Hannover 96 made a fast start to their Bundesliga return but president Martin Kind’s plans to buy the club have led to a boycott from supporters. Adam Bate speaks to those on both sides of the argument to find out why Hannover’s successes conti
nue to go unsung…
Hannover's return to the Bundesliga could hardly have begun better. The newly-promoted side kicked off with a win at Mainz then beat Schalke at home. Ten points from four games put them top of the table and while there was a dip after that, the 4-2 win over Borussia Dortmund in October highlighted how far they have come. But fans are anything but happy.
Hannover president Martin Kind is pushing to gain ownership of the club and break from the 50+1 rule that ensures members retain a controlling influence. The club's supervisory board has already voted to sell to Kind. All that remains is to apply to the German Football League (DFL) and they will become only the fourth club to abandon this tried-and-trusted model.
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