OSV Hannover OSV Hannover OSV was founded in 1933, but in 1937 they merged with MTV Groß Buchholz, which apparently had been founded in 1923, so OSV conveniently claimed an older heritage. The club had sprung from one of those Arbeitersport ("Workers sports") clubs, Freien Turnerschaft Gro§ Buchholz. The soccer section apparently had enough of the gymnasts, and moved out.
The club was completely obscure until 1970, when they suddenly made the jump to the old Regionalliga Nord. After a few seasons, they dropped down a division, but by 1980 they qualified for the new 2.Liga-Nord. They lasted two years before being relegated an dropping into obscurity and off the face of the earth.
In 1983 the club had approximately 900,000 DM debt and went into bankruptcy. A new club was planned as "OSC Hannover", and the Niedersacshen Federation accepted their application to remain in the current leagues. However some "jealous scumbags" (probably creditors) protested and the idea was killed. In the last second a member drive came up with just enough money to avoid a wind-up, and OSV survived.
Obviously the club is still kicking around in some division in local Hannover leagues, but only remain a poignant memory for most soccer fans.
After almost going bankrupt, the club managed to get things straightened out. They were unbeaten at home for almost 2 years, and climbed back into the Bezirksliga in 2006. 2014 meant promotion back to teh Landesliga, after an absence of 17 years.
| Full Name | Oststädter Sportverein Hannover 1923 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Address |
Hannover (Niedersachsen). Pop.:
516,500 (2002). Based in
the Oststadt district.
| Address |
Carl-Loges-Str. 12, 30657 Hannover | Phone: 0511 - 604 44 77, Fax: Telefax: 0511 - 604 44 78 E-Mail: vorstand@osvhannover.de Colors |
Red jersey, white shorts, white socks
| Nickname |
| Stadium |
Langenforther Straße Capacity: 8,000 (450 seats) | Known as the Oststadtstadion in the good years of the 1970s, it had a capacity of about 12,000. Now pretty much just a regular field. In 2010 the main stands burned down, a smaller stand was built, along with a nice lounge area for the high-rollers. Tickets |
For the Landesliga in 2015, tickets were priced at 7 euros, with a season pass a reasonable 85 euros. For 25 euros you can be in the
"OSV-Lounge", which has free beer, wine, champagne and soft drinks along with all-you-can-eat food.
| Supporters |
Do they even have supporters? About 400 members in the club.
| Friends |
Do they even have friends?
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Foes |
| Heroes |
| Zeroes |
| Beer |
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Grub and Pub |
| The Net |
Official site: www.osv-hannover.de
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Recent History:
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2014-15 (VI) Landesliga Hannover
2013-14 (VII) Bezirksliga Hannover-2 1st
2007-08 (VII) Bezirksliga Hannover-2
2006-07 (VII) Bezirksliga Hannover-2 10th
2006-07 (VII) Bezirksliga Hannover-2 10th
2005-06 (VIII) Bezirksklasse Hannover/4
2004-05 (IX) Kreisliga Hannover-Stadt
2003-04 (IX) Kreisliga Hannover-Stadt
2002-03
2001-02 (VIII) Bezirksklasse Hannover/4
2000-01 (VIII) Bezirksklasse Hannover/4
1983-00 disappear into wilderness
1982-83 (IV) Verbandsliga Niedersachsen 16th
1981-82 (III) Am.Oberliga Nord 18th
1980-81 (II) 2.Bundesliga Nord 22nd
1979-80 (II) 2.Bundesliga Nord 12th
1978-79 (III) Am.Oberliga Nord 1st
1977-78 (III) Am.Oberliga Nord 1st
1976-77 (III) Am.Oberliga Nord 14th
1975-76 (III) Am.Oberliga Nord 14th
1974-75 (III) Am.Oberliga Nord 9th
1973-74 (II) Regionalliga Nord 11th
1972-73 (II) Regionalliga Nord 15th
1971-72 (II) Regionalliga Nord 13th
1970-71 (III) Amateurliga Niedersachsen 1st
1969-70 (III) Amateurliga Niedersachsen 3rd
1968-69 (III) Amateurliga Niedersachsen 10th
1969-70 (III) Amateurliga Niedersachsen 3rd
(c) Abseits Guide to Germany : www.abseits-soccer.com