Two of the leagues clubs made negative headlines when they encountered financial trouble. FSV Erlangen-Bruck averted insolvency in December 2011, caused by outstanding social security payments and wages, when it had to take up a €220,000 credit. The club announced that it would have to cut the budget of the football department.220.000 €-Darlehen verhindert FSV-Insolvenz Fupa.net, published: 6 December 2011, retrieved 10 December 2011 The TSV Aindling, club officials and current and former players were raided by the German customs department in December 2011. The club is thought to have knowingly withheld social security payments.Razzia: Betriebsprüfung sorgt für Verdacht Augsburger Allgemeine, published: 6 December 2011, retrieved 10 December 2011 A third club, TSV Gersthofen, announced a deficit of €200,000 for its football department, with the main club providing a 10-year repayable loan to cover for it.Drei Bayernligisten taumeln – Chaos bei Bruck fupa.net, published: 2 April 2012, retrieved 3 April 2012 Aindling and Gersthofen consequently decided not to apply for a Regionalliga licence.
