NYTT: Norske i britisk fotball, Part II

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Hangeland only thinking of Fulham
Brede Hangeland insists he's only thinking about Fulham.
A target for Arsenal and Liverpool, Hangeland told fulhamfc.com: "Yes, definitely. I was really happy to sign for the Club because I had heard a lot of good things.
"And I can say now that all the things that I heard and was told were correct, it’s an excellent club to be part of. I enjoy playing here, I have some fantastic team-mates and have no reason to complain about anything."


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Fulham boss Hodgson hopeful over keeping Bullard, Hangeland
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is determined to keep Jimmy Bullard and Brede Hangeland.
Bullard's current contract expires in 18 months' time and speculation is rife that he will move on if a new deal cannot be agreed before the end of the month.
Hangeland has impressed at the heart of Fulham's defence since arriving from FC Copenhagen a year ago and Hodgson rates him among the best operators in the Barclays Premier League.
Hodgson admits Fulham would have to consider any substantial offer they received for the pair - but the phone has not rung yet and he hopes it stays that way until the window closes on February 2.
"At the moment no-one has made any offers for the players," said the Fulham boss.
"It would be foolish to say nothing will happen to Hangeland and Bullard. All I can say is I hope nothing happens with those two. I hope they remain Fulham players.
"We have to study any propositions that come our way because every player has his price at the end of the day and you can't nail people's feet to the floor.
"All clubs have to do that (consider large bids). It is just a question of scale. Manchester United and Liverpool and Chelsea have to be aware there might certain offers they feel they cannot turn down.
"We are not looking for that offer. If it came we would view it on its merit but I am hoping in these times when there aren't so many teams with a lot of money to spend that our players will be left alone."

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Villa’s Carew faces more time on sidelines
Aston Villa striker John Carew faces more time on the sidelines as his injury-riddled season seems to get worse.
A new return date for the Norwegian looks to be March according to the player’s agent.
"It is hard to say when John will be back. Maybe in February, maybe in March or later,” Per Flod told the Daily Mail.

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Well trial for Engedal: Norwegian defender hoping to impress Mark McGhee
Motherwell have handed a trial to former Start defender Lars Martin Engedal.
The Norwegian, who finds himself without a club at present, is hoping to earn himself a permanent deal with the SPL outfit.
The 25-year-old underwent an unsuccessful trial at Lierse in November, but is confident that he can catch the eye this time around.
"I look forward to proving my worth"
"The club need a defender and I hope it will be me they choose. If all goes well, I may get the opportunity to train with them all week.
"But, I travel to Scotland with an open mind."

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Villa boss O'Neill: Carew not out for season
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has rubbished reports that John Carew could be out for the season with his back injury.
He told AVTV: "Some comments came out at the weekend suggesting John would be out for the rest of the season. That is not the case.
"He is making good progress at the moment, but I can't give you any specifics about what day or week he might be back.
"The treatment is going very well indeed and we hope he will be back sooner rather than later."


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Galatasaray approach Aston Villa for Carew
Galatasaray are moving for Aston Villa striker John Carew.
This week Galatasaray inquired about the hitman, who has been out since November with a back injury and is not due to return until next month.


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Pompey and West Ham are in a battle for the signature of £300,000-rated Norwegian defender Stefan Strandberg, 18. (The Sun)

http://www.mandalskameratene.no/start.asp?p=2&s=2&pid=496

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Fulham boss Hodgson pleased with Nevland showing
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson was pleased to give Erik Nevland a game in their FA Cup victory over Sheffield Wednesday.
"When Nevland went on we showed that we have another Andy Johnson," Hodgson told fulhamfc.com. "He hasn't quite got Andy's electric pace but he has got that incredible tenacity and he's a nasty player to play against because he competes. Even though the guy against him looks bigger and stronger he'll be there trying to get his head on the ball.
"I'm disappointed he didn't score because he's a good technician and I'd of put money on him scoring the chance that he blasted over the bar."


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Former Liverpool left-back John Arne Riise, now at Italian side Roma, is being chased by Newcastle. (The Times, Daily Mirror)

John Arne Riise is close to joining Newcastle. (Daily Mirror)

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Everton and Fulham are checking on £2m-rated Norway winger Trond Olsen, who plays for Bodo Glimt. (Daily Mail)

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Newcastle following SK Brann winger Erik Huseklepp
SK Brann winger Erik Huseklepp is interesting Newcastle United.
Toon boss Joe Kinnear is seeking versatility and pace in his midfield signings this month and is convinced Huseklepp can offer both.

