Thursday, March 24, 2011
Malmo 1-2 Helsingborgs 19th March 2011 Super Cupen
Helsingborgs took revenge at the Swedbank arena on Saturday as they ended up adding the Super Cupen to their collection. Having won the Svenska Cupen last season, Helsingborgs also missed out on the title to their opponents here but took some revenage with a good victory. They were ahead barely two minutes into this contest as Marcus Nilsson nodded them ahead. Malmo though showed promise and were back level through Brazilian Wilton Figueiredo just after the quarter-hour mark. The game swung in spells after that with a couple of half-chances falling to both sides. Jeffery Aubynn was shown red with eight minutes remaining which gave Helsingborgs the numerical advantage which they would capitalise on not long afterwards. Erik Sundin so impressive last season picked up hero status on the day when his last minute goal gave Helsingborgs the victory and the Super Cupen. A perfect start to 2011 for Helsingborgs as they look to go one better in the league this season.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Newly Promoted clubs
The 2011 Allsvenskan welcomes IFK Norrkoping and Syrianska and both will be looking at the example of Mjallby last year. Mjallby defied all the odds really to survive in the though league that was present last year.
IFK Norrkoping:
Of the two IFK with doubt have the more experience and have spent big and well this winter. When you look at what happened the last time IFK were in the Allsvenskan they didn't have a good start. They were bottom for virtually the whole season. That was just three years ago and alot has changed since then with IFK rebuilding in the Superettan.
One possible flaw with this team is the fact that they didn't go up as champions. IFK were leading the Superettan for most of last season until a late season slip in form which saw Syrianska pip them to the title. However of the two sides I do think that IFK have the better chance of staying up provided they get off to a good start.
Syrianska:
Went up as champions and some good signings but no real stand out quality. New coach Valeri Bondarenko will have a though job this year no matter what. Their hopes this year will rest on Nigerian Peter Ijeh's shoulders as he was impressive last season for the Syriacs. Omar Jawo is a good signing as is David Durmaz.
I can see a relegation flight and possibly relegation itself but a good start just like IFK is needed if they are to have hopes of being in the top flight in 2012.
IFK Norrkoping:
Of the two IFK with doubt have the more experience and have spent big and well this winter. When you look at what happened the last time IFK were in the Allsvenskan they didn't have a good start. They were bottom for virtually the whole season. That was just three years ago and alot has changed since then with IFK rebuilding in the Superettan.
One possible flaw with this team is the fact that they didn't go up as champions. IFK were leading the Superettan for most of last season until a late season slip in form which saw Syrianska pip them to the title. However of the two sides I do think that IFK have the better chance of staying up provided they get off to a good start.
Syrianska:
Went up as champions and some good signings but no real stand out quality. New coach Valeri Bondarenko will have a though job this year no matter what. Their hopes this year will rest on Nigerian Peter Ijeh's shoulders as he was impressive last season for the Syriacs. Omar Jawo is a good signing as is David Durmaz.
I can see a relegation flight and possibly relegation itself but a good start just like IFK is needed if they are to have hopes of being in the top flight in 2012.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Paulinho Guará back at Hammarby
Paulinho Guará is back at Bajen after signing this week. The club where the Brazilian flourished are looking good for a promotion season this year.
Paulinho who played with Orebro last season was released by South Korean club Busan I'Park and Hammarby pounced quickly.
Paulinho left Bajen in 2008 when Hammarby were looking good for the title but fell out of form after he left and after a disappointing spell in South Korea he is hoping to fire Hammarby back into the Allsvenskan.
Paulinho has signed a one-year deal.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Signings a plenty as Allsvenskan draws closer
AIK:
AIK have been going through change again this winter. Alex Miller has departed as manager after preserving the club's top flight status. A host of players have also been shown the door by the hierarchy. Players leaving include Saihou Jagne (IF Brommapojkarna), Dulee Johnson (released), Nicklas Bergh (released), Tomi Maanoja (FC Honka) and Goran Ljubojevic (released).
AIK have bought in new blood too with Sierra Leon striker Tateh Bangura (Koping), Alexander Milosevic and Martin Mutumba has returned from Videoton in Hungary.
Djurgardens:
It's been busy at Djurgarden after another below-par season. Joel Riddez returns from Stromgodset while Patrick Haginge leaves for Orebro. MArtin Andersson, Sharbel Touma and Luís Rodríguez all leave the club.
Elfsborg:
Changes a plenty at the Boras club. The major signing was David Elm from Fulham. The former Kalmar star will be interesting to watch this season after an unhappy spell in London. Lasse Nilsson returns from Vitesse and Andreas Augustsson signs from Horsens.
Alot of players have left Elfsborg but the biggest departure is Denni Avdic to Werder Bremen. Avdic was top scorer last season and will be missed. Mathias Florén has gone to Norrkoping and Teddy Lucic and Fredrik Berglund have retired.
GAIS:
GAIS have been quietly assembling a good squad and after some impressive signings could be in for a good season. Eric Bassombeng signs from Orebro while Álvaro Santos has signed on loan from rivals Orgryte.
Gefle:
Par Asp has signed to replace the departing Omar Jawo to Syrianska while Gefle have released the duo of Oyvind Gram and Daniel Westlin.
IFK Goteborg:
Underperformed badly last season IFK have signed Trelleborg's Andreas Drugge for goals while Nicklas Carlsson has moved on to IF Brommapojkarna.
