XaW Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Hopefully not a jinx, but I see a promotion coming! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, XaW said: Hopefully not a jinx, but I see a promotion coming! Thank you, @XaW. I'm confident if we can keep our squad together through the August (Summer) transfer window. -- Last time, when @warlock jiinxed us... we lost two matches on the spin... before getting our momentum back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warlock Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Stuniverse said: when @warlock jiinxed us Yes, well... I've been biting my tongue since . I'll allow myself a keep-up-the-good-work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Saturday 6th July 2024 Drobak-Frogn (14th) v Loddefjord (1st) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Sunday 14th July 2024 Loddefjord (1st) v Froya (2nd) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- This is a big game. Win and we go 10 points clear, lose and our lead could be down to four points. -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Sunday 21st July 2024 Loddefjord (1st) v Brodd (11th) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) Until Next Time We're now into the mid-season Summer break. So we've given the players two weeks off. And by the end of this month we'll be into the August (Summer) transfer window. -- Any questions... 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... Stuni Stuniverse Edited December 8, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) Episode 22 - July 2024 | "Departures" -- Cullinan returns to the UK I can't really hold going back to England to play for Rushall Olympic against Harvey. I wish him well. Spoiler -- El Moustage set to join Algard Elias El Moustage decided to drop a tier in pursuit of first team football. Spoiler -- Lotsberg has an offer Although not confirmed yet, we expect to lose Thomas Lotsberg to OBOS-ligaen (Tier 2) football club Gorud. Spoiler Edited December 8, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Episode 22 - July 2024 | "Unhappy Players" -- Kohonen saga continues Our #2 goalkeeper Kalle Kohonen remains unhappy and I can understand why as Erik Krantz is my #1. Spoiler -- Offers for Banda's Zambia return Philip Banda received offers to return home to Zambia. It did look like Philip would be returning to Zambia so we're delighted he decided to sign a new contract with Loddefjord and stay in Norway with us. Spoiler -- Mantyrnen unhappy with playing time I explained to Tuure that Haakon Berge was my starting left-back and playing very well. I suggested it would be better all round if Tuure could think of himself more as a Squad player. Spoiler -- Captain Rasmussen unhappy with playing time I explained to Sebatian that Bartel Wardrum was in the form of his life right now. So I suggested that it would be more accurate if Sebastian could think of himself as more of a fringe player. Spoiler 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Episode 22 - July 2024 | "Other Stuff" -- New Vice Captain named -- Norwegian language lessons pay off -- Looking for Senior Affiliate -- Lindquist rejects Loddefjord Spoiler -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Episode 22 - July 2024 | "A+ and C+" -- Board Confidence and Coaching Course funded And, finally, my Chairperson Petter Bjerke agreed to fund a coaching course for me. -- Supporter Confidence -- Finances -- Dynamics 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Until Next Time August's Fixtures -- Any questions... 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... Stuni Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Saturday 3rd August 2024 Varegg (Tier 5) v Loddefjord (Tier 4) Friendly -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Saturday 10th August 2024 Loddefjord (Tier 4) v Trott (Tier 5) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Saturday 17th August 2024 Djerv 1919 (10th) v Loddefjord (1st) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 Saturday 24th August 2024 Loddefjord (1st) v Madla (10th) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) Sunday 25th August 2024 -- -- Edited December 9, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Episode 23 - August 2024 | "Three Depart" -- Lotsberg joins OBOS-ligaen (Tier 2) Gorud Spoiler -- Hansen contract mutually terminated The interesting thing here is this was nothing to do with me (although I was seriously considering it) and was all Hans Hansen and my Director of Football Knut Olav Ystaas. Spoiler -- Mantynen to leave at end of season Spoiler -- Offers received for Baldvinsson We rejected all of them. Spoiler Edited December 10, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Episode 23 - August 2024 | "Missed Deal" -- We missed out on: Spoiler 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Episode 23 - August 2024 | "Three New Arrivals" -- Spoiler -- Spoiler -- Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Episode 23 - August 2024 | "Transfer Window Closed" -- I'm delighted that we were able to keep the bulk of our squad together and have them available to us for the rest of the season. -- ] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Episode 23 - August 2024 | "Other Things" -- Board unable to find senior affiliate -- Are you watching, Afghanistan? Spoiler 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Episode 23 - August 2024 | "Back from mid-season break" -- Results -- Board Confidence -- Supporter Confidence -- Finances -- Dynamics -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Until Next Time September's Fixtures We have to play September's fixtures first... but look who our last two matches of the season are against? -- Any questions... 