FC Blau-Weiß Linz or BW Linz are an Austrian association football club playing in the Second League in the current 2020–21 season.

History

In 1997, FC Blau-Weiß Linz was founded, which adopted the traditions of the defunct club

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, which due to financial difficulties had to finally dissolve, by merger with their long-time rivals

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Stadium

FC Blau-Weiß Linz played their home matches at

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, but they have plans to develop their own stadium, Donaustadion, to accommodate nearly 5,400 people by 2023.

Current squad

''Updated 31 August 2022.''

Staff and board members

* Manager: Ronald Brunmayr

Manager history

* ''Unknown'' (1997–1998) *

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(1998–2003) *

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(2003) *

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(2003–2004) * Gerald Perzy (2004) *

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(2004–2005) * Gerald Perzy (2005) *

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(2005–2007) *

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(2007) *

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(2007–2008) * Gerald Perzy (2008) *

(2008–2011) * Gerald Perzy (2011) * Thomas Weissenböck (2011–2012) * Gerald Perzy (2012) *

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(2012–2013) *

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(2013–2014) * Wilhelm Wahlmüller (2014–2016) * Max Babler (2016) * Klaus Schmidt (2016–2017) * Günther Gorenzel-Simonitsch (2017–)

References

External links

* http://www.blauweiss-linz.at/ Official Website Blau-Weiss Linz, FC 1997 establishments in Austria Sport in Linz Association football clubs established in 1997 {{Austria-footyclub-stub