Eikrem...

lysglimt · 19th April 2009, 05:44

Don't know if this been posted already - but there are articles in the norwegian press that Magnus Eikrem now has been offered a 2 year pro deal with United which he will accept.

I thought he started the season poorly - but in the last few months he has played really well and deserves his contract!

Ballache · 19th April 2009, 11:55

he did well against Boro and Everton...i like his style of play, a bit beckham-esque

red thru&thru · 19th April 2009, 11:56

i think that was mentioned a few weeks back.

he may not have a great start but lets not forget these guys are still very young and have a lot to deal with regarding their body changes etc.

give him time and i think he may end up being like darren fletcher...not quite the first name on team shirt but great player to have in the squad.

prateik · 19th April 2009, 12:08

he'll turn 19 in aug isnt it ..
i remember he came on as a sub in a friendly 2 seasons back when he had just turned 17

2 more years = 21 .. enough time .. hope he does well

Elliott · 19th April 2009, 13:59

Great news. He could be quite the player 2 years from now.

Decotron · 19th April 2009, 14:09

Wow think I owe young Magnus an apology. I was sure he was 21 and part of the David Jones generation. No wonder he's always been that "small" !!!!!

jb8521 · 19th April 2009, 15:40

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Originally Posted by Decotron

Wow think I owe young Magnus an apology. I was sure he was 21 and part of the David Jones generation. No wonder he's always been that "small" !!!!!

He is very small and had a setback being diagnosed with diabetes but when he was signed the club said they didnt expect to see the best of him until he was 20 or 21 so he has time now to develop further and make a name for himself

PS18 · 19th April 2009, 15:48

Was always a long-term project, has just shown signs of starting to flourish in the second half of this season. Well worth persevering with, a two-year deal has got to give him a nice confidence boost.

Longlivekeano · 20th April 2009, 16:01

Personally brought over from Noggieland on Ole's recommendation

Elliott · 20th April 2009, 16:03

Yupp, just like King and Hussain

LouisRocca · 7th April 2010, 11:56

According to norwegian press, Magnus W. Eikrem is out for the rest of the season with a broken leg. As far as I understand, he's broken his fibula, the thines bone in his calf. He also said that he has grown more the last months and are expecting to grow more for at least one more year, and he said that he is trying to "get used" to his "new body".
He will be ready to start full training in about a month.
He's got his share of bad luck since he joined United.

sglowrider · 7th April 2010, 12:18

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Originally Posted by LouisRocca

According to norwegian press, Magnus W. Eikrem is out for the rest of the season with a broken leg. As far as I understand, he's broken his fibula, the thines bone in his calf. He also said that he has grown more the last months and are expecting to grow more for at least one more year, and he said that he is trying to "get used" to his "new body".
He will be ready to start full training in about a month.
He's got his share of bad luck since he joined United.

He still looks tiny to me. How tall is he now?

datura · 7th April 2010, 12:30

He must be near 6 foot by now.

Shame to hear about the injury, yet another of our talented youngsters whose season has been disrupted by injury.

SecondFig · 7th April 2010, 15:28

Bad news about the leg-break, glad to hear it's just the fibula though. Here's hoping he's the next Messi (in an entirely different style of player kind of way)

Eriku · 7th April 2010, 15:42

It's not like his game relies on pace or anything... Sad that he's not had the most fluent of seasons, but here's hoping we get to see him on the bench next season

anything about now · 7th April 2010, 17:26

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Originally Posted by datura

He must be near 6 foot by now.

Shame to hear about the injury, yet another of our talented youngsters whose season has been disrupted by injury.

Must be some transformation, he looked like 5'6" or something last i saw him (granted, 1~2 years ago)

Eriku · 7th April 2010, 18:35

I remember that Eikrem told the Noggy media that the coaching staff reckoned he'd go past six feet... hope he gets over any gangliness quickly

Baby Faced Assassin · 8th April 2010, 01:49

I bought this boy on FIFA10 manager mode, he is shit. He is already 22 years old and still his stat is 68.

datura · 8th April 2010, 08:27

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Originally Posted by Baby Faced Assassin

I bought this boy on FIFA10 manager mode, he is shit. He is already 22 years old and still his stat is 68.

