Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Tore Reginiussen joins Schalke
Tromso's Tore Reginiussen is now a Schalke player. The eight-times-capped Norway international has signed a contract that will tie him to the Royal Blues until 30 June 2013.
Schalke manager Felix Magath is delighted to have signed another young talent. Reginiussen is a central defender who can also be used in defensive midfield. "Tore is a very talented young player, so it's good that he'll be linking up with us in the winter break as that will allow us to ease him into the Bundesliga gently", said head coach Felix Magath on signing the 23-year-old.
Reginiussen began his footballing career at Alta IF in his home country of Norway. At the beginning of 2006 he then switched to Tromso IL, where he made 54 first division appearances (4 goals). The 1.85 metre defensive specialist has also played 15 times for the Norway under-21 side and made his senior international debut against Montenegro on 26 March 2008. (www.schalke04.com)
Schalke manager Felix Magath is delighted to have signed another young talent. Reginiussen is a central defender who can also be used in defensive midfield. "Tore is a very talented young player, so it's good that he'll be linking up with us in the winter break as that will allow us to ease him into the Bundesliga gently", said head coach Felix Magath on signing the 23-year-old.
Reginiussen began his footballing career at Alta IF in his home country of Norway. At the beginning of 2006 he then switched to Tromso IL, where he made 54 first division appearances (4 goals). The 1.85 metre defensive specialist has also played 15 times for the Norway under-21 side and made his senior international debut against Montenegro on 26 March 2008. (www.schalke04.com)
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Even Hovland has been invited to England next week to try out for Manchester United. Alex Ferguson is interested in buying the 20-year-old from Sogndal.
Rosenborg's Per Ciljan Skjelbred was attacked Thursday night, a man hit him in the face outside of a nightclub in Trondheim.
Next year's fixtures are ready. Check them out here.
Rosenborg's Per Ciljan Skjelbred was attacked Thursday night, a man hit him in the face outside of a nightclub in Trondheim.
Next year's fixtures are ready. Check them out here.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Old promos
While we wait for the new season we are going to bring you old promo's and other videos from Tippeligaen.
This is TV2Sporten's promo for Tippeligaen 2008
This is TV2Sporten's promo for Tippeligaen 2008
Who is going to coach Rosenborg?
As Rosenborg's coach Erik Hamren has signed for Sweden the club is trying to find someone to replace him.Jan Jönson and Trond Sollied seems to be the main candidates, but today Adressavisen claims that the legend Nils Arne Eggen is in negotiations with the club, something both the players and the fans think is a great idea.
Eggen is best known as the manager of Rosenborg in the period 1988–97 and 1999–2002 and winning the league 11 times during these years.
Eggen is best known as the manager of Rosenborg in the period 1988–97 and 1999–2002 and winning the league 11 times during these years.
A local fan exclaimes: "Eggen back in Rosenborg? YEEEES! :D CL, UEFA, YOU NAME IT! The club is going to become it's own country and win the World Cup as well!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Update
The players of Tippeligaen have started their Christmas holidays, but things are still happening in Norwegian football.
FC Lyn Oslo is now declared bankrupt, the hearing will find place on the 10th of December. If they haven't raised several millons by then the club will disappear from the league system.
Viking has hired Åge Hareide as their new manager. The former Manchester City player resigned from his position as Norway's national team coach in December 2008, after not winning a single match in 2008.
Tom Nordlie will continue as Fredrikstad manager even though the players have complained about his leading style, which according to Pål André Czwartek makes the players scared. "He yells at people in the open."
[Wikipedia on Nordlie:]
Nordlie is one of the most recognized coaches in Norway. His football philosophy is to be "insane but in control" and to "give a 100%, but also focus on one's tasks". Nordlie was never a great football player, however he has achieved several milestones as a manager. He explains this as follows "It is not necessary to have been a horse in order to be a good jockey".
Nordlie has experienced both ups and downs in his career. In 1998, he led Odd Grenland to promotion to the Norwegian Premier League, and to a respectable seventh place the next season. In 2000, he took over big club Vålerenga, but was fired after a disastrous season, that led to Vålerenga's relegation from the Norwegian Premier League. After working as a football expert in TV 2 for a while, Nordlie was hired as coach of Sandefjord. He led the club to the play-off in both 2002 and 2003, but lost both times. In 2004 he took over the struggling Start, and in his first season in charge, Start won the First Division and were promoted. In their return to Tippeligaen, Start had a great spring season, and took home the silver medal, only beaten by one goal by Vålerenga. Nordlie won the Kniksen award as coach of the year.
