SK Rapid accept full responsibility for the day's events and in the future will implement the following 10-point plan:1. Stadium Bans:SK Rapid will work in conjunction with outside security agencies to identify and ban as many participants in the pitch invasion as possible. We expect figures of those susceptible to the bans to reach between 70 and 100. The ban will last for a period of between 12 months to 10 years. The sentence has been handed down from the Bundesliga senate and is...

SK Rapid and Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink reached a mutual agreement over the termination of the players contract which comes into immediate effect.The player arrived in summer 2010 and made 13 appearances for the club, scoring 4 times. skrapid.at wishes Jan all the best for the future!

The Austrian U21 International (5 apps, 1 goal) has signed a three-year contract. Details of the transfer sum are yet to be released. Last season Alar bagged a credible 14 goals in the Bundesliga. Trainer Peter Schöttel: "I'm delighted that following extensive negotiations with Kapfenberg, were able to bring one of the hottest properties in Austrian football in the shape of Deni Alar to Hütteldorf. I’m convinced that in coming seasons Alar will play a pivotal role for us."Deni Alar,...

Following a season encompassing 53 competitive matches – the most in one season in the club’s history – the first team squad is enjoying a holiday. With the international season almost also now over, those who stayed behind to play for their nations will soon also be enjoying a break. Those not involved in the international matches will return to Hütteldorf and commence training on the 15 of June. Those returning from international action will start on the 27th of June. Here is a list...

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...

Hosts make the better of the frenetic startRapid's final game of the season didn't take long to get going. After just 50 seconds top scorer Hamdi Salihi glanced a header just wide of Linz keeper Mandel’s post. The home side responded and took the lead in the 4th minute: a Sonnleitner miscued clearance fell to Kaufmann who took the chance to beat Raimund Hedl. It was to be the final competitive match of Hedl’s career: As of next season he will assume the role of goalkeeping coach as part...

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...