Bayern Munich The Observer Jupp Heynckes, the safe pair of hands Bayern Munich can’t bear to lose Instead of just minding the shop in his fourth stint as manager the man from Mönchengladbach is being begged to stay Jupp Heynckes was brought in when senior players such as Franck Ribéry (right) tired of Carlo Ancelotti, and the effect has been stunning. In each of the three seasons he has coached a team in the Champions League, they have reached the final. Having beaten Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at Wembley, Heynckes somewhat reluctantly entered a retirement that lasted until September’s return as a sprightly 72-year-old. If Robben and Ribéry leave Bayern Munich, they will go as club legends Read moreIn this fourth Bayern stint, he calls the shots. Having inherited a team three points off the top, Bayern are now 19 points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen.

Source: The Guardian February 17, 2018 20:15 UTC