
I was indeed a very big Hoeneß sympathizer. He simply has made that club Bayern that Financial monster like it is nowadays. When he started, Bayern had no sponors and were in debt. Selling Rummenigge (my hero) to Inter made Bayern debt-free. His 1st contract as manager said, that he could get 50% of all sponsor money/advertising revenue..he burnt that contract, cos he catched many important clients instantly and Bayern would lose so much money..to HIM. He revolutionized the sponsor money department in Europe. Since he became Manager, Bayern have never made a loss again. Rule No. 1 was and nowadays still is, that the season HAS to end with a profit. Bayern r financially at the top now ONLY of Hoeneß.
He lost a lot of credit with his tax incident though. I really disliked how amateurish he handled that complete story, started with the overhasty incomplete tax declaration. His role in German football and at Bayern was so unique, that the public wanted to see him crucified. Didnt help that he was obviously badly advised and acted stupid, so he needed to pay for it..badly. He ll always be a legend though, but the good thing is, that he is more in the background now and not being too influential anymore..Pep and Sammer should pick the players needed with little influence of Rummenigge and Hoeneß.