Hostile Bayern Munich fans issue Neuer with 'code of conduct'

Hostile Bayern Munich fans issue Neuer with 'code of conduct'

New Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been given a less than warm welcome by a group of hardline fans who have now issued him with a 'code of conduct'.

The Bayern Munich Ultras are furious that Neuer - a self-confessed fan of his former club Schalke - has joined the Bavarian outfit.

The two sides have an intense rivalry which has been growing in recent years.

The Germany goalkeeper was given a hostile reception during the first half of Bayern’s 15-0 win over Italian side Trentino at their training camp on Lake Garda last week.

A banner read: “You can save as many balls as you like. We will never accept you in our shirt.”

Neuer met with some hostile fans last Tuesday, but in a statement posted on their website on Thursday, the conglomeration of five fan groups said nothing had changed.

"Manuel Neuer has said how he will behave towards us fans in future, but our opinion of him has not changed," said the statement.

"During the meeting, we explained how he should behave towards us."

And now German tabloid Bild claims to have seen the code of behaviour issued to Neuer.

According to the paper, their five point code warns him he must never:

1) Sing fan chants on their megaphone (a tradition for popular players)
2) Kneel in front of the team and sing the "Humba" song
3) Approach the South stand (where the Bayern Ultras sit)
4) Throw his shirt into the crowd
5) Kiss the Bayern bade on his shirt

The statement from the five groups, named by Bild as Beautiful People in Munich, Inferno Bavaria '01, Munich Maniacs '96, Red Alert and Munich's Red Pride, said: "If Manuel Neuer observes the rules of conduct and maintains a respectful distance (from us), there will be no more protests or organised demonstrations against him."

Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes told Bild last week: "A minority group cannot demand that a player has to behave this way or that way.

"In the past, I would have been up in arms about this, but today I just say if everyone behaves reasonably with each other, everything will be resolved."

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thats insane, I'd be considering leaving!

He's an idiot for signing for them anyway. He must of known this would happen, both sets of fans were disgraced he was even considering the move months before it happened. The Bayern fans chanted that they wanted to keep Hans-Jorg Butt at games but both parties still agreed on a deal. Just silly.

At least he didn't join the Mancs!

Clowns

Won't be surprised if he immediately wants to leave now. Seriously, a code of conduct issued by the fans to a player? He must be feeling miserable.

He's a fantastic keeper, they should just be grateful and get behind him.

Me being me would to the exact opposite to that list.

Was booed last night in the friendly match against Hamburg. Also produced an absolutely hilarious flap at the ball for Hamburg's first goal

crazy stuff but as another said neuer knew this would be coming a long time ago now. can't wait to see how professionally he'll perform this season and whether he can deliver. same goes for the rest of the squad too mind.

At least he didn't join the Mancs!

This

I bet there was bad denim all over the place during that fans meeting!!

He should kick his own head in, for going there in the 1st place. He can't say that this caught him with his pants down.

F**k me, and a code of conduct, as well.

Brilliant. We should have issued Paul Ince with similar demands.

Ha!

K'inell... welcome to the club...

He's an idiot for signing for them anyway. He must of known this would happen, both sets of fans were disgraced he was even considering the move months before it happened. The Bayern fans chanted that they wanted to keep Hans-Jorg Butt at games but both parties still agreed on a deal. Just silly.

Exactly!
Always been a huge fan of his qualities but lost any respect I had for him after that move. He knew what to expect at Bayern, I don't feel sorry for him at all.

I don't feel sorry for him, I feel sorry for those fans. Clearly they are mentally retarded.

They'll change their tone if he wins them trophies.

Who said the krauts didnt have a sense of humour??a code of conduct

I wonder if Oliver Khan was asked to do the same thing, must not drink, must look like an ape, must not like slag everyone else off..........

I wonder if Oliver Khan was asked to do the same thing, must not drink, must look like an ape, must not like slag everyone else off..........

But isn't it all to do with Bayern and Hamburg being rivals.