Rob Parker | October 23, 2009
That’s not how we celebrate in this country!
Players and staff from Hamburg were involved in an angry confrontation after their win at Celtic last night when stewards attempted to cut short their celebrations.
There is a bit of a chicken-and-egg debate about whether Hamburg were sitting down as part of a new German post-match [...]
Rob Parker | May 8, 2009
Significant stationery
Cheer up, Chelsea fans. At least you have a living, breathing (despite the threats) human being to vent your hatred towards. Supporters have Hamburg have been forced to lay the blame for their European exit with a humble ball of paper.
Defender Michael Gravgaard was lining up a simple backpass to his keeper when the [...]
Rob Parker | April 10, 2009
Don’t worry, love. It’ll condition it
This Hamburg fan had a bittersweet night as she watched her side beat Manchester City last night. First City took the lead, but then Hamburg went on to win the match. Her excitable partner gave her a hug and a kiss (albeit with his boggle eyes creepily wide open), but [...]
Rob Parker | February 7, 2009
When goal celebration routines backfire
We missed this one earlier in the week, but we are making amends now. Bayern Munich suffered defeat against Hamburg last weekend, and Luca Toni was in for a particularly strong dose of humiliation. The Italian striker thought he had given Bayern the lead and launched into his trademark hand-to-ear celebration [...]
Rob Parker | December 18, 2008
Ex-England boss’ directional sense on par with his tactics
During last night’s Uefa Cup tie between Hamburg and Aston Villa, Craig Gardner fired a decent chance to get Villa back in the game over the crossbar. Here’s what Five co-commentator Graham Taylor had to say on the matter:
“Yes, it’s only just over the bar, but over [...]
