Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Preview Start (13th) v Hødd (2nd) OBOS-ligaen -- -- -- Hødd - Expected Lineup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Wednesday 18th August 2027 Start (13th) v Hødd (2nd) OBOS-ligaen -- -- We saw today the value of getting that second goal. We took the lead, but couldn't add to it. Start got an equaliser and grew in confidence. We chased the game, play got stretched, and Start picked us off. Credit to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Preview Hødd (4th) v Kongsvinger (11th) OBOS-ligaen -- -- -- Expected Lineup 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Sunday 22nd August 2027 Hødd (4th) v Kongsvinger (11th) OBOS-ligaen -- -- -- We did everything but score. We hit the post twice, we hit the bar once, and Eeli Rantala produced a string of fine saves in their goal. On another day, from that many chances, we'd have scored two or three. Unfortunately not today. I won't use it as an excuse, but injuries to Gabriel Silva and El Hadji Malick Diouf was far from ideal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Preview Skeid (10th) v Hødd (5th) OBOS-ligaen -- -- Spoiler -- Expected Lineup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Saturday 28th August 2027 Skeid (10th) v Hødd (5th) OBOS-ligaen -- -- We scored two good goals and thoroughly deserved to be 2-0 up after half an hour. Skeid were very difficult opponents and we needed Julian Faye Lund to be at his very best in our goal. I'd say we deserved our victory but it wasn't comfortable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Sunday 29th August 2027 OBOS-ligaen - Weekend Roundup -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Episode 61 - 1st September 2027 | Deadline Day "Transfer Window" -- -- -- Spoiler -- Spoiler -- Spoiler -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Episode 61 - 1st September 2027 | Deadline Day "I bagged another coaching badge" -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Episode 61 - 1st September 2027 | Deadline Day "Player Stats" -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Episode 61 - 1st September 2027 | Deadline Day "Monthly Review" -- Results -- Board Confidence -- Supporter Confidence -- Finances I'll admit it, I pushed the boat out a little this transfer window, but we still have £402,766 in the transfer budget and we're just over £2K under the wage budget. -- Dynamics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 Episode 61 - 1st September 2027 | Deadline Day "Elections" -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 (edited) Episode 61 - 1st September 2027 | Deadline Day "Elsewhere in Norway" -- Eliteserien (Tier 1) -- Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 2 (Tier 4) Edited January 31 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 Until Next Time September's Fixtures -- Thoughts, comments, general feedback appreciated. Any questions, just ask and I'll answer them if I can. Thank you for reading and following. Until next time... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 Episode 61 - 1st September 2027 | Deadline Day "Manedens Trenor i OBOS-ligaen" -- I came second to Ole Gunnar Solskjær in Manedens Trenor i OBOS-ligaen (whatever that is @XaW @I have nothing to say) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 (edited) Thursday 2nd September 2027 Sarpsborg 08 (11th Eliteserien) v Odds Ballklubb (6th Eliteserien) Norgesmesterskapet i fotball (Cupen Semi-Final) -- I attended the Cupen Semi-Final with my agent Hedda Berg. -- -- Hedda Berg: Sorry your Odd didn't make the final. Stuniverse: Sure you are. At least we got further than your Vålerenga and didn't lose to an underdog. Hedda Berg: I'd prefer to forget that Stjørdals-Blink Cupen game thank you very much. Stuniverse: Fair enough. Hedda Berg: Any ideas what you want to do at the end of the season? Stuniverse: I'm contracted to Hødd until the end of next season. Hedda Berg: So? This is football. Stuniverse: How can I expect loyalty from my players if I'm not loyal myself? Hedda Berg: That's a fair point, but what if the Hødd election goes the wrong may and your budgets are slashed next season? Stuniverse: I'm under contract. Hedda Berg: And? Stuniverse: Well we don't know what's going to happen with the elections and we don't know which division Hødd are going to be in. Hedda Berg: True. And? Stuniverse: Honestly, I've not thought that far ahead. We have seven very important OBOS-ligaen matches to play. Hedda Berg: Indeed you do. Good luck. Stuniverse: Thank you. Hedda Berg: Give next season some thought though, Stuni. We'll talk again when Hødd's season is over. Stuniverse: Sure. Let's do that. -- Edited January 31 