# GAK football club coaching and performance updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gak-football-club-coaching-and-performance-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-21T12:08:01.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2.

In the Admiral Bundesliga, GAK entered a match against SV Ried following a significant 0-8 defeat to Rapid, which resulted in the dismissal of manager Ferdinand Feldhofer. Interim coach Joachim Standfest took charge of the squad for the match at the BWT X Oberösterreichische Arena.

Following a 0-1 loss to SV Ried, Standfest noted that the team displayed more intensity and a different character than in their previous heavy defeat. GAK leadership, including President Rene Ziesler and interim sporting director Andreas Lienhart, indicated that a decision regarding a permanent coach is forthcoming, though budget constraints are influencing the selection process. Standfest remains a candidate for the position.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: GAK and Blau-Weiß Linz provide updates on football performance

GAK interim coach Joachim Standfest sees potential following a narrow loss to Ried, while FC Blau-Weiss Linz begins the season with three consecutive wins and zero goals conceded.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spvgg-bayreuth-draws-2-2-against-league-leaders-fv-illertissen

### 2026-08-19: SV Ried to host GAK in Admiral Bundesliga match

SV Ried hosts GAK in the Admiral Bundesliga this Friday, as GAK seeks to recover from a recent 0-8 loss under interim coach Joachim Standfest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sv-ried-to-host-gak-in-admiral-bundesliga-match

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