Away shirt as worn when HSV reached the semi-finals of the DFB-Pokal. In May, however, Magath was fired after a 4–0 defeat to 1. FC Köln with the team one place above the relegation zone. HSV appointed reserve team coach Ralf Schehr eventually finishing in 13th place and losing in the Semi-final of the DFP Pokal to eventual winners VfB Stuttgart