Oddest, odder, ODD Grenland
2009
This is Stabæk!
Stabæk is one of two clubs in Tippeligaen who aren’t coming from a city (Sogndal is the other one), but they counts Bærum municipality as their area. At the moment they play their home games at Nadderud Stadion, at Bekkestua. After their league championship in 2008 they has had huge financial problems, and they have … Continue reading
This is Aalesunds FK!
Aalesunds FK comes from the city of Ålesund, in the midwestern part of Norway. They play their home games at Color Line Stadion, which holds 10.778 spectators. Kjetil Rekdal, the former Bundesliga player, is their manager. About the stadium: Capacity(Seat/stand): 10.778(9.598/1.180) Turf: Artificial. Arguably the worst of its kind in the Norwegian top flight. Opened: … Continue reading
This is Lillestrøm!
Lillestrøm SK comes from the city of Lillestrøm. They play their home games at Åråsen Stadion, a stadium that can take 12.250 spectators. After last season they hired former Elfsborg manager Magnus Haglund, and since then he has turned around the whole squad, replacing most of the players. They are known as «Kanarifuglene» (The canaries). … Continue reading
This is Viking!
Viking comes from the capital of oil, Stavanger, five hours west of Skien. They play their games at Viking Stadion, a modern stadium who holds 16.300 spectators. Åge Hareide, who has played for Man City and Norwich, and with managerial experiences from Norway NT and Rosenborg, is coaching the team. About the stadium: Capacity(Seat/stand): 16.300/15.800 … Continue reading
Injury blow for unfortunate Fredrik Semb
Eleven minutes into sundays 4-0 loss against Sogndal, Fredrik Semb had to be carried off with what’s suspected to be a severe injury. Fredrik Semb could only play a few minutes before he had to leave, being replaced by Niklas Gunnarson. From the stands it didn’t look good, and today Dag-Eilev Fagermo confirmed that he’s … Continue reading
This is GAIS!
Göteborgs Atlet- och Idrottssällskap, commonly known as GAIS comes from the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. The Green & Blacks plays their home games at Gamla Ullevi, among with IFK Gothenburg and Örgryte. In the managing positions sits Alexander Axén. About the stadium Capacity(seat/stand): 19.000 (16.900/2.100) Turf: Natural grass Opened: 17th september 1916. was rebuilt from … 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
The blooper that made him invisible
(The whole article is taken from nettavisen) “It was tough”, says André Hansen, who now takes a big revenge. Nettavisen will in the next days present players we believe can be profiles in Tippeligaen this season. First one out was Moldes Martin Linnes, and then Aalesunds Christian Myklebust Now it’s time for ODD Grenlands André … Continue reading
Thursdays historical picture: The tackle from hell!
Again we’re going back to the 2009 season. With just three games left, ODD could come close to a medal, while Fredrikstad were fighting relegation. It seemed that day that Fredrikstad wanted the points most, and they won 3-0. But the game was to be shadowed by a gruesome tackle… Fredrikstad had just added on … Continue reading
This is Sandefjord!
Sandefjord Fotball comes from the city of Sandefjord, just an hour east of Skien. Their stadium is named Komplett.no Arena, which holds 9000 spectators. They are nicknamed Guttane (The guys). Arne Sandstø, a former ODD player and coach, is coaching the team. About the stadium Capacity (seat/stand): 9000 (6923/2077) Opened: 2007 Away section: «Temporary» stand … Continue reading
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