8000 tickets have been sold, the interest is great and justified. For although it comes to "Pipi" is and he will naturally focus on is his evening on 21 May also a nostalgic day for all energy-fans. Because it has a "Who's Who" of the FCE has announced the affiliation to professional football and will once again take on the turf in the stadium of friendship, the red-white jersey.

A list of commitments by his companions sporting career is getting longer, almost every day go to the office of the FCE calls, letters or e-mail with an illustrious name from the near past, soccer or energy history. It is already clear that the former center-back duo of Jens Melzig and Sven Benken well it is like "Pistolero" Antun Labak, midfielder Vasile Miriuta, whirlwind Laurentiu-Aurelian Reghecampf, the fine technicians Moussa Latoundji, the old warhorse Tzanko Tzvetanov, the strong in the air Kevin McKenna. Also Steffen Baumgart does not miss this game in its former living room. Vasile Miriuta, who was recently a guest at the Berlin-Brandenburg-Derby FCE against Union, said: "I'm really looking forward to the event and that, once again playing in the stadium, where I could see very many beautiful moments. Even a reunion with old pals and friends alone is already worth coming."

Even with Tomislav Piplica already growing a little stage fright before 21 May And he is preparing, just like in his playing days, meticulously before his appearance. "When I read all the names that will be there, then I say again, it's a great honor for me to have this farewell game and it is an appreciation for my work here in Cottbus." And "Pipi" still has a surprise in store. "I do not say what it is. But I'm sure it will find the applause of the spectators."

Incidentally, after the final whistle of the farewell game is far from final. For joint 21st is on that May still partying and dancing, the fans first hand while. From 23 clock, the "CB" rocked. With free admission, of course. Then the autograph session in the chemical factory, which will be held from 17 clock before the game, still a beautiful memory.

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