2013/13 Half-term report: Hannover 96
Hanover - Hannover 96 started the season with the clear intention of returning to Europe after narrowly missing out on a hat-trick of UEFA Europa League appearances last year.
In spite of a bright start, thanks to the fixture list giving them four home games in their first six, their struggles outside the Lower Saxony capital dragged them down the table and ultimately saw coach Mirko Slomka pay the price. bundesliga.com analyses the ups and downs of the Reds in 2013/14 so far.