“It’s almost crazy. My team always manages to surprise me,” says Dietach coach Daniel Ruttensteiner. The team from Steyr-Land’s high flight continues: in 2022, the green-blacks won the championship title in the East Regional League, and in the following seasons they ended up in third and second place in the state’s highest league. According to the current autumn season, Dietach is even at the top. Is the Ruttensteiner team now interested in even more? “We can assess the situation well and are under no pressure to come first.”
Ruttensteiner is expecting a duel in the spring – you can get a little foretaste of it next Saturday at the end of the fall at home against second-placed Friedburg: “I see Friedburg on an equal footing with us, they have an incredible breadth in the squad. I think Dietach and Friedburg “We could have a duel for first place in the spring.”
If the 34-year-old has his way, he wants to tackle the race for the championship plate with an unchanged squad: “It makes me proud to be the coach of this team. I also want to compete in the spring with the same team.” Maybe then another chapter will be written in Dietach’s fairy tale…
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**Interview with Daniel Ruttensteiner, Coach of Union Dietach**
**Interviewer:** Daniel, your team has had an impressive run lately, winning the championship title in the East Regional League and finishing strong in the state league. What fuels this success?
**Daniel Ruttensteiner:** It’s almost crazy! My team always manages to surprise me. Their dedication and teamwork have been exceptional, and it’s exciting to see how well they’ve adapted to each challenge we face.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that Dietach is currently at the top of the table this autumn. With the upcoming clash against Friedburg, how do you feel about that match?
**Daniel Ruttensteiner:** I think it will be a great duel. Friedburg is a formidable opponent with incredible depth in their squad. I see them on equal footing with us, and I believe it will be a battle for the top spot.
**Interviewer:** Are you feeling any pressure to maintain your position at the top?
**Daniel Ruttensteiner:** Not really. We can assess the situation well and are under no pressure to come first. Our focus is on playing our game and continuing to develop as a team.
**Interviewer:** With the spring season approaching, do you have any plans for changes in the squad?
**Daniel Ruttensteiner:** I want to tackle the championship race with the same squad. It makes me proud to coach this team, and I believe maintaining our current lineup will help us compete effectively.
**Interviewer:** are there any aspirations beyond the regular season for you and your team?
**Daniel Ruttensteiner:** Absolutely! We hope to write another exciting chapter in our story this spring. The journey so far has been incredible, and we’re aiming for the championship plate.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Daniel, and best of luck for the upcoming matches!
