NYTT: Norske i britisk fotball

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Reading's Sonko: Man Utd hero Solskjaer my most difficult opponent

Reading defender Ibrahima Sonko says Manchester United hero Ole Gunner Solskjaer has been his most difficult opponent.
Sonko said: "I know it's strange, but the toughest player I ever came up against was Solskjaer when he used to play. I had to man-mark him and was thinking 'I'm not a rightback, I'm not a left-back, what am I doing here?'

Hele saken: http://www.tribalfootball.com/article.php?id=68578

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Bolton boss Sammy Lee will fight Newcastle's Sam Allardyce for Norwegian defender Brede Hangeland. (Daily Mirror)

Sunderland failed with Hangeland bid
Sunderland made a late bid for Norway international defender Brede Hangeland before the market closed last month, it has been revealed.
The Journal says Scandinavian sources have revealed Sunderland failed in an attempt to sign Norwegian international Brede Hangeland prior to last month's transfer deadline. The FC Copenhagen defender also attracted interest from Newcastle.

Newcastle to bid for Copenhagen defender Hangeland
Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce is planning a bid for FC Copenhagen defender Brede Hangeland.
The News of the World says the 26 year-old Norway international wants a move and has been watched by a clutch of Premier League clubs.

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Jarstein rejects Newcastle offer
Norway international goalkeeper Rune Jarstein has turned down a trials offer at Newcastle United.
The News of the World says Toon boss Sam Allardyce has missed out on Odd Grenland keeper Jarstein, 23, who snubbed a trial.

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Norwegian pair enjoy Blackburn trials

Bodo pair Stefan Johansen and Anders Karlsen have had trials with Blackburn Rovers.
Rovers boss Mark Hughes had the Norwegians train with his first team squad and is considering bids for the pair in January.

tribalfooball.com

Stefan: http://www.glimt.no/wips/1967315352/soccerDisplay/player/soccerId/210/template/bred/
Anders: http://www.glimt.no/wips/1967315352/soccerDisplay/player/soccerId/196/template/bred/

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Carew fits in at Villa, the club that cares

John Carew is worth the wait. Whether it be his tardiness or the circuitous nature of his route to the Barclays Premier League, the Norwegian giant takes his time to arrive.
Where the path from Norway to England is well worn by his compatriots, Carew first made stops in Spain, Italy, Turkey and France.


Family man: Villa’s John Carew visits the Acorn Hospice

Now that he is finally here the 6ft 5in adventurer has discovered a football culture and a club that suit his temperament and game.
Add the insights gained on his journey, which included a season playing under Fabio Capello at Roma, and the package brought in by Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is nigh on complete.
Carew said: "I had possibilities to come to England along the way with Fulham, Tottenham and Liverpool, but the time wasn't right. At each moment I was playing very well for clubs that were among the five or six best in Europe, so why should I leave?
"The English game is more physical but I like it. For spectators and players it's a much more entertaining game. In Italy you struggle to get one chance all game because defenders give you no space.
"That's what Capello will bring to England. It will be much more organised than before. He's a winner â€" exactly what the England national side needs. He has this aura about him that everything just goes his way. Sometimes you can't even tell why. He has been everywhere and has won everything. He's like a miracle worker.
"He's very strict and as a player you listen to him when he talks but he's got more humour and he smiles much more than people think. It's just that you don't see it outside the dressing room."
If waiting for Carew can become an occupational hazard, any lateness is far outweighed by a devotion not only to duty but to causes which he willingly commits time to.
Since the age of 17, he has worked with young offenders in Norway's Youth Against Violence programme, which attempts to educate those who would otherwise be sent to jail. He is also an international ambassador for football's Anti-Racism Campaign.
His latest cause is dear to every heart at Villa. The Acorns Children's Hospice in Selly Oak is a haven for families with children who have life-limiting conditions. On average, one child under the hospice's care dies every week.
Carew and his Villa teammates pay more than lip service in support of an institution which needs £6million annually to keep all three of its centres fully open â€" 80 per cent of it from fundraising.
In donating a total of £74,000 directly from their salaries â€" every member of staff at Villa contributed â€" they have ensured that one of the 10 beds at Selly Oak has been fully operational for more than five months now.
Carew, who visited the centre last Thursday, said: "It gives me great pleasure to be here. When I was a kid and I met somebody I looked up to, it made a big impression. For these children it's even more important that we take the time to see them.
"You don't think of it as a responsibility. It's just something that gives you a good feeling inside to give them a happy day. It's not very pleasant to see their problems. In that way it's a very sad thing. But you have to hide your emotions because it's important that you make them smile.


