Coach Morten Olsen has selected the 23 players needed to make the swedes black and blue and yellow. Unfortunately there are a few key players that aren’t selected due to injuries, and some that have been selected that aren’t fully fit. Someone call up Dr. House, a witchdoctor or a freaking team bus to park in front of goal, because we’re not looking at first or second choices in defence – nope, cause that would have been too easy – we’re sending out a debutant to handle Zlatan. Why? Because everyone else is either injured, lost or dead! But more on that later…
The Callups: The first 21
Player Club Caps/Goals
G Jesper Christiansen FC København 9/0
G Stephan Andersen Brøndby IF 3/0
G Thomas Sørensen Stoke City FC 79/0
D Daniel Agger Liverpool FC 26/3
D Kristian Bak Nielsen SC Heerenveen 0/0
D Lars Jacobsen Everton FC 21/0
D Per Krøldrup ACF Fiorentina 25/0
D Simon Busk Poulsen AZ Alkmaar 3/0
D Simon Kjær Palermo 0/0
M Christian Poulsen Juventus FC 63/5
M Hjalte Bo Nørregaard FC København 1/0
M Jakob Poulsen AGF 2/0
M Michael Silberbauer FC Utrecht 10/1
M Thomas Kahlenberg VFL Wolfsburg 26/2
M William Kvist FC København 6/0
A Dennis Rommedahl NEC Nijmegen 86/16
A Jesper Grønkjær FC København 70/5
A Martin Bernburg FC Nordsjælland 1/0
A Martin Jørgensen ACF Fiorentina 87/12
A Morten Nordstrand FC København 8/3
A Nicklas Bendtner Arsenal FC 25/8
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Kim Christensen
Kim Christensen (born 16 July 1979 in Fredericia) is a Danish goalkeeper, currently playing for IFK Göteborg. He is known for his great skills with his feet, usually attributed to him playing as an outfield player, until the age of 18.
Christensen transferred from Danish side FC Nordsjælland to IFK Göteborg on 13 March 2008, as a replacement for the retired club legend Bengt Andersson, who had retired after the previous season. He made his debut on 22 March in the Swedish Cup final against Kalmar FF. IFK Göteborg won 3–1 and also the Swedish Cup. Christensen kept the number 1 spot for the entire 2008 season, playing every single minute in the league and was widely praised for his performances. Towards the end of the season, Christensen kept his opponents from scoring in six straight games, among others in the away game against the eventual champions Kalmar FF.
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Christensen has made two unofficial games for the Denmark national football team, the first was a friendly against Thailand on January 23rd, 2009. Christensen was also part of the troupe during the winter tour of January 2010, and is likely to be a part of the danish squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Christensen transferred from Danish side FC Nordsjælland to IFK Göteborg on 13 March 2008, as a replacement for the retired club legend Bengt Andersson, who had retired after the previous season. He made his debut on 22 March in the Swedish Cup final against Kalmar FF. IFK Göteborg won 3–1 and also the Swedish Cup. Christensen kept the number 1 spot for the entire 2008 season, playing every single minute in the league and was widely praised for his performances. Towards the end of the season, Christensen kept his opponents from scoring in six straight games, among others in the away game against the eventual champions Kalmar FF.
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Christensen has made two unofficial games for the Denmark national football team, the first was a friendly against Thailand on January 23rd, 2009. Christensen was also part of the troupe during the winter tour of January 2010, and is likely to be a part of the danish squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Monday, January 11, 2010
Supporters
Apart from the national team, Denmark is equally famous for its traveling fans, known as roligans. The movement emerged during the 1980s as the declared opposition to hooliganism. The goal of the roligan movement is calm, yet cheerful, support during the matches, as rolig means calm in the Danish language. The roligans have since developed an image of easy-going nature and rabid support, and are often considered amongst the world's best national team fans, along with the Tartan Army of Scotland. They were collectively given the FIFA FairPlay Award at the 1984 European Championships. Just before the 1986 World Cup, the roligan movement was organized in order to support the national team at the tournament.