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Arsenal are considering a double swoop for Fulham pair Jimmy Bullard and Brede Hangeland. (The Sun)

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PEDERSEN PRIMED FOR RELEGATION FIGHT
Blackburn winger Morten Gamst Pedersen is steeling himself for the fight against relegation after being rejuvenated by manager Sam Allardyce.
The Norway international, whose dramatic loss of form and confidence appeared to spiral out of control under former manager Paul Ince, is enjoying his football again.
He had endured a miserable start to the season after falling out of favour with Ince and even contemplated a future away from Ewood Park.
But since Allardyce took over when Ince was sacked last month Pedersen has played every minute of the three Barclays Premier League matches.
"When you don't play you normally think perhaps I need to leave to play first-team football," he said.
"I did not play so much at the beginning of the season. I was sitting in the stand and that was not what I wanted to do.
"Since Sam has come I have played every single minute in the Premier League, that is what I want to do.
"My game has been improving and I am happy.
"I want to fight and want to be part of a team that is going to lift themselves out of the relegation zone."
Rovers are still in trouble, in 19th place in the table, and face Newcastle at home on Saturday.
But under Allardyce, who at the weekend comes up against the club who sacked him 12 months ago, they are unbeaten and Pedersen said the former Bolton boss had made a difference.
"It was not a good feeling to go into the dressing room at Blackburn earlier this season, you just felt empty," he told the Lancashire Telegraph.
"It has been really good with a good manager as well. All we want is climb the table.
"In the last games we have been doing really well. There is still a long way to go but at least we have had a good start and that gives you confidence."

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Villa pair Carew, Bouma on way back
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says John Carew is edging closer to a comeback from a back injury.
“John is making progress as well which is encouraging,” he said. “You cannot put a definitive date on things like this but we are encouraged.
“He is feeling much, much better and in a week or so he has another appointment with the specialist.
“We are treating things on their merits. He has been out doing some training but he hasn’t joined in with the team.”
the news is much better for Villa’s other first-team casualty Wilfred Bouma, who is expected to be back in first-team action within five weeks.
Bouma is back in training following his broken and dislocated ankle against Odense in July.

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Young trio kickoff Newcastle trials
Newcastle United boss Joe Kinnear will check on four trialists today in a friendly against Carlisle.
Hungarian Under-19 international striker Andras Gosztonyi of MTK Budapest, and Norwegian youngsters Per Egil Flo and Even Hovland have all arrived on Tyneside.
Both Scandinavians are from Sogndal IL, with Flo a relative of Wise’s old Chelsea pal Tore Andre Flo. Hovland is a centre-back, while Flo is a left-back.
Released Schalke winger Peter Lovenkrands will also feature.

http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1526711,00.html

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Hull priced out of Riise market 
Hull City manager Phil Brown has ruled out a move for former Liverpool defender John Arne Riise before the January transfer window closes.
Brown confirmed he did contact the Norwegian's club AS Roma about a move to the KC Stadium, but could not match the Italian side's valuation.
He told BBC Radio Humberside: "We came away from the enquiries with a 'too expensive for us' tag."
Hull will now turn their sights to two other unnamed targets.
Brown wants to bring in at least one more defender before the transfer window closes to augment his squad.
He added: "When we enquired about John Arne Riise we didn't know what the extent Andy's [Dawson] long-term or Anthony Gardner's long-term injury was going to be."

Hull reveal Riise bid
http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11714_4852197,00.html

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VILLA PAIR BACK IN ACTION
Aston Villa striker John Carew and defender Wilfred Bouma have started on the comeback trail after lengthy injury lay-offs.
Carew and Bouma both played 45 minutes of a behind-closed-doors friendly against Derby at the club's Bodymoor Heath training complex.
Norway international Carew has been sidelined for nearly three months with a back problem which has led to Villa using Gabriel Agbonlahor as a lone striker until the signing last week of Emile Heskey.
Bouma suffered a dislocated ankle during Villa's Intertoto Cup second-leg clash with Odense BK in late July.
Carew will be keen to make up for lost time after an unhappy spell which also saw him disciplined by Villa for attending a club in Birmingham during the early hours ahead of the UEFA Cup clash with Ajax.
He was Villa's top marksman with 13 goals last season and had seven to his credit during the current campaign before the back problem emerged. (....)

