OpinionWild rumor: Bosses back Wagner! FC stands behind Wagner:
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GEISSBLOG: 1. FC Köln shows no interest in Horst SteffenGEISSBLOG reports no talks occurred, while René Wagner continues receiving backing at 1. FC Köln.
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- According to GEISSBLOG, club leadership unanimously backs René Wagner despite criticism after the 1–1 draw with Bremen and 1–2 loss to Hamburg.
- On Saturday, Horst Steffen watched a regional-league match between 1. FC Köln’s under-21 team and VfB Hilden at Franz-Kremer-Stadion.
- Express reported an agreement with Steffen if Wagner failed, but GEISSBLOG says no talks took place.
- The derby against Borussia Mönchengladbach scheduled for 11 October is reportedly not linked to Wagner’s future.
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