Fans man: Carew celebrates his goal against Everton

"You have to use your position to make life better for somebody. I think every sportsman should do it. If you can make a sick child happy you have to do everything you can to do so.
"It's important for football clubs to do this. Villa is close to the fans, close to the people. It's a club with a human touch, everybody takes care of each other."
The Villa family is fathered by O'Neill, another man for whom Carew has a deep respect and who has assembled a squad the 28-year-old believes is capable of lifting trophies.
"We're on the right path. We have the potential â€" the club, the players and most importantly the manager." said Carew. "Martin gives us great belief in our skills. He really doesn't like to lose. The energy he gives out comes through to the players. He has all the qualities a manager needs to succeed â€" not only the football skills but also the human qualities."
Qualities shared by his giant striker.

FACT FILE
DATE OF BIRTH: 5 September, 1979
BORN: Lorenskog, Norway
CLUBS: Valerenga 1997 - 1999, Rosenborg 1999 - 2000, Valencia 2000 - 2004, Roma (loan, playing 20 games under Fabio Capello) 2003 - 2004, Besiktas 2004 - 2005, Lyon 2005 - 2007, Aston Villa 2007-present
CLUB GOALS: 87 in 235 appearances
HONOURS: Ligue 1 title winner (Lyon, 2006), La Liga title winner (Valencia, 2002), Norwegian title winner (Rosenborg, 1999), Norwegian Cup winner (Valerenga, 1997)
INTERNATIONAL CAREER: Norway (66 caps, 20 goals)

Daily Mail

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Chelsea's Obi Mikel has no Man Utd regrets  
John Obi Mikel has no regrets turning down Manchester United to join Chelsea last year.
The Independent says he jokes that he has proved wrong everyone in Nigeria who said he should join United because he would have had more chance of getting a game there - and there is a special debt to Didier Drogba.
"They are nice guys here and they all helped me in different ways," he says. "Drogba was always there for me because every time I did something wrong Mourinho went to him and complained. Then Drogba came to me and I got it second-hand. Clarkey [Steve Clarke] and Mourinho really liked me - Mourinho gave me the confidence to be who I am today."
It's the big, unavoidable question at Chelsea: what is life like post-Mourinho? It would have been easy for Mikel to skip this one but he takes a deep breath and gives an honest, heartfelt answer.
"I will always appreciate what Mourinho did for me," he says. "I had my problems and he stood by me. He said 'I want that player no matter what he costs'. He stood by me and he made sure everything came true. That's why I say he was like my father; here he was my dad. Outside football he would always ask me what I was doing - 'Are you taking care of your family?' - things like that. He was there for me and I really appreciate it. Now everything has happened and he's gone but he is still in my mind. We just have to keep going and the new manager has done fantastically well.
"I don't think a lot has been changed, it is still the same club. The new technical crew are doing a very good job. What happened has happened. It was like a shock, 'How are we going to get through this?' but everyone is back doing a really good job and we are doing well. I'm telling you the team is in good spirits, after what happened we just try to move on. We're doing this for ourselves and for our team and we have to support whoever is there. That's why the team is doing well."

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Villa boss O'Neill eyeing Liverpool pair Riise, Crouch
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is already lining up his transfer targets for the January transfer window.
The Liverpool duo of Peter Crouch and John Arne Riise, Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe and FC Porto defender Jose Boswinga are understood to be on O'Neill's radar.

Rykte fra SkySports: Dan Falvey (Aston Villa fan) says...
I was at The Belfry golf club last Thursday (29/11) and spotted Randy Lerner and Martin O'Neil sat in the clubhouse with John Arne Riise and another gentleman.

Valencia have launched a £4million bid to sign Liverpool's John Arne Riise.

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Villa boss O'Neill eyeing Liverpool pair Riise, Crouch
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is already lining up his transfer targets for the January transfer window.
The Liverpool duo of Peter Crouch and John Arne Riise, Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe and FC Porto defender Jose Boswinga are understood to be on O'Neill's radar.

Rykte fra SkySports: Dan Falvey (Aston Villa fan) says...
I was at The Belfry golf club last Thursday (29/11) and spotted Randy Lerner and Martin O'Neil sat in the clubhouse with John Arne Riise and another gentleman.

Valencia have launched a £4million bid to sign Liverpool's John Arne Riise.

