Stuttgart fires coach Zorniger, names Kramny as successor
Posted November 24, 2015 6:00 am
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) - Stuttgart has fired Alexander Zorniger 13 matches into the season and named under-23 coach Juergen Kramny as his successor.
Zorniger's departure comes three days after Stuttgart's 4-0 home loss to Augsburg, which was then bottom of the standings. Stuttgart has three wins from 13 matches and is back in the danger zone in 16th place, two from the bottom.
Stuttgart's next match is on Sunday at Borussia Dortmund.
Stuttgart narrowly avoided relegation when Huub Stevens was brought in in November 2014. Stevens' contract was not extended and he is now in charge of Hoffenheim.
FILE - In this July 10, 2009 file picture then assistant coach Juergen Kramny of German first division Bundesliga soccer team 1. FSV Mainz 05, attends the official photo opportunity in Mainz, Germany. According to dpa news agency on Tuesday Nov. 24, 2015, VfB Stuttgart has fired head coach Alexander Zorniger and replaced him with reserve team coach Juergen Kramny, (AP Photo/Daniel Roland,file)
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