Germany triumphed in the European Championship final with a 2–1 victory over the Czech Republic at Wembley, bringing an end to the unforgettable journey of Euro '96.
For the players, the end of the tournament marked the beginning of a well-earned vacation. But for the club's staff, it was quite the opposite — the real battle had just begun.
With the Euros concluded, the transfer season had officially kicked off, and the war for next season's success was underway.
On the very day the tournament ended, Richard gathered the entire first-team staff — especially the coaching unit — for a crucial meeting.
With manager Martin O'Neill still recovering from an injury, assistant coach John Robertson stepped up to lead preparations, at least until O'Neill returned to full health.
