Strømsgodset IF

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Strømsgodset

Full name

Strømsgodset Idrettsforening

Nickname(s)

Godset

Founded

February 10, 1907

Ground

Marienlyst Stadion
Drammen
(Capacity 8,500)

Chairman

Cay Anders Josefsson

Manager

Ronny Deila

League

Tippeligaen

2007

10th





Home colours





Away colours

Strømsgodset IF is a Norwegian football club from Drammen. The club was founded February 10, 1907, but was most successful in the 60s and 70s, lead by the young striker Steinar Pettersen and his class-mates, who got Strømsgodset from 4th division to the elite division in just a few years. Strømsgodset won the Norwegian Premier League in 1970 and the Norwegian Cup in 1969, 1970, 1973 and 1991. This team was popular as the "Rødgata Boys", after the street most of them lived in. Most of these players were also accomplished bandy players, and Strømsgodset won four Championships in the winter version of football. Four of the football players collected silver medals in the bandy World Cup in 1965; Steinar Pettersen, Inge Thun, Thorodd Presberg and Ole Johnny Friise.

In 1997 Strømsgodset had one of the best seasons in recent times, finishing 3rd in the premier division and losing the cup final.

Before the 2006 season, Strømsgodset was saved from bankruptcy, by a group of investors. This gave rise to a "new version" of Strømsgodset IF, and the club signed 13 new players before the 2006 season. (15 players had to leave the club)

The club has a loyal supporter club in GodsetUnionen

Support at Marienlyst Stadium has almost double since last season and the club will be promoted this season to the Norwegian Premier League. The promotion was secured four rounds before the finish, and the 1st place two rounds later. Winger Mattias Andersson became the top scorer for the league, with 21 goals. The team was captained by the legendary Øyvind Leonhardsen. He is also the captain in the 2007 season.

1 Home Ground
2 Godset in Europe
3 Current Squad
4 Previous managers
5 Achievements
6 External links

[edit] Home Ground

Strømsgodset IF play their home games at Marienlyst Stadium. Marienlyst is one of Norway's most intimate football arenas, with a current capacity of approx. 8500, after a major improvement in 2003. There are 6400 seats on the sides and 1100 at one of the ends. Record attendance through all times is 16.687 against Rosenborg BK in 1969.

The stadium often goes under the name of "Gamle Gress" (meaning "Old turf")

Field measurements are 106 m x 68 m.

During the winter of 2007/08 the turf will be replaced with an artificial grass surface as well as being fitted with an artificial icing surface for bandy.

Marienlyst Stadium was frequently used in Norway's U21 International matches, but has now been replaced by other stadia.

[edit] Godset in Europe

1970-71 Cup Winners Cup

Strømsgodset-Nantes 0-5

Nantes-Strømsgodset 2-3

1971-72 European Cup

Strømsgodset-Arsenal 1-3

Arsenal-Strømsgodset 4-0

1974-75 Cup Winners Cup

Liverpool-Strømsgodset 11-0

Strømsgodset-Liverpool 0-1

1992-93 Cup Winners Cup

Strømsgodset-Hapoel Petah Tikva 0-2

Hapoel Petah Tikva-Strømsgodset 2-0

1998-99 UEFA Cup

Hapoel Tel Aviv-Strømsgodset 1-0

Strømsgodset-Hapoel Tel Aviv 1-0 (Strømsgodset win penalties 4-2)

Strømsgodset-Aston Villa 0-3

Aston Villa-Strømsgodset 3-2

[edit] Current Squad

As of April 01, 2008.

No.	Position	Player
1	GK	Espen Johnsen
2	DF	Glenn Andersen
3	DF	André Bergdølmo
4	DF	Inge André Olsen
5	DF	Samir Fazlagić
6	DF	Alexander Aas
7	MF	Komlan Amewou
8	MF	Ousman Nyan
10	FW	Stian Ohr
12	GK	Adam Larsen
13	FW	Christer George
14	MF	Fredrik Nordkvelle

No.	Position	Player
15	DF	Marius Boldt
16	FW	Thomas Sørum
18	DF	Kristian Sørli
19	FW	David Nielsen (on loan from OB)
20	FW	Mattias Andersson
21	MF	Fredrik Winsnes
22	FW	Steffen Nystrøm
23	FW	Mohammed Keita
24	DF	David Driscoll
25	DF	Joel Riddez
28	MF	Lars Fuhre