.

At the previous matchday press conference, Walter delivered a memorable performance. When a journalist wanted to know whether his risky playing style was more of a curse or a blessing in a relegation battle, the coach snapped back irritably: “Nicely read off, that question.” He responded just as sharply to another follow-up about his team’s supposed lack of energy. “Very well spotted. You’re wrong,” Walter replied with a cynical smile.

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Walter’s style already well known from his HSV days

The 48-year-old became especially clear when a reporter brought up rarely used center-back Frederik Roslyng and highlighted his qualities. Walter reacted irritably: “Then we can just swap jobs. You do my job, I’ll do yours, then you can decide whether Frederik plays or not.” When the journalist tried to defuse the situation, saying he only wanted an assessment, Walter cut him off sharply: “That’s why you’re sitting there and I’m sitting here.”

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HSV fans likely felt reminded of Walter’s time at the Volkspark when hearing his remarks. Even back then, the Baden native repeatedly struck a clear tone — especially toward the press — in order to take the heat off his team and draw attention to himself. Whether that will work for him in the brutally tough 2. Bundesliga relegation battle remains to be seen.

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