

Transfer Rumors
Europa League – HSV v Celtic preview
By: Chris |News and notes ahead of today’s match at Celtic Park . . .
•Jerome Boateng made the trip to Glasgow but will not play–he twisted his knee in training on Tuesday and is aiming to be ready for Sunday’s match versus Schalke. Look for David Rozehnal to start in his place. Kai-Fabian Schulz has been recalled [...]
HSV v. Hapoel Preview
By: Chris |News and notes leading up to the Europa League clash with Hapoel Tel Aviv on Thursday. . .
Finally
By: Chris |HSV have a meaningful match this evening/afternoon, as they take on Danish outfit Randers FC in the Europa League third round qualifying. About eff’ing time I’d say. I’m tired of these friendlies against crap teams like The Little Sisters of the Poor FC, Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrow Daycare Center, and of course, Stuttgart and Bayern. [...]
The Mountain Cometh
By: Chris |The “Mountain” is a nickname given to a certain transfer target, who finally inked a five year deal after protracted negotiations over the fee to his former club. I, for one, am pretty keen on seeing this cat in the HSV strip this fall.
Alex Silva update
By: Chris |This afternoon’s edition of the Abendblatt confirms an ACL tear. His surgery is scheduled for later this week as the swelling subsides. His prognosis is to be out for 6 to 12 months, and realistically, it will be something toward the latter end of that range.
Anyone who is interested in the physiological aspects of this [...]
Oh sh*t
By: Chris |Loyal reader Manolo witnessed it first hand, and now it threatens the transfer strategy. Yep, Alex Silva twisted his knee and the worst is feared.
Training camp, Day 3 wrap
By: Chris |All’s well that ends well, or something like that. As Jan pointed out in the comments of the last post, HSV have their man–Eljero Elia, ex- of Eredivisie outfit Twente Enschede.
Ze Roberto in da Hi-zouse!
By: Chris |A day late on the story, as it’s Independence Day weekend here in the States and I think Evan is on his winter break from school down in Auz, but Ze Roberto did in fact sign a three year deal yesterday.
Quick hits
By: Chris |Just back from my holiday and heading into Independence Day weekend here in the good old USA, but there are finally some signs of life on the transfer front for HSV.
Sad news
By: Chris |Ran across this story today while trying to vet a comment I read on a MoPo article this morning.






