… about the fans who returned their annual tickets
“We are sad that it has come to this point. Every season ticket that is returned is one too many for us. This is a fan who cannot identify with us. And that hurts us. “
… the lack of dialogue between the club management and the dissatisfied fans …
«Why there is no dialogue at the moment cannot be answered in two or three sentences. But it is important to emphasize that we are always ready to resume the dialogue. At the moment a group of fans is so angry that it is better to keep your distance now. I think those who have returned the season ticket do not want to hear anything from me or Mr Burgener (the FCB President, the editor) at the moment. “
… about firecrackers in the night on your own doorstep
«We’re all human. And everything has its limits. Basically: You shouldn’t frighten and harm people and animals at night. That is not necessary and is unacceptable. “
… through a possible sale to the Centricus investment group
“It’s not just FC Basel, it’s our club. With these important issues that concern people, we have to try to approach people more proactively. “
… about the secretly filmed Karli Odermatt video
«You shouldn’t make such statements in public, nor should you film or upload them anonymously. Mr. Burgener has to assess whether Mr. Odermatt is the right person. He assessed it that way. And that’s how I accept it. “
… about the current public image of FCB
“At the moment, FC Basel gives the image of a club that disagrees. Who is at odds with certain fan groups. That triggers a certain uncertainty in the city. We give the image of a club that cannot communicate in the way the public would like it to be. Now the real point is that we can do it again so that people perceive us as passionate employees and passionate players for this great club. But that business interests are also secured. “