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... Stuni Stuniverse Edited December 10, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Sunday 1st September 2024 Ullern (6th) v Loddefjord (1st) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- -- 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Saturday 7th September 2024 Staal Jorpeland (12th) v Loddefjord (1st) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- -- Edited December 10, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Sunday 8th September 2024 Is it a two horse race now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Saturday 14th September 2024 Loddefjord (1st) v Sandnes Ulf 2(Position) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Sunday 22nd September 2024 Fyllingsdalen (13th) v Loddefjord (1st) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- -- Edited December 10, 2023 by Stuniverse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Saturday 28th September 2024 Loddefjord (1st) v Eiger (4th) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Sunday 29th September 2024 -- Title Race hots-up Edited December 10, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Episode 24 - September 2024 | "Player Updates" -- Speaking Norwegian -- Unhappy Uran Spoiler -- Habibi deserves Afghanistan call-up Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Episode 24 - September 2024 | "Contracts Expiring" -- Avoiding Relegation Bonuses -- Contracts Expiring -- I'm happy to let my Director of Football Knut Olav Ystaas deal with the contracts Spoiler Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Episode 24 - September 2024 | "Going into final month" Title Race run-in -- Results -- Board Confidence -- Supporter Confidence -- Finances -- Dynamics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jogo Bonito Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Good luck on the remaining games, I have every confidence in you. Very detailed updates as usual, very well told 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 15 minutes ago, Jogo Bonito said: Good luck on the remaining games, I have every confidence in you. Thank you, @Jogo Bonito -- 17 minutes ago, Jogo Bonito said: Very detailed updates as usual, very well told Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. I appreciate it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Episode 24 - September 2024 | "Hedda Berg" -- I got propositioned last night when I was working my bar shift at the Alvoen Country Mansion. Quite a lot of locals were in, celebrating Loddefjord's home win over Eiger. I recognised them all after nearly two seasons here, but I didn't recognise the woman who came up to the bar, ordered an aquavit, introduced herself as Hedda Berg and asked me to come over to her table when I had a break. Intrigued, I went to see Hedda on my break. Hedda: Congratulations on the win over Eiger, Stuni, and your amazing campaign with Loddefjord this season. Stuniverse: Thank you. You have me at a disadvatage. Hedda: Oh, sorry, of course, I know who you are but don't have a clue who I am. I'm Hedda Berg... and I'm a football agent. She extended her right hand and I shook it. Stuniverse: Pleased to meet you. Hedda: Likewise. Is it ok to ask you a personal question? Stuniverse: Of course. Sure. Hedda: Are you happy at Loddefjord? Stuniverse: Of course. We're top of the league with four matches to go and are unbeaten in our last 17. What's not to be happy about? Hedda: But are you really happy? Stuniverse: Yes. Hedda: Are you sure? Wouldn't you like to be paid for what you do? Stuniverse: Well, yeah, who wouldn't... but we've only just gone semi-professional, I'm sure Petter Bjerke [ChairPerson] will sort stuff like that at the end of the season. Hedda: You'd think so, wouldn't you? Stuniverse: Huh? Hedda: Look, I'm an agent. I have contacts. I hear things. Would you like to know what I've heard? Stuniverse: Go on then... Hedda: So, as I hear it, Mr Bjerke is readying himself to offer you a new contract but, despite being semi-professional, he'll offer you the same terms, an amateur contract, no wages, I assume you'll still have your board and lodging here in exchange for bar and waiter work. Stuniverse: We're paying the players and our Director of Football is negotiating new deals. Hedda: Yeah, but you don't pay all the players though, do you? Stuniverse: Not all of them, no, but we pay the better ones. Hedda: Talking of which, I also hear that the Board will be reducing your wage budget next season so you'll have less to pay your players with. And the Board's expectation next season, despite how brilliantly you've done this season, will be to fight against relegation, irrespective of which division you're in. Obviously I wish you all the best and hope you go up but, if you don't, if you're still in Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3, the Board will only fund Loddefjord for a relegation battle. Stuniverse: You can't possibly know any of that. Petter hasn't discussed any of that with me yet, we're all focussed on the final promotion push. Hedda: I'm just being honest with you, as I am with all my clients... Stuniverse: I'm not your client. Hedda: I know, but I'd like you to be. There's a number of football clubs looking for managers at the moment and I know I could get better for you. Stuniverse: I'm happy at Loddefjord. Hedda: So you say. And, as I asked you before, Are you really happy? Stuniverse: I... Hedda: You don't need to answer that. I'd like to represent you, but I'm not going to put any pressure on you. Here's my card. You can call me any time. Stuniverse: Thank you. Edited December 10, 2023 by Stuniverse 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Until Next Time October's Fixtures Just four matches remaining in our 2024 season. -- Any questions... 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... Stuni Stuniverse Edited December 10, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Saturday 5th October 2024 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 I had to go back to page 1 to remind myself of the principles of this career. You're not a one-man-club sort; you were unemployed and open to any offers. So if another club offer you better terms and more investment in a squad, I suppose the logical thing is to consider it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Saturday 5th October 2024 My new contract offer My Chairperson, Petter Bjerke, offered me a new contract. -- As it turned out, Hedda Berg was correct about everything she'd heard. 