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The hosts double their lead when substitute Erik Nevland runs onto Simon Davies' long ball and coolly slots past David James


Nevland scores another in the 80th minute to put the game beyond Portsmouth despite David Nugent's late strike

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Fulham boss Hodgson hails two-goal Nevland
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson was delighted with two-goal Erik Nevland after victory over Portsmouth.
"Every time he's called upon he's answered and today he's the hero of the team," said Hodgson.
"I'm delighted that someone as unassuming and as professional as he is, is getting his share of the glory.
"He came last year and played a major part in our staying up. He's played a part for us this year, he's been very patient waiting for his chances."

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Fulham’s Nevland sees positive in being substitute
Fulham hero Erik Nevland has admitted he sees the positives of being used as a substitute although he would like to be playing as much as possible.
Nevland scored twice after coming on for Bobby Zamora in the Cottagers 3-1 victory over Portsmouth on Saturday but knows he has to be patient before he is used as a regular starter.
"If I score every time I come off the bench it's all right," said Nevland.
"I'm a football player and I want to play as much as possible, and in that perspective it's a bit disappointing.
"But we have two great strikers in Johnson and Zamora, so I have to be patient and do my job when I have to.
"I came on in a very pleasant time when Portsmouth had to score today to equalise and there was a lot of space to run in and that's what I like. Luckily I could take advantage of that.
"The two strikers have been playing well, so I don't understand why they're getting any stick. It's nice for me to get on and score when I get a chance.
"It was not that hard to get off the bench as there was space to run in. There have been a lot of games when I've come on and haven't been able to make an impact.
"I proved today that I can score at this level so I'll leave it there."

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POOLS COMPLETE SWOOP FOR LANGE
League One side Hartlepool have signed Norwegian striker Rune Lange from Valerenga on a short-term contract until the end of the season.
Lange is Pools' third striker signing of the January transfer window, joining loan duo Daniel Nardiello and Liam Henderson.
The 31-year-old, capped once by his country, impressed during a trial spell at the club last week.
Lange scored 50 goals in 72 matches for Tromso in the late 1990s and 54 goals in 108 appearances for Club Brugge after joining them from Turkish side Trabzonspor.


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Aston Villa striker John Carew insists he can work with another big striker in the shape of Emile Heskey. (Various)

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Quote from: kjelvi on February 21, 2009, 11:10:02
Aston Villa striker John Carew insists he can work with another big striker in the shape of Emile Heskey. (Various)

Sikkert fordet han er benket i dag :D

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Manchester City and Liverpool are vying for Fulham centre-back Brede Hangeland, but will have to pay £7m for the 27-year-old Norwegian. (The People)

Fulham have targeted Liam Ridgewell as a replacement for Brede Hangeland. (Star)

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Aston Villa striker John Carew could be in line for a shock departure in the summer. (Daily Mirror)

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Quote from: kjelvi on March 03, 2009, 10:56:34
Aston Villa striker John Carew could be in line for a shock departure in the summer. (Daily Mirror)

John Carew could be set for a surprise exit from Aston Villa after angering boss Martin O'Neill by pulling out of the UEFA Cup clash with CSKA Moscow. Galatasaray and Werder Bremen are interested. (Mirror)

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COTTAGERS LOOK TO TIE DOWN BREDE
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed that negotiations have begun to improve and extend the contract of defender Brede Hangeland ahead of tonight's clash with Hull.
The Norway captain has been a big success in his 14 months at Craven Cottage, helping Fulham avoid relegation last season and achieve a top-ten place this term.
Hodgson said: "We have had plans for a while to talk to him a) about an extension and b) about improving his contract. That's in hand."
Hangeland has made it clear he is currently happy to stay at Fulham but Hodgson know the 27-year-old could soon be the subject of a resolve-testing bid.
He said: "If it happens, it happens and we will deal with it the best we can but in the meantime Brede and other players who might interest other clubs are still here and we will do our best to keep them."
(.....)

http://www.sportinglife.com/football/transfer_centre/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/09/03/04/SOCCER_Fulham_Hodgson.html

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Fulham have opened talks with highly rated defender Brede Hangeland over a new deal. (Daily Star)

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Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has opened contract negotiations with Brede Hangeland to fight off a £6million bid from Newcastle. (Mirror)