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Next up for us was bottom of the league Haugesund and I thought we were nailed on for another 3 points against a side that had only won 2 games so far this season. However, I was wrong and they showed a lot more spirit than I anticipated and were good value for their point if I'm honest!
In the quarter final of the cup, we'd been handed the hardest possible draw against Rosenborg. They were probably the better team on the day, so deserved the win, but again we gave a decent account of ourselves against one of the best in the country.
We only received £91k for our cup performances this year, which is a minimal amount.
However, everything is welcome as our financial situation is looking pretty bad! Despite being nearly £10k per week under our wage budget, we still seem to be losing around £200k per month this season!
We just simply aren't bringing in enough money to cover the bills. Sponsorship is in the couple of hundred thousand compared to some of the teams in the league that bring in well over £3 million.
And although we are bringing in 95% capacity attendance, when your stadium only holds 2500 people, it's not that much revenue!
Anyway, back to league action and we threw up some mixed results over our next 3 games. A disappointing result against Ranheim was followed up with an entertaining game for the fans, followed by a decent draw against the reigning champs.
Sander Werni is again impressing even at this higher level, as he continues to perform well above where his attributes suggest he should be! 6 goals and 5 assists in 13 games so far this season is a great achievement for the 22 year old! It still amazes me based on the fact I didn't even see him being a first team regular when I took over the club, and he is now becoming one of my favourite players of the save!
The last few games have come thick and fast and with some tired legs in the squad, it was good to have a 3 week break before we took on Odds. We were on top here for long periods, but our finishing let us down and we have to settle for a point.
I knew we'd have to be more clinical in front of goal against top of the league, Valerenga, and my attackers were told in the pre match team talk that I expected to see quality finishing from them! As it turned out, it was a game of very few chances, but Sander Werni took one of them and that was the difference between the sides as we beat the league leaders.
And that massive win brings us back in touch with the top 3. We're only just past the half way stage of the season, but if we could finish in a top 4 position and qualify for Europe, that would be an incredible achievement! At the moment, it's just a dream still but the longer the season goes on, and the longer we keep mixing it with the big boys, the closer to reality it becomes.
Before I close off this update, it's worth mentioning that the transfer window has just opened and I have confirmed two new deals. The first is a 19 year old striker who has been brought in on a free from Grorud, simply to boost the 2nd team for now, although he does have potential to improve.
The second is another striker, but this one if most definitely for the first team. In fact, Henrik Udahl has the potential to become our main man up top! He hasn't been getting any game time for Valerenga, so they have agreed to let him join us on loan for the rest of the season. If he turns out to be a success, I have pre agreed a fee of £89k to sign him which could turn out to be an absolute bargain if he bangs in the goals for us!
In the quarter final of the cup, we'd been handed the hardest possible draw against Rosenborg. They were probably the better team on the day, so deserved the win, but again we gave a decent account of ourselves against one of the best in the country.
We only received £91k for our cup performances this year, which is a minimal amount.
However, everything is welcome as our financial situation is looking pretty bad! Despite being nearly £10k per week under our wage budget, we still seem to be losing around £200k per month this season!
We just simply aren't bringing in enough money to cover the bills. Sponsorship is in the couple of hundred thousand compared to some of the teams in the league that bring in well over £3 million.
And although we are bringing in 95% capacity attendance, when your stadium only holds 2500 people, it's not that much revenue!
Anyway, back to league action and we threw up some mixed results over our next 3 games. A disappointing result against Ranheim was followed up with an entertaining game for the fans, followed by a decent draw against the reigning champs.
Sander Werni is again impressing even at this higher level, as he continues to perform well above where his attributes suggest he should be! 6 goals and 5 assists in 13 games so far this season is a great achievement for the 22 year old! It still amazes me based on the fact I didn't even see him being a first team regular when I took over the club, and he is now becoming one of my favourite players of the save!
The last few games have come thick and fast and with some tired legs in the squad, it was good to have a 3 week break before we took on Odds. We were on top here for long periods, but our finishing let us down and we have to settle for a point.
I knew we'd have to be more clinical in front of goal against top of the league, Valerenga, and my attackers were told in the pre match team talk that I expected to see quality finishing from them! As it turned out, it was a game of very few chances, but Sander Werni took one of them and that was the difference between the sides as we beat the league leaders.
And that massive win brings us back in touch with the top 3. We're only just past the half way stage of the season, but if we could finish in a top 4 position and qualify for Europe, that would be an incredible achievement! At the moment, it's just a dream still but the longer the season goes on, and the longer we keep mixing it with the big boys, the closer to reality it becomes.
Before I close off this update, it's worth mentioning that the transfer window has just opened and I have confirmed two new deals. The first is a 19 year old striker who has been brought in on a free from Grorud, simply to boost the 2nd team for now, although he does have potential to improve.
The second is another striker, but this one if most definitely for the first team. In fact, Henrik Udahl has the potential to become our main man up top! He hasn't been getting any game time for Valerenga, so they have agreed to let him join us on loan for the rest of the season. If he turns out to be a success, I have pre agreed a fee of £89k to sign him which could turn out to be an absolute bargain if he bangs in the goals for us!