Stabæk has bought Veigar Pall Gunnarson back from the French club Nancy. Gunnarson left the club one year ago, after having been one of the most important players in the season that ended with first place in the league for the club from Bærum.
[Wikipedia.org:]
Gunnarsson was leading the attack with Nannskog, a partnership which was the most feared duo in the league, according to statistics (goals and assist). In the 2006 season, Nannskog became top scorer in the Norwegian Premier League with 19 goals, with Gunnarsson finishing one goal behind.
In 2007, Stabæk finished second, just behind winners Brann. Gunnarson played well, and was the seasons assist leader with 17, and fourth on the scoring chart with 15.[1]
The following season he made another big contribution to the club, helping them winning the league. Again he was the seasons assist leader with 14, in addition to 10 goals.
This signing means that neither Fredrik Berglund nor Daigo Kobayashi will have their contracts renewed.
NFF has revealed that the 2010 season will start on the 14th of March, and last to the end of November, something that will make it the longest season in history, which means that we once again will watch matches like these two:
FC Lyn Oslo is now declared bankrupt, the hearing will find place on the 10th of December. If they haven't raised several millons by then the club will disappear from the league system.
Viking has hired Åge Hareide as their new manager. The former Manchester City player resigned from his position as Norway's national team coach in December 2008, after not winning a single match in 2008.
Tom Nordlie will continue as Fredrikstad manager even though the players have complained about his leading style, which according to Pål André Czwartek makes the players scared. "He yells at people in the open."
[Wikipedia on Nordlie:]
Nordlie is one of the most recognized coaches in Norway. His football philosophy is to be "insane but in control" and to "give a 100%, but also focus on one's tasks". Nordlie was never a great football player, however he has achieved several milestones as a manager. He explains this as follows "It is not necessary to have been a horse in order to be a good jockey".
Nordlie has experienced both ups and downs in his career. In 1998, he led Odd Grenland to promotion to the Norwegian Premier League, and to a respectable seventh place the next season. In 2000, he took over big club Vålerenga, but was fired after a disastrous season, that led to Vålerenga's relegation from the Norwegian Premier League. After working as a football expert in TV 2 for a while, Nordlie was hired as coach of Sandefjord. He led the club to the play-off in both 2002 and 2003, but lost both times. In 2004 he took over the struggling Start, and in his first season in charge, Start won the First Division and were promoted. In their return to Tippeligaen, Start had a great spring season, and took home the silver medal, only beaten by one goal by Vålerenga. Nordlie won the Kniksen award as coach of the year.
Stabæk has bought Veigar Pall Gunnarson back from the French club Nancy. Gunnarson left the club one year ago, after having been one of the most important players in the season that ended with first place in the league for the club from Bærum.
[Wikipedia.org:]
Gunnarsson was leading the attack with Nannskog, a partnership which was the most feared duo in the league, according to statistics (goals and assist). In the 2006 season, Nannskog became top scorer in the Norwegian Premier League with 19 goals, with Gunnarsson finishing one goal behind.
In 2007, Stabæk finished second, just behind winners Brann. Gunnarson played well, and was the seasons assist leader with 17, and fourth on the scoring chart with 15.[1]
The following season he made another big contribution to the club, helping them winning the league. Again he was the seasons assist leader with 14, in addition to 10 goals.
This signing means that neither Fredrik Berglund nor Daigo Kobayashi will have their contracts renewed.
NFF has revealed that the 2010 season will start on the 14th of March, and last to the end of November, something that will make it the longest season in history, which means that we once again will watch matches like these two:
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Fair Play Competition
Odd Grenland will get a chance to qualify for the Europa League through the UEFA Fair Play Competition. Rosenborg won the domestic competition, but as they are already qualified for the Champeons League, Odd Grenland will be given the chance.
Many will find this surprising, as Odd has been in the headlines this season after a couple of interesting situations:
However, the reason why Odd still scores high is beacause both of these incidents happened in the cup and not in the league, and do therefore not affect the fair play score.