Riise - interests Valencia

KOEMAN KEEN ON RIISE

Valencia coach Ronald Koeman has expressed an interest in signing Liverpool full-back John Arne Riise.
Koeman is determined to add to his squad in the new year following Valencia's exit from the Champions League.
Los Che are also toiling in seventh place in La Liga and Koeman admits Riise is a player of interest.
"He is a player with experience and would offer some options for our game," said Koeman in the Daily Mirror.
Riise, who can also play in midfield, has made over 300 appearances during six years at Anfield.
And reports suggest Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will look to rebuff any January bids for the Norway international.

Daily Mirror

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Riise high up on Valencia wishlist


Riise: Chased by Koeman

Valencia coach Ronald Koeman has expressed an interest in signing Liverpool's Norway international full-back John Arne Riise.
Koeman is determined to add to his squad in the New Year following Valencia's exit from the Champions League.
Los Che are also toiling in seventh place in the Primera Liga and Koeman admits 27-year-old Riise is a player of interest.
"He is a player with experience and would offer some options for our game," said Koeman in the Daily Mirror.
Riise, who can also play in midfield, has made over 300 appearances during six years at Anfield.
Reports suggest Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez will look to rebuff any January bids for the former Monaco man.

TeamTalk

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Valencia to test Liverpool resolve with Riise bid

Liverpool are likely to reject Valencia's bid to sign left-sided defender John Arne Riise in the January transfer window.
Valencia manager Ronald Koeman has made the Norwegian his top target and is ready to test Rafa Benitez's resolve by launching a £4 million move for the 27-year-old's signature.


Parting of ways? Riise and Benitez might be moving in different directions

Koeman aims to get Valencia's season back on track having failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League and sees Riise as the ideal signing to bolster his side's squad.
The Dutchman, who left PSV to join Valencia last month, said: "He is a player with experience and would offer some options for our game."
Even though it is thought Benitez has been told by Liverpool's American co-owners that he would have to sell in order to bring in new players he is unlikely to want to offload Riise.
Despite Benitez's fondness for squad rotation, Riise, who cost the club £4.6m when he joined in 2001, is a regular at Anfield and can play at either left back or left midfield.
Benitez is keen to secure the funds to make Javier Mascherano's switch permanent but could decide to sell midfielder Momo Sissoko to free up some of the £17m needed to complete Mascherano's signing.
As well as looking to seal Mascherano's future at the club, Benitez is also keen on bolstering his defence with AC Milan's Kakha Kaladze thought to be his prime target.
The Georgian central defender is under contract with the Rossoneri until 2010.

Telegraph

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Tessem trains with Cherries
Bond keeping an eye on former Saint


Tessem: Feeling in good shape

Former Southampton utility player Jo Tessem has started training with League One strugglers Bournemouth.
Tessem, who spent almost six years with Saints, is back on the South Coast after playing for Lyn Oslo in his native Norway.
He feels he is in good enough shape to play Championship football, but will spend a few days training with the Cherries.
"It's first of all a matter of keeping myself in shape," Tessem told Aftenposten. "Then, it's easier to continue with the football and not give up.
"I live in Southampton, 20 minutes from Bournemouth.
"I have just played a full season for Lyn and the body coped with it. Therefore, I feel the Championship is the right level for me."

Relaxed
Bournemouth manager Kevin Bond confirmed that he is happy to have the 35-year-old training with his squad.
Bond told the Daily Echo: "Jo rang me last week after coming back from Norway and I think he wants to make his base over here again.
"Nothing can be done with any player until the window reopens and Jo needs to keep himself in shape should he fancy going somewhere and someone wanting him when it does.
"Training with us gives him the opportunity to have a look at us and vice-versa, but I know him well anyway from my days at Southampton.
"We're glad to have him around. He's a good lad and has joined in well with the training. He can stay with us as long as he wants and we'll see where it goes.
"It's quite a relaxed situation from my position and also from Jo's. We know each other well and there is no pressure. We'll just see how he gets on and maybe talk nearer the end of the month."

SkySports

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Riise targets Anfield stay

LIVERPOOL star John Arne Riise has denied he's on the verge of an Anfield exit.
The long-serving left-back is a target for Spanish giants Valencia in the January transfer window.
But Riise, who has played over 300 games for the Reds, says his future lies on Merseyside.
The Norway international said: "I will stay here.
"Look at the games I've played â€" the boss would never have let me play those games if he didn't have confidence in me.
"I have to play better and better for each game, then I'll get a new contract."

The Sun

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Fra Telegraph: Premier League transfer window looms:


In attack Aston Villa have been linked with Liverpool's Peter Crouch, Derby's Giles Barnes and Tottenham's Jermain Defoe, but the defence also needs boosting. Liverpool's John Arne Riise and Porto right-back Jose Boswinga are understood to be interesting Villa, while Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen and Arsenal defender Justin Hoyte are also targets.