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 Preview Hødd (3rd) v Sandefjord (6th) OBOS-ligaen -- -- -- -- Expected Lineup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 Sunday 5th September 2027 Hødd (3rd) v Sandefjord (7th) OBOS-ligaen -- -- I was saddened to learn that my good friend, Tor Martin Hegrenes, Assistant Manager during my time at Loddefjord, who became manager there when I moved to Hødd, was sacked yesterday. -- -- -- We were great today. We knew how difficult an opponent Sandefjord were going to be, and we knew first-hand from his time here just how good a goalkeeper Goran Karacic is, so we were delighted to score first on 35 minutes through Markus Karlsbakk. We then defended magnificently when we needed to and looked to add to our lead. Two late goals from Elias Myrlid (ending a 13-game goal drought) and Sigurd Haugen (on his Hødd debut) made it 3-0 and a more comfortable scoreline than it actually was. -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 (edited) Episode 62 - 5th September 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "Bookies Favourite" -- -- Boy oh boy, I'm favourite for the Viking job. -- -- Edited February 1 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 (edited) Episode 62 - 5th September 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "What do I do? How do I play this?" -- -- So here's the thing, I'm the favourite for the Viking job and, yes, I'd love the Viking job as it's a BIG step-up from Hødd but... ... but... ... BUT... ... with six matches left, and Hødd second in OBOS-ligaen, I really want to see the 2027 season out and try to win promotion with Hødd. -- -- So what should I do? How do I play this? Q1) Do I apply for the job? Q2) Do I declare interest in the job? Q3) Or do I just hope that as I'm the bookies favourite that Viking will approach me direct? Tromsø did, but other Eliteserien jobs have become available this season and I've heard nothing. Q4) And if I do get an interview, do I agree to join straight away or say I can't start until next season? Q5) Oh, and the journalists are already on my back... should I talk to the press and, if so, what should I say? -- Eliteserien OBOS-ligaen -- Tagged: @Blarney, @Dean Gripton, @Hootieleece, @I have nothing to say, @JaytheGreat, @Jogo Bonito, @Paggioram @phnompenhandy, @Punch, @samboing, @warlock, @XaW Note: If you no longer wish to be tagged in posts like this, please let me know by Direct Message and I'll remove you from my tag list for future posts. Likewise if you would like to be tagged, please send me a Direct Message and I'll add you. Thank you. Edited February 1 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 (edited) Episode 62 - 5th September 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "I Called First" -- This time I made the call before my agent Hedda Berg. Hedda Berg: Hi ya, Stuni. How are you? Stuniverse: Good have you heard the news? Hedda Berg: Viking sack Rydström... Stuniverse: Yeah, and I'm the favourite. Hedda Berg: You need to calm down, Stuni. You are the favourite and you aren't. Stuniverse: What do you mean? Hedda Berg: Well you're the favourite with the media and the journalists, true, but that doesn't mean you're the favourite with Viking or that you're even on their radar. Stuniverse: No smoke without fire though. Hedda Berg: Maybe, maybe not. What happened to I'm contracted to Hødd for next season and want to focus on the remaining games of the season? Stuniverse: OK. You got me. I didn't expect the Viking job to come up or that I'd be the favourite. Hedda Berg: Maybe the favourite. Stuniverse: I thought you were on my side. Hedda Berg: I am. What do you want to do, Stuni? Stuniverse: Well I'd love the Viking job next season and to finish this season with Hødd. Hedda Berg: Understood. You might not have that luxury though if Viking want to appoint someone this season. Hødd may have only six games left but Viking have eight still to play. Stuniverse: So what do we do, wait for Viking to contact us? Hedda Berg: I'd suggest we're more proactive than that if you want the job. Stuniverse: I'd love it. Hedda Berg: Then I should let Viking know you're interested by applying on your behalf. I don't see any point in declaring your interest publicly as that could upset things at this critical stage of Hødd's run-in. Stuniverse: Tromsø approached us direct without me applying. Hedda Berg: Tromsø did, yes, but Molde didn't, Stabæk didn't, Grorud didn't, Kristiansund didn't. I just think if you want the Viking job, we have to be proactive and let them know. How do Viking know you're interested if we don't tell them. I don't think we can rely on Viking reaching out to us to see if you're interested. Stuniverse: OK. But will they leave Mats