Fascinating.

Virtuoso · 8th April 2010, 08:37

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Originally Posted by Baby Faced Assassin

I bought this boy on FIFA10 manager mode, he is shit. He is already 22 years old and still his stat is 68.

That settles it, we have to offload. Are you going to call Sir Alex or should I?

Girish II · 8th April 2010, 10:58

He had a really good start to the season, getting on the score sheet too. I'm pretty sure he'd have ended up notching a few more gems had he been injury free. Shame he's out, hope he can make it back for pre season reserve friendlies.

Scored a couple of beauties in this reserve game against Sunderland last October.

Elliott · 8th April 2010, 12:52

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Originally Posted by Girish II

Shame he's out, hope he can make it back for pre season reserve friendlies.

That won't be a problem, he reckons he'll be fully fit in about a month. He also said that while not being able to play footie for a few weeks "sucks haemorrhoids", it'll give his "upper arse" (lower back presumably) some much needed rest.

Pogue Mahone · 8th April 2010, 13:03

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Originally Posted by Elliott

That won't be a problem, he reckons he'll be fully fit in about a month. He also said that while not being able to play footie for a few weeks "sucks haemorrhoids", it'll give his "upper arse" (lower back presumably) some much needed rest.

You Noggies have some very peculiar, arse-centric, turns of phrase.

Drifter · 12th April 2010, 14:52

Manchester United reserves coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Magnus Eikrem can be pleased with his form this season.

The young Norwegian has tasted senior involvement in the Cup this campaign.

Solskjaer told MUTV: "Magnus started off the season in great form and has taken massive strides since last year. He scored some stunning goals but he has also learned about the other sides of being a midfielder. He's had bad luck with injuries but can still reflect on a good campaign."

prateik · 12th April 2010, 15:21

hopefully loan next season to get some competitive games

Ole's_toe_poke · 26th October 2010, 22:29

I'm surprised this guy hasn't played a bit longer in the Carling Cup. Home match today I really expected him to get 30 mins or so. Really want to see what he can do in the first team. Needs experience soon.

Eriku · 26th October 2010, 22:53

Longer? That would suggest he's played any at all. He's not featured for the first team in any capacity, as far as I know? Certainly not in a competitive match.

Elliott · 27th October 2010, 13:14

He played in a friendly against Dunfermline 3 years ago. No competitive action yet.

ntripunovski · 27th October 2010, 19:01

Yea.. Its a pitty he did not get a playing time yesterday... I like him a lot... In my eyes he is the next best thing coming from the youth of United

Eirik Raude · 28th October 2010, 14:33

After the great last season, and now being captain of the United reserves, I think it is strange that he never has gotten his debut yet. Understandable that he didn't come on against Wolves, but in the last CC match we ended the game only having made 1 substitution. Why not give a couple of the younger lads, like Magnus, a few minutes in the end? It was game over after 80 minutes.

I believe he is starting to get frustrated by this now, and if he doesn't get his debut soon, I can see him moving on.

Pogue Mahone · 28th October 2010, 14:36

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Originally Posted by Eirik Raude

After the great last season, and now being captain of the United reserves, I think it is strange that he never has gotten his debut yet. Understandable that he didn't come on against Wolves, but in the last CC match we ended the game only having made 1 substitution. Why not give a couple of the younger lads, like Magnus, a few minutes in the end? It was game over after 80 minutes.

I believe he is starting to get frustrated by this now, and if he doesn't get his debut soon, I can see him moving on.

What a lovely example of projection.

Thankfully, I'd imagine he's a bit more patient than you.

Inigo Montoya · 28th October 2010, 15:09

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Originally Posted by Eirik Raude

After the great last season, and now being captain of the United reserves, I think it is strange that he never has gotten his debut yet. Understandable that he didn't come on against Wolves, but in the last CC match we ended the game only having made 1 substitution. Why not give a couple of the younger lads, like Magnus, a few minutes in the end? It was game over after 80 minutes.
I believe he is starting to get frustrated by this now, and if he doesn't get his debut soon, I can see him moving on.

Of course it was! What game did you watch?

