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The Effenberg theatre: rarely has a coach had
The Effenberg theatre: rarely has a coach had a stronger surreal factor than former Germany international Stefan Effenberg at his unveiling in Paderborn. “Effe” himself had to grin during the press conference on 13 October 2015: “It really is me.” Then he copied Jürgen Klopp, who had just taken charge in Liverpool: “I am the new one.” Later it emerged that Effenberg’s coaching licence was not valid because he had not attended the required refresher courses.
The Effenberg theatre: rarely has a coach had a stronger surreal factor than former Germany international Stefan Effenberg at his unveiling in Paderborn. “Effe” himself had to grin during the press conference on 13 October 2015: “It really is me.” Then he copied Jürgen Klopp, who had just taken charge in Liverpool: “I am the new one.” Later it emerged that Effenberg’s coaching licence was not valid because he had not attended the required refresher courses. Sporting failure was only one part of the story.