Sounds good to me!twtd.co.uk wrote:Trialist Vemund Brekke Skard is set to become the club's first ever Norwegian player after being offered a contract until the end of 2006/07. TWTD first broke the news of the midfielder's trial on Tuesday of last week.
Boss Joe Royle told the club site: "Vemund has done well while he has been with us and we have offered him a contract for the rest of this season and next year as well."
Skard, currently an amateur, is out of contract with regional second division side Brumunddal now that the Norwegian season has ended. The central midfielder has been studying to be a teacher at university.
The 24-year-old was spotted by Town contact Paul Hodges who was also responsible for bringing Sito to Portman Road in the summer. Hodges had travelled to Norway to watch Oslo Øst striker or midfielder Karim Aoudia in action against Brumunddal but instead was impressed with Skard.
The central midfielder did well in Tuesday's 1-0 reserves friendly defeat to Spurs despite finding the tempo faster than he is used to and admitting to tiredness during the second half.
Skard offered a contract
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Arguably, could be said to stink of desperation, as the guy is probably out of his league. That said, anyone with two legs has got a chance of a contract right now if they're cheap to feed, and on a free.Rach wrote:Sounds good to me!twtd.co.uk wrote:Trialist Vemund Brekke Skard is set to become the club's first ever Norwegian player after being offered a contract until the end of 2006/07. TWTD first broke the news of the midfielder's trial on Tuesday of last week.
Boss Joe Royle told the club site: "Vemund has done well while he has been with us and we have offered him a contract for the rest of this season and next year as well."
Skard, currently an amateur, is out of contract with regional second division side Brumunddal now that the Norwegian season has ended. The central midfielder has been studying to be a teacher at university.
The 24-year-old was spotted by Town contact Paul Hodges who was also responsible for bringing Sito to Portman Road in the summer. Hodges had travelled to Norway to watch Oslo Øst striker or midfielder Karim Aoudia in action against Brumunddal but instead was impressed with Skard.
The central midfielder did well in Tuesday's 1-0 reserves friendly defeat to Spurs despite finding the tempo faster than he is used to and admitting to tiredness during the second half.
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Yeah, but on the other hand, Sito was playing in a low Spanish league and has made the step up to this level very comfortably.hallamblue wrote:I just hope people are not going to expect too much from him - he's basically still an amateur - and we've all seen how hard Sam Parkin has found it , just stepping "up a level", and he's a professional !
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true ! - but was Sito a "professional" playing at a lower level. IMHO there's a hug gap between playing amateur part time footie - to mixing it with the likes of Leeds, Wolves, Norwich etc...which is what any player coming into the team need to be able to do.... now ...not in twelve months time !Rach wrote:Yeah, but on the other hand, Sito was playing in a low Spanish league and has made the step up to this level very comfortably.hallamblue wrote:I just hope people are not going to expect too much from him - he's basically still an amateur - and we've all seen how hard Sam Parkin has found it , just stepping "up a level", and he's a professional !
Dont get me wrong Im pleased we have signed him ..we need to build up the squad, but hopefully it's going to be with players that can make an impact "now". All Im saying is Town are now forced into taking even bigger gambles due to our financial plight - I hope the coaching staff have got it right , thats all !
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if you don't like it then don't post...................otherwise what is your opinion on this new player we have signed.jono wrote:what difference would that makehallamblue wrote:Whats your opinion then jono ?jono wrote:your all bleddy idiots this is getting worse than twtd with your complaining about these players were are getting and other stuff etc.
personally he cant be any worse than the rest so give ppl a chance rather than putting ever player down like oh yea we are signing crap players when i bet no one else on this board could do a better job than joe is doing right now with the team so why dont you lot who complain about how badly we are doing just endure it after all you knew it was gonna happenFoxy Lady wrote:if you don't like it then don't post...................otherwise what is your opinion on this new player we have signed.jono wrote:what difference would that makehallamblue wrote: Whats your opinion then jono ?
