He was recommended to the club by Franz Beckenbauer however his appointment was controversial as he had never previously coached a club side .
In March 1970 , Lattek took over the reins of Bayern Munich as successor of the Croatian Branko Zebec .
Lattek was recommended to the club by Franz Beckenbauer however Lattek 's appointment was controversial as he had never previously coached a club side .
In March 1970 , Lattek took over the reins of Bayern Munich as successor of the Croatian Branko Zebec .