Josef Walter (footballer)

[4] In 1963, he briefly stepped away from Austria Wien but returned to football in March 1964, unexpectedly succeeding Karl Decker as the national team's manager.

Collaborating with coach Béla Guttmann, he oversaw player selection while advancing his agenda to reform and professionalize Austrian football, encapsulated in the renowned 10-point program.

However, encountering partial acceptance at the Austrian Football Association's general meeting, Walter resigned in October 1964.

[4] Subsequently reengaging with Austria Wien's management, Walter secured industrialist Manfred Mautner Markhof Jr. as club president and sponsor.

Following a failed merger with FC Admira, Walter briefly stepped back before returning to orchestrate a successful syndicate with Wiener AC's football section, securing Austria Tabak as sponsors in 1977.