Everton are monitoring Norwegian striker Thorstein Helstad, 30. They will lose Steven Pienaar, Joseph Yobo and Yakubu to the African Cup of Nations so loan players are expected. Barcelona's Efrain Juarez, a defender, is a potential target while David Moyes is preparing a £4m bid for Valencia's David Albelda.


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Blackburn and Mark Hughes has been linked with Costa Rican youngsters Celso Borges, a midfielder, and defender Kendall Watson. Barnsley goalkeeper Heinz Muller is another potential target, as are South African Lance Davids, a midfielder in Sweden with Djurgardens, and Levski Sofia striker Valeri Domovchlyski.

Reading and Steve Coppell has revealed plans to make "three substantial signings". One possible arrival is Nancy's £3m-rated French centre-back Sebastien Puygrenier. Bobby Zamora, the West Ham striker, is another potential target, as is Wolves midfielder Seyi Olofinjana.

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Villa boss: Carew was phenomenal

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill was delighted with John Carew's performance after he struck the equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
He said; "John was phenomenal. He was immense although he might not get the number of free-kicks he deserves when people are holding on to him.
"If he can stay fit, he will be a big plus for us. He has missed a chunk of the season because of injury but when he has been fit he has been terrific for us.
"His goal was wonderful and today he caused problems for some top defenders."
O'Neill added: "I think it was a case of two points lost. You couldn't fault the effort or determination but we had chances.
"John hit the post and we had another one cleared off the line. We should have been in front by half time.
"We've now got a tough period coming up but this time of the year is always critical because there are so many games in quick succession.
"You can recover from a poor Christmas but if you can do well it gives you an enormous spur."

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fortsatt ikke norsk, men....
kometkarriere etter han forlot LSK.
Fulham, Wigan and Bolton are in competition to sign Barnsley's German goalkeeper Heinz Muller. (The Sun)

b]Fulham, Bolton battle for Muller[/b]
Barnsley's £1 million-rated goalkeeper Heinz Muller is wanted by Fulham, Wigan and Bolton.
Cottagers boss Lawrie Sanchez watched Barnsley's German goalkeeper against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday and is keen to sign him in January.
Muller, 29, has impressed since joining the Tykes for £100,000 from Norwegian outfit Lillestrom in August.  (tribalfootball.com)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is in pole position to sign Barnsley keeper Heinz Muller for £1m. (Various)
Muller's arrival would pave the way for out-of-favour Jens Lehmann to leave Arsenal and rejoin Borussia Dortmund. (Various)

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Carew: Fabio the man for England

Aston Villa striker John Carew has backed new England manager Fabio Capello to work wonders with the underachieving national side.
The Norway forward played under the Italian when both men were at Roma and he believes the 61-year-old is a rare coaching talent.
Carew, whose Villa side will be watched by Capello as he starts work in his new role, told the Daily Express: "Capello made an impression straight away. He has an aura.
"When England decided they were not going to look for a British manager I was not surprised they asked Capello. He has done a lot of great things."
Carew, who has scored seven times for Martin O'Neill's side since joining from Lyon last January, believes Capello could now be ready to work his magic with the underperforming England team.
"What he has is part of the man, you cannot learn it. The England players will find that Capello can turn you into a special player and make a very good team - it is something that is born with the man, it is like gold.
"Wherever Capello goes he succeeds."

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Mye transfersrykter for tiden:

Derek Douglas says...
Pedersen of Blackburn Rovers on way to Rangers in a reportedly 5m pound deal.

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Wolves talk to Norwegian
Championship side granted permission to speak with Hanstveit

Wolves have opened talks with Norwegian defender Erlend Hanstveit about a potential move to Molineux in the January transfer window.
Hanstveit, who is currently contracted to SK Brann, has reportedly attracted the attentions of several European clubs.
However, Wolves appear to be leading the way in their attempts to secure his signature after SK Brann sports director Roald Bruun-Hanssen confirmed that the Championship side had been granted permission to speak with the left-back.
"It's correct that we have got a request from Wolverhampton regarding Erlend," Bruun-Hanssen told Bergens Tidende.
"Among other things, they have asked permission to talk to Erlend and we have given them that.
"Erlend has been loyal for us; we don't want to stop him. At the same time, we have told him that we want to extend his contract."
Hanstveit has been capped five times by Norway and has a year remaining on his current contract

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Tessem - six years at Southampton.

