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The concept of relegation and promotion as practiced in Europe can be really exciting. It would be great but I guess there is little chance of something like that taking hold here. I am a Bayern München fan but last year I started taking an interest in a lower level team - Jahn Regensburg - a bit of a yo-yo team that has been has high as second division. Last spring Jahn were struggling to remain in the Third Bundesliga while they played their last season inan old stadium. They have some good support and their new stadium looks great, but they ended up being relegated to the 4th division Regionalliga Bayern (not to be confused with 5th division Bayernliga). After five games this year they have 15 points and are alone in first place so if things keep going this way they should be back in the Third Bundesliga next year. Reserve/U-23 teams for three First Bundesliga and three Second Bundesliga clubs play in their Regionalliga so there is a lot to pique one's interest even at this level.