No-Go Cell Phone Ringtones: Dynamo Coach Stamm Speaks Out

Thomas Stamm was angry—really angry. The 3–5 loss to 1. FC Heidenheim had disappointed and upset the coach of second-division soccer club Dynamo Dresden. And then, during the postgame press conference, a cell phone rang—just as the Swiss coach had begun his statement. That was too much for the Dynamo coach.

“That usually costs you. Yes, I’m not joking. Feel free to pay up into the team fund in Heidenheim,” Stamm said, addressing the person who had caused the disturbance. Background: In nearly every team, cell phones ringing in the locker room are strictly prohibited and rank high on the list of penalties. Especially when the boss is speaking. Even during press conferences, silencing your phone is a top priority.