Der Hammer has retired

[Deano's Mullet]

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/bundesliga-hitzlsperger-calls-time-career-194542961.html


Any memories of Der Hitz? Goals from distance were his speciality. I cant remember his goal vs Brum with too much fondness as I can never get over what happened at the climax of that match. His goals at Bolton, Pompey and at home vs Leicester were very special.

[Deano's Mullet]

Ah.... heres his goal vs Leicester in the cup.

and a selection of others

who was it he scored against in the league cup and it went in off the underside of the bar? Preston?

[Louzie0]

'Shoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!'

Whenever he got to the halfway line with the ball.

All the best, Tommy.

[Yossarian]

I know he wasn't who Alan Partridge was talking about but he really did have, "a foot like a traction engine".

[Legion]

Retires.

[Legion]

Clicky

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

I hope he finds a good role within the game if that's what he wants. He was a great pro.
He instilled the same sense of excitement when he got the ball as we experienced when we had Bruce Rioch - as soon as he was in the opposition's half you anticipated a spectacular shot and a spectacular goal.
The goal against Leicester was a belter!

All the best Hitz!

[Lizz]

Didn't realise he's 31, for some reason thought he was younger.

[Can Gana Be Bettered!?!?]

Last minute winner against West Brom. Great moment.

[PaulWinch again]

Had a good career, good luck in the future Hitz.

[danlanza]

Great player for us, from 25 yards.

[Slaphead]

I remember his winner away at Pompey, absolute thumper and made the rain feel much better.

[thick_mike]

Last minute winner against West Brom. Great moment.

This was one of my favourite moments at Villa Park ever

[Legion]

Ta for the merge, whoever.

[LeeB]

Good luck to him, left us with some great memories.

Shame he didn't have a bit more to his game, but fuck it, if you can it a ball like that why bother trying anything else.