Ullereng as caretaker manager until the end of the season? Spoiler Hedda Berg: I don't know. Some football clubs would, some football clubs wouldn't. Viking, like Hødd, are going through elections at the moment so I don't know who will get to make that decision. It's possible, although don't quote me on this because I honestly don't know, but interviews could even be delayed until after the election result is known. Stuniverse: Never straight forward is it. Hedda Berg: No. And as you're finding out, the timing's never right either. Stuniverse: Tell me about it. Hedda Berg: So what do you want me to do, Stuni? Shall I apply on your behalf and let Viking know you're interested? Stuniverse: Can I sleep on it, Hedda? Hedda Berg: Of course. Let's catch-up tomorrow morning. Stuniverse: Sounds good. Thanks. Edited February 1 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
I have nothing to say Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 As I went to see Viking v Rosenborg in December (Viking 1- 5 Rosenborg for those interested) and I brought you back a Viking hat and scarf, I think you should apply. If you get an interview you could wear them both to it 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 (edited) 9 minutes ago, I have nothing to say said: As I went to see Viking v Rosenborg in December (Viking 1- 5 Rosenborg for those interested) and I brought you back a Viking hat and scarf... Indeed. I know I've said this before but thank you very much for your generosity, @I have nothing to say. 9 minutes ago, I have nothing to say said: I think you should apply. I'm torn. Honestly, torn. I would love the Viking job but I also want to get Hødd promoted. Going to sleep on it 😴 9 minutes ago, I have nothing to say said: If you get an interview you could wear them both to it And that's the thing, if I get an interview, how will Viking react to me saying I can't start until next season? It could cos me the job if they're unwilling to wait. 9 minutes ago, I have nothing to say said: and I brought you back a Viking hat and scarf That would be very spooky 👻 though if I did get the Viking job. Edited January 31 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 4 hours ago, Stuniverse said: I came second to Ole Gunnar Solskjær in Manedens Trenor i OBOS-ligaen (whatever that is @XaW ) It's the manager of the month. Månedens (The months) Trener (Manager, more literally coach, but that's the title managers have in Norwegian). So essentially "This months (best) manager". 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 1 minute ago, XaW said: It's the manager of the month. Månedens (The months) Trener (Manager, more literally coach, but that's the title managers have in Norwegian). So essentially "This months (best) manager". Thanks, @XaW That would've been my guess, but wasn't 100% sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
XaW Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Also, Tromsø quite far north, Viking at Stavanger quite far south (rather south-west...). You are interviewing all over the country! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 1 minute ago, XaW said: Also, Tromsø quite far north, Viking at Stavanger quite far south (rather south-west...). You are interviewing all over the country! I'm exhausted from all the travelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warlock Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 2 hours ago, Stuniverse said: So what should I do? How do I play this? First question: are you prepared to lose your job at Hodd? I don't think it's likely they'll sack you for showing interest elsewhere, but it is a possibility. But if you're not prepared for that I don't see you have any option but to keep quiet and wait. If you are prepared for the sack, then I think you need to go all-in for the Viking job. Note: I do not speak from experience - I've only ever once applied for another job mid-season, several years ago, and didn't enjoy the process. But I've watched a lot of journeyman saves on Youtube as well as following threads here and I think I've only ever seen one sacking as a result, as well as several where the recruiting club has agreed to an end-of-season move. So realistically, you probably don't have much to lose by applying 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 (edited) 17 minutes ago, warlock said: First question: are you prepared to lose your job at Hodd? I don't think it's likely they'll sack you for showing interest elsewhere, but it is a possibility. I definitely don't want to get sacked by Hødd over this. Being the favourite for the Viking job doesn't guarantee me an interview and definitely doesn't guarantee that I'll get the job. If Viking appoint somebody else, then I'd want to carry on as Hødd manager. Like you, @warlock, I don't think they'll sack me (my Job Security is Secure) and I haven't made any promises not to apply for other manager jobs. 17 minutes ago, warlock said: But if you're not prepared for that I don't see you have any option but to keep quiet and wait. If you are prepared for the sack, then I think you need to go all-in for the Viking job. As I've said in other posts, I really am torn over this one. I'm loving life at Hødd and enjoying the challenge of this promotion push, but Viking is a massive step-up (wage budget of £125K per week compared to £45K at Hødd). 