 However, Kampa was not sold but Schäfer remained the number one goalkeeper.He stayed in this position throughout the entire season despite substantial fan backing for his rival, Kampa.Even after Kampa was sold to Mönchengladbach before the 2004–05 season, which saw Nürnberg back in the top flight, Schäfer still had to fight off skepticism in his abilities from parts of the Nürnberg supporters.