Halmstads:
A flurry of Spanish signings have given Halmstads an Iberian look this year. No fewer than five Spaniards have signed with three loan signings from Real Madrid B (Raúl, Javi Hernández and José Zamora) with Iván Díaz (Legranes) and goalkeeper Nauzet Pérez (Ceuta) completing the quintet.
Heading out are Per Johansson, Alexander Prent and Tommy Jonsson while Emir Kujovic has gone to Kayserispor and Anselmo going back to Brazil.
Helsingborgs:
Not surprisingly Helsingborgs havn't made a rush of signings after last year's impressive campaign. Joel Ekstrand has departed to Udinese while MArcus Lantz has been released but Daniel Andersson, signed from Angelholm in the only new signing.
BK Hacken:
Dioh Williams signed from AGF Arhus is a good signing while Tibor Joza and Bjorn Anklev are solid signings. Johan Lind has retired and Erik Friberg has gone to the MLS with Seattle Sounders.
Kalmar:
The signing of Kristoffer agercrantz is impressive while let seven players leave during the winter so far.
Malmo:
No new signings from the champions but Rick Kruys has gone back to Holland on loan to Volendam.
Mjallby:
Surprise package last season have signed Pavel Zavadil and Samuel Petrone. No major departures.
IF Norrkoping:
Really busy this winter with some really impressive signings such as Astrit Ajdarevic, Mathias Florén and Bobbie Friberg de Cruz. A number of players from last season have not been retained.
Syrianska:
Mainly defensive signings with Omar Jawo and David Durmaz but still impressive.
Trelleborgs:
Andreas Drugge is a big loss but Trelleborgs have four new signings to help with Andreas Grahm replacing Drugge.
Orebro:
Some key departures such as Ajdarevic but new signings llok good with Valdet Rama particularly impressive.
AIK have been going through change again this winter. Alex Miller has departed as manager after preserving the club's top flight status. A host of players have also been shown the door by the hierarchy. Players leaving include Saihou Jagne (IF Brommapojkarna), Dulee Johnson (released), Nicklas Bergh (released), Tomi Maanoja (FC Honka) and Goran Ljubojevic (released).
AIK have bought in new blood too with Sierra Leon striker Tateh Bangura (Koping), Alexander Milosevic and Martin Mutumba has returned from Videoton in Hungary.
Djurgardens:
It's been busy at Djurgarden after another below-par season. Joel Riddez returns from Stromgodset while Patrick Haginge leaves for Orebro. MArtin Andersson, Sharbel Touma and Luís Rodríguez all leave the club.
Elfsborg:
Changes a plenty at the Boras club. The major signing was David Elm from Fulham. The former Kalmar star will be interesting to watch this season after an unhappy spell in London. Lasse Nilsson returns from Vitesse and Andreas Augustsson signs from Horsens.
Alot of players have left Elfsborg but the biggest departure is Denni Avdic to Werder Bremen. Avdic was top scorer last season and will be missed. Mathias Florén has gone to Norrkoping and Teddy Lucic and Fredrik Berglund have retired.
GAIS:
GAIS have been quietly assembling a good squad and after some impressive signings could be in for a good season. Eric Bassombeng signs from Orebro while Álvaro Santos has signed on loan from rivals Orgryte.
Gefle:
Par Asp has signed to replace the departing Omar Jawo to Syrianska while Gefle have released the duo of Oyvind Gram and Daniel Westlin.
IFK Goteborg:
Underperformed badly last season IFK have signed Trelleborg's Andreas Drugge for goals while Nicklas Carlsson has moved on to IF Brommapojkarna.
Halmstads:
A flurry of Spanish signings have given Halmstads an Iberian look this year. No fewer than five Spaniards have signed with three loan signings from Real Madrid B (Raúl, Javi Hernández and José Zamora) with Iván Díaz (Legranes) and goalkeeper Nauzet Pérez (Ceuta) completing the quintet.
Heading out are Per Johansson, Alexander Prent and Tommy Jonsson while Emir Kujovic has gone to Kayserispor and Anselmo going back to Brazil.
Helsingborgs:
Not surprisingly Helsingborgs havn't made a rush of signings after last year's impressive campaign. Joel Ekstrand has departed to Udinese while MArcus Lantz has been released but Daniel Andersson, signed from Angelholm in the only new signing.
BK Hacken:
Dioh Williams signed from AGF Arhus is a good signing while Tibor Joza and Bjorn Anklev are solid signings. Johan Lind has retired and Erik Friberg has gone to the MLS with Seattle Sounders.
Kalmar:
The signing of Kristoffer agercrantz is impressive while let seven players leave during the winter so far.
Malmo:
No new signings from the champions but Rick Kruys has gone back to Holland on loan to Volendam.
Mjallby:
Surprise package last season have signed Pavel Zavadil and Samuel Petrone. No major departures.
IF Norrkoping:
Really busy this winter with some really impressive signings such as Astrit Ajdarevic, Mathias Florén and Bobbie Friberg de Cruz. A number of players from last season have not been retained.
Syrianska:
Mainly defensive signings with Omar Jawo and David Durmaz but still impressive.
Trelleborgs:
Andreas Drugge is a big loss but Trelleborgs have four new signings to help with Andreas Grahm replacing Drugge.
Orebro:
Some key departures such as Ajdarevic but new signings llok good with Valdet Rama particularly impressive.
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