Here is the complete list:
1. Rosenborg (8,12)
2. Odd Grenland (7,97)
3. Molde (7,96)
4. Stabæk (7,93)
4. Vålerenga (7,93)
6. Tromsø (7,92)
7. Strømsgodset (7,84)
8. Bodø/Glimt (7,82)
9. Brann (7,79)
10. Fredrikstad (7,77)
11. Start (7,73)
12. Aalesund (7,72)
13. Lillestrøm (7, 70)
14. Sandefjord (7,63)
15. Viking (7,59)
16. Lyn (7,53)
Many will find this surprising, as Odd has been in the headlines this season after a couple of interesting situations:
However, the reason why Odd still scores high is beacause both of these incidents happened in the cup and not in the league, and do therefore not affect the fair play score.
Here is the complete list:
1. Rosenborg (8,12)
2. Odd Grenland (7,97)
3. Molde (7,96)
4. Stabæk (7,93)
4. Vålerenga (7,93)
6. Tromsø (7,92)
7. Strømsgodset (7,84)
8. Bodø/Glimt (7,82)
9. Brann (7,79)
10. Fredrikstad (7,77)
11. Start (7,73)
12. Aalesund (7,72)
13. Lillestrøm (7, 70)
14. Sandefjord (7,63)
15. Viking (7,59)
16. Lyn (7,53)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Best Bosman Team
(tv2sporten.no)
As a result of the financial troubles the Norwegian clubs are struggling with several well paid players has been given the opportunity to leave their clubs as bosman players.
A total of 54(!) players are without contracts from 2010, and can therefore sign with any club for free.
TV2 has put together this dream team of bosman players:
Formation: 4-3-3
Keeper:
Espen Johnsen (Rosenborg)
29 years, with 18 appearances for the national team.
Defence:
Jarl André Storbæk (Vålerenga)
31 years, with 17 appearances for the national team.
Kristján Örn Sigurðsson (Brann)
29 years, with 29 appearances for Iceland.
Tore Reginiussen (Tromsø)
23 years, former captain of the U21-team, 4 appearances for Norway. Both Fulham and Rosenborg have been interested in signing the defender.
Thomas Rogne (Stabæk)
19 years old.
Midfield:
Espen Søgård (Lillestrøm)
30 years old.
Abgar Barsom (Fredrikstad)
32 years old. Captain of Fredrikstad in the 2009 season.
Kasey Wehrman (Lyn)
33 years old, former captain of Fredrikstad, has 15 appearances for Australia.
Attack:
Stian Ohr (Strømsgodset)
31 years old.
Peter Ijeh (Viking)
32years old, has 5 appearances for Nigeria.
Kim Holmen (Lyn)
The 27year old is among the fastest players in Tippeligaen.
As a result of the financial troubles the Norwegian clubs are struggling with several well paid players has been given the opportunity to leave their clubs as bosman players.
A total of 54(!) players are without contracts from 2010, and can therefore sign with any club for free.
TV2 has put together this dream team of bosman players:
Formation: 4-3-3
Keeper:
Espen Johnsen (Rosenborg)
29 years, with 18 appearances for the national team.
Defence:
Jarl André Storbæk (Vålerenga)
31 years, with 17 appearances for the national team.
Kristján Örn Sigurðsson (Brann)
29 years, with 29 appearances for Iceland.
Tore Reginiussen (Tromsø)
23 years, former captain of the U21-team, 4 appearances for Norway. Both Fulham and Rosenborg have been interested in signing the defender.
Thomas Rogne (Stabæk)
19 years old.
Midfield:
Espen Søgård (Lillestrøm)
30 years old.
Abgar Barsom (Fredrikstad)
32 years old. Captain of Fredrikstad in the 2009 season.
Kasey Wehrman (Lyn)
33 years old, former captain of Fredrikstad, has 15 appearances for Australia.
Attack:
Stian Ohr (Strømsgodset)
31 years old.
Peter Ijeh (Viking)
32years old, has 5 appearances for Nigeria.
Kim Holmen (Lyn)
The 27year old is among the fastest players in Tippeligaen.
17 clubs in danger of losing their licence.
(Nettavisen.no)
Monday The Licence Committee revealed during a press conference at Ullevaal Stadium(the arena that FC Lyn once owned and now can't even afford to rent.) that a total of 17 clubs in Tippeligaen (5), Adeccoligaen (10) and Toppserien Women (2) has received conditional license and is in danger of losing this if they are not able to show positive equity by the end of the year.
