Daniel Stendel

Hannover 96

Parallel to his last as an active player, Stendel already worked as a co-coach at Hannover 96 II in the 2007-08 season. After his career ended a year later, he became coach of the U-17s; in 2013, he moved to the U-19s. He was appointed head coach of Hannover 96 on 3 April 2016 for the remainder of the 2015–16 season. He had been coaching the under 19 team for Hannover. His first match finished in a 2–2 draw. His first win came in the following weekend, on 15 April 2016, in a 2–0 win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. He was sacked on 20 March 2017. He finished with a record of 17 wins, nine draws, and eight losses.

Barnsley

On 6 June 2018, Stendel was appointed as manager of League One club Barnsley on a two-year deal. On 13 April 2019, following a 4–2 home win over Fleetwood Town, South Yorkshire Police launched an investigation after opposition manager Joey Barton allegedly assaulted Stendel in the tunnel. After the incident, Barton was charged by South Yorkshire Police with ABH and bailed until 9 October 2019. At Sheffield Crown Court, in November 2021, Stendel said that he was shoved to the ground by Barton and fell into metal bars in the tunnel. On 6 December, Barton was found not guilty after a week-long trial. On 8 October 2019, Stendel was sacked as manager of Barnsley, following a run of ten games without a win. Stendel's departure sparked widespread criticism of the board.

Heart of Midlothian

Stendel was appointed manager of…