After 30 minutes of the season's final home game against rivals Austria Vienna the match was suspended. In the wake of the visitors second goal, a section of home supporters invaded the pitch, provoking a reaction from the heavy Police presence. Following a further 30 minute delay, referee Thomas Einwaller was left with no choice but to abandon the game.

Rapid legend Peter Schöttel, who spent his entire playing career in the famous Green & White, was confirmed as the new Head Coach. Schöttel will assume the office as of the 1st June and has signed a two year contract. His 524 appearances for the club make him the player with the most appearances in Rapid history. The 44 year old returns following a 5 year adjournment. "I am delighted that from June I’m the head coach of Rapid. My coaching staff is made up of people I trust. They are...

To ensure the best possible preparation, the club was engaged in prolonged talks in the weeks prior to the game with security forces, police officials, fans and supporters clubs. The invasion of the playing space by a clubs own supporters, and the threatening of others inside the stadium must be, and is, met with the most vehement condemnation. The level of shame brought upon the club is of course enormous. SK Rapid will use all the means at our disposal to relentlessly pursue those...

Rapid legend Peter Schöttel, who spent his entire playing career in the famous Green & White, was confirmed as the new Head Coach. Schöttel will assume the office as of the 1st June and has signed a two year contract. His 524 appearances for the club make him the player with the most appearances in Rapid history. The 44 year old returns following a 5 year adjournment. "I am delighted that from June I’m the head coach of Rapid. My coaching staff is made up of people I trust. They are...

Rapid lined up in Barisic' favoured 4-5-1 formation for the trip to Ried. Jürgen Patocka partnered Soma in the heart of the back four, while it would again be primarily down to Steffen Hofmann and Prokopic to provide support to the lone Hamdi Salihi up front. Whatever plans Zoran Barisic and Rapid had went out of the window in the 6th minute. A quick throw caught Rapid napping and allowed Stefan Lexa to cross from the edge of the area for Ivan Carril who finished from close range....

Coach Zoran Barisic again shuffled his pack following last weeks draw in Kapfenberg: Back into the fold came midfield trio Hofmann, Prokopic and Trimmel, while Tanju Kayhan reclaimed the right back berth. Hamdi Salihi again led the line on his own.Drazan tries to stir RapidScoring opportunities were at a premium in the first half: A long range Steffen Hofmann effort tested away keeper Borentisch in the 12th minute but the first half highlight was provided by Christopher Drazan on the half...

The match against Kapfenberg came just three days after the Ried defeat, and without suspended duo Steffen Hofmann and Boris Prokopic, it was a much changed line up that took to the field for Rapid: In came Patocka, Heikinnen, Schimpelsberger, Hinum and Nuhiu as Zoran Barisic looked to freshen things up ahead of the hectic closing schedule. Kulovits fires Rapid aheadThe Hütteldorfers got off to a positive start and their efforts were rewarded early on as Kulovits finished off a good move...

Trainer Zoran Barisic again shuffled his pack following last weeks draw in Kapfenberg: Back into the fold came midfield trio Hofmann, Prokopic and Trimmel, while Tanju Kayhan reclaimed the right back berth. Hamdi Salihi again led the line on his own. Drazan tries to stir RapidScoring opportunities were at a premium in the first half: A long range Steffen Hofmann effort tested away keeper Borentisch in the 12th minute but the first half highlight was provided by Christopher Drazan on the half...

While the Austrian FA Cup may lack the glamour of the German equivalent and the tradition of the English version, the Semi Final between SV Ried and our side represented a route into European football next season. Christoph Saurer came into the starting line up, while Salihi again led the line by himself. Despite the small capacity, the stadium was not sold out for the match even though the winners would be hot favourites going into the final against lower league outfit Austria Lustenau.The...

The match against Kapfenberg came just three days after the Ried defeat, and without suspended duo Steffen Hofmann and Boris Prokopic, it was a much changed line up that took to the field for Rapid: In came Patocka, Heikinnen, Schimpelsberger, Hinum and Nuhiu as Zoran Barisic looked to freshen things up ahead of the hectic closing schedule. Kulovits fires Rapid aheadThe Hütteldorfers got off to a positive start and their efforts were rewarded early on as Kulovits finished off a good...