League Prediction: 7th place

Lillestrøm (Last year: 11th in Tippeligaen)
+Solid defense, however Lillestrøm lacks good backups in case of injuries, not too much pace in the defense either.
+Lots on speed on the flanks with Knudtzon and Elyounossi.
+ Many opportunities in attack. Anthony Ujah and Edwin are probably first choice, but Henning Berg could vary the tactics with the talent Sigurdarson, and the experiences Occean and Sundgot.

- The midfield is not creative enough, except from Igiebor who was quite brilliant last year.
- Many good players, but they have some problems connecting with eachother.

Player to watch:
Nosa Emanuel Igiebor (19yrs old) is great one-on-one in attacks, and is supposed to be the next John Obi Mikel and Mahktar Thioune

Friendly matches results

27.01: Las Palmas - Brann 1-2:
Erik Huseklepp, who has been linked with Stoke and Newcastle the last week, scored one of Brann's goals.

29.01: Start - Haugesund 2-2
Ole Martin Årst signed a new contract with Start, and celebrated by scoring two goals.


29.01: Lillestrøm - GAIS 1-0 (highlights)
The match was stopped after 5 minutes when the police has to calm down the supporters of Swedish GAIS. Olivier Occean scored the only goal.


29.01: Aalesund - Molde 1-1 (highlights)
Pape Pate Diouf scored with an overhead kick in the first minute, but Aarøy equalized in the second half.

29.01: Kongsvinger - Hønefoss 2-0
Kim Holmen scored in his debut for KIL.

29.01: Odd Grenland - Tromsø 0-0
Odd Grenland won the penalty shoot out in the La Manga cup.


29.01: Rosenborg - AIK 1-1 (highlights)
It was the young local players of Rosenborg who played best in this match against the Swedish League Champions. Kjell Rune Sellin(20yrs) scored Rosenborg's goal, and Simen Wangsberg(18yrs) was voted man of the match.

Friendly matches results

23.01: Haugesund - Sogndal 1-1
23.01: Molde - Kristiansund 6-0
23.01: Lillestrøm - Strømmen 2-0
23.01: Kongsvinger - Strømsgodset 0-2

24.01 Odd Grenland - Lech Poznan 0-0 (4-5 after penalties)

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.