Rene Poms

René Poms (born 5 July 1975) is an Austrian professional football manager and former player who played as a midfielder. He is currently in charge of Polish II liga club GKS Tychy.

Playing career Poms started his senior career as a player at DSV Leoben, making his debut in the Austrian second division in 1994. He played primarily in the lower leagues of Styria and Carinthia, gaining experience at clubs such as FC Trofaiach (championship and promotion in 1998–99), Kapfenberger SV (Regionalliga Mitte championship and promotion in 2001–02), and SV Bad Aussee (championship and promotion in 2004–05). He ended his career in 2014 at TUS Spielberg, combining playing and coaching.

Managerial career He was an assistant to Nenad Bjelica at Wolfsberger AC, Austria Wien, Spezia, Lech Poznań, Dinamo Zagreb and NK Osijek.

On 10 March 2026, he became the new coach of Polish second tier club GKS Tychy, signing a contract until the end of the season. Placed last in the league table at the time of Poms' appointment, GKS' relegation to the II liga was confirmed on 9 May. Despite being unable to save the club from demotion, Poms' contract was extended for another year on 15 May.

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Honours As a player FC Trofaiach Oberliga Nord: 1998–99 Kapfenberger SV Regionalliga Mitte: 2001–02 SV Bad Aussee Landesliga Steiermark: 2004–05 SC Bruck/Mur Oberliga Nord: 2007–08

As a manager SC Bruck/Mur Oberliga Nord: 2007–08, 2015–16

Wolfsberger AC II Kärntner Liga: 2012–13