Lyn, Tromsø, Strømsgodset, Start and Stabæk are some of the clubs that are in danger of losing their license and thus be denied to play football at a top level in 2010.
The new licence settlement, which will help the clubs out of the ditch, requires, like the old system positive equity.
It's previously been estimated that the 16 teams in Tippeligaen in total runs against a deficit of 150 million kroner(£15 million) in 2009.
This is the first time the Norwegian Football Association uses the new rules for club licenses for Tippeligaen, Adeccoligaen and Toppserien Women. The clubs will keep the licenses that are now handed out, until the licence committee pulls it back or to the club is relegated from Adeccoligaen or Toppserien Women.
The central change in the licensing system is that the clubs now are divided into three categories based on their economic. Category 1 is the worst.
In Tippeligaen Strømsgodset, Start, Stabæk and Tromsø are all placed in category 1, and must now draw up an action plan that the Licence Committee must accept.
Clubs that do not follow their action plan risk facing sanctions. The teams can be punished with a warning, fees of up to 250,000kr per license criteria violation or an eight points deduction per violation. The License Committee will also be able to impose restrictions on the clubs player purchases and contract signings.
These are the 17 clubs that have to document positive equity before the 31st of December 2009 in order to be given a licence:
Tromsø
Strømsgodset
Start
Stabæk (Men and women)
Lyn
Stavanger
Løv-Ham
Sarpsborg
Moss
Kongsvinger
Ham-Kam
Notodden
Hønefoss
Skeid
Haugesund
Amazon Grimstad (Women)
Trondheims Ørn (Women)
Monday The Licence Committee revealed during a press conference at Ullevaal Stadium(the arena that FC Lyn once owned and now can't even afford to rent.) that a total of 17 clubs in Tippeligaen (5), Adeccoligaen (10) and Toppserien Women (2) has received conditional license and is in danger of losing this if they are not able to show positive equity by the end of the year.
Lyn, Tromsø, Strømsgodset, Start and Stabæk are some of the clubs that are in danger of losing their license and thus be denied to play football at a top level in 2010.
The new licence settlement, which will help the clubs out of the ditch, requires, like the old system positive equity.
It's previously been estimated that the 16 teams in Tippeligaen in total runs against a deficit of 150 million kroner(£15 million) in 2009.
This is the first time the Norwegian Football Association uses the new rules for club licenses for Tippeligaen, Adeccoligaen and Toppserien Women. The clubs will keep the licenses that are now handed out, until the licence committee pulls it back or to the club is relegated from Adeccoligaen or Toppserien Women.
The central change in the licensing system is that the clubs now are divided into three categories based on their economic. Category 1 is the worst.
In Tippeligaen Strømsgodset, Start, Stabæk and Tromsø are all placed in category 1, and must now draw up an action plan that the Licence Committee must accept.
Clubs that do not follow their action plan risk facing sanctions. The teams can be punished with a warning, fees of up to 250,000kr per license criteria violation or an eight points deduction per violation. The License Committee will also be able to impose restrictions on the clubs player purchases and contract signings.
These are the 17 clubs that have to document positive equity before the 31st of December 2009 in order to be given a licence:
Tromsø
Strømsgodset
Start
Stabæk (Men and women)
Lyn
Stavanger
Løv-Ham
Sarpsborg
Moss
Kongsvinger
Ham-Kam
Notodden
Hønefoss
Skeid
Haugesund
Amazon Grimstad (Women)
Trondheims Ørn (Women)
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Norway win the friendly match against Switzerland
Switzerland - Norway 0-1
Norway played great in defence, and scored on the only chance they created. Morten In the 47th minute Gamst Pedersen was fouled by Philipp Degen inside the box. John Carew scored on the following penalty.
