The 2010–11 season of Hamburger SV began on 28 June with their first training session.[1] Hamburg played its matches at Imtech Arena.[2]
Hamburg hired Armin Veh as their new head coach after sacking Bruno Labbadia near the end of last season[3][4] and appointed Bastian Reinhardt as their new sports director.[5] Hamburg were interested in a number of big name players, including Rafinha of Schalke 04,[6] Michael Ballack, who Chelsea deemed surplus,[7][8] Serdar Tasci of VfB Stuttgart[9] and Jaroslav Drobný.[10] Out of all of those, only Drobný decided to sign with Hamburg.[7][11] Jérôme Boateng was the only major player sold, leaving for Manchester City.[12]
The signings continued during pre-season. Hamburg signed Dennis Diekmeier from 1. FC Nürnberg[13] and Heiko Westermann from Schalke 04.[14]
In September 2010, Hamburger SV and FC St. Pauli played their first derby in eight years.[15] The match ended in a 1–1 draw.[16]
Hamburg club president Bernd Hoffmann had come under pressure for poor club results.[17] Bernd Hoffmann came under pressure after Hamburg lost 4–2 to Bayer Leverkusen.[17] A group of fans protested against recent results outside the club headquarters by demanding Bernd Hoffmann resignation.[17] Head coach Armin Veh said Hoffmann should not be blamed and the coaching staff and the playing staff collectively should be blamed for the bad results.[17] Supervisory board Horst Becker resigned on 13 December 2010 and stated that he would not seek re-election for the position.[17]
Wigan Athletic contacted Hamburg about a possible loan move for Dutch winger Eljero Elia.[18] Eljero Elia had fallen out of favour at Hamburg.[18] Sporting director Bastian Reinhardt had confirmed that Wigan offered to take Elia on loan for half-a-season.[18]
Ruud van Nistelrooy had confirmed that Real Madrid were interested in signing him.[19] On 23 January 2011, Hamburg rejected a transfer worth more than €2 million plus a friendly match.[20] President Hoffmann stated that Hamburg were looking to get back into Europe and it would be "impossible" to allow him to leave the club.[20] It became publicly known that Ruud van Nistelrooy wasn't happy about Hamburg rejecting the transfer offer from Real Madrid[21] and he has ruled out a contract extension with Hamburger SV.[21]
In January 2011, Matthias Sammer rejected a job offer from Hamburg.[22] The job would have been similar to the one he has with the German Football Association (DFB).[22]
On 5 February 2011, Hamburg and St. Pauli fans fought each other after the match between the two clubs was postponed due to rain.[15] Up to 200 hooligans threw bottles and fireworks at police.[15] One person was arrested and 45 people taken into custody.[15] The police had been expecting violence ahead of the derby.[15] Police and stadium workers had discovered fireworks attached to seats in the stands of Imtech Arena in the days leading up to the originally scheduled match.[15]
On 13 March 2011, the day after a 6–0 loss to Bayern Munich, Hamburg fired head coach Armin Veh and assistant coach Reiner Geyer.[23][24] Michael Oenning was named interim head coach and Rudolfo Cardoso assistant coach.[23][24] Originally, Veh was going to leave the club after the season.[25]
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As of 22 January 2011[update] Reference: Soccernet[43][44][45]
Last updated: 17 December 2010Source: Hamburger SV official website
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