Fred Rutten
Büskens remained in charge until the end of the season, being replaced by Dutch Fred Rutten in July 2008. He finished the stint with a record of five wins and a draw. However, in March 2009, the latter was fired, which led to the pair again taking over the side until the end of the season (now accompanied by another former Schalke player, Oliver Reck), being then replaced by Felix Magath, and released by the club on 23 June 2009. He finished his second stint with a record of four wins, one draw, and four losses.