26 minutes ago, Stuniverse said: Episode 24 - September 2024 | "Hedda Berg" -- I got propositioned last night when I was working my bar shift at the Alvoen Country Mansion. Quite a lot of locals were in, celebrating Loddefjord's home win over Eiger. I recognised them all after nearly two seasons here, but I didn't recognise the woman who came up to the bar, ordered an aquavit, introduced herself as Hedda Berg and asked me to come over to her table when I had a break. Intrigued, I went to see Hedda on my break. Hedda: Congratulations on the win over Eiger, Stuni, and your amazing campaign with Loddefjord this season. Stuniverse: Thank you. You have me at a disadvatage. Hedda: Oh, sorry, of course, I know who you are but don't have a clue who I am. I'm Hedda Berg... and I'm a football agent. She extended her right hand and I shook it. Stuniverse: Pleased to meet you. Hedda: Likewise. Is it ok to ask you a personal question? Stuniverse: Of course. Sure. Hedda: Are you happy at Loddefjord? Stuniverse: Of course. We're top of the keague with four matches to go and are unbeaten in our last 17. What's not to be happy about? Hedda: But are you really happy? Stuniverse: Yes. Hedda: Are you sure? Wouldn't you like to be paid for what you do? Stuniverse: Well, yeah, who wouldn't... but we've only just gone semi-professional, I'm sure Petter Bjerke [ChairPerson] will sort stuff like that at the end of the season. Hedda: You'd think so, wouldn't you? Stuniverse: Huh? Hedda: Look, I'm an agent. I have contacts. I hear things. Would you like to know what I've heard? Stuniverse: Go on then... Hedda: So, as I hear it, Mr Bjerke is readying himself to offer you a new contract but, despite being semi-professional, he'll offer you the same terms, an amateur contract, no wages, I assume you'll still have your board and lodging here in exchange for bar and waiter work. Stuniverse: We're paying the players and our Director of Football is negotiating new deals. Hedda: Yeah, but you don't pay all the players though, do you? Stuniverse: Not all of them, no, but we pay the better ones. Hedda: Talking of which, I also hear that the Board will be reducing your wage budget next season so you'll have less to pay your players with. And the Board's expectation next season, despite how brilliantly you've done this season, will be to fight against relegation, irrespective of which division you're in. Obviously I wish you all the best and hope you go up but, if you don't, if you're still in Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3, the Board will only fund Loddefjord for a relegation battle. Stuniverse: You can't possibly know any of that. Petter hasn't discussed any of that with me yet, we're all focussed on the final promotion push. Hedda: I'm just being honest with you, as I am with all my clients... Stuniverse: I'm not your client. Hedda: I know, but I'd like you to be. There's a number of football clubs looking for managers at the moment and I know I could get better for you. Stuniverse: I'm happy at Loddefjord. Hedda: So you say. And as I asked you before, Are you really happy? Stuniverse: I... Hedda: You don't need to answer that. I'd like to represent you, but I'm not going to put any pressure on you. Here's my card. You can call me any time. Stuniverse: Thank you. -- I didn't sign the contract. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 2 minutes ago, phnompenhandy said: I had to go back to page 1 to remind myself of the principles of this career. You're not a one-man-club sort; you were unemployed and open to any offers. So if another club offer you better terms and more investment in a squad, I suppose the logical thing is to consider it. Yes, spot on, @phnompenhandy. I want to try and keep the save realistic, whilst having fun with it as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Stuniverse said: Yes, spot on, @phnompenhandy. I want to try and keep the save realistic, whilst having fun with it as well. Both the best and most realistic way to progress from the lower leagues is to be a journeyman manager. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, phnompenhandy said: Both the best and most realistic way to progress from the lower leagues is to be a journeyman manager. I've set Stuni Stuniverse as an Odds Ballklub supporter. That's his ambition... to manage Odds BK one day. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phnompenhandy Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Stuniverse said: I've set Stuni Stuniverse as an Odds Ballklub supporter. That's his ambition... to manage Odds BK one day. Your thread title also implies moving around Norway 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Sunday 6th October 2024 Valerenga 2 (4th) v Loddefjord (1st) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- -- -- Edited December 10, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 Saturday 12th October 2024 Loddefjord (2nd) v Sotra (6th) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) *** Preview *** Viking 2 (1st) v Loddefjord (2nd) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- First against second, they don't come much bigger than this. A win would see us leap-frog Viking 2 and put everything in our own hands (or feet, if you prefer) going into the final match of the season. A draw keeps us second but still alive with a chance of promotion on the final day. Lose and it's all over, Viking 2 would go up as Champions. Edited December 10, 2023 by Stuniverse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) Saturday 19th October 2024 Viking 2 (1st) v Loddefjord (2nd) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- -- -- Edited December 10, 2023 by Stuniverse 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share Posted December 10, 2023 *** Preview *** Froya (3rd) v Loddefjord (1st) Norsk Tipping-ligaen Avdeling 3 -- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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