In the 1996–97 season, Greuther finished second in the league and was promoted to the 2. Bundesliga. Veh also led the team to a Round of 16 berth in the German Cup where they lost 3–1 to Karlsruher SC.
In the 1996–97 season, Greuther secured second place in the league and was promoted to the 2. Bundesliga under Veh's guidance. The team also made a notable appearance in the German Cup, reaching the Round of 16 before being defeated by Karlsruher SC.