However, Stöger continued in the position until December 2005, then became sporting director. After winning the championship in that season, the following season did not start well and both coach and manager were sacked before year's end.
Stöger remained in charge until December 2005, but later took on a different leadership role as sporting director. The team's subsequent championship win did not translate to success in the following season, which ended with the termination of both the head coach and manager by the year's end.