Monday 6th August 2012
Norwegian Tippelgaen
Stabaek 0 Brann Bergen 4
Admission 300 NKR
Badge 29 NKR
Programme - yes
Attendance - 4,086
My first visit to Norway and a bonus of a re-scheduled game for TV. Bottom of the table Stabaek were on the wrong end of a harsh 4-0 defeat against Brann. Very friendly atmosphere in the Nadderud Stadion. The Brann supporters had their own section section behind one goal but many others were mixed in with the home support in the main stand. When Brann scored it appeared that they had more support in the stadium and had a decent following. Not a hint of trouble anywhere.
The Nadderud Stadion is an athletics facility and is three sided. The main stand offers the only cover and despite the track offers a good view. One section of the ground behind a goal is undeveloped with a series of portakabin type buildings to the left of the stand offering some corporate facilities. Opposite the main stand is uncovered seating and behind the other goals is curved terracing.
The club shop is a trestle table selling a few scarves etc. No match programme was available to the general public. The lady running the shop didn't know why as they usually issue. I had an innocent wander into one of the corporate areas and found out there was a programme and picked up a couple. Don't know if they charge normally or if they are given away free. It's a nice A5 issue and is match sprecific. I didn't see any other supporters with copies in the ground.
I travelled on the 143 bust from Oslo main bus station with a 50 NKR return ticket. There is a stop right outside the stadium but I got off early at the Bekkestua interchange stop. There are a series of shops here and one is the Staebek club shop which has a range of different items on sale. You can also purchase match tickets here. The other option is to travel to the Bekkestua stop on the T-Bane and walk to the ground. It's a maxmium 10 minute walk.
I also went on the Ullevaal Satdium tour. Unfortunately I got ripped off and was charged 180 NKR instead of 90 NKR. My fault entirely as I should have checked the price. Very poor tour. The main focus was on Manchester United playing there the previous day against Valerenga. The game sold out with tickets costing 900 NKR - over £100. There is a football shop under one of the stands and it mainly sells Manchester United clothing and then other Premier League stuff. There are a few items on Norwegian club kit on sale and national shirts but unfortunately it is Manchester United dominated. Our guide Tommy was good but he kept drifting back to Manchester United and the Premiership. You got to visit an executive box, home dressing rooms, tunnel, the Kings seat in the stadium and that's it. There was also a short film at the end that didn't show but Tommy had legged it. Finally there is the Norwegian Football Museum which just had to have a Premier League section. There is a section on Norwegians supporting English Clubs. On one wall is a display of club fanzines produced in Norway. At least Scarborough Athletic had a prominent place in the display. The Ullavaal will be redeveloped soon with a new stand built behind one of the goals. This will make the stands symetrical and increase the capacity by 3,000.
Norwegian Tippelgaen
Stabaek 0 Brann Bergen 4
Admission 300 NKR
Badge 29 NKR
Programme - yes
Attendance - 4,086
My first visit to Norway and a bonus of a re-scheduled game for TV. Bottom of the table Stabaek were on the wrong end of a harsh 4-0 defeat against Brann. Very friendly atmosphere in the Nadderud Stadion. The Brann supporters had their own section section behind one goal but many others were mixed in with the home support in the main stand. When Brann scored it appeared that they had more support in the stadium and had a decent following. Not a hint of trouble anywhere.
The Nadderud Stadion is an athletics facility and is three sided. The main stand offers the only cover and despite the track offers a good view. One section of the ground behind a goal is undeveloped with a series of portakabin type buildings to the left of the stand offering some corporate facilities. Opposite the main stand is uncovered seating and behind the other goals is curved terracing.
The club shop is a trestle table selling a few scarves etc. No match programme was available to the general public. The lady running the shop didn't know why as they usually issue. I had an innocent wander into one of the corporate areas and found out there was a programme and picked up a couple. Don't know if they charge normally or if they are given away free. It's a nice A5 issue and is match sprecific. I didn't see any other supporters with copies in the ground.
I travelled on the 143 bust from Oslo main bus station with a 50 NKR return ticket. There is a stop right outside the stadium but I got off early at the Bekkestua interchange stop. There are a series of shops here and one is the Staebek club shop which has a range of different items on sale. You can also purchase match tickets here. The other option is to travel to the Bekkestua stop on the T-Bane and walk to the ground. It's a maxmium 10 minute walk.
I also went on the Ullevaal Satdium tour. Unfortunately I got ripped off and was charged 180 NKR instead of 90 NKR. My fault entirely as I should have checked the price. Very poor tour. The main focus was on Manchester United playing there the previous day against Valerenga. The game sold out with tickets costing 900 NKR - over £100. There is a football shop under one of the stands and it mainly sells Manchester United clothing and then other Premier League stuff. There are a few items on Norwegian club kit on sale and national shirts but unfortunately it is Manchester United dominated. Our guide Tommy was good but he kept drifting back to Manchester United and the Premiership. You got to visit an executive box, home dressing rooms, tunnel, the Kings seat in the stadium and that's it. There was also a short film at the end that didn't show but Tommy had legged it. Finally there is the Norwegian Football Museum which just had to have a Premier League section. There is a section on Norwegians supporting English Clubs. On one wall is a display of club fanzines produced in Norway. At least Scarborough Athletic had a prominent place in the display. The Ullavaal will be redeveloped soon with a new stand built behind one of the goals. This will make the stands symetrical and increase the capacity by 3,000.
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| Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo |
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| Ullevaal Satdion, Oslo |
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