CHERRIES SIGN EX-SAINT TESSEM

Bournemouth have finalised a deal to sign Jo Tessem for the rest of the season pending international clearance.
The former Norway midfielder has previous experience in English football having spent six seasons with the Cherries' south-coast neighbours Southampton.
Tessem has been training with the club for the past month, after leaving his previous club Lyn Oslo in his homeland late last year, to return to the birthplace of his English wife.
Manager Kevin Bond told the club's official website: "His last season didn't end until November so he is in good shape and ready to go.
"He has been playing the last two seasons in Norway so he has been getting regular football.
"He doesn't miss anything on the ball and he uses it very well.
"He has been training with us for the best part of a month and he is a quality player.
"Hopefully it will prove an ideal move for us and for him."

PA Sport

http://www.afcb.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10324~1209908,00.html

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Injury blow for United's Kalvenes
Dundee United's Christian Kalvenes faces up to four weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a calf injury in Sunday's 2-0 win over St Mirren.
The 29-year-old Norwegian left-back picked up the knock as he helped United move into third place in the SPL.
United manager Craig Levein said:"We are assessing how bad it is but if it's a tear he'll be out for a few weeks.
"That would be a big blow to him and to us because I think he's been superb since the start of the season."

Dundee United are set to lose full-back Christian Kalvenes when his contract expires in the summer.
United manager Craig Levein revealed: "I haven't spoken to Christian since we had a brief chat back in October or November. But he indicated at that time in all likelihood he'd be going home in the summer."

PA Sport

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CHERRIES SIGN EX-SAINT TESSEM
Bournemouth have finalised a deal to sign Jo Tessem for the rest of the season pending international clearance.
The former Norway midfielder has previous experience in English football having spent six seasons with the Cherries' south-coast neighbours Southampton.

Tessem cautious over Cherries bow
Bournemouth's new signing Jo Tessem admits his debut on Saturday will be a trip into the unknown as he "doesn't really know what to expect".



The 35-year-old former Norway international is expected to receive international clearance in time to face fellow strugglers Cheltenham.
But Tessem, who has vast Premier League experience following his spell with Southampton, concedes he does not know what to expect from League One.
He told the Daily Echo: "I don't really know what to expect because I have never played in League One before and I haven't seen many games at that level.
"The Norwegian Premier League is probably equivalent to the Championship in England but it's always difficult to step down. You can't just think you are going to be able to dominate play because it doesn't work like that.
"It didn't happen that way when I went from the English Premier League to the Norwegian top flight and I'm certainly not expecting it to be any different in League One."

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Det norske fotballunderet

Gjett hvor mange norske proffer det har vært i engelsk fotball?
Da Jo Tessem tirsdag skrev under for Bournemouth, ble han den åttende nordmannen med en a-lagskontrakt for en engelsk ligaklubb denne sesongen.

Daniel Braaten (Bolton), John Carew (Aston Villa), Tore André Flo (Leeds), Rexhep Lekaj (Sheffield Wednesday), Claus Lundekvam (Southampton), , Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn) og John Arne Riise (Liverpool) er de andre spillerne som for tiden livnærer seg med spill på balløya, selv om verken Lekaj eller Lundekvam har spilt seriekamper denne sesongen.

Men vet du hvor mange norske spillere som har spilt eller hatt kontrakter med engelske ligalag gjennom historien?

Norsk suksess i England
Ikke? 83 i tallet, faktisk, skal man tro statistiker Dag Trygsland Hoelseths hjemmeside (http://www.geocities.com/dagtho/noproff.html). Ifølge fotballorakel Arne Scheie er det 74 av disse som har spilt a-kamper for et engelsk ligalag, og den gamle tippekampkommentatoren er ikke i tvil om hvorfor engelsk fotball er så stort i Norge:
- Det er den historiske og kulturelle bakgrunnen, mener Scheie, og trekker frem krig, studier og språk.
- I 1948 fikk vi tippekupongen, i 1969 tippekampen. Når så det norske landslaget slo igjennom på 90-tallet, var det ekstra naturlig å hente gode og billige spillere fra Norge, sier Scheie til Nettavisen.
Han tror imidlertid aldri at man kommer tilbake til den norske storhetsperioden på 90-tallet.
- Det er vanskelig å spå, men jeg tror ikke det. Nå er det mer naturlig å hente spillere fra Øst-Europa, Asia og Afrika, mener NRK-mannen.

