Prior to this the BFV (Berliner Fußball-Verband or Berlin Football Federation) had approved the use of the player by the club. The president of the federation apologized, indicating that the league had made a mistake and that the club was blameless. By the time the unexpected decision had come down, Podkowik had already appeared in seven matches with the team and they were ordered to replay three of these games.
Before this, the BFV (Berliner Fußball-Verband or Berlin Football Federation) had granted permission for the player's use by the club. The federation president apologized, explaining that the league made a mistake and the club was blameless. By the time the unexpected decision came, Podkowik had already played in seven matches for the team and they were required to replay three of those games.