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...

Rapid took to the field in their now familiar 4-5-1 formation adopted and put to great effect by Zoran Barisic. Hamdi Salihi was again alone leading the line, with Steffen Hofmann playing in a very advanced position just off the Albanian. Mario Sonnleitner returned to the starting 11 following a short injury lay off. Full blooded encounterThe opening moments of the game saw both teams displaying total commitment to the cause: 50 – 50 tackles were being very fiercely contested in what was...

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...

Shadows had just started to fall across the Hanappi stadium on Saturday ahead of the evening kick off against Lower Austrian outfit Wiener Neustadt. Rapids form had begin to warm up in recent weeks, much like the Viennese spring, and under newly installed coach Zoran Barisic the team were looking to continue to sweep up the Bundesliga and fight for a potential league and cup double. A late charge for the league had looked out of the question just a few weeks earlier, but it's in Rapid's...