17 minutes ago, warlock said: Note: I do not speak from experience - I've only ever once applied for another job mid-season, several years ago, and didn't enjoy the process. But I've watched a lot of journeyman saves on Youtube as well as following threads here and I think I've only ever seen one sacking as a result, as well as several where the recruiting club has agreed to an end-of-season move. So realistically, you probably don't have much to lose by applying 17 minutes ago, warlock said: as well as several where the recruiting club has agreed to an end-of-season move That's the interesting one for me. If I get an interview and say I can't start at Viking until next season, will that mean I lose out if they want someone to start straight away? Oh... decisions, decisions, decisions. Edited January 31 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warlock Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 3 hours ago, Stuniverse said: Oh... decisions Well... in FM we have the option of moving - sliding doors style - between parallel universes. Save your game, apply for the job, re-load if it doesn't work out 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 (edited) Episode 62 - 6th September 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "OK. Let's do this" -- I gave my agent Hedda Berg a call. Hedda Berg: Hi ya, Stuni. How are you? Stuniverse: I didn't have the best night's sleep, but I'm ok thanks. Hedda Berg: Sorry you didn't sleep well. What are you thinking? Stuniverse: I'd love the Viking job so, yes, let's do this. Hedda Berg: Cool. Leave it with me. Stuniverse: Thanks, Hedda. -- -- -- Edited February 1 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 (edited) Preview Åsane (3rd) v Hødd (2nd) OBOS-ligaen -- -- We still have quite a list of injury and fitness issues. Our medical staff are very busy and we're just trying to get by from game to game at the moment. -- Edited February 1 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 (edited) Saturday 11th September 2027 Åsane (3rd) v Hødd (2nd) OBOS-ligaen -- -- Overall it was a close game, with very little in it. Åsane had more of the possession, created the better chances, and were 3-0 up by half-time. We made some changes at the break and improved in the second half. Against league leaders Aalesund we went 3-0 down and came back to draw 3-3. Sadly, despite our best efforts, we didn't have our shooting boots on and the comeback never looked like happening against Åsane. I don't want to sound pessimistic, because we're going to give it our all over the last five matches of the OBOS-ligaen season, but having played the top two recently (Aalesund and Åsane) and dropping down to 3rd, I think the automatic promotion spots (1st-2nd) may be slipping away from us. -- Edited February 1 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 (edited) Episode 62 - 22nd September 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "Election Day" -- -- In Other News... Edited February 1 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 (edited) Episode 62 - 23rd September 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "Off to Stavanger for the Viking Interview" -- -- -- -- Have I? This is the only job I've applied for while I've been at Hødd, possibly Tromsø counts but technically I didn't apply for that one, Tromsø approached me direct. What about Loddefjord? I can't remember. I know I wasn't happy there at the end, but was I applying for jobs before they sacked me for refusing to let the Board tell me who I should drop from the team? -- Oh yes, just look at the Hødd dynamics. All the players love me! -- Oh yes. Just look at how long I was at Loddefjord and how long I've been at Hødd. -- Yes. Of course, I can. Give me the job and we'll find out. -- Here we go... this is the question. Just be straight with them, Stuni. -- Spoiler Sorry, Jesper, if you'd want to come with me if I get the Viking job. Sorry. Spoiler -- I have a strong Backroom Staff at Hødd, so... -- Wow! Those expectations jump quite drastically from Viking's current 10th place, but they are only