Oddest, odder, ODD Grenland
ODD stories
Sundays historical match: Another success in 1926
It was 1926, only two years since the last cup triumph. ODD had once again gone all the way to the cup final, as they had beaten Urædd from the neighbouring city Porsgrunn in the semifinal. And in Oslo was Ørn waiting … Ørn was at the time one of the best clubs in Norway, … Continue reading
Sundays historical match: The drama against Fredrikstad in 1938
It was a game that is remembered as one of the most dramatic cup ties played at ODD Stadion ever. Fredrikstad, who was the favorites, had crushed Storm 7-0 on the previous round, and their stars Knut Brynildsen, Arne Ileby and Sten Moe was terrifyingly good. ODD on their side had beaten Nesset 2-0, and … Continue reading
Thursdays historical picture: The first hole on the boil at Skagerak Arena
Late, but better than never: This is Thursdays historical picture! We’re going back to the times when ODD played at a construction site, which was to become Skagerak Arena. It was 2007, and the club had started with three consecutive losses. Bottom of the table, and things had to get started. In opposition to the … Continue reading
Sundays historical match: Up for Vard!
After a surprisingly good season in 1975, ODD reached qualifications for the top division. Vard Haugesund was the opponent, and the match was held at Vards place. To avoid any noise, the club chosed to hide themselves 80 (!) kilometers from town. They pretended to be a ordinary company visitting, and the Vard fans was … Continue reading
Sundays historical match: A final farewell to Adeccoligaen
The premises for this game was clear. A victory ment that the promotion was secured. If not, new opportunities would come. Hødd was the opponent, 2008 was the year. Before the season ODD aimed to bounce back to tippeligaen. That contract could be signed if Hødd was defeated. And as sky high favorites they did … Continue reading
Thursdays historical picture: A pink shock!
Since sundays opponent is Sogndal, I’ll give you a short look back on one of the better games in recent history. Average goals scored in this clash for the last 12 games is five! This game was no exception … The rain was pouring down that day, and not too many fans had found their … Continue reading
Thursdays historical picture: Arason the psychologist
Talking mid May, ODD had not lost in the 2009 comeback season since the premiere two months ago. Brann, who had won their two last games, stood on the other side at Skagerak Arena. After a intense start to the game, whereas ODD was leading 3-1, controversies dominated the 30th minute … Brann attacker David Nielsen … Continue reading
Sundays historical match: ODD vs Fram in 1912
«The game on sunday became a great argument for those who means that football as a sport is raw and brutal, and where it often ends with broken arms and legs». Written by a unknown referrer after that ODD had played Fram 25th august 1912. «The match was characterised by football experts as the most … Continue reading
Thursdays historical picture: Deila; the unbeatable
This is about the game where Ronny Deila showed he could handle much more than being just a defender. We’re back in 2004, and ODD hosted Molde. The first sixty minutes had been boring, except from Moldes only goal, scored py Stig Arild Råket early in the first half. All of a sudden, a Molde … Continue reading
Sundays historical match: ODD vs Grane in 1903
ODD has attended many cup finals over the years, and we’re gonna take a look on the second one. The year is 1903, and the opponent is Grane from Oslo. Grane started the game best, and pushed ODD backwards and made the defence sweat. But all of a sudden ODD got the chance to counter. … Continue reading
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