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Heynckes departs to resume retirement
After Bayern completed Saturday’s 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart, securing their place in next season’s Champions League, Jupp Heynckes stepped forward to accept the applause he richly deserved. He stood alone in front of the south terrace faithful, as the crowd chanted his name in praise. Beaming and satisfied, Heynckes visibly revelled in the moment.
“I’m a very level-headed person and I’ve seen and done a lot in football,” the 64-year-old commented afterwards, “but the fans’ reaction was definitely a compliment for the work the team’s put in for me.” Added general manager Uli Hoeneß: “We can’t be grateful enough to him for leading us to second place in such an assured manner. He is and will always remain a friend of mine and Bayern Munich football club.”
Heynckes spontaneously agreed to step into the breach after Hoeneß and his fellow board directors dismissed Jürgen Klinsmann four weeks ago. Together with assistant boss Hermann Gerland, he swiftly nurtured the sense of a new start at the Säbener Strasse. He held face-to-face talks with a number of players, including a blossoming Lukas Podolski, and also “turned things round both technically and tactically,” Rummenigge stated.
Bayern under Heynckes claimed 13 of a possible 15 points, a percentage which would have delivered far more than second place if maintained across the season.
“If he’d been here the whole season, we’d have finished as champions. Four wins and a draw is a great record,” mused Germany international Philipp Lahm. “His record speaks for itself,” commented keeper Jörg Butt, questioned about Heynckes‘ contribution to the second place finish.
“It’s the first time I’ve realised you can be delighted about coming second. I didn’t think that in my first spell at Bayern. Back then, the runners-up spot left a bitter taste in the mouth, it wasn’t enough,” said Heynckes, who finished in the unloved position behind the champions twice in his previous stint at the helm. By contrast, the fans, officials and players were all pleased as punch on Saturday.
“My mission is accomplished,” said Heynckes, “I’ve really enjoyed it, and I think the players have too, judging by the way they came over and thanked me after the final whistle.” Captain Mark van Bommel spoke on behalf of the dressing room: “He told us very clearly what we had to do. He inspired us and corrected us, and he has a good eye. He gave us all the composure and calmness you need when you play for Bayern.”
Talking of peace and quiet, Heynckes will now resume his official retirement from the game. But how long will it last? “I’m not the kind of guy who says: that’s it, it’s over. Normally, I should be saying my coaching career is finished, but why should I do that? Maybe I’ll be needed again, and I’d have to perform another U-turn.”
Heynckes’ family and his dog Cando, “who’s waiting for me already at home in Gladbach,” the coach grinned, will have to do without Don Jupp for a few days longer.
“I’m staying around for a short time, as my dear friend Uli asked me to oversee the post-season friendlies,” reported Heynckes. “And how could I say no?” 
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