Startet i 1973
Selv begynte Scheie å kommentere tippekampen i 1973, da han på Filbert Street så Leicester banke Tottenham 3-0.
- Min største opplevelse, mener tippekamp-guruen.
Samtidig trekker han også frem Einar Aas og FA-cupfinalene som sine beste «norske» øyeblikk fra balløya.
- At Brian Clough hentet Einar Aas inn i 1981 og gjorde ham til kaptein for europacupvinneren Nottingham Forest, er nok kanskje det største som har skjedd med en norsk fotballspiller i England.
- Samtidig hadde jeg svært stor glede av cupfinalene med nordmennene utover 90-tallet. Først da Thorstvedt vant med Tottenham i 1991, deretter med Chelsea og Manchester United, minnes NRK-legenden.


SUKSESS: To av de med størst suksess i England - Henning Berg og Lars Bohinen i Blackburn.

Først og størst:
* Første spiller: Einar Jan Aas, skrev under for Nottingham i mars 1981. Harry Boye Karlsen spilte for Exeter mot slutten av andre verdenskrig, men aldri i ligaen.
* Første seriemester: Henning Berg, Blackburn,1995
* Første cupmester: Erik Thorstvedt, Tottenham, 1991
* Flest seriemål: 91, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Manchester United, 1996-2007
* Flest seriekamper: 357, Claus Lundekvam, Southampton 1996-2008
* Trenere i England: Egil «Drillo» Olsen (Wimbledon) og Trond Egil Soltvedt (en kamp for Sheffield Wednesday)
* Flest klubber. Thomas Myhre 6 (Everton, Birmingham City, Tranmere Rovers, Sunderland AFC, Crystal Palace og Charlton Athletic FC)
* Mest populære «norske klubb»: Wimbledon (: Trond Andersen, Martin Andresen, Morten Bakke, Øyvind Leonhardsen, Andreas Lund, Tore Pedersen, Ståle Solbakken, Kjetil Wæhler (men verken Bakke eller Wæhler fikk a-kamper for Wimbledon)
Blackburn (7): Martin Andresen, Lars Bohinen, Henning Berg, Stig Inge Bjørnebye, Egil Østenstad, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Tore Pedersen


FERSKEST: Daniel Braaten er den foreløpig ferskeste nordmannen i engelsk fotball (Jo Tessem har vært der før).

Norske spillere som har spilt, eller spiller i det engelske ligasystemet (kun spillere som tilhører eller har tilhørt a-stallen. En spiller som Håvard Nordtveit (Arsenal) vil dermed falle utenfor denne oversikten):