Desired. -- -- I do have a Continental B Licence already. Should I? Go on, then. -- -- -- 🤞 Edited February 1 by Stuniverse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 (edited) Episode 62 - 23rd September 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "Election Results" -- Congratulations, Eirik. I'm delighted for you. You've always been very fair and supportive as Chairperson. -- Edited February 1 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Episode 62 - 23rd September 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "No, no, no, no, NO!" -- Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 (edited) Preview Hødd (4th) v Raufoss (7th) OBOS-ligaen -- We play Raufoss who are 7th today. A win, and we'll be doing everything we can to try and win the game, would really help our playoff qualification chances. -- -- Expected Lineup Edited February 1 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Sunday 26th September 2027 Hødd (4th) v Raufoss (7th) OBOS-ligaen -- -- I'm so proud of the players today, they were magnificent against 7th placed Raufoss and the win puts us in a strong position for playoff qualification with just four games to go. I thought we controlled the game from start to finish even if two of our goals were deflected own goals. We got a bit jittery in the last 15-20 minutes when the crowd let us know that Asane were losing at Haugesund. But we rode that storm and earnt three well deserved points. -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 (edited) Episode 62 - 27th September 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "Come on Stuni, we're going to Stavanger" -- My agent Hedda Berg met me at Stavanger Station and we took a taxi to the SR-Bank Arena. -- Backroom Changes I should've asked for a larger Budget as the small budget I'd requested only allowed me to take three of my Backroomn Staff at Hødd with me at the end of the season. Spoiler Spoiler Spoiler There were more staff I would've liked to have taken, but I'll have to look at that when I start the job. -- Contract Edited February 1 by Stuniverse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 (edited) Episode 62 - 27th September 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "Stuniverse set to become next Viking Manager" -- -- -- Hmmmmn... End of Season... End of Playoffs... Hopefully we can get promoted automatically because, based on the playoff dates last season, I might not be at Høddvoll long enough to see the playoffs all the way through. Edited February 1 by Stuniverse 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Episode 62 - 1st October 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "Player Stats" -- -- Squad Planner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 (edited) Episode 62 - 1st October 2027 | Viking Sack Rydström "Monthly Review (September 2027)" -- Results -- Board Confidence -- Supporter Confidence -- Finances -- Dynamics Edited February 1 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Until Next Time Remaining OBOS-ligaen Fixtures -- Thoughts, comments, general feedback appreciated. Any questions, just ask and I'll answer them if I can. Thank you for reading and following. Until next time... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Preview Egersunds (14th) v Hødd (3rd) OBOS-ligaen -- -- -- Expected Lineup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Saturday 9th October 2027 Egersunds (14th) v Hødd (3rd) OBOS-ligaen -- -- We were good value for our 3-1 win thanks to a great all-round team display and a superb Jostein Ekeland hat-trick. We also hit the bar twice as well as the post. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Sunday 10th October 2027 Eliteserien and OBOS-ligaen Roundup -- -- -- 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Episode 63 - 14th October 2027 | Promotion Run-in "Promotion Race - Who Plays Who?" -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootieleece Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Glad you got the Viking job. Now hopefully you can finish your time at Hodd on a real high. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Hootieleece said: lad you got the Viking job. Thank you, @Hootieleece. I'm thrilled. 34 minutes ago, Hootieleece said: Now hopefully you can finish your time at Hodd on a real high. That's the aim. We may be third but, with the top two Aalesund and Åsane still to play each other, plus we still have to visit Jerv, we know that our fate is in our own hands. It's a big ask but if we win our last three games then we will finish in the automatic (top two) promotion places. Edited February 2 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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