Walter Rautmann (born 30 August 1945) is an Austrian retired football coach and player. He has coached Mpumalanga Black Aces,Hall of Fame Black Aces Dangerous Darkies, Real Rovers,Tavern Talk with Walter Rautmann (Part 2) Soccerladuma.co.za Moroka Swallows,Swallows coach cries foul Mail & GuardianPrecious victory for Swallows Mail & Guardian Rabali Blackpool,Tavern Talk with ex-PSL coach Walter Rautmann (Part 1) Soccerladuma.co.za AmaZulu, African Wanderers,'Mr Fixit' starts from scratch with Wanderers Tembisa Classic,'Messiah' needs a miracle at Classic Cape ArgusIt's a Classic case of 'we were robbed' Cape Argus Black Leopards,Rautman to come to Leopard's rescue Zoutnet Zulu Royals,Rautmann to restore Zulu royalty Iafrica.comRautmann instils fighting spirit in Usuthu Cape Argus PJ Stars, Garankuwa United,Mazolam puts his flabby butt on the line and it's just too much to bare Sunday Times Values Rockets, Mbabane Swallows, and amateur Klerksdorp City.Rangers rejoice Kick Off
Career
In South Africa Before playing in South Africa he played in the Eastern Canada Professional Soccer League in 1965 with Montreal Italica. Unable to secure a contract in the United States, the retired midfielder came to the whites-only South African league with some other Austrians in the 1960s, before completing a switch to Moroka Swallows as player-coach which was the first black team he was in. Since then, he coached only black teams and was dubbed 'Mr Fitness', 'Mr Fixit', the 'Lion of the North' for his preternatural ability to save clubs from relegation. Also, Rautmann helped some South African footballers earn transfers to Austria, the first at the time.Von Linz nach Johannesburg Ballesterer Fußballmagazin
While in charge of Rabali Blackpool, the former footballer was kicked by Gora Ebrahim after he was chosen to be substituted and has not spoken to Ebrahim since.
In 2015, Rautmann was moribund when his heart stopped beating for 20 seconds and had to be revived.Rautmann's Death Defying Feat After His Heart Stops Beating For 20 Seconds Soccerladuma.co.za
On South African football, he has stated that it is very corrupt.Der Mann, den sie Soweto nannten Wiener Zeitung
In Swaziland Summoned to take the helm of Mbabane Swallows of the Swazi Premier League near the end of 2009Swazi champs call 'Mr Fixit' Sowetan Live on a short-term agreement to assist Malian Alou Badara ahead of their CAF Champions League clash encountering SuperSport United,SA coach Mr Fitness' coming to assist Birds' Times of Swaziland Rautmann arrived in the country by January 2010.Walter Rautmann arrives on Saturday! Times of Swaziland However, he complained about the state of Swallows' training pitch upon arrival,Prince of Wales Sports ground is diplorable' Times of Swaziland blaming the state of the pitch for his team's cup loss to Amagaagasi as well.Badara, Rautmann blame it on unplayable pitch Times of Swaziland A month succeeding his appointment, he severed ties with the club, citing a poor relationship with Alou Badara as the reason for his resignation.Walter Rautmann dumps Swazi champions Kick Off
Personal life Marrying his wife Lynn in 1968, the Austrian mentor is fluent in English, Dutch, and Afrikaans.Linzer im Fußball-Sold Südafrikas Nachrichten.at He has a son, Michael, who was born in 1976.
References
External links Walter Rautmann Advises Players With Health Issues Rautmann turns down offer to join Nathi Lions Spoko' was my best player ever- Rautmann