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. 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
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
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
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
(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
These are the ones who will face Notodden today: André Hansen — Lars Kristian Eriksen, Steffen Hagen, Niklas Gunnarsson, Paul Addo — Herolind Shala, Magnus Lekven, Simen Brenne — Adem Güven, Frode Johnsen, Elba Rashani. Captain fantastic Morten Fevang is sick, and therefore won’t be able to play, which gives Niklas Gunnarson a chance to … Continue reading
Notodden comes from ODDs own county Telemark, and from the city Notodden. They play their home games at Idrettsparken, where 5000 spectators can be filled in. Coach is the former ODD Grenland player Brede Halvorsen. About the stadium Capacity (seat/stand): 5000 (3200/1800) Opened: 13.09.2008, against ODD Away section: Even though it’s on a full long … Continue reading
It was a cold and windy evening in Hønefoss. Me and some friends attended the game among with 200 fellow supporters. Standing on a poor, wooden and very slippery stand (one of my friends had a broken leg at the time, mind that), the point were clear: If we win, we’ll promote. Todays pitch was … Continue reading
While talking with TV2, Dag-Eilev Fagermo begged the hotel king and local boy Petter Stordalen for some extra money. ODD has (too) many players on outgoing contracts this season, and i’ts very important to be able to keep these players for years to come. “Can’t Petter Stordalen stop party that much, but rather hand us … Continue reading