It was only almost for Stabæk, who did not quite hold in and must take a new season in the OBOS-League after ending up in 7th place and thus outside the qualification places. Losses in the last two league rounds made the difference.
Bjørn Helge Riise, who stepped in as interim head coach after American Bob Bradley left in September, will continue as assistant to Swedish Jörgen Wålemark.
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They were both present at Nadderud on Monday and signed their agreements. On Stabæk’s pages, Riise talked about the new role. “It will be a lot of fun and something I look forward to. Now I have sat a bit with Jörgen and the rest of the management, and the first impression is that he is a nice and sociable type, who is also clear about what he wants. He is a profile I think suits us very well. Then I think I can learn a lot from him and build even more experience.”
Jörgen Wålemark, who comes from the competitors from Raufoss, signed a contract for two seasons, he is also very happy with his life and his new job. I have gotten to know many of the people who work in the club now and this feels just right for me now.
“Coaching Stabæk is a fantastic opportunity. There are many good players here who are on the rise in their careers. There is incredible potential here. I want to help them bring out their best, and there’s no other place I’d rather be.
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