Pogue Mahone · 28th October 2010, 15:12

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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya

Of course it was! What game did you watch?

He's talking about the Scunthorpe game, to be fair.

I doubt Magnus is too bothered though. Seems like a very level-headed lad in all the interviews I've read.

Inigo Montoya · 28th October 2010, 15:18

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

He's talking about the Scunthorpe game, to be fair.

I doubt Magnus is too bothered though. Seems like a very level-headed lad in all the interviews I've read.

Ah my bad! Thought he was talking about Wolves

Pexbo · 28th October 2010, 15:31

After his performances in the reserves, his age and the position he plays I am surprised he's not been given more minutes for us in the less competitive games but I'm sure they will come soon enough wether it's to increase his stock or to bring him through.

phelans shorts · 28th October 2010, 15:34

He's on twitter btw.

Eirik Raude · 28th October 2010, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Pogue Mahone

What a lovely example of projection.

Thankfully, I'd imagine he's a bit more patient than you.

Might be, but there is only so much patience one can have, and he won't be waiting in the reserves forever. Why we didn't give him or Evans, or both the chance in the first CC game is beyond me. I guess they would have gotten the chance if SAF was present.

datura · 28th October 2010, 21:03

Referring back to a discussion about his height, according to SAF he is now 6ft 1". He also commented on how much stronger he is then last season.

Top · 28th October 2010, 21:22

In a recent interview, Datura?

datura · 28th October 2010, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Top

In a recent interview, Datura?

Yeah from the other night. He was asked about the youngsters on the bench against Wolves, he also spoke about Brady but either they cut the bit about Morrison or he didn't talk about him.

Edit: Also on the Red Voices podcast this week.

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19th April 2009, 11:55	#2 (permalink)
Ballache First Team Sub Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lebanon/Stockholm/Manchester Posts: 9,221	he did well against Boro and Everton...i like his style of play, a bit beckham-esque

19th April 2009, 11:56	#3 (permalink)
red thru&thru Reserve Team Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,531	i think that was mentioned a few weeks back. he may not have a great start but lets not forget these guys are still very young and have a lot to deal with regarding their body changes etc. give him time and i think he may end up being like darren fletcher...not quite the first name on team shirt but great player to have in the squad.

19th April 2009, 12:08	#4 (permalink)
prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,029	he'll turn 19 in aug isnt it .. i remember he came on as a sub in a friendly 2 seasons back when he had just turned 17 2 more years = 21 .. enough time .. hope he does well

19th April 2009, 13:59	#5 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	Great news. He could be quite the player 2 years from now.

19th April 2009, 14:09	#6 (permalink)
Decotron First Team Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: I am not a man......................I am Cantona Posts: 20,025	Wow think I owe young Magnus an apology. I was sure he was 21 and part of the David Jones generation. No wonder he's always been that "small" !!!!!

19th April 2009, 15:48	#8 (permalink)
PS18 Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ruud ftw Posts: 2,075	Was always a long-term project, has just shown signs of starting to flourish in the second half of this season. Well worth persevering with, a two-year deal has got to give him a nice confidence boost.

20th April 2009, 16:01	#9 (permalink)
Longlivekeano Reserve Team Player Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,107	Personally brought over from Noggieland on Ole's recommendation

20th April 2009, 16:03	#10 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	Yupp, just like King and Hussain

7th April 2010, 11:56	#11 (permalink)
LouisRocca Youth Team Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 212	According to norwegian press, Magnus W. Eikrem is out for the rest of the season with a broken leg. As far as I understand, he's broken his fibula, the thines bone in his calf. He also said that he has grown more the last months and are expecting to grow more for at least one more year, and he said that he is trying to "get used" to his "new body". He will be ready to start full training in about a month. He's got his share of bad luck since he joined United.

7th April 2010, 12:30	#13 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	He must be near 6 foot by now. Shame to hear about the injury, yet another of our talented youngsters whose season has been disrupted by injury.

