2017 Viking FK Season
The 2017 season was Viking's 29th consecutive year in Eliteserien, and their 68th season in the top flight of Norwegian football. Season events Ian Burchnall replaced Kjell Jonevret as manager on 24 November 2016. Almost a year later, on 9 November 2017, Burchnall was fired from the job following the club's relegation to OBOS-ligaen. Squad Out on loan Transfers Winter In: Out: Summer In: Out: Competitions Eliteserien League table Results summary Results by round Matches Norwegian Cup Squad statistics Appearances and goals , - ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center, Goalkeepers , - ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center, Defenders , - ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center, Midfielders , - ! colspan=14 style=background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center, Forwards , - ! ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Viking FK
Viking Fotballklubb, commonly known as Viking or Viking Stavanger internationally, is a Norwegian football club from the city of Stavanger. The club was founded in 1899. It is one of the most successful clubs in Norwegian football, having won 8 Norwegian top division titles, most recently in 1991, and 6 domestic Norwegian Cup titles, most recently in 2019. The club has played more top-flight league games than any other club in Norway. It has played in the top division since the league was established, except for the years 1966–67, 1987–88 and 2018. Notable European successes include knocking English side Chelsea out of the UEFA Cup during the 2002–03 season, knocking out Sporting CP from the same tournament in 1999–2000, and qualifying for the group stages of the 2005–06 UEFA Cup. History Viking was founded in Stavanger in 1899 and played mainly local games in the early years. From the 1930s, the club established itself at the national level, playing in the 1933 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Iven Austbø
Iven Austbø (born 22 February 1985) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Career Austbø began his senior career in Viking, where he got his debut on the top level in Norway in 2004. Austbø became Viking's first choice goalkeeper after Anthony Basso left the club in 2006, and remained the first choice for the rest of the season. When Viking brought Thomas Myhre home from Charlton in 2007, Austbø was put back on the bench. Wanting to play first team football, Austbø signed for Stabæk in 2008, but again found himself to be the second choice behind Jon Knudsen. He was sold to Sandefjord in 2011, where he was the club's first choice goalkeeper in Adeccoligaen for three seasons. After the 2013 season, he signed for Viking again. He retired after the 2021 season. Career statistics Club Honours ; Viking * Norwegian First Division: 2018 * Norwegian Football Cup: 2019 References External links * * Profilefor Viking FK Viking Fotba ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Steffen Ernemann
Steffen Ernemann (born 26 April 1982) is a Danish former professional footballer. Career Steffen Ernemann played his youth career in Odder IGF and BMI. In 1999, Steffen Ernemann moved to AGF Youth Academy and in 2002 he became pro in AGF's first team. Steffen Ernemann left AGF in 2003 and moved to AC Horsens, who played in the second best league (1. division). Steffen Ernemann played in AC Horsens for 4 years. In that period AC Horsens promoted to the Danish Superliga and became a regular component in the Danish Superliga. In the summer 2007 Steffen Ernemann moved to Silkeborg IF, who just relegated from the Danish Superliga. In Steffen Ernemann first season (2007/2008), Silkeborg IF missed promotion. The following season Silkeborg promoted to the Danish Superliga, but Steffen Ernemann didn't extend his contract at Silkeborg IF. In the summer 2009, Steffen Ernemann signed as a free agent at Zulte Waregem. First season was successful and Steffen played regular in the center midfi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Amund Wichne
Amund Wichne (born 12 May 1997) is a Norwegian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Haugesund. Career Wichne signed for Viking in the summer of 2014. In 2016, he was loaned out to Ã…sane where he would play 4 matches before returning to his parent club. He made his league debut for Viking against Molde on 17 September 2017. Wichne moved to Start in 2020. On 1 March 2022, he terminated his contract with the club. The next day, he signed for Jerv. In January 2023, he signed for Haugesund on a two-year contract. Personal life He was born at Rikshospitalet as a part of quadruplets, all boys. They grew up in Mandal. His brothers Eirik and Torje also became footballers. Career statistics Honours ; Viking * 1. divisjon: 2018 * Norwegian Football Cup: 2019 File:2019 collage v1.png, From top left, clockwise: Hong Kong protests turn to widespread riots and civil disobedience; House of Representatives votes to adopt articles of impeachment against Donald Trump; CRISPR ge ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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André Danielsen
André Saltvold Danielsen (born 20 January 1985) is a Norwegian former footballer who played as a right-back or central midfielder. Club career Born in Stavanger, Danielsen started his career with Stavanger IF before joining Viking in 2003. In the fall of 2005 he was loaned out to Bryne. Danielsen is the player with the most appearances for Viking of all time with a total of 553 appearances throughout 17 seasons at the club. This number includes league matches, cup matches, European matches and friendly matches. On 28 October 2019, he announced that he would retire from football after the 2019 season. The same day, he revealed that he would continue to be involved with Viking as a coach for the academy at the club. The 2019 season ended with victory in the 2019 Norwegian Cup Final. Danielsen did not make the squad, but he still received a winner's medal. International career Danielsen represented Norwegian national youth teams at under-18, under-19 and under-21 level. He made ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Å ime Gregov
Å ime Gregov (born 8 July 1989) is a Croatian footballer who currently plays for Italian club Varesina Calcio. Club career Gregov started his professional career with local Zadar in 2007. He later transferred to Hrvatski Dragovoljac, where he would stay for three years. In the 2012-13 season Gregov and Hrvatski Dragovoljac finished first and were promoted to the 1. HNL. The following season they got relegated, and Gregov left the club to join Istra 1961. After spending the last two seasons with PrvaLiga sides KrÅ¡ko and Koper, Gregov signed for Norwegian club Viking 4 July 2017. On 30 January 2018, Gregov joined Tractor. On 20 July 2018, Gregov returned to NK KrÅ¡ko. But only 1,5-months later, he joined NK Kurilovec on 18 September. He left the club at the end of 2018 and joined Hrvatski Dragovoljac Nogometni klub Hrvatski dragovoljac ( en, Football Club Hrvatski dragovoljac), commonly referred to as NK Hrvatski dragovoljac or simply Hrvatski dragovoljac, is ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Zymer Bytyqi
