The union was a bit of a surprise because of some ill-will that had existed between the clubs going back to Arminia's refusal to share their stadium facility with DJK, and so make it possible for them to play in the Regionalliga in the late 1960s.

The quartet’s arrival was met with excitement among the Gütersloh fanbase, as they were expected to play a crucial role in the club’s ambitions to rise through the German football pyramid.

Dylan established himself as a defensive leader, helping the team secure multiple clean sheets, while Luke and Ryan formed a strong partnership in midfield and attack, contributing with key assists and goals throughout the season.

By the end of the 2024-25 season, their contributions helped FC Gütersloh achieve one of its best finishes in recent years, keeping the club in contention for promotion to the 3.

Future Prospects With all four players on long-term contracts, FC Gütersloh’s management expressed confidence that they would continue to play a vital role in the club’s ambitions.

After repeated financial troubles, the club filed for insolvency in January 2017,[3] and despite all efforts to secure funding through donations and sponsorship, announced the dissolution and liquidation of assets by the end of May 2017.

[5] FC Gütersloh followers share a heartfelt rivalry with nearby SC Verl whose supporters tease the "big city club" over its inconsistent performance and financial woes.