The good reputation of the Danish supporters was sullied during a June 2, 2007 Euro 2008 qualifying game with Sweden, when an enraged Danish supporter invaded the pitch and attacked the referee following the expulsion of Christian Poulsen. The game was immediately abandoned and the supporter arrested.
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The good reputation of the Danish supporters was sullied during a June 2, 2007 Euro 2008 qualifying game with Sweden, when an enraged Danish supporter invaded the pitch and attacked the referee following the expulsion of Christian Poulsen. The game was immediately abandoned and the supporter arrested.
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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Denmark team at World Cup 2010
The Coach: Morten Olsen (Danish, 60). Appointed: July 2000. WC experience: Player: 1986. Coach: 2002.
The Country: Denmark are in their fourth finals with Martin Olsen enjoying one of the most extended runs of any of the coaches in South Africa. The country’s vociferous and colourful fans, known as the 'roligans' will be a welcome addition to the finals.
Danish domestic football is enjoying a purple patch and that could explain how the Olsen-Banden, or the Olsen Gang, as they are affectionately known, did so well in qualifying. The Danes finished two points clear of Portugal, who they beat twice, and they will rely heavily on the likes of Thomas Sorensen, Lars Jacobsen and Nicklas Bendtner, who will fly the Premier League flag.
And in Olsen they have a positive leader. After qualifying he said: “Denmark will not be one of the favourites but if we have our best players available, which wasn't the case in the qualification phase, we can achieve a lot.”
That says much about the optimism of a nation that has reached their first major tournament since the 2004 European Championship courtesy, of a 1-0 win over Sweden in Copenhagen. Midfielder Jakob Poulsen's goal was enough to see off Sweden and ensure the Danes’ progression with one round of games remaining in Group One.
After failing to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals Olsen considered resigning, having received several offers from club teams, but decided to stay and extended his contract until after the 2010 FIFA World Cup, spurred on by his and the team's popularity among the Danish population. What a good decision that proved to be.
Telegraph verdict: A superb qualifying campaign, progressing from a tough group. The Danes don’t appear to have as strong a squad as in previous years but Bendtner has developed into a star for his country and any team that finishes above Sweden – so consistent – needs to be respected. Will be organised but lack strength in depth.
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The Country: Denmark are in their fourth finals with Martin Olsen enjoying one of the most extended runs of any of the coaches in South Africa. The country’s vociferous and colourful fans, known as the 'roligans' will be a welcome addition to the finals.
Danish domestic football is enjoying a purple patch and that could explain how the Olsen-Banden, or the Olsen Gang, as they are affectionately known, did so well in qualifying. The Danes finished two points clear of Portugal, who they beat twice, and they will rely heavily on the likes of Thomas Sorensen, Lars Jacobsen and Nicklas Bendtner, who will fly the Premier League flag.
And in Olsen they have a positive leader. After qualifying he said: “Denmark will not be one of the favourites but if we have our best players available, which wasn't the case in the qualification phase, we can achieve a lot.”
That says much about the optimism of a nation that has reached their first major tournament since the 2004 European Championship courtesy, of a 1-0 win over Sweden in Copenhagen. Midfielder Jakob Poulsen's goal was enough to see off Sweden and ensure the Danes’ progression with one round of games remaining in Group One.
After failing to qualify for the 2006 World Cup finals Olsen considered resigning, having received several offers from club teams, but decided to stay and extended his contract until after the 2010 FIFA World Cup, spurred on by his and the team's popularity among the Danish population. What a good decision that proved to be.
Telegraph verdict: A superb qualifying campaign, progressing from a tough group. The Danes don’t appear to have as strong a squad as in previous years but Bendtner has developed into a star for his country and any team that finishes above Sweden – so consistent – needs to be respected. Will be organised but lack strength in depth.
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