Strømsgodset IF - last updated on 8 June 2008
(Courtesy of Johnny Beaufays)
Club name: Strømsgodset Idrettsforening
Foundation: February 10th 1907
City: Drammen
Colours: Dark blue and white
Website: www.godset.no
Honours:
Tippeligaen - 1 (1970)
NM SAS Braathens Cup - 4 (1969, 1970, 1973, 1991)
A bit of history:
Strømsgodset IF is a Norwegian football club from Drammen. The club was founded February 10, 1907, but was most successful in the 60s and 70s, lead by the young striker Steinar Pettersen and his class-mates, who got Strømsgodset from 4th division to the elite division in just a few years. Strømsgodset won the Norwegian Premier League in 1970 and the Norwegian Cup in 1969, 1970, 1973 and 1991. This team 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 Cup 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 losing the cup final.
Before the 2006 season, Strømsgodset was saved from bankruptcy, by a group of investors. This gave rise to a "new version" of Strømsgodset IF, and the club signed 13 new players before the 2006 season. (15 players had to leave the club).
The club has a loyal supporter club in GodsetUnionen.
Support at Marienlyst Stadium has almost double since last season and the club will be promoted this season to the Norwegian Premier League. The promotion was secured four rounds before the finish, and the 1st place two rounds later. Winger Mattias Andersson became the top scorer for the league, with 21 goals. The team was captained by the legendary Øyvind Leonhardsen. He is also the captain in the 2007 season.
Club crests: (roll on the crest to get more informations)
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