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We've only just signed him, you haven't seen him play and ALREADY your on his back, top marksFoxy Lady wrote:We have a wealth of talent in our academy and we sign an amatuer.........Oh the joy!!!
Well he better be good as why waste precious money on him.
Yes I know hes free.........but his wages aren't!!
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Give the guy a fair crack of the whip people - yes he may essentially be an amateur - but unless you are playing for a top side in Norway/scandanavia then the majority of players are amateur.
Norway are reknowned for producing technically strong players who give their all during games - this is possibly just what we need!! It is only really England, Spain, Italy and Germany who have multiple leagues of professional sides - go across the continent and you will find many other countries may only operate 1 professional division.
Besides Ian Wright was once an Amateur player and he did alright. If he is as much a success as sito then I am all for it!! Can't wait to see the guy in action!
Norway are reknowned for producing technically strong players who give their all during games - this is possibly just what we need!! It is only really England, Spain, Italy and Germany who have multiple leagues of professional sides - go across the continent and you will find many other countries may only operate 1 professional division.
Besides Ian Wright was once an Amateur player and he did alright. If he is as much a success as sito then I am all for it!! Can't wait to see the guy in action!
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Gotta agree with Jono there, the players we have at the moment arnt performing, so Skard should be given a chance, im sure he will rise to the occasion to be a top player for ITFCpersonally he cant be any worse than the rest so give ppl a chance rather than putting ever player down like oh yea we are signing crap players when i bet no one else on this board could do a better job than joe is doing right now with the team
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That sounds good to me, it'll be nice to have someone different. Personally, Im really excited about this signing....Im sure Joe wouldve signed him unless he believes he can do a job for us.Joe Royle in the EADT wrote:“Vemund has done very well in the short time we have seen him and deserves this. He is a different type of midfielder to the ones we have already. He is defensively minded in midfield and gets everywhere.â€Â
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Was just about to post something similar.the-mole wrote:Give the guy a fair crack of the whip people - yes he may essentially be an amateur - but unless you are playing for a top side in Norway/scandanavia then the majority of players are amateur.
Norway are reknowned for producing technically strong players who give their all during games - this is possibly just what we need!! It is only really England, Spain, Italy and Germany who have multiple leagues of professional sides - go across the continent and you will find many other countries may only operate 1 professional division.
Besides Ian Wright was once an Amateur player and he did alright. If he is as much a success as sito then I am all for it!! Can't wait to see the guy in action!
There's a big difference between an amateur player in England and an "amateur" player in Scandanavia.
Also as a "amateur" he might actually show some passion and commitment as he'll be desperate to impress and he might be one of the few to actually earn his wages!
Let's see how he gets on.
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Great minds think alike tobes - again!!!toby wrote:Was just about to post something similar.the-mole wrote:Give the guy a fair crack of the whip people - yes he may essentially be an amateur - but unless you are playing for a top side in Norway/scandanavia then the majority of players are amateur.
Norway are reknowned for producing technically strong players who give their all during games - this is possibly just what we need!! It is only really England, Spain, Italy and Germany who have multiple leagues of professional sides - go across the continent and you will find many other countries may only operate 1 professional division.
Besides Ian Wright was once an Amateur player and he did alright. If he is as much a success as sito then I am all for it!! Can't wait to see the guy in action!
There's a big difference between an amateur player in England and an "amateur" player in Scandanavia.
Also as a "amateur" he might actually show some passion and commitment as he'll be desperate to impress and he might be one of the few to actually earn his wages!
Let's see how he gets on.
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Re: Skard offered a contract
My only thoughts on this are :Rach wrote:Sounds good to me!twtd.co.uk wrote:Trialist Vemund Brekke Skard is set to become the club's first ever Norwegian player after being offered a contract until the end of 2006/07. TWTD first broke the news of the midfielder's trial on Tuesday of last week.
