Pre-season 2008

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

Rosenborg will travel on three training camps, the first already this weekend:

Gran Canaria: 5-19 January
La Manga, Spain: 30 January - 9 February
Helsinborg, Sweden: 27 February - 2 March

Confirmed fixtures:

08.01. Helsingborg - Rosenborg (Maspalomas tournament)
10.01. Kaiserslautern/Las Palmas - Rosenborg (Maspalomas tournament)
25.01. Rosenborg - BodÃ¸/Glimt

02.02. Rosenborg - StrÃ¸msgodset (La Manga)
08.02. Rosenborg - Shakhtar Donetsk (La Manga)
13./14.02. Rosenborg - Fiorentina
21.02. Fiorentina - Rosenborg

01.03. Helsingborg - Rosenborg
09.03. Aalesund - Rosenborg
16.03. Rosenborg - GIF Sundsvall
24.03. Viking - Rosenborg

Skotten · Posted: 03.01.2008 17:34 Post subject:

The two games that stand out are Shaktar and Viking. It will be a tough test against the Ukranians and obivously we should know how to team s shaping up for the season ahead against Viking.

Hopefully we're still in Europe at this stage too. Smile

Engelsk · Posted: 08.01.2008 21:53 Post subject:

Why are Rosenborg always in the Maspalomas tournament?
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Skotten · Posted: 08.01.2008 23:28 Post subject:

Nice 2-0 win over Helsingborgs, I take it Henke didnt play?

Still, a clean sheet is always welcome no matter the opposition. Hopefully we'll see more of those this season, I think we will with Jarstein in goals. (Quality goalkeeper, easily the best in Norge IMO.)

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Gerrit · Posted: 13.01.2008 20:56 Post subject:

Pity we didn't win the Gran Canaria tournament, but losing on penalties in only the 2nd game after winter break is not too bad. The first goal by Las Palmas was an error by Jarstein, he should not have left his goal on that cross, but let's not judge him on one error. Seems Kone was a constant danger to the Spanish defenders, having created several chances and scoring a goal.

Did any RBK fans travel to the Canary Islands? I had the impression there was a decent crowd, but the majority were probably fans of the local club Las Palmas...

by the way, video of the game can be seen at the RBK TV area of www.rbk.no Tommel'n opp!

Especially the Kone goal with the bycicle kick of Strand was really nice.
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Troilonge · Veteran Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Posts: 3740

Yeah, Roar Beach should sign a new four year contract Wink

I think the loss to Las Palmas was a very bad management, even tho it is early in the season and so on. Its yet Las Palmas, almost last in Segunda. Teams like that should be peace of cake at any date of the year.

Engelsk · Posted: 15.01.2008 00:18 Post subject:

Losing to Las Palmas... shocking.
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Gerrit · Posted: 15.01.2008 20:24 Post subject:

I'd rather call this drawing to Las Palmas, losing sounds harsh when a penalty shoothout is needed (penalties are always a lottery rather than the strongest team winning it). Plus, this draw came with not even two weeks of training while the opposition is in the middle of their season... I am not saying a 2-2 versus Las Palmas is a good result, but let's also not be too hard on the players, it is very early in the season for us...
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2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

Rosenborg - BodÃ¸/Glimt 8-0 Very Happy

Skotten · Posted: 27.01.2008 17:06 Post subject:

Seen the highlights, decent result I guess but it's obviously early days. Bodo might struggle this season I think.

Quick question about Abrahallen, it is owned by RBK yes? Has anyone here played there and what's the surface like?

If RBK were to install an artificial pitch we might have to start playing there more often to adjust. For me though it has to be grass despite the state some pitches get into during winter. Smile

2mas · Sjef Joined: 06 Sep 2002 Posts: 61946 Location: Trondhjem

The pitch in the Abrahall is 5-6 years old, so it is not so new. But a new artificial grass pitch was established on the Lerkendal training field last year.

Gerrit · Posted: 27.01.2008 19:53 Post subject:

So far our friendlies are promising. Even if BodÃ¸ are not a top team at all, they are in the Tippeligaen and to score 8 goals in a game is promising. If we can keep up this form, we should have a good start in the Tippeligaen.

Of course, let's see what our expected rivals are doing. How are the results of Brann and Valerenga so far?
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Kjello · Posted: 27.01.2008 19:56 Post subject:

Brann and VÃ¥lerenga haven't played any games yet.

Gerrit · Posted: 28.01.2008 03:58 Post subject:

That explains why I could not find any information on them yet.

This is weird though. We started our trainings almost 4 weeks ago and they haven't played a game yet?? I thought Brann also has a European game upcoming and that a bit of games are quite necessary if they want to somewhat have a chance against Everton...

But no complaints, this can only mean we will start the Tippeligaen better prepared than our rivals. Or more tired, you could say, but I don't believe that. I don't know but I have a good feeling about this season. Our transfers look promising, the first friendly games were good (even when the opposition was not top of the world...).
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Matt · Proff Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 293

Well i don`t think Brann are really trying in the UEFA cup. Think they only focus on the league.

Skotten · Posted: 29.01.2008 23:38 Post subject:

Cant wait for the Godset game, does anyone agree with Rosler in that they play the worst football? i.e lump it to Kovac. Still, a fitness exercise more than anything and a chance for new players. It's on TV2 so it'll be my first game of the season. Smile

Skotten · Posted: 03.02.2008 15:34 Post subject:

1-0 against Godset, what did we learn from this game do you think?

Traore seems to be useful enough in defence but I'm worried about his ability to defend set pieces. Demidov looked ok. Godset wil be a difficult nut to crack again this year for many with their more defensive style.

Edit - On another note, the scoreline that caught my attention was VÃ¥lerenga - Molde 1-3. This poses a couple of questions, will VIF again fail to live up to expectation and will Molde surprise some people?

I think both will do well to get anywhere near the top.

Gerrit · Posted: 08.02.2008 23:51 Post subject:

Valerenga did not play any games so far, so I would not jump to conclusions about that loss against Molde. I do not expect Molde in the top of the tables, although they are probably too strong to be a candidate for going down. Not that I would mind... Razz

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Bakklandia · Posted: 09.02.2008 01:50 Post subject:

VIF got their first victory on thuesday(?), but they played Nybergsund, so it was'nt more then expected.
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Gerrit · Posted: 09.02.2008 23:05 Post subject:

0-2 versus Donetsk Sad

Well, it is early season, and it was against strong opposition. But this does not give a confidence boost with Fiorentina coming up.
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Ballahl · Veteran Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 5561

Donetsk is a very good team, they played very well.
But I think we wild play better against Fiorentina. Wink

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