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This is Sogndal!
Sogndal IL comes from the least populated 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 … Continue reading
This is Brann!
Bergen, the second largest city in Norway, hosts SK Brann. They play their home games at Brann Stadion, usually filled with 17.000 passionate fans. They do arguably have the most demanding fans in Norway, and you can’t do much wrong before you get them on your neck. Rune Skarsfjord, the former Haugesund coach and Rosenborg … Continue reading
This is vålerenga!
Vålerenga comes from the capital, Oslo, just two hours north of Skien. They play their home games at the national stadion, Ullevaal Stadion,which can hold approximately 25.900 spectators. Martin Andresen, the former Blackburn and Wimbledon player, is their coach. It’s been very windy at Vålerenga the last year, especially due to the lack of results. … Continue reading
This is Haugesund!
FK Haugesund comes from Haugesund, a town where the citizence are called Arabs. They play their games at Haugesund Stadion, which is owned by the municipality of Haugesund, and it can hold up to 5000 spectators. They has had a positive campaign so far, and Aleksander Søderlund and Nikola Djurdic is regarded as the best … Continue reading
One third of the season gone: Summing up the games
Of thirty games, eleven has been played. ODD Grenland aimed for medals before the season, but has failed miserably so far. Let’s take a look back on what has happened. The season kicked off with a horrible 4-0 loss home against Sogndal. Everything went wrong that day, and Sogndal was closer to get a fifth goal … Continue reading
This is Rosenborg!
Rosenborg is undoubtably the most famous club in Norway. They play their home games at Lerkendal Stadion, which holds 21.850 spectators. They holds the record of winning the league most times, with their 22 victories. Jan Jönsson is their coach. About the stadium: Capacity(Seat/stand): 21.850 (21.620/230) Turf: Natural turf Opened: 1947 Away Section: In the … Continue reading
This is Sandnes Ulf!
Sandnes, situated in the southwestern part of Norway, is the town Sandnes Ulf comes from. The freshly promoted team play their home games at Sandnes Stadion. They are coached by Asle Andersen. About the stadium: Capacity(Seat/stand): 4200 (2500/1700) Turf: Natural Opened: 1927 Away Section: Unknown History: (From wikipedia) The club’s only spell in the … Continue reading
Stabæk player Tor-Marius Gromstad found dead
Stabæk player Tor-Marius Gromstad was found dead earlier today, after been missing since saturday morning. It shocked me when the news confronted me with the sad message that young Gromstad had passed away. After a massive search in Oslo he was found on a construction area. It seems to be a accidental fall, and the … Continue reading
This is Hønefoss!
Hønefoss is a club situated in the town with the same name, about 160 kilometers north of Skien. They are nicknamed «Hønsa»( The chickens), and they play their home games at Aka Arena. Leif Gunnar Smerud is coaching the team, which he has done well so far, by losing just one of the seven first … Continue reading
This is Tromsø!
Tromsø is the northernmost clubin the top division, and they comes from the city of Tromsø. They are nicknamed «Gutan»(The guys), and they play their home games at Alfheim. Per-Mathias Høgmo is the coach. About the stadium: Capacity(Seat/stand): 7499 (6500/999) Turf: Artificial turf Opened: 1987 Away Section: It’s a small wooden stand behind the goal, … Continue reading
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