Glory City Stories : Hamburg From the publisher: Punks, Perms and Promotions. We made our way to the rebel heart of northern Germany — where the River Elbe meets grit, rebellion, and romance. Welcome to Hamburg. This City Stories issue of Glory dives headfirst into one of Europe’s most atmospheric footballing cities, where history, punk, and local pride collide on and off the pitch. Andy Lawn shines a light on St. Pauli, the club that turned politics into a philosophy, while Andi Thomas examines the century-old connection between local cult team Altona 93 and Dulwich Hamlet in South London – two institutions with heartbeats as strong as their communities. And of course, there’s HSV — Hamburg’s traditional powerhouse, fighting to reclaim their place in the top flight. We speak to Stefan Kuntz, former Germany striker, Turkey national team coach and now HSV Sporting Director, and Merlin Polzin, the young head coach behind their recent resurgence. And for a dose of nostalgia, we revisit th...