Gerhard Saurer shares memories of innovative traditions at SV Wienerberg

Gerhard Saurer, the chairman of the Austrian football club SV Wienerberg for 34 years, described the unique traditions that defined his tenure at the sports club.

Saurer recalled how the club organized special events like "Wienerberg-Clubbings" and scheduled home matches to kick off at 11.11. He also remembered having "Gogo-Girls" who performed dances after the team scored goals.

One of his most famous initiatives involved a money-back action where he personally refunded admission fees to fans when the team lost a home game. Saurer noted that these actions transformed the sport into something more than a competition for points. He believes the club environment successfully brought people together and created lifelong friendships. Despite some members feeling apprehensive about his new ideas, he maintains that the core purpose of the sport remains its ability to build community.