Norway (4-5-1):
Jon Knudsen
Tom Høgli, Jon Inge Høiland, Brede Hangeland, John Arne Riise
Erik Huseklepp, Per Ciljan Skjelbred, Henning Hauger, Kristoffer Hæstad, Morten Gamst Pedersen
John Carew
Subs:
Morten Moldskred for Huseklepp, 40th
Rune Almenning Jarstein for Knudsen, 46th
Alexander Tettey for Hæstad 65th
Daniel Braaten for Cartew 78th
Jan Gunnar Solli for Hauger, 87th
Espen Ruud for Skjelbred, 90th
Coach Egil Drillo Olsen has been ill for a couple of days, but was back on the bench today, and led Norway to their sixth victory in 2009, which is a considerable improvement after the former coach not winning a single match last year.
Norway played great in defence, and scored on the only chance they created. Morten In the 47th minute Gamst Pedersen was fouled by Philipp Degen inside the box. John Carew scored on the following penalty.
Norway (4-5-1):
Jon Knudsen
Tom Høgli, Jon Inge Høiland, Brede Hangeland, John Arne Riise
Erik Huseklepp, Per Ciljan Skjelbred, Henning Hauger, Kristoffer Hæstad, Morten Gamst Pedersen
John Carew
Subs:
Morten Moldskred for Huseklepp, 40th
Rune Almenning Jarstein for Knudsen, 46th
Alexander Tettey for Hæstad 65th
Daniel Braaten for Cartew 78th
Jan Gunnar Solli for Hauger, 87th
Espen Ruud for Skjelbred, 90th
Coach Egil Drillo Olsen has been ill for a couple of days, but was back on the bench today, and led Norway to their sixth victory in 2009, which is a considerable improvement after the former coach not winning a single match last year.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Kongsvinger promoted
Kongsvinger - Sarpsborg: 3-1 (5-4 on aggregate)
Kongsvinger will play in Tippeligaen next year after their win over Sarpsborg yesterday.
The other promoted teams are Haugesund and Hønefoss.
Raymond Kvisvik signs for Kvik Halden in Norwegian 4th division(!).
Raymond Kvisvik (born 8 November 1974) is a Norwegian football player. With background from teams in hometown Sarpsborg, he currently plays for Fredrikstad just a few kilometers from his hometown, as a midfielder. He moved there due to family reasons, from Brann, where he was the star of the team. He has also played in Austria for Austria Wien. Kvisvik is notorious for his precise shots, assists and long balls with his left foot. He has 7 caps for the Norwegian national team.[wikipedia.org]
After Fredrikstad's relegation from Tippeligaen Kvisvik has now decided that he wants to help in Kvik Haldens attempt for promotion. He'll have a yearly income of 700,000NOK (aprox: £100,000), the best paid 4th division player by far.
Kongsvinger will play in Tippeligaen next year after their win over Sarpsborg yesterday.
The other promoted teams are Haugesund and Hønefoss.
Raymond Kvisvik signs for Kvik Halden in Norwegian 4th division(!).
Raymond Kvisvik (born 8 November 1974) is a Norwegian football player. With background from teams in hometown Sarpsborg, he currently plays for Fredrikstad just a few kilometers from his hometown, as a midfielder. He moved there due to family reasons, from Brann, where he was the star of the team. He has also played in Austria for Austria Wien. Kvisvik is notorious for his precise shots, assists and long balls with his left foot. He has 7 caps for the Norwegian national team.[wikipedia.org]
After Fredrikstad's relegation from Tippeligaen Kvisvik has now decided that he wants to help in Kvik Haldens attempt for promotion. He'll have a yearly income of 700,000NOK (aprox: £100,000), the best paid 4th division player by far.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Team of the year in Eliteserien
Jon Knudsen - Stabæk
Not the most spectacular keeper, but is always focused and makes the right decisions.
Mikael Lustig - Rosenborg
A really attacking rightback. Scored five goals, had several assists.
Kris Stadsgaard - Rosenborg
Vadim Demidov - Rosenborg
(all three of Rosenborg's central backs have been excellent this season, and Alejandro Lago, could also have had a place on this team.)
Knut Olav Rindarøy - Molde
A quick leftback with excellent crosses.
Pontus Farnerud - Stabæk
Great passes, and he always knows what to do with the ball.
Anthony Annan - Rosenborg
Probably Rosenborg's most important player, great defensive abilities, works really hard through the whole match.
Makhtar Thioune - Molde
Player of the year. Great passing, vision and work rate.
Erik Huseklepp - Brann
Who can forget this goal? Has played great on the wing through the whole season, and might be ready for a bigger league now.