Albrigtsen, Ole: Thorvald Stoke City
Alsaker, Paal Christian: Stockport County
Andersen, Leif Erik: Crystal Palace
Andersen, Trond: Wimbledon
Andresen, Martin: Wimbledon, Blackburn Rovers
Bakke, Eirik: Leeds United, Aston Villa
Belsvik, Petter: Southend United
Berg, Henning: Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers
Bergersen, Kent Roger: Stockport County
Berntsen, Tommy: Portsmouth
Berntsen, Robin: Port Vale
Bjørnebye, Stig Inge: Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers
Bohinen, Lars: Nottingham Forest, Blackburn Rovers, Derby County
Bragstad, Bjørn Otto: Derby County, Birmingham City
Braaten, Daniel Omoya: Bolton Wanders
Baardsen, Espen: Tottenham Hotspur, Watford, Everton
Carew, John Alieu: Aston Villa
Fjørtoft, Jan Ã...ge: Swindon Town Middlesbrough, Sheffield United, Barnsley
Flo, Håvard: Wolverhampton Wanderers
Flo, Jostein: Sheffield United
Flo, Tore André: Chelsea, Sunderland, Leeds United
Fostervold, Knut Anders: Grimsby Town
Fuglestad, Erik: Norwich City
Grodås, Frode: Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur
Halle, Gunnar: Oldham Athletic, Leeds United, Bradford City, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Hansen, Vegard: Bristol City
Hareide, Ã...ge Fridtjof: Manchester City, Norwich City
Heggem, Vegard: Liverpool
Heidenstrøm, Bjørn: Leyton Orient
Hjelde, Jon Olav: Nottingham Forest, Mansfield Town
Hollund, Martin: Hartlepool
Hovi, Tom Henning: Charlton Athletic
Hæstad, Kristofer Kruger: Wigan Athletic
Håland, Alf-Inge: Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, Manchester City
Ingebrigtsen, Kåre: Manchester City
Iversen, Steffen: Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers
Jacobsen, Anders: Sheffield United, Stoke City, Notts County
Johansen, Rune: Bristol Rovers
Johansen, Stig: Southampton, Bristol City
Johnsen, Erland: Chelsea
Johnsen, Ronny: Manchester United, Aston Villa, Newcastle United
Karadas, Azar: Portsmouth
Karlsen, Kent: Luton Town
Kippe, Frode: Liverpool, Stoke City
Knarvik, Tommy: Leeds United
Larsen, Stig Olav: Hartlepool United
Lekaj, Rexhep «Rocky»: Sheffield Wednesday
Leonhardsen, Øyvind: Wimbledon, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa
Lund, Andreas: Wimbledon
Lundekvam, Claus: Southampton
Lydersen, Pål: Arsenal
Kval, Frank Petter, Burnley
Kvarme, Bjørn Tore: Liverpool
Marwa, Ranbir Bjørn: Leyton Orient
Myhre, Thomas: Everton, Birmingham City, Tranmere Rovers, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, Charlton Athletic
Nevland, Erik: Manchester United
Nilsen, Roger: Sheffield United, Tottenham Hotspur
Normann, Runar: Coventry City
Osvold, Kjetil: Nottingham Forest, Leicester City
Pedersen, Jan Ove: Hartlepool United
Pedersen, Morten Gamst: Blackburn Rovers
Pedersen, Tore André: Oldham Athletic, Blackburn Rovers, Wimbledon
Riise, John Arne: Liverpool
Riseth, Vidar: Luton Town
Rudi, Petter: Sheffield Wednesday
Rushfeldt, Sigurd: Birmingham City
Skard, Vemund Brekke: Ipswich Town
Solbakken, Ståle: Wimbledon
Solskjær, Ole Gunnar: Manchester United
Soltvedt, Trond Egil: Coventry City, Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday
Soma, Ragnvald: West Ham United
Sperrevik, Tim Henrik: Hartlepool United
Stensaas, Ståle: Nottingham Forest
Strandli, Frank: Leeds United
Sundgot, Ole Bjørn: Bradford City
Tennebø, Thomas: Hartlepool United
Tessem, Jo: Southampton, Millwall, Bournemouth
Thorstvedt, Erik: Tottenham Hotspur
Vindheim, Rune: Hartlepool, Burnley
Vaaler, Roger: Bristol Rovers
Wæhler, Kjetil: Wimbledon
Østenstad, Egil Johan: Southampton, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City
Aas, Einar Jan: Nottingham Forest

Fra Nettavisen

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Wolves talk to Norwegian
Championship side granted permission to speak with Hanstveit
Wolves have opened talks with Norwegian defender Erlend Hanstveit about a potential move to Molineux in the January transfer window.
Hanstveit, who is currently contracted to SK Brann, has reportedly attracted the attentions of several European clubs.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed David Edwards, the Luton Town midfielder, for £675,000. But their move for Erlend Hanstveit, the Norwegian full back, is on the verge of collapse. (Daily Mail)

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Braaten considers loan move

Norwegian could move on loan to the Championship
Bolton winger Daniel Braaten is considering a loan move away from The Reebok.
The Norwegian, 25, has struggled to establish himself at the club since his summer transfer from Rosenborg.
He has made just six substitute appearances in the Premier League, scoring once, and four starts and two substitute appearances in cup competitions.
Braaten is now thought to be considering a loan spell in the Championship, but he has ruled out a quick return to Norway.
"A loan might be an alternative if a club is interested," said agent Stig Lillejord to VG.

Sky

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- Hangeland på vei til Fulham

Brede Hangeland skal være svært nær en overgang til Premier League-klubben Fulham.

Det melder TV 2.

Hangeland skal ha gjennomført den medisinske testen hos London-klubben torsdag kveld, og kun formaliteter skal gjenstå før overgangen fra FC København gjenstår.

Overgangssummen skal ligge på rundt 40 millioner kroner.

I Fulham kan Brede Hangeland bli gjenforent med sin tidligere trener i Viking, Roy Hodgson.

http://www.vg.no/pub/vgart.hbs?artid=515289

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Wolves talk to Norwegian
Championship side granted permission to speak with Hanstveit
Wolves have opened talks with Norwegian defender Erlend Hanstveit about a potential move to Molineux in the January transfer window.
Hanstveit, who is currently contracted to SK Brann, has reportedly attracted the attentions of several European clubs.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed David Edwards, the Luton Town midfielder, for £675,000. But their move for Erlend Hanstveit, the Norwegian full back, is on the verge of collapse. (Daily Mail)

Norwegian snubs Wolves
Left-back content at current club Brann

Erlend Hanstveit looks set to snub Wolves following talks with the Championship club.
Wolves opened talks with Norwegian defender, who is currently contracted to SK Brann, about a potential move to Molineux earlier this month.
However, Hanstveit has explained that he is now preparing himself for Brann's pre-season training.
"I am enjoying myself at Brann and am now ready to start the pre-season and look forward to new challenges with Brann." Hanstveit told Bergens Tidende.
"In football you never know, but I believe I will stay at Brann."

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DUO HOPING TO STAY AT ANFIELD

Two of Liverpool's unsettled stars have moved to commit their futures to the club ahead of Monday night's home clash with Aston Villa.
Full-back John Arne Riise has been linked with a move to Villa Park, while former Villa striker Peter Crouch is facing speculation he is a £9million target for Portsmouth.
But Riise insists he wants a new Anfield contract, and said: "It has been a weird season for me, I have played some good games and then some not at my level.
"When we get to the transfer window all the rumours start going around. It is mainly because people know I have 18 months left on my contract.
"The fans know that I am very happy here. Hopefully the club will give me a new contract so that I can stay in Liverpool for many years.
"I am in the mood to play my best football and enjoy playing. I will do my best in the second part of the season."
The 27-year-old has been told by boss Rafael Benitez to concentrate on his defending this term rather than his famed long-range shooting.
He continued: "People always expect me to score some cracking goals but I am focusing on my defending and I want to do my best there.
"I want to be a good defender and I am working on it on the training pitch. I am trying to improve and the manager tells me to focus more on the defence.
"I am just trying to show the fans and the manager I am a good defender. I am a left-back and I want to defend well for my side."


Hele: http://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=soccer/08/01/21/SOCCER_Liverpool_Riise.html

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Nevland - heading for Fulham.

COTTAGERS SET TO SIGN NEVLAND

Fulham are set to seal the signing of Norway international striker Erik Nevland.
The 30-year-old is currently at Dutch club Groningen, where he has been for three-and-a-half years following his move from Viking.
Nevland, who spent his formative years at Manchester United but failed to make the breakthrough at Old Trafford, has bagged 43 goals in 92 starts and that impressive record looks set to earn a move back to England.
Cottagers boss Roy Hodgson, who worked with Nevland during their time at Viking, is set to hand him a two-and-half-year contract at Craven Cottage.
"It was always a dream for me to play in the Premier League. This is the chance of my life," Nevland told Dagblad van het Noorden.
"I understand it is a difficult decision for Groningen to let me go, but this year I will be 31.
"Personally I prefer to end the season here, but that is not an option. It's now or never. I hope they will cooperate and I think I deserve that."
Groningen director Hans Nijland admitted the club, who are flying high in the Eredivisie in fifth, are unlikely to stand in Nevland's way.
He said: "Our standpoint is clear. We understand it is a big chance for Erik and he understands we could not miss him. We will talk about this situation."

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COTTAGERS SET TO SIGN NEVLAND

Fulham are set to seal the signing of Norway international striker Erik Nevland.
The 30-year-old is currently at Dutch club Groningen, where he has been for three-and-a-half years following his move from Viking.

FULHAM REBUFFED IN NEVLAND BID
FC Groningen have turned down an approach from Fulham for striker Erik Nevland.
The former Manchester United frontman has been strongly linked with a move away from Groningen, and club director Hans Nijland confirmed that the Premier League club made an unsuccessful approach for Nevland's services on Tuesday.
However, Nijland indicated that Groningen were prepared to negotiate a fee for the 30-year-old, who has hit 53 goals in 116 appearances and signed a three-year contract extension in April.
If a deal can be agreed, the transfer would see Nevland reunited with Fulham manager Roy Hodgson, whom he played under at Norwegian outfit Viking FK.
"The London club on Tuesday made their first offer," Nijland said. "We could not agree with their offer and now have to see what their reaction is.
"We are speaking about all this with Erik and up until now we are on the same wavelength.
"Erik also understood that we found the fee that Fulham offered us did not meet out valuation."
Groningen coach Ron Jans, meanwhile, has admitted he expects Wednesday night's Eredivisie clash with NEC Nijmegen to be Nevland's last outing for the club.
"We cannot hide from reality," Jans said on Tuesday. "I'm convinced that Fulham will contact us today and we have to wait and see.
"Fulham seems a reasonable club and they have made a good bid for Erik to pay off his long-term contract.
"Maybe the match against NEC will be his last for my green and white army. On the other hand, I know Erik well enough to know that if the transfer does not happen, he will commit himself 100% to FC Groningen."

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