The 2010-11 campaign was a disastrous, relegation-doomed season for Arminia Bielefeld as Die Arminen finished a crushing 18th in the 2. Bundesliga, resulting in relegation to the 3. Liga. The season was characterized by turmoil, starting with a managerial change as Christian Ziege was replaced by Ewald Lienen, and compounded by a four-point deduction for financial licensing breaches, which sealed their fate. Ultimately, the team won only four games all season. Joint-top scorers Sebastian Heidinger and Josip Tadić could only manage 5 goals apiece in a turbulent year that cemented the club's unwanted reputation as a Fahrstuhlmannschaft (yo-yo club).