Boss Joe Royle told the club site: "Vemund has done well while he has been with us and we have offered him a contract for the rest of this season and next year as well."
Skard, currently an amateur, is out of contract with regional second division side Brumunddal now that the Norwegian season has ended. The central midfielder has been studying to be a teacher at university.
The 24-year-old was spotted by Town contact Paul Hodges who was also responsible for bringing Sito to Portman Road in the summer. Hodges had travelled to Norway to watch Oslo Øst striker or midfielder Karim Aoudia in action against Brumunddal but instead was impressed with Skard.
The central midfielder did well in Tuesday's 1-0 reserves friendly defeat to Spurs despite finding the tempo faster than he is used to and admitting to tiredness during the second half.
Not sure we should be offering a contract for next year as well until we have seen how he plays.
If he is tired playing for the reserves (when he is only 24 ), will he cope with 1st team footy?
Although on saying that I hope he does well for us. He can't do any worse than some of the donkeys we have at the moment , surely.
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As he is in the off season in Norway I would say that perhaps he isn't in peak condition at the moment - age has nothing to do with it really. A good month of training with us should hopefully get him in good stead for the season.Bluesusie wrote:My only thoughts on this are :Rach wrote:Sounds good to me!twtd.co.uk wrote:Trialist Vemund Brekke Skard is set to become the club's first ever Norwegian player after being offered a contract until the end of 2006/07. TWTD first broke the news of the midfielder's trial on Tuesday of last week.
Boss Joe Royle told the club site: "Vemund has done well while he has been with us and we have offered him a contract for the rest of this season and next year as well."
Skard, currently an amateur, is out of contract with regional second division side Brumunddal now that the Norwegian season has ended. The central midfielder has been studying to be a teacher at university.
The 24-year-old was spotted by Town contact Paul Hodges who was also responsible for bringing Sito to Portman Road in the summer. Hodges had travelled to Norway to watch Oslo Øst striker or midfielder Karim Aoudia in action against Brumunddal but instead was impressed with Skard.
The central midfielder did well in Tuesday's 1-0 reserves friendly defeat to Spurs despite finding the tempo faster than he is used to and admitting to tiredness during the second half.
Not sure we should be offering a contract for next year as well until we have seen how he plays.
If he is tired playing for the reserves (when he is only 24 ), will he cope with 1st team footy?
Although on saying that I hope he does well for us. He can't do any worse than some of the donkeys we have at the moment , surely.
Hopefully he will make an impact after christmas!!
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There's a big difference between an amateur player in England and an "amateur" player in Scandanavia.
Norwegian itfcfan here, i'd never heard of Skard untill his trial, and I can understand a certain uncertainty among the fans as whether he's good enough---but hey...give the guy a break. I mean, seriously, people might dislike bfj and all, but this guy skard har been given a 18month contract! That's got to imply something...he must've impressed in training, cause they're not taking him in just for fun. Bfj seems to believe he can make an impact, as he said "we've got plenty of promise and talent for the future, but we need someone for now". They could easily have given him a short-term contract, untill january or something, but they haven't. The guy might be the kind of midfield terrier town have been lacking. Defensiveminded, tackling and running... I truly hope he becomes a success, as I want all the best for town! Why slag him, bfj and the club off before we've even seen him play? He might not be a makelele or essien, but football is a team game, and individual skill is only part of the puzzle. Up the town!!!
Norwegian itfcfan here, i'd never heard of Skard untill his trial, and I can understand a certain uncertainty among the fans as whether he's good enough---but hey...give the guy a break. I mean, seriously, people might dislike bfj and all, but this guy skard har been given a 18month contract! That's got to imply something...he must've impressed in training, cause they're not taking him in just for fun. Bfj seems to believe he can make an impact, as he said "we've got plenty of promise and talent for the future, but we need someone for now". They could easily have given him a short-term contract, untill january or something, but they haven't. The guy might be the kind of midfield terrier town have been lacking. Defensiveminded, tackling and running... I truly hope he becomes a success, as I want all the best for town! Why slag him, bfj and the club off before we've even seen him play? He might not be a makelele or essien, but football is a team game, and individual skill is only part of the puzzle. Up the town!!!
