The 2013-14 campaign delivered a nervy season for VfL Bochum as Die Unabsteigbaren finished a precarious 15th in the 2. Bundesliga, narrowly securing their league status under the demanding guidance of manager Peter Neururer. Leading the charge for goals was the centre-forward Richard Sukuta-Pasu, whose 6 goals proved crucial in a campaign built on sheer grit and a desire to avoid the drop. It was a hard-fought, tense year that marked the club's continued battle to survive in the second tier and remains a defining chapter of their modern history.