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Hannover 96
Hannover emerge from the shadows for tilt at European dream | Raphael Honigstein
guardian.co.uk Apr 11 2011 05:14
Mirko Slomka's hardworking side have overcome tragedy to give themselves a chance of Champions League footballIf Stoke City's Tony Pulis complains about a lack of coverage, what are Hannover 96 supposed to do? The Lower Saxons are playing the best-ever season in the history of their club and will embark on the last five games of the season in third place, yet their remarkable progress keeps getting somewhat ignored - including, it has to be admitted, by this column.They probably don't mind though. While Mainz 05 flickered brightly before running a little out of steam, 96's more stealthy ascent has continued to catch both the media and opponents off-guard. Champions League at the AWD-Arena next year is now a very distinct possibility, a feat that was about as likely befo