Zymer Bytyqi (born 11 September 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Konyaspor. He previously played for Sandnes Ulf and Red Bull Salzburg, and became the youngest player that has ever played in the Norwegian top league when he made his first-team debut in 2012 (the record has since been broken by Martin Ødegaard). Born in Belgium to Kosovan parents and raised in Norway, Bytyqi plays for the Kosovo national team. Club career Early career and Sandnes Ulf Bytyqi was born in Belgium to Kosovar immigrants, but moved to Norway at the age of 2. He did not play football before he was 10 years old, when he started to play for Lura IL before he moved to Sandnes Ulf ahead of the 2010 season. In 2011, he played several matches for Sandnes Ulf's reserve team in the Third Division. He also trained with the first team but was ineligible for play in the First Division because of his young age. He gave an impressive performance for Norway U15 in September 2011, part ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Tommy Høiland
Tommy Høiland (born 11 April 1989) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Sandnes Ulf. Career Høiland started his career at Bryne before moving to Viking, returning to Bryne and then Sandnes Ulf. On 10 July 2013 Høiland moved to Molde but less than a year later, on 31 March 2014, Høiland joined Lillestrøm on a season-long loan. Høiland's loan deal was ended early by Lillestrøm, seeing him return to Molde in July. On 18 February 2016, he signed a three-season contract with Strømsgodset. On 21 June 2017, he returned to his former club Viking, signing a three-year contract. On 13 February 2020, his contract was extended until the end of the 2022 season. On 17 December 2021, he signed a two-year contract with Sandnes Ulf, whom he played for between 2012 and 2013. International career Høiland has represented Norway from under-15 to under-21 level. Career statistics Club ;Notes Honours Club ;Molde * Eliteserien: 2014 * Norwegian Football C ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Fredrik Torsteinbø
Fredrik Torsteinbø (born 13 March 1991) is a Norwegian footballer who plays for Sandnes Ulf. Club career He started his senior career in the Norwegian team Vidar in 2009. In 2011, he signed for Norwegian team Sandnes Ulf. He made his debut on 3 April 2011 against Bryne, they lost the game 0–1. He eventually established himself as a key player in the Rogaland-outfit, playing as a regular in the Norwegian highest division Eliteserien in 2012 and 2013. In January 2014, Torsteinbø was presented as a new player for Hammarby IF in the Swedish second tier Superettan, being signed on a free transfer. In his first season at the club, he scored five goals and ten assists to help Hammarby achieve promotion to Allsvenskan, the top flight. During the upcoming 2015 season he once again managed to score 5 goals as Hammarby finished 11th in the league. In the 2016 season he was used less regularly in the starting lineup, playing in an unusual position as a left defender during the fi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ross Jenkins (footballer, Born 1990)
Ross Aden Jenkins (born 9 November 1990) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. He is currently head coach of National League South club Oxford City. Jenkins is the second player with his name to have played competitive football for Watford. He is no relation to the Ross Jenkins who played for Watford from 1972 to 1983, and was a two-time Watford Player of the Season. Career Jenkins was born in Watford and began a two-year academy scholarship with Watford in summer 2007. During the 2007–08 season he played regularly in the club's under-18 side, as well as appearing for the reserves. After appearing frequently for Watford's first team during the 2008 pre-season, he made his competitive debut on 12 August 2008 whilst still an academy scholar. Jenkins played the entire game as Watford beat League One side Bristol Rovers 1–0 in the League Cup. He remained in the club's League Cup team, playing full games against Darlington, Wes ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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George Green (footballer, Born 1996)
George William Athelston Green (born 2 January 1996) is an English footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder. Green began his career as a youth player with Bradford City, before being signed by Everton in 2011. After a loan spell with Tranmere Rovers, Green was released, and after short stints with Oldham Athletic and Ossett Albion, he signed for Burnley. Loan spells at Kilmarnock and Salford City preceded his release from Burnley in 2017, before signing with Norwegian club, Viking. Following his return to England, he has played in the non-league for Nuneaton Town, Chester, Boston United, and Gainsborough Trinity, and Ossett United. While at Everton, Green was selected to represent England U16's, U17's and U18's Career Green started as a youth player with Bradford City, before being signed by Everton in October 2011 for an initial fee of £300,000 that could have risen as high as £2 million and received a £45,000 signing-on fee. He joined the club's ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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José Manuel Cruz Orozco
José is a predominantly Spanish and Portuguese form of the given name Joseph. While spelled alike, this name is pronounced differently in each language: Spanish ; Portuguese (or ). In French, the name ''José'', pronounced , is an old vernacular form of Joseph, which is also in current usage as a given name. José is also commonly used as part of masculine name composites, such as José Manuel, José Maria or Antonio José, and also in female name composites like Maria José or Marie-José. The feminine written form is ''Josée'' as in French. In Netherlandic Dutch, however, ''José'' is a feminine given name and is pronounced ; it may occur as part of name composites like Marie-José or as a feminine first name in its own right; it can also be short for the name ''Josina'' and even a Dutch hypocorism of the name ''Johanna''. In England, Jose is originally a Romano-Celtic surname, and people with this family name can usually be found in, or traced to, the English county ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |