Bernard Dietz
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Bernard Dietz is a former German
football player and manager.
and sweeper in his professional career, Bernard Dietz played in 495 Bundesliga
matches for MSV Duisburg
and FC Schalke 04
, scoring 70 goals in his Duisburg years and seven in his days with FC Schalke 04 in the top tier of German football. Leaving Duisburg for Schalke in 1982 caused him to feature 34 times (one goal) for the Gelsenkirchen outfit in the 2nd Bundesliga
of 1983–84 after the club had been relegated from Bundesliga in Dietz' first season with them. With the German Cup
final participation in 1975 his biggest success in his club career, the defender made several other stir. He is still the second best goalscorer of MSV Duisburg
in Bundesliga
and although he took part in over 500 games he just received 11 bookings (and no sent off). On 5 November 1977, the down-to-earth defender scored four goals in MSV Duisburg
's 6–3 against Bayern Munich
and was, in 1978–79, the captain of MSV Duisburg when they reached the round of the last four in the UEFA Cup
.
in Malta
. After his final game for his nation, on 19 May 1981, against Brazil
in Stuttgart
, he had been capped 53 times by Helmut Schön
and Jupp Derwall. Participating also in the 1976 UEFA European Football Championship and at the 1978 FIFA World Cup
, Dietz was able to lift the 1980 UEFA European Football Championship trophy as the captain of the triumphant West German team.
side VfL Bochum
after the club had parted company with Ernst Middendorp
. No intention to do the job permanently, Bochum won five of those seven matches under Dietz' guidance. Dietz returned to coaching Bochum's youth when they found Ernst Middendorp's successor in Ralf Zumdick
, but was straight back in charge of Bochum's first-team affairs after Zumdick failed to avoid the drop straight back to 2nd Bundesliga in 2001. His second spell on top of Bochum's coaching worked out no success and made him resign in December 2001. Switching to his old club MSV Duisburg to take charge of Duisburg's reserves, Dietz returned to 2nd Bundesliga coaching later on. However, just as caretaker to bridge the time until Duisburg replaced Pierre Littbarski
with Norbert Meier
. In May 2006 Dietz ended his deal as reserve-team coach with Duisburg to take charge of Rot-Weiß Ahlen
in the third best
German division.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
football player and manager.
Club career
A defenderDefender (association football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
and sweeper in his professional career, Bernard Dietz played in 495 Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
matches for MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg is a German association football club based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nicknamed "the Zebras" for their traditional striped jerseys, the club was one of the original members of the Bundesliga when it was formed in 1963.-Early years:...
and FC Schalke 04
FC Schalke 04
Fußball-Club Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04, commonly known as simply FC Schalke 04 or Schalke , is a German, association-football club originally from the Schalke district of Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Schalke has long been one of the most popular football teams in Germany, even though major...
, scoring 70 goals in his Duisburg years and seven in his days with FC Schalke 04 in the top tier of German football. Leaving Duisburg for Schalke in 1982 caused him to feature 34 times (one goal) for the Gelsenkirchen outfit in the 2nd Bundesliga
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
of 1983–84 after the club had been relegated from Bundesliga in Dietz' first season with them. With the German Cup
DFB-Pokal
The DFB-Pokal or DFB Cup is a German knockout football cup competition held annually. 64 teams participate in the competition, including all clubs from the Bundesliga and the 2nd Bundesliga. It is considered the second most important national title in German football after the Bundesliga...
final participation in 1975 his biggest success in his club career, the defender made several other stir. He is still the second best goalscorer of MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg is a German association football club based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nicknamed "the Zebras" for their traditional striped jerseys, the club was one of the original members of the Bundesliga when it was formed in 1963.-Early years:...
in Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
and although he took part in over 500 games he just received 11 bookings (and no sent off). On 5 November 1977, the down-to-earth defender scored four goals in MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg is a German association football club based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nicknamed "the Zebras" for their traditional striped jerseys, the club was one of the original members of the Bundesliga when it was formed in 1963.-Early years:...
's 6–3 against Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
and was, in 1978–79, the captain of MSV Duisburg when they reached the round of the last four in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
.
West Germany career
On 22 December 1974, Dietz won his debut for West Germany in a Euro 1976 qualifier against MaltaMalta national football team
The Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Malta played its first international game in February 1957, and began competing for qualification to major tournaments in 1962. The side's first competitive victory came in...
in Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
. After his final game for his nation, on 19 May 1981, against Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
in Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
, he had been capped 53 times by Helmut Schön
Helmut Schön
Helmut Schön was a German football player and manager. He is best remembered for his exceptional career as manager of West Germany....
and Jupp Derwall. Participating also in the 1976 UEFA European Football Championship and at the 1978 FIFA World Cup
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
, Dietz was able to lift the 1980 UEFA European Football Championship trophy as the captain of the triumphant West German team.
Manager bio
He stayed in the game after his retirement, working as manager on professional and amateur level. In October 1999 Dietz was appointed caretaker manager of (then) 2nd Bundesliga2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
side VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
after the club had parted company with Ernst Middendorp
Ernst Middendorp
Ernst Middendorp is a German football manager.- Career :Middendorp coached the South African Castle Premiership team Kaizer Chiefs from the beginning of the 2005/06 season up to March 5, 2007....
. No intention to do the job permanently, Bochum won five of those seven matches under Dietz' guidance. Dietz returned to coaching Bochum's youth when they found Ernst Middendorp's successor in Ralf Zumdick
Ralf Zumdick
Ralf Zumdick is a former German football goalkeeper. He is assistant coach of Persepolis. After his career Zumdick was assistant coach at VfL Bochum from 1995 till 1999...
, but was straight back in charge of Bochum's first-team affairs after Zumdick failed to avoid the drop straight back to 2nd Bundesliga in 2001. His second spell on top of Bochum's coaching worked out no success and made him resign in December 2001. Switching to his old club MSV Duisburg to take charge of Duisburg's reserves, Dietz returned to 2nd Bundesliga coaching later on. However, just as caretaker to bridge the time until Duisburg replaced Pierre Littbarski
Pierre Littbarski
Pierre Michael Littbarski is a German football manager and former player. He was mainly a winger or attacking midfielder and is best known for his brilliant dribbling abilities. He was a FIFA World Cup winner with West Germany in 1990. He was also runner–up twice in 1982 and 1986 with West Germany...
with Norbert Meier
Norbert Meier
Norbert Meier is a German former football player. After his playing days were over, Meier became a manager and is now manager of Fortuna Düsseldorf.-Playing career:...
. In May 2006 Dietz ended his deal as reserve-team coach with Duisburg to take charge of Rot-Weiß Ahlen
Rot-Weiß Ahlen
Rot Weiss Ahlen is a German football club based in Ahlen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Until 2006 the club was known as LR Ahlen for its major sponsor, but underwent a name change when the sponsor withdrew its support after the team was relegated to the Regionalliga in that year.-History:The club has...
in the third best
Regionalliga (football)
The Fußball-Regionalliga is the fourth tier of football in the German football league system. Until 1974, it was the second tier of the league system before being disbanded. The Regionalliga was then re-introduced as the third tier of the system in 1994...
German division.
Trivia
- To honour the efforts of Dietz for MSV DuisburgMSV DuisburgMSV Duisburg is a German association football club based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nicknamed "the Zebras" for their traditional striped jerseys, the club was one of the original members of the Bundesliga when it was formed in 1963.-Early years:...
in his career, the fans of the club decided to dub the clubs mascot, a zebra, Ennatz. Ennatz is the nickname of Dietz.