Jevnaker: From nothing to glory

Viking FK appoint Henrik Steinnes as new manager

The unknown Norwegian manager Henrik Steinnes was today presented as the new manager of Viking FK. He has signed a contract expiring already in December 2013. Is this a sign of doubt inside the club?


Squad

Goalkeepers
Rune Almenning Jarstein
Arild Østbø

Defenders
Håkon Skogseid
Johan Lædre Bjørdal
Indridi Sigurdsson
Trond Erik Bertelsen
Christian Landu-Landu

Midfielders
Andre Danielsen
Martin Ørnskov
King Osei Gyan
Kristoffer Haugen
Yann-Erik de Lanlay
Jon Dadi Bödvarsson
Vidar Nisja
Trond Olsen
Makthar Thioune

Forwards
Veton Berisha
Patrik Ingelsten
Joan Simun Edmundsson
Henri Anier

Season expectations

The board's expectations is that the club will finish on the upper half of the table. For the first season this is an expectation I will have enough work to complete as it's my first save on FM13. I have been given £579,000 and £38,000 as initial budget. It is not a big squad and the lack of defenders is what frightens me, so finding a new defender will be first priority.

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Good luck

Good luck

Good Luck Always interesting to see a lesser known league in use

Hammer-deal done

Viking have confirmed the signing of Norwegian defender Jørgen Hammer from Stabæk. The 21-year old has signed a 4-year deal worth £750 p/w. The transfer fee is reported to be £100,000. Hammer has told in an interview with the local newspaper that he looks forward to play for Viking and fighting for a place in the starting XI.

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Good luck, I know Landu Landu is a hidden gem on Fifa, hopefully he's as good on FM

2013-07-19 23:33#121061 Rablador : Good luck, I know Landu Landu is a hidden gem on Fifa, hopefully he's as good on FM

Thanks, mate!

Landu Landu has good potential on FM and will be an important player in the future

Pre-season results

Viking 2 - 0 Fløy
Anier

Viking 2 - 0 Eiger
Sigurdsson
Ingelsten

Sandefjord 0 - 1 Viking
de Lanlay

Ålgård 2 - 0 Viking

Thisted 3 - 0 Viking

Vidar 0 - 1 Viking
Gyan

Transfer update

Players in:
Eirik Skaasheim (20, RB) £85,000 from Sogndal
Mohammed Elyounoussi (18, RW) £220,000 from Sarpsborg

Players out:
Kristoffer Haugen (19, DM/CM) on loan to Odd

Contract extensions:
Rune Almenning Jarstein, until 2016

Fixtures in March

Viking - Lillestøm
Sogndal - Viking

Match of the month:

The opening fixture of the season is a classic clash between two of the longest serving teams in the highest division. It will also be Viking manager Henrik Steinnes first official match in charge for his new club.

Good luck mate Elyounossi Good signing

2013-07-20 01:19#121099 Max22EFC : Good luck mate Elyounossi Good signing

Thanks mate Yep he's a good signing!

March update

The season has finally kicked off and the first two games have given us a flying start! There were also made a few new transfers, which I will come back to later.

Match reports

Viking 2 - 0 Lillestrøm
Thioune (pen)
Olsen
Kippe

Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Jarstein - Skogseid, Lædre Bjørdal, Hammer, Sigurdsson - Danielsen (
81'), Ørnskov - de Lanlay ( 81'), Thioune ( 70'), Olsen - Berisha

Bench:

Østbø, Landu-Landu, Skaasheim, Gyan ( 81'), Bödvarsson ( 81'), Ingelsten ( 70'), Anier

Sogndal 0 - 3 Viking
Berisha
de Lanlay
Thioune
Berisha

Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Jarstein - Skogseid ( 71'), Lædre Bjørdal, Hammer, Sigurdsson - Danielsen, Ørnskov - de Lanlay ( 86'), Thioune ( 71') - Berisha

Bench:

Østbø, Landu-Landu ( 86'), Skaasheim ( 71'), Elyounoussi ( 71'), Bödvarsson, Ingelsten, Anier

Club news

A busy transfer deadline day for Viking

March 31st marked transfer deadline day for the Norwegian league. Viking was one of the clubs that sealed their last signings this evening. The two youngsters Sebastian Remme Berge (Molde) and Vegard Bergan (Odd) were signed on free transfers. The club also sent out Jon Helge Tveita on loan to local lower division side Randaberg.