Rade Prica - Rosenborg
Top scorer in Tippeligaen.
Mame Biram Diouf - Molde/Manchester United
Bought by the English club this summer, but stayed in Molde on loan. Gets into dangerous positions and many goal scoring opportunities, however he could score even more goals if he just manages to keep his head cold.
Not the most spectacular keeper, but is always focused and makes the right decisions.
Mikael Lustig - Rosenborg
A really attacking rightback. Scored five goals, had several assists.
Kris Stadsgaard - Rosenborg
Vadim Demidov - Rosenborg
(all three of Rosenborg's central backs have been excellent this season, and Alejandro Lago, could also have had a place on this team.)
Knut Olav Rindarøy - Molde
A quick leftback with excellent crosses.
Pontus Farnerud - Stabæk
Great passes, and he always knows what to do with the ball.
Anthony Annan - Rosenborg
Probably Rosenborg's most important player, great defensive abilities, works really hard through the whole match.
Makhtar Thioune - Molde
Player of the year. Great passing, vision and work rate.
Erik Huseklepp - Brann
Who can forget this goal? Has played great on the wing through the whole season, and might be ready for a bigger league now.
Rade Prica - Rosenborg
Top scorer in Tippeligaen.
Mame Biram Diouf - Molde/Manchester United
Bought by the English club this summer, but stayed in Molde on loan. Gets into dangerous positions and many goal scoring opportunities, however he could score even more goals if he just manages to keep his head cold.
We are back
The season is over, but NFB is finally back to bring you the transfers and pre-season information, but first: Let's take a look back:
Best goal of the season:
Mads Hansen's Maradona Raid in the 2. division match between Mjøndalen and Hønefoss:
12 best Norwegian goals:
Cup winner:
Aalesund came back twice in the final against Molde, even though they played with just 10 men after Fredrik Carlsen was sent off in the 51st minute. The final result was 2-2, and it came to a penalty shoot out, where Aalesund won after Lindegaard saved Jose Mota's penalty.
(Both of Molde's goals were scored by Manchester United player Mame Biram Diouf)
League winner:
Rosenborg won the league at the stadium of their biggest rivals, Molde.
And lost only one game during the whole season. Coach Erik Hamren will coach both Rosenborg and the Swedish National team until Rosenborg has found a new coach for the team. Åge Hareide, Trond Sollied and Stabæk coach Jan Jönson are among the candidates.
Player of the year in the Norwegian league:
Molde's Makthar Thioune. A light version og Xabi Alonso and Deco, has been involved in almost everything Molde has done on the pitch this year.
Norwegian player of the year:
Fulham's Brede Hangeland. One of the best central defenders in the Premier League.
Final score in Eliteserien:
Fredrikstad lost their qualifier against Sarpsborg, and will play in the Adecco league next year, together with Lyn and Bodø/Glimt.
Best goal of the season:
Mads Hansen's Maradona Raid in the 2. division match between Mjøndalen and Hønefoss:
12 best Norwegian goals:
Cup winner:
Aalesund came back twice in the final against Molde, even though they played with just 10 men after Fredrik Carlsen was sent off in the 51st minute. The final result was 2-2, and it came to a penalty shoot out, where Aalesund won after Lindegaard saved Jose Mota's penalty.
(Both of Molde's goals were scored by Manchester United player Mame Biram Diouf)
League winner:
Rosenborg won the league at the stadium of their biggest rivals, Molde.
And lost only one game during the whole season. Coach Erik Hamren will coach both Rosenborg and the Swedish National team until Rosenborg has found a new coach for the team. Åge Hareide, Trond Sollied and Stabæk coach Jan Jönson are among the candidates.
Player of the year in the Norwegian league:
Molde's Makthar Thioune. A light version og Xabi Alonso and Deco, has been involved in almost everything Molde has done on the pitch this year.
Norwegian player of the year:
Fulham's Brede Hangeland. One of the best central defenders in the Premier League.
Final score in Eliteserien:
Fredrikstad lost their qualifier against Sarpsborg, and will play in the Adecco league next year, together with Lyn and Bodø/Glimt.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Squad for the WC qualifier against Scotland
Egil "Drillo" Olsen has presented his squad for the upcoming match against Scotland. Norway has a very tiny chance of qualifying, but only if they win every single of the three last matches.
