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The 1968/69 season is considered the most bizarre season in Bundesliga history. It was the season in which 1. FC Nuremberg went from being champions to being relegated. The central figure in the story was coach Max Merkel. But there are also unusual stories in other clubs. For example, 1. FC Cologne, which is considered the favorite to win the championship according to a coach survey by the Kölnische Rundschau. Much to the displeasure of Effzeh coach Hans Merkle. Offenbacher Kickers, Kaiserslautern, Hertha, Duisburg and Stuttgart are all tipped to be relegated.