Oddest, odder, ODD Grenland
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International summary
A few international games has been played during this week, of which a few ODD players has taken part. First out was Norway u18 vs Serbia u18 on Tuesday. Norway won 1-0, and Mathias Fredriksen played the last 20 minutes. The two teams clashed again on Thursday, this time on Skagerak Arena. The luck was … 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
Pain
Pain. Taste the word. Roll it in your mouth, and feel the sharp edges. The spikes that makes you bleed. Suffer. Hurt. Cry. Makes you beg for a quick ending. Let me define pain for you. Pain is to lose. Pain is to lose 4-0. Pain is to lose at home. Pain is to lose … Continue reading
Countdown to kickoff: Sogndal!
Predicted lineups: ODD: André Hansen – Steffen Hagen, Morten Fevang, Fredrik Semb, Emil Jonassen – Simen Brenne, Magnus Lekven, Jone Samuelsen – Elba Rashani, Torgeir Børven, Adem Güven Sogndal: Kenneth Udjus – Elvis(if fit), Eirik Bakke, Jasmin Mecimovic, Taijo Teniste – Tony Brockmann, Stéphane Badji, Henrik Furebotn, Ørjan Hopen – Malick Mane, Tore André Flo … 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
This is Sogndal!
Sogndal IL comes from the smallest Premier division area in Norway, and maybe in western Europe. The place houses only 7000 inhabitants. They play their games at Fosshaugane Campus, which holds 5000 fans. It’s impressive if they can fill half of it, minding that they has a very small population around! Their coach is Jonas … Continue reading
Fredrik Semb broke his finger!
As usual, something happens to Fredrik Semb before the season start. this time it’s one of his fingers. On the training on friday he felt to the ground, and broke a finger in the clash. Now he’s walking around with gypsum. According to ODDs doctor Ola Stamnes they will change to a smaller one one … Continue reading
Going for medals!
(From TA) For the first time in ODDs modern history, they’ll reach for medals. In short time gloomy economic times has turned to unanimous optimism. The 10% wage cut makes 2 million NOK (262.381 EUR), and the squad will stay untouched. The smiles was many and big at Skagerak Arena yesterday. Every employee in ODD … 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
A different kind of players
The players goes unusual ways to rescue our club from a financial crisis. Among with the staff, everyone cuts off 10% of their wages. As we all know, the economy could have been better these days. The club has been open about it, and are willing to go a number of ways to rise the … Continue reading
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