Goalkeepers:
Rune A. Jarstein (Rosenborg)
Jon Knudsen (Stabæk)
Outfield players:
John Carew (Aston Villa)
Christian Grindheim (Heerenveen)
Brede Hangeland (Fulham)
Bjørn Helge Riise (Fulham)
Thorstein Helstad (Le Mans)
Kjetil Wæhler (AaB)
Daniel Braaten (Toulouse)
Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn)
John Arne Riise (Roma)
Espen Ruud (OB)
Henning Hauger (Stabæk)
Erik Huseklepp (Brann)
Tom Høgli (Tromsø)
Steffen Iversen (Rosenborg)
Tore Reginiussen (Tromsø)
Per Ciljan Skjelbred (Rosenborg)
Fredrik Winsnes (Strømsgodset)
Trond Erik Bertelsen (Viking)
Simen Brenne (Odd Grenland)
Goalkeepers:
Rune A. Jarstein (Rosenborg)
Jon Knudsen (Stabæk)
Outfield players:
John Carew (Aston Villa)
Christian Grindheim (Heerenveen)
Brede Hangeland (Fulham)
Bjørn Helge Riise (Fulham)
Thorstein Helstad (Le Mans)
Kjetil Wæhler (AaB)
Daniel Braaten (Toulouse)
Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn)
John Arne Riise (Roma)
Espen Ruud (OB)
Henning Hauger (Stabæk)
Erik Huseklepp (Brann)
Tom Høgli (Tromsø)
Steffen Iversen (Rosenborg)
Tore Reginiussen (Tromsø)
Per Ciljan Skjelbred (Rosenborg)
Fredrik Winsnes (Strømsgodset)
Trond Erik Bertelsen (Viking)
Simen Brenne (Odd Grenland)
Håvard Nordtveit to Nürnberg
The Norwegian defender Håvard Nordtveit will go on loan to the German team Nürnberg. The 19 year old is under contract with Arsenal, but has played for Lillestrøm the last five months to get more first team experience.
Monday, July 27, 2009
26th of July: Results
Vålerenga 0-3 Odd
Vålerenga's biggest loss at home since 2003.
Viking 5-2 Lyn
Lyn's goal keeper Stramatopoulos played his last match for the Oslo club, next week he will go on loan to Fredrikstad, which means that Stramatopoulos will play against Viking next week as well. Hopefully with a better result, though.
Sandefjord 1-1 Molde
Molde played well, but stumbled, and the dream of winning the league seems far away.
Brann 4-2 Bodø/Glimt
Another good match by Erik Huseklepp, but he claims that he isn't thinking about a possible transfer. Bodø/Glimt was not pleased with the penalty that gave Brann the 1-0 lead. "No-one in yellow understands why it is a penalty, but that's how it is to play at Brann Stadion," was Kåre Ingebrigtsen's comment after the match.
Tromsø 2-1 Strømsgodset
Rushfelt was involved in this comic penalty:
But got his revenge with this great goal:
Rosenborg 2-1 Lillestrøm
Rosenborg was the better team, but needed a penalty to score the winning goal.
All goals from the 19th round so far:
Tonight: Aalesund - Fredrikstad
Vålerenga's biggest loss at home since 2003.
Viking 5-2 Lyn
Lyn's goal keeper Stramatopoulos played his last match for the Oslo club, next week he will go on loan to Fredrikstad, which means that Stramatopoulos will play against Viking next week as well. Hopefully with a better result, though.
Sandefjord 1-1 Molde
Molde played well, but stumbled, and the dream of winning the league seems far away.
Brann 4-2 Bodø/Glimt
Another good match by Erik Huseklepp, but he claims that he isn't thinking about a possible transfer. Bodø/Glimt was not pleased with the penalty that gave Brann the 1-0 lead. "No-one in yellow understands why it is a penalty, but that's how it is to play at Brann Stadion," was Kåre Ingebrigtsen's comment after the match.
Tromsø 2-1 Strømsgodset
Rushfelt was involved in this comic penalty:
But got his revenge with this great goal:
Rosenborg 2-1 Lillestrøm
Rosenborg was the better team, but needed a penalty to score the winning goal.
All goals from the 19th round so far:
Tonight: Aalesund - Fredrikstad
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Start 2-2 Stabæk
The visitors from Bærum were up by two with just five minutes left to play when Start scored two goals in two minutes, 2-2 was a fair results for both teams as Start had a good first half and Stabæk had a good second half.