7th April 2010, 15:28	#14 (permalink)
SecondFig First Team Sub Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ▲ You Are Here? - Maybe you think we were all a sheet in the wind's eye. But I'll tell you I was sober Posts: 5,718	Bad news about the leg-break, glad to hear it's just the fibula though. Here's hoping he's the next Messi (in an entirely different style of player kind of way)

7th April 2010, 15:42	#15 (permalink)
Eriku First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ørsta, Norway Posts: 8,189	It's not like his game relies on pace or anything... Sad that he's not had the most fluent of seasons, but here's hoping we get to see him on the bench next season

7th April 2010, 18:35	#17 (permalink)
Eriku First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ørsta, Norway Posts: 8,189	I remember that Eikrem told the Noggy media that the coaching staff reckoned he'd go past six feet... hope he gets over any gangliness quickly

8th April 2010, 01:49	#18 (permalink)
Baby Faced Assassin Pastor of Muppets Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Offside Posts: 4,502	I bought this boy on FIFA10 manager mode, he is shit. He is already 22 years old and still his stat is 68.

8th April 2010, 10:58	#21 (permalink)
Girish II First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Karaoke Posts: 7,418	He had a really good start to the season, getting on the score sheet too. I'm pretty sure he'd have ended up notching a few more gems had he been injury free. Shame he's out, hope he can make it back for pre season reserve friendlies. Scored a couple of beauties in this reserve game against Sunderland last October.

12th April 2010, 14:52	#24 (permalink)
Drifter No Lifer Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 30,930	Manchester United reserves coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Magnus Eikrem can be pleased with his form this season. The young Norwegian has tasted senior involvement in the Cup this campaign. Solskjaer told MUTV: "Magnus started off the season in great form and has taken massive strides since last year. He scored some stunning goals but he has also learned about the other sides of being a midfielder. He's had bad luck with injuries but can still reflect on a good campaign."

12th April 2010, 15:21	#25 (permalink)
prateik First Team Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 19,029	hopefully loan next season to get some competitive games

26th October 2010, 22:29	#26 (permalink)
Ole's_toe_poke First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 18,931	I'm surprised this guy hasn't played a bit longer in the Carling Cup. Home match today I really expected him to get 30 mins or so. Really want to see what he can do in the first team. Needs experience soon.

26th October 2010, 22:53	#27 (permalink)
Eriku First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ørsta, Norway Posts: 8,189	Longer? That would suggest he's played any at all. He's not featured for the first team in any capacity, as far as I know? Certainly not in a competitive match.

27th October 2010, 13:14	#28 (permalink)
Elliott Likes Loan Stickies Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 8,532	He played in a friendly against Dunfermline 3 years ago. No competitive action yet.

27th October 2010, 19:01	#29 (permalink)
ntripunovski Reserve Team Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Macedonia Posts: 1,347	Yea.. Its a pitty he did not get a playing time yesterday... I like him a lot... In my eyes he is the next best thing coming from the youth of United

28th October 2010, 14:33	#30 (permalink)
Eirik Raude Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2009 Location: Watford (On that online manager thing I most likely will get bored of soon) Posts: 1,765	After the great last season, and now being captain of the United reserves, I think it is strange that he never has gotten his debut yet. Understandable that he didn't come on against Wolves, but in the last CC match we ended the game only having made 1 substitution. Why not give a couple of the younger lads, like Magnus, a few minutes in the end? It was game over after 80 minutes. I believe he is starting to get frustrated by this now, and if he doesn't get his debut soon, I can see him moving on.

28th October 2010, 15:31	#35 (permalink)
Pexbo He'll have your eye out and listed on Amazon before you can say "ow!" Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: T'Internet Posts: 8,258	After his performances in the reserves, his age and the position he plays I am surprised he's not been given more minutes for us in the less competitive games but I'm sure they will come soon enough wether it's to increase his stock or to bring him through.

28th October 2010, 15:34	#36 (permalink)
phelans shorts First Team Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gaz. Is a Mewling Quim. Posts: 19,520	He's on twitter btw.

28th October 2010, 21:03	#38 (permalink)
datura First Team Sub Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so it goes Posts: 9,135	Referring back to a discussion about his height, according to SAF he is now 6ft 1". He also commented on how much stronger he is then last season.

28th October 2010, 21:22	#39 (permalink)
Top Admin Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denmark Posts: 23,558	In a recent interview, Datura?