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Why are you being so defensive ?..where in my original response to this thread [indicated below] have I called tha player "crap" ?jono wrote:personally he cant be any worse than the rest so give ppl a chance rather than putting ever player down like oh yea we are signing crap players when i bet no one else on this board could do a better job than joe is doing right now with the team so why dont you lot who complain about how badly we are doing just endure it after all you knew it was gonna happenFoxy Lady wrote:if you don't like it then don't post...................otherwise what is your opinion on this new player we have signed.jono wrote: what difference would that make
I just hope people are not going to expect too much from him - he's basically still an amateur - and we've all seen how hard Sam Parkin has found it , just stepping "up a level", and he's a professional !
And I asked for your opinion, cos this is a forum isnt it?...and I was interested in what was your opinion on our new signing. ...my comments were not a "complaint" I dont believe I was slagging anyone off.....but I did say IMHO that I hoped people were'nt going to expect too much of him too soon.
He IS an amateur taking a very big step up. He will need time [fantastic if he doesnt]. And judging by the generous reactions of some of our wonderful fans regarding Sam Parkin - I actually fear this fella will get more of the same treatment.
Furtheremore I have frequently stated on this Board that I believe Joe has done a monumental job, considering our Board continues to pull the rug from under his feet.
Hope this clears up you apparent misunderstanding of my post jono !
According to today's EADT, he was playing in the equilvalent of the Conference South league in Norway!
I'm all for giving him a chance, but I can't help but be very dubious over this. After all, many players have a job to make the step up from League One to the Championship, let alone the equilivent of the Conference South to the Championship!
In addition, he was only part-time...I'm sure its going to take a while for his fitness to get up to stratch. Still, I guess it doesn't take much to impress when compared to the rest of our midfielders.
I'm all for giving him a chance, but I can't help but be very dubious over this. After all, many players have a job to make the step up from League One to the Championship, let alone the equilivent of the Conference South to the Championship!
In addition, he was only part-time...I'm sure its going to take a while for his fitness to get up to stratch. Still, I guess it doesn't take much to impress when compared to the rest of our midfielders.
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toby wrote:Was just about to post something similar.the-mole wrote:Give the guy a fair crack of the whip people - yes he may essentially be an amateur - but unless you are playing for a top side in Norway/scandanavia then the majority of players are amateur.
Norway are reknowned for producing technically strong players who give their all during games - this is possibly just what we need!! It is only really England, Spain, Italy and Germany who have multiple leagues of professional sides - go across the continent and you will find many other countries may only operate 1 professional division.
Besides Ian Wright was once an Amateur player and he did alright. If he is as much a success as sito then I am all for it!! Can't wait to see the guy in action!
There's a big difference between an amateur player in England and an "amateur" player in Scandanavia.
Also as a "amateur" he might actually show some passion and commitment as he'll be desperate to impress and he might be one of the few to actually earn his wages!
Let's see how he gets on.
Im all for that Toby !...I really hope and pray Joe HAS pulled another rabbit out of the bag - but I also hope people dont expect too much of too soon. We dont want "another one for the furture" right now - we need someone that will make a difference straight away - is this guy up to it ? -I hope so ! He's supposed to be very very fit..and a defensive minded midfielder - just what we need !
http://www.itfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Ne ... 75,00.html
so like you Im looking forward to seeing him play
A bit like you and Proudlock, And you and Fish...Daddy Dubz wrote:We've only just signed him, you haven't seen him play and ALREADY your on his back, top marksFoxy Lady wrote:We have a wealth of talent in our academy and we sign an amatuer.........Oh the joy!!!
Well he better be good as why waste precious money on him.
Yes I know hes free.........but his wages aren't!!
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