Strømsgodset IF
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| Full name | Strømsgodset Idrettsforening | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Godset | ||
| Founded | 10 February 1907 | ||
| Ground |
Marienlyst Stadion Drammen | ||
| Capacity | 7,500 | ||
| Chairman | Erik Espeseth | ||
| Manager | Ronny Deila | ||
| League | Tippeligaen | ||
| 2013 | Tippeligaen, 1st | ||
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Strømsgodset IF is a Norwegian multi-sports club from Gulskogen in Drammen. It has sections for association football, team handball and bandy, but is best known for the top-level football section known as Strømsgodset Toppfotball, which currently plays in the Norwegian Premier League. The club was founded 10 February 1907, but was most successful in the late 1960s and early 1970s, led by the young striker Steinar Pettersen and his class-mates, who got Strømsgodset from division 4 to the elite division in just a few years. Strømsgodset won the Norwegian Premier League in 1970 and have won the Norwegian Cup in 1969, 1970, 1973, 1991, and 2010. The famous team from the 60s and 70s 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 Championships 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 runners up the cup final. In 2010, Strømsgodset had the best season since 1997, finishing 7th in the premier division and winning the cup final. This was Strømsgodset's first cup win in 19 years. After finishing runners up in 2012, Strømsgodset won the Norwegian Premier League in 2013.
Before the 2006 season 'Godset' were saved from bankruptcy by a group of investors. This gave rise to a "new version" of Strømsgodset IF, with the club signing 13 new players before the 2006 season and letting 15 players go. Strømsgodset swiftly achieved promotion to the Norwegian Premier League at the first attempt, captained by the legendary Øyvind Leonhardsen. Winger Mattias Andersson finished as the top scorer for the division with 21 goals to his name. The club is also well known in England for being beaten by Liverpool F.C by 11–0 in 1974. The club has a loyal supportersclub in GodsetUnionen.
Home ground
Strømsgodset IF play their home games at Marienlyst Stadion. Marienlyst has a current capacity of approx. 7500. There are 5400 seats on the sides and 1100 seats at one of the ends. In addition a further 1100 can be placed in a non seated section called klokkesvingen.[1] Record attendance through all times is 16.687 against Rosenborg BK in 1969.[2]
The stadium often goes under the name of "Gamle Gress" (meaning "Old turf")
Field measurements are 106 m x 68 m.
The turf has now been replaced with an artificial grass surface, as well as being fitted with an artificial icing surface for bandy.
Marienlyst Stadium has frequently been used in Norway U21 International matches, and on 16 October 2012 when Norway U21 beat France U21 5-3 at Marienlyst and qualified for the 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, after France won 1-0 in the first play-off match.[3]
The club wanted out of the stadium to a proposed new stadium at Sundland, nearer to their "birthplace", which was to open for the 2010 season. When financing fell through, the club begged to stay at the stadium, even though other plans had been made for it.
Achievements
- Norwegian Premier League:
- Winners (2): 1970, 2013
- Runners-up (1): 2012
- Norwegian Football Cup:
- Winners (5): 1969, 1970, 1973, 1991, 2010
- Runners-up (2): 1993, 1997
Strømsgodset in Europe
| Season | Competition | Round | Opponents | Home | Away | Aggregate |
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| 1970–71 | European Cup Winners' Cup | First round |  Nantes |
0–5 | 3–2 | 3–7 |
| 1971–72 | European Cup | First round |  Arsenal |
1–3 | 0–4 | 1–7 |
| 1973–74 | UEFA Cup | First round | Leeds United |
1–1 | 1–6 | 2–7 |
| 1974–75 | European Cup Winners' Cup | First round | Liverpool |
0–1 | 0–11 | 0–12 |
| 1992–93 | European Cup Winners' Cup | Qualifying round |  Hapoel Petah Tikva |
0–2 | 0–2 | 0–4 |
| 1998–99 | UEFA Cup | Second qualifying round | Hapoel Tel Aviv |
1–0 | 0–1 | 1–1(aet)[lower-alpha 1] |
| First round | Aston Villa |
0–3 | 2–3 | 2–6 | ||
| 2011–12 | UEFA Europa League | Third qualifying round |  Atlético Madrid |
0–2 | 1–2 | 1–4 |
| 2013–14 | UEFA Europa League | Second qualifying round |  Debreceni VSC |
2–2 | 3–0 | 5–2 |
| Third qualifying round |  FK Jablonec |
1–3 | 1–2 | 2–5 | ||
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Recent history
Season Pos. Pl. W D L GS GA P Cup Notes 2001 Tippeligaen 
1326 3 10 13 40 73 19 Fourth round Relegated to 1. Divisjon 2002 1. Divisjon 5 30 17 4 9 72 51 55 Quarterfinal 2003 1. Divisjon 10 30 10 7 13 56 58 37 Third round 2004 1. Divisjon 9 30 11 7 12 42 45 40 Second round 2005 1. Divisjon 8 30 11 7 12 46 45 40 Third round 2006 1. Divisjon 
130 20 5 5 68 36 65 Third round Promoted to Tippeligaen 2007 Tippeligaen 10 26 8 6 12 34 47 30 Quarterfinal 2008 Tippeligaen 11 26 8 5 13 33 44 29 Quarterfinal 2009 Tippeligaen 12 30 10 6 14 40 42 36 Second round 2010 Tippeligaen 7 30 13 4 13 51 59 43 Winner 2011 Tippeligaen 8 30 12 9 9 44 43 45 Fourth round 2012 Tippeligaen 2 30 17 7 6 62 40 58 Quarterfinal 2013 Tippeligaen 1 30 19 6 5 66 26 63 Second round
Current squad
- As of 19 July 2013
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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For season transfers, see transfers summer 2013 and transfers winter 2013–14.
Coaching staff
- Coach: Ronny Deila
- Assistant coach: David Nielsen
- Goalkeeper / reserves coach: Thomas André Ødegaard
- Player development coach: Bjørn Petter Ingebretsen
- Physio / physical trainer: Audun Vestmoen
Administrative staff
- Chairman: Tom Saxegaard
- Director: Erik Espeseth
- Director of football: Jostein Flo
Head coaches
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References
- ↑ http://www.godset.no/stadion/cms/28 Marienlyst Stadion | Godset.no.
- ↑ Lie, Børre Ivar (21 June 2012). "Mjøndalen har rekorden på "Gamle Gress"" (in Norwegian). Drammens Tidende. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ↑ http://www.nrk.no/sport/fotball/1.8360806 | Nrk.no (in Norwegian).
- ↑ "Norsk & Internasjonal Fotballstatistikk" (in Norwegian).
- ↑ http://www.godset.no/coaches
External links
- Strømsgodset IF - Official website
- Godsetunionen – Supporter club
- Official website, multi-sports club
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