Apart from that the terrible back-pass from Petter Bruer Hanssen (and the following save by Kenneth Høie) and Bent Hulsker's horrible new mustache are both worth noticing in the highlights below. Plus the lovely lady celebrating the first Start goal.
Apart from that the terrible back-pass from Petter Bruer Hanssen (and the following save by Kenneth Høie) and Bent Hulsker's horrible new mustache are both worth noticing in the highlights below. Plus the lovely lady celebrating the first Start goal.
Team: Stabæk
If you don't count their debut season in the top division in 1995, or the year when they were relegated, in 2004, Stabæk has never finished Tippeligaen below 6th place. The last two years they've won silver and gold in the league and they also played in the cup final of 2008, but lost to Vålerenga.
Stabæk is known for playing attacking and attractive football. In 2008 they scored 58 goals in 26 matches.
Alanzinho, 9 goals,
Veigar Páll Gunnarsson, 10 goals,
Johan Andersson, 12 goals
Daniel Nannskog, 16 goals
Before the 2009 season they sold both Alanzinho and Gunnarsson, but borrowed the Japanese midfielder Daigo Kobayashi from Omiya Ardija, a player that has meant a lot for them so far, and has almost managed to fill the gap after the two players.
Telenor Arena, an indoor stadium with a capacity of 15000, was finished before this season, and is now the home ground of Stabæk
Stabæk is known for playing attacking and attractive football. In 2008 they scored 58 goals in 26 matches.
Alanzinho, 9 goals,
Veigar Páll Gunnarsson, 10 goals,
Johan Andersson, 12 goals
Daniel Nannskog, 16 goals
Before the 2009 season they sold both Alanzinho and Gunnarsson, but borrowed the Japanese midfielder Daigo Kobayashi from Omiya Ardija, a player that has meant a lot for them so far, and has almost managed to fill the gap after the two players.
Telenor Arena, an indoor stadium with a capacity of 15000, was finished before this season, and is now the home ground of Stabæk
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Norwegian Teams in Europe: results
Stabæk 4-0 Tirana. Stabæk had no problems against the Albanians. Daigo Kobayashi had three assists, the central defender Pontus Segerström scored two goals, Fredrik Berglund and Pontus Farnerud scored one each, and Stabæk is now ready to meet the Danish side FC Kopenhagen in the next round.
(http://theballisround.co.uk was present at Telenor Arena, and has written a longer post about the match. Read it here)
Qarabakh 1-0 Rosenborg. A wonderous free kick by Rashed Sadigov made Rosenborg's face their first loss of the season and they are now knocked out of the Europe League.
Tromsø 4-1 Dinamo Minsk. Tromsø had a 1-0 at half time, but no control of the match, Dinamo Minsk had had several chances, however, in the 65th minute Stanislav Prahun was sent of after his second yellow card, and the match exploded, Tromsø scored three more goals, Dinamo Minsk scored one and had another player sent off.
Tromsø will play Slaven Belupo from Croatia next Thursday
(http://theballisround.co.uk was present at Telenor Arena, and has written a longer post about the match. Read it here)
Qarabakh 1-0 Rosenborg. A wonderous free kick by Rashed Sadigov made Rosenborg's face their first loss of the season and they are now knocked out of the Europe League.
Tromsø 4-1 Dinamo Minsk. Tromsø had a 1-0 at half time, but no control of the match, Dinamo Minsk had had several chances, however, in the 65th minute Stanislav Prahun was sent of after his second yellow card, and the match exploded, Tromsø scored three more goals, Dinamo Minsk scored one and had another player sent off.
Tromsø will play Slaven Belupo from Croatia next Thursday
Monday, July 20, 2009
Bjørn Helge Riise almost ready for Fulham
The younger brother of Roma player John Arne Riise, will, according to db.no, sign for Fulham on Wednesday.
Lillestøm and Fulham have come to an agreement, and only the medical test is left.
The 26 year old midfielder will join international team-mates Brede Hangeland and Erik Nevland.
Lillestøm and Fulham have come to an agreement, and only the medical test is left.
The 26 year old midfielder will join international team-mates Brede Hangeland and Erik Nevland.
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