F.K. Mandalskameratene
Encyclopedia
F. K. Mandalskameratene is a football
club in the Norwegian
second division, from the town of Mandal in Vest-Agder
. The club was founded on 1 July 1912, under the name of 'Alladin'. In 1918 the club changed its name to 'Mandalskameratene'.
Results have varied over the years. Making it to the 3rd round of the cup
in 1964 was until recently the club's greatest achievement. As recently as the late 80s Mandalskameratene played in the 5th level of the Norwegian league system. Then a period of steady advancement started, until the team in 2000 qualified for the 1st Division (now called Adeccoligaen
). They have since played several seasons at this level, but spent the 2002 and 2006 seasons in 2nd Division, and were again relegated in 2007. In 2009, the club was relegated to the third division. In the 2010 season, it won all its 26 league matches in the Agder
section of the third division. It played off against Skarphedin
for promotion to the Second Division, and won promotion after losing 2-0 away but winning 6-0 at home.
As off 2009 season Alan Kershaw (head coach) left the club to return to the UK.Alan is now coaching at Leigh Genesis with the youth team (Full-time) and delivering BTEC/NVQ Football studies and has his own Football Academy: Global Football Academy. www.globalfootballacademy.co.uk which gives young players who have been released by Pro clubs a second chance to return to the professional game.
Football (soccer)
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club in the Norwegian
Norway
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second division, from the town of Mandal in Vest-Agder
Vest-Agder
In the 16th century, Dutch merchant vessels began to visit ports in southern Norway to purchase salmon and other goods. Soon thereafter the export of timber began, as oak from southern Norway was exceptionally well suited for shipbuilding...
. The club was founded on 1 July 1912, under the name of 'Alladin'. In 1918 the club changed its name to 'Mandalskameratene'.
Results have varied over the years. Making it to the 3rd round of the cup
Norwegian football cup
The Norwegian Football Cup is the main knockout cup competition in Norwegian football. It is run by the Football Association of Norway and has been contested since 1902, making it the oldest football tournament in the country. The tournament is commonly known as Cupen or NM, an acronym formed...
in 1964 was until recently the club's greatest achievement. As recently as the late 80s Mandalskameratene played in the 5th level of the Norwegian league system. Then a period of steady advancement started, until the team in 2000 qualified for the 1st Division (now called Adeccoligaen
Adeccoligaen
The Norwegian First Division is the second highest division of the Norwegian football league system. Since 2005, the official name of the league has been Adeccoligaen....
). They have since played several seasons at this level, but spent the 2002 and 2006 seasons in 2nd Division, and were again relegated in 2007. In 2009, the club was relegated to the third division. In the 2010 season, it won all its 26 league matches in the Agder
Agder
Agder is a historical district of Norway in the southernmost region of Norway, corresponding to the two counties Vest-Agder and Aust-Agder. Today, the term Sørlandet is more commonly used.-Name:...
section of the third division. It played off against Skarphedin
IL Skarphedin
Idrettslaget Skarphedin is a Norwegian sports club from Bø i Telemark. It has sections for alpine skiing, association football, track and field, team handball, cross-country skiing, cycling and swimming. It formerly had sections for ski jumping and volleyball....
for promotion to the Second Division, and won promotion after losing 2-0 away but winning 6-0 at home.
As off 2009 season Alan Kershaw (head coach) left the club to return to the UK.Alan is now coaching at Leigh Genesis with the youth team (Full-time) and delivering BTEC/NVQ Football studies and has his own Football Academy: Global Football Academy. www.globalfootballacademy.co.uk which gives young players who have been released by Pro clubs a second chance to return to the professional game.
Recent history
| Season | Pos. | Pl. | W | D | L | GS | GA | P | Cup | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 2005 in Norwegian football Results from Norwegian football in 2005.-Norwegian Premier League :Vålerenga won the 2005 Premier League, while Aalesunds FK and FK Bodø/Glimt were relegated. Molde FK had to play two qualification matches against number Moss in the first division Results from Norwegian football in 2005.-Norwegian... |
AL | 13 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 41 | 54 | 29 | 3rd round | Relegated |
| 2006 2006 in Norwegian football The 2006 season is the 101. season of competitive football in Norway.*Tippeligaen 2006 *Adeccoligaen 2006 *Norwegian Football Cup 2006*Toppserien 2006 -Men's national team:... |
D2 | 1 | 26 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 75 | 24 | 63 | 4rd round | Promoted |
| 2007 2007 in Norwegian football The 2007 season is the 102. season of competitive football in Norway.* Tippeligaen 2007 * Adeccoligaen 2007 * Norwegian Football Cup 2007* Toppserien 2007 -Men's national team:... |
AL | 16 | 30 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 43 | 92 | 19 | 2nd round | Relegated |
| 2008 2008 in Norwegian football The 2008-season is the 103. season of competitive football in Norway.*Tippeligaen 2008 *Adeccoligaen 2008 *Norwegian Football Cup 2008*Toppserien 2008 -Men's national team:... |
D2 | 4 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 60 | 46 | 39 | 2nd round | |
| 2009 2009 in Norwegian football The 2009-season is the 104. season of competitive football in Norway.*2009 Tippeligaen *2009 Adeccoligaen *2009 Norwegian Football Cup*2009 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
D2 | 13 | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 33 | 60 | 22 | 1st round | Relegated |
| 2010 2010 in Norwegian football The 2010-season is the 105. season of competitive football in Norway.*2010 Tippeligaen *2010 Adeccoligaen *2010 Norwegian Football Cup*2010 Toppserien -Men's national team:... |
D3 | 1 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 17 | 78 | 2nd round | Promoted |
| 2011 2011 in Norwegian football The 2011-season is the 106. season of competitive football in Norway.The season began on 18 March 2011 for Tippeligaen, 03 April 2011 for Adeccoligaen, with Fair Play ligaen and 3. Divisjon both starting six days later on 09 April 2011. 2. Divisjon, and 3... |
D2 | 10 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 45 | 59 | 31 | 2nd round | |
| 2012 2012 in Norwegian football The 2012-season will be the 107. season of competitive football in Norway.The season will begin on 25 March 2012 for Tippeligaen, with Adeccoligaen starting 9 April 2012. First round of Fair Play ligaen is scheduled to 14 April 2012. Adeccoligaen will end on 11 October 2012, while Tippeligaen will... |
D2 |
Playing squad
As of 3.9 2009. Updated.Famous players
- Tor Henning HamreTor Henning HamreTor Henning Hamre is a former Norwegian football striker. He retired at age 28 in 2006, due to lack of motivation.-Estonian andventure:...
- Brian WaltripBrian WaltripBrian Waltrip is an American soccer player.Waltrip was born in Pensacola, Florida. During his youth he played for both São Paulo FC of Brazil and VFB Stuttgart of Germany. He then went on to play college soccer at the University of South Florida and was a Hermann Trophy candidate in 1999...
- Tor Olve Fagnastøl
- Kjetil Ruthford PedersenKjetil Ruthford PedersenKjetil Ruthford Pedersen is an earlier Norwegian footballer playing for FK Mandalskameratene. He has played for FK Vigør, Odd Grenland, Molde FK, Skeid, IF Elfsborg, LASK Linz, Esbjerg fB, Sogndal and IK Start earlier.-External links:*...
- Torger MotlandTorger MotlandTorger Motland is a Norwegian football striker who currently plays for Randesund IL. His previous clubs include Viking, Sandnes Ulf, Bryne and Mandalskameratene, FH Hafnarfjörður....