Eintracht Frankfurt 2001/03 Away kit Medium

Condition: ★★★★★ 

A very rare kit in excellent condition. The size is Medium (loose fit that fits also like a Large) and it was manufactured by FILA. The ''Fraport'' sponsor is amazing and fits perfectly the tone of the jersey. 

The 2001/02 and 2002/03 seasons were pivotal for Eintracht Frankfurt, a club with a rich history in German football. During this period, they were primarily involved in the 2. Bundesliga, the second tier of German football, after their relegation from the Bundesliga in the 2000/01 season. The club went through ups and downs in these two seasons, eventually bouncing back to the Bundesliga. Let's take a closer look at their performance in these two seasons:

2001/02 Season (2. Bundesliga)

Overview

• League: 2. Bundesliga
• Final Position: 15th place
• Points: 40
• Head Coach:
  • Starts with Martin Andermatt, later replaced by Reinhard Saftig due to poor results.

Key Events

• Eintracht Frankfurt struggled throughout the season, facing the real threat of relegation to the Regionalliga, the third tier of German football.
• The club had inconsistency both in attack and defense, which led to the low final standings.
• Frankfurt narrowly avoided relegation, finishing just one place above the relegation zone.
• Notable players during this season included Alex Schur, Rudi Bommer, and Dirk Heinen.

League Performance

• Wins: 9
• Draws: 13
• Losses: 12
• They struggled with scoring and defensive lapses, contributing to a difficult season.

Cup Competitions

• DFB-Pokal: Eliminated in the Second Round by Karlsruher SC.

Notable Issues

• The club faced financial difficulties, and there was instability both on and off the pitch.
• Changes in coaching and management affected their performance negatively.

2002/03 Season (2. Bundesliga)

Overview

• League: 2. Bundesliga
• Final Position: 3rd place (Promotion to Bundesliga)
• Points: 59
• Head Coach: Willibald "Willi" Reimann

Key Events

• After the tough 2001/02 season, Eintracht Frankfurt rebounded in the 2002/03 season under the leadership of Willi Reimann.
• The team showed much more consistency, managing to secure 3rd place, which guaranteed them promotion back to the Bundesliga.
• The final day of the season was dramatic, with Frankfurt needing to win their final match by a significant margin to ensure promotion. They managed a stunning 6-3 victory over SSV Reutlingen, which secured their return to the top flight of German football.

League Performance

• Wins: 17
• Draws: 8
• Losses: 9
• A much-improved season compared to 2001/02, with Frankfurt having a more balanced squad and stronger performances at key moments.

Top Scorers

• Arie van Lent: The Dutch striker played a crucial role in Frankfurt's promotion campaign, scoring 15 goals.
• Alexander Schur: A key midfielder and fan favorite, Schur was an important figure in the squad, scoring crucial goals, including the pivotal one on the last matchday.

Cup Competitions

• DFB-Pokal: Once again, Frankfurt's cup run was short-lived, as they were knocked out early.

Promotion to Bundesliga

• The final matchday win over SSV Reutlingen was one of the defining moments of the season. Arie van Lent, Ioannis Amanatidis, and other key players rose to the occasion.