Hannover fans provoke in Braunschweig with demo at the derby day!

Hannover fans provoke in Braunschweig with demo at the derby day!

The rivalry between Eintracht Braunschweig and Hannover 96 is legendary and not only ensures heated moments on the field. Next Saturday, while Eintracht Braunschweig is playing a home game against Greuther Fürth, the "Fanhilfe Hannover" is planning a demonstration in Braunschweig. This campaign is approved by the city and the police, which underlines the explosiveness of the situation.

This Unique Demonstration, Taking Place on September 21, is actively organized by Hanover fans and should be "for a free fan culture-everywhere / against the restriction of fan utensils and guest fans!" take place. The planned protest is the Braunschweig train station, which will be occupied from 9 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. Originally, a fan march was planned by the city, but security concerns of the authorities have limited the framework of the event.

background to the demonstration

The decision to hold a demonstration was followed by a number of measures that Lower Saxony Interior Minister Daniela Behrens had announced in the run -up to the upcoming derby between Braunschweig and Hanover. At the last encounters, there were numerous incidents that led to strict safety precautions for visitors to the game. These requirements have caused outrage both in Braunschweig and in Hanover.

The Fanhilfe Hannover has long been criticism of Behrens and denounces their populist decisions, which would negatively influence the fan culture as a whole. A refusal of the dialogue with regard to the security concepts was also determined, which further fans the anger of the fans. On social media, the 96 fans have already announced that the Bundesliga game will remain away in order to express their rejection against the measures.

Eintracht Braunschweig's reaction

Another remarkable detail in this context is that the Ultras of Eintracht Braunschweig will also be active on this matchday. For the same morning you called a fan march to move through the city. This constellation could lead to an exciting meeting of the two fan camps, although security is the top priority for both sides.

The rivalry of these two traditional clubs has been a central topic in German football for decades. Although there are different opinions on this topic - especially with regard to the security concepts - the idea that fans of the "enemy" demonstrate on their own ground on their own ground is particularly uncomfortable for the supporters of Eintracht Braunschweig. The spirited mixture between sporty competition and fanatical protests will continue to heat up the atmosphere during the home game.

The upcoming demonstration could not only have a political dimension, but also influence the dynamics in the ratio between the two fan camps. On Saturday it will be shown how these events actually go and what new tensions may be available between Braunschweig and Hanover.