FK Tønsberg was a

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club from

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, founded on 10 October 2001 as a cooperation project between 20 local clubs. The new team replaced Eik-Tønsberg in the Norwegian Second Division beginning in the 2002 season. The first player to sign for the team was Anders Skarbøvik, the former team captain. They currently play in the Third Division. FK Tønsberg came second in their Second Division group in

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and

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. In 2004 they hired experienced coach

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, won the group and was promoted to the First Division. They were relegated after only one season. They have since fluctuated between the Second and Third Divisions. On 1 January 2020, FK Tønsberg merged with Eik-Tønsberg and became part of

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Head coaches

* Steinar Skeie (2002–03) *

(2004–05) * Per Egil Swift (2006–08) * Tor Thodesen (2008-2010) *Hein Irgens Henriksen (2011-)

History

References

External links

Official siteOseberget - Supporters
Defunct football clubs in Norway Association football clubs disestablished in 2020 Sport in Vestfold og Telemark Tønsberg Association football clubs established in 2001 2001 establishments in Norway {{Norway-footyclub-stub