Bertelsen injured

Right before the opening fixture, left-back Trond Erik Bertelsen was ruled out due to injury. He was reported to be on the sideline for up to seven weeks. Bertelsen currently has 2-4 weeks left before he can train regularly again.

League table

Upcoming fixtures

Viking - Strømsgodset
Molde - Viking
Sandnes Ulf - Viking
Viking - Haugesund

Match of the month:
One of the local derbys takes place on Viking stadion when Viking face Sandnes Ulf to a match that no one can afford to lose. Both clubs have started the season well, but can they keep on the good form?

1st Round Cup draw gives easy match for Viking

The Norwegian FA today announced the fixtures for the 1st Round of the Norwegian Cup. Viking will face Birkebeineren, a team playing in the 2nd Division. Viking manager Henrik Steinnes was satisfied with the draw. "This is a good opportunity for some of the players that don't play regularly in the league to show what they can." he said in an interview with Sky Sports. The match will be played May 5th.

April update

A new month has passed which means that there is a new story update!

Four matches were played against tough opponents. We dropped down from first place, but we are still unbeaten and are still involved in the title race.

Match reports

Viking 3 - 2 Strømsgodset
Berisha
Olsen
Brenne
Ovenstad
Berisha

Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Jarstein - Landu-Landu, Lædre Bjørdal, Hammer ( 33'), Sigurdsson - Thioune ( 85'), Ørnskov - de Lanlay, Elyounoussi ( 64'), Olsen - Berisha

Substitutes:

Skaasheim ( 33')
Danielsen ( 85')
Gyan ( 64')

Molde 1 - 1 Viking
Elyounoussi
Linnes
Landu-Landu

Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Jarstein - Skaasheim, Lædre Bjørdal, Landu-Landu, Sigurdsson - Thioune, Ørnskov ( 84') - Bödvarsson ( 68'), de Lanlay, Olsen - Ingelsten ( 68')

Substitutes:

Danielsen ( 84')
Elyounoussi ( 68')
Berisha ( 68')

Sandnes Ulf 2 - 2 Viking
Elyounoussi
Berisha
Furebotn
Myhre
Myhre

Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Jarstein - Skaasheim ( 79'), Lædre Bjørdal, Landu-Landu, Sigurdsson - Thioune, Danielsen ( 45') - de Lanlay, Elyounoussi, Olsen - Berisha

Substitutes:

Ørnskov ( 45')
Anier ( 79')

Viking 4 - 2 Haugesund
Berisha
de Lanlay
Sigurdsson
Jarstein
Keita
de Lanlay

Starting XI (4-2-3-1):

Jarstein - Landu-Landu, Lædre Bjørdal, Sigurdsson, Bertelsen - Thioune, Ørnskov - de Lanlay ( 84'), Elyounoussi ( 71'), Olsen ( 71') - Berisha

Substitutes:

Hammer ( 84')
Bödvarsson ( 71')
Ingelsten ( 71')

League table

We have dropped down to second place, but there is still a lot of matches left of the season to change it.

Fixtures in May

Tippeligaen:
Odd - Viking
Viking - Brann
Viking - Rosenborg
Hønefoss - Viking
Start - Viking

Norwegian Cup:
Birkebeineren - Viking, 1st Round

The 2nd & 3rd round will also be played in May, depending on the results

Match of the month:

Viking - Brann is the clash between two big rivals. The match is often called "Best in west derby". It is no doubt that this is a match that will be a must win for both teams.

Some good results glad to see you are doing so well