German Cup Final

Does anyone have a copy of the speech General Custer made before his famous last stand? Asking for a friend.

News just in.... 

Breaking news coming in from Germany is that Hannover have just secured a huge investment from an un-named source who has purchased all 1million of the clubs shares in the most intriguing German Cup final battle in modern history. If they win, the unnamed source stands to pocket a cool £10million for their investment. Unlike some recent finals, Hannover have no plans to let their new investor down.

In a true David vs Goliath fixture, the little fancied Hannover side - led by Danish Centre Forward Yussuf Poulson – have managed to beg, steal and borrow their way to the final, using a mixture of ballwinners and winghalves - beating some very fancied teams along the way. 

However, to go one step further they need to defeat the juggernaut that is Schalke who finds themselves 1-25 odds on favourites for the fixture. The German League Champions can bolster a side of modern day 'Galacticos' and an array of talent most clubs could only dream of. A loss here would pile the pressure on the Schalke manager who promised an array of trophies to the fans this year.

Rumour has it Rob Wilson has developed an impassioned speech to inspire the players, using clips from Disney Movies to show how his team's dreams can really become a reality. Mel Gibson is also rumoured to have visited the players during their cup hideaway this week as Wilson uses all his network to prepare the players for battle.

There have been no leaks from the Schalke camp, although rumours persist around players being locked in their rooms from 6pm, showing just how seriously the Schalke Manager is taking the game.

Stay tuned for more news as we get it...

If it is going wrong at half time you could always dish out a John Sitton style speech as well

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

 Hannover have no plans to let their new investor down.

gary@chelsea wrote:

If it is going wrong at half time you could always dish out a John Sitton style speech as well

Expectations are low Gaz. REALLY low. I’m just trying to persuade the team to turn up for the game. WHV has really started to work though and the PM CF partnership of Brozovic and Poulsen could cause some issues.

gary@chelsea wrote:

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

 Hannover have no plans to let their new investor down.

It’s almost like this has happened to Ben before ..... maybe even recently.

gary@chelsea wrote:

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

 Hannover have no plans to let their new investor down.

Maybe Hannover have invested there fortunes in schalke and are going to throw the final! Scandal 

Phil@Watford wrote:

gary@chelsea wrote:

Ben@Plymouth wrote:

 Hannover have no plans to let their new investor down.

Maybe Hannover have invested there fortunes in schalke and are going to throw the final! Scandal 

Wouldn't be surprised if Gaz didn't recently own Southampton's shares - no wonder he has started to splash some cash....

Haha, you don't get to a cup final without having something about you!
My boys have been told, in no uncertain terms, NOT to think they'll have an easy time.
They will WORK or they won't play!

I actually expect a tough time - but I'm going for 'possession' to help stifle the Hannover players impact.

Or will I??

Andy@Schalke wrote:

Haha, you don't get to a cup final without having something about you!
My boys have been told, in no uncertain terms, NOT to think they'll have an easy time.
They will WORK or they won't play!

I actually expect a tough time - but I'm going for 'possession' to help stifle the Hannover players impact.

We’re rubbish. At least let us have a kick.

Andy@Schalke wrote:

Or will I??

The mind games..... brilliant 

I have literally got 1 tactic. I can’t even join in the tactical mind games. Biggest decision ..... does Alex Kral get a pre match hair cut.

The hideaway dealing , do you just put a location?

gary@chelsea wrote:

The hideaway dealing , do you just put a location?

Not even sure you need a location but Hannover are going to a top secret high altitude hideaway in the Swiss Alps.

see you there rob...

With less than 24 hours to go until the 'David and Goliath Derby', anticipation over this fixture - which has captured the attention of football fans across the world – is high.

Whilst both camps have attempted to keep things under wraps, a recent press release from Hannover Manager Rob Wilson has shone light on this motivational methods, asking players to 'let it go' and give it their all in attempting an impossible task. On hearing the emphasis on Disney classics Fans of the club have now written to the Lower Saxony State Parliament to demand that their manager is forced to celebrate any victory by dressing up as Else from Frozen.... watch this space...

On the other hand the Schalke manager has kept things under wraps, releasing a very short statement suggesting his team will score more than Hannover. However, insiders in the camp - talking exclusively to PIAT NEWS - have highlighted that the pressure seems to be getting to the players and manager over which would be the biggest shock in German football in modern times. Whilst the manager's job isn't seen as being at risk - regardless of the result – the fans are demanding victory at all costs...

The mind games are strong, I’m almost looking forward to this more than my own games.

If Hannover pull of the impossible.... we riot!

Quick press release from the Disney Store on Oxford Street '...... a range of princess dresses, including Elsa from Frozen, aimed at the fat middle-aged male market has been planned'.


Gaz/Phil ..... no idea if this is in reference to Ben's post above or have you two been on the phone to Disney HQ for personal reasons? Also Ollie keeps asking what Tinder is ffs.

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

Quick press release from the Disney Store on Oxford Street '...... a range of princess dresses, including Elsa from Frozen, aimed at the fat middle-aged male market has been planned'.


Gaz/Phil ..... no idea if this is in reference to Ben's post above or have you two been on the phone to Disney HQ for personal reasons? Also Ollie keeps asking what Tinder is ffs.

Damn, you caught me.. Was trying to buy you one, so you can wear it to your Induction into the Hemsoft Hall of Fame... 

Tell him, better then Grinder...

gary@chelsea wrote:

The mind games are strong, I’m almost looking forward to this more than my own games.

If Hannover pull of the impossible.... we riot!

I'm hearing the Kaiser Chiefs are all booked in at Hannover for a concert at week 23... that or Disney on Ice...

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

Quick press release from the Disney Store on Oxford Street '...... a range of princess dresses, including Elsa from Frozen, aimed at the fat middle-aged male market has been planned'.


Gaz/Phil ..... no idea if this is in reference to Ben's post above or have you two been on the phone to Disney HQ for personal reasons? Also Ollie keeps asking what Tinder is ffs.

Tell him when he is old enough that he’ll be able to pick up women on it for one night stands, normally in overstretched primark leggings...... or maybe not!

gary@chelsea wrote:

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

Quick press release from the Disney Store on Oxford Street '...... a range of princess dresses, including Elsa from Frozen, aimed at the fat middle-aged male market has been planned'.


Gaz/Phil ..... no idea if this is in reference to Ben's post above or have you two been on the phone to Disney HQ for personal reasons? Also Ollie keeps asking what Tinder is ffs.

Tell him when he is old enough that he’ll be able to pick up women on it for one night stands, normally in overstretched primark leggings...... or maybe not!

Oh god. And ..... no. But removing all his internet access.

Rob@Barcelona wrote:

Quick press release from the Disney Store on Oxford Street '...... a range of princess dresses, including Elsa from Frozen, aimed at the fat middle-aged male market has been planned'.


Gaz/Phil ..... no idea if this is in reference to Ben's post above or have you two been on the phone to Disney HQ for personal reasons? Also Ollie keeps asking what Tinder is ffs.

Getting very tempted to tell my boys to throw the match!