Word. Also, I'm a Molde fan, so this is far from worst case scenarioThat. Also, he doesn't have to be United quality (or rather, a requisite for United) for me to drool over his future on the Noggy national side
Eikrem...
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Was really hoping this wouldn't happen, hopefully there's a buy back clause in their somewhere.
Even if there isn't a buy back clause, we will have no problems getting him back from Molde if we find some space for him in the future.
I was thinking about that and I worried what If he doesn't want to come back. I would be a tad salty I didn't get a chance whilst seeing the likes of Gibbo and Bebe (no slight on either) getting game time.
Apparently he is a very nice guy so hopefully he won't suffer tue same hang ups
Apparently he is a very nice guy so hopefully he won't suffer tue same hang ups
Yep, it's the Gibson episode that baffles me most in regards to this whole saga. It's not as if Eikrem is a different type of midfielder to the one that many fans have been crying out for either, given his techincal ability on the ball.
It's just feckin' weird. He's a much, much more gifted footballer than Gibson, in my opinion. Saying that, I don't get to compare the two everyday in training.
It's just feckin' weird. He's a much, much more gifted footballer than Gibson, in my opinion. Saying that, I don't get to compare the two everyday in training.
Being Gifted and being better are too different stories. I think Eikrem development is far less advance than Gibson's.
I think GIbson is the more talented personally. Gibson was showing more and at a younger age than Eikrem has ever shown in the reserves, although there are definitely mitigating circumstances.
I'd have to disagree but I probably haven't seen as much of Gibbo as you have
Gibson's considerably older, and hasn't really had the complications that Eikrem has had in terms of his growth. Would also disagree that Gibson showed more in his reserve days.
I think the talent goes past Gibson. We play him but not this kid? Ok but We are incredibly healthy. It's a shame but not a shock if it does happen. I mean we've drinkwater, James, Cleverly, Tunnicliffe, Pogba, Morrison, Petrucci all at lower levels.
If we sell him, it will be because we believe we have better prospects. In 2/3 years time will it be Gibson? It's a long way down the line. We've also Anderson who at 22 is the clubs creative future you'd hope or atleast one of them
If we sell him, it will be because we believe we have better prospects. In 2/3 years time will it be Gibson? It's a long way down the line. We've also Anderson who at 22 is the clubs creative future you'd hope or atleast one of them
It's definitely an exciting period, though I was hoping Eikrem would be one of the reasons for this. Bit difficult to keep calm about Morrison, in particular, though, and I hope that the reason Eikrem was let go was simply because it was unlikely he'd get much game time due to the emergence of him in the reserves lately.
That looked very impressive against Newcastle the other day.
That looked very impressive against Newcastle the other day.
You have to be judging Gibson's first team performances against Eikrem's reserve and youth performances; hardly fair. Gibson often looked like a man among boys in the reserves and especially at youth level.
Isn't that what everyone else is doing though. I didn't see Gibson when he was that man in reserves. Everytime I saw him, he was typical Gibson. I know he won reserve player of the year or something but he must have gone backwards in his development or we've bought in better players as he don't stand out when i've seen him. It's fairer to compare him against Gibson then Scholes or Giggs. These are the only real gaps their could be in the next year or two for players like Eikrem to get games
Obviously with him leaving that won't happen but we're stacked in midfield at that level and it's hard to say that over a duration, Eikrem was the best coming through and it's true we can't say he would have done more then Gibson. I think though people are wary of accepting Gibsons development because again this season due to injuries and not getting games, it's passed him by somewhat so he's not been able to improve/build on the seasons before
I'm a big fan of Eikrem and the way he tries to play the game as I've said many times, and as we can't compare him to first teamers lets compare him to other players who had to leave to get games and compare where they went; this is not a Pique or Rossi situation, the lad is going to Molde, not Barcelona.
He is still with us isnt he?
I'm sort of confused about what is going on here as well Prateik! I've been hoping it's just a loan.
Well, he's still in Molde, as far as I know. Ole said he will be presenting some new names on Wednesday, and I expect Eikrem to be one of them.
Cheers for the update Eirik!
Molde are going to have a press conference today at 14.00 Norwegian time. It is expected that the reason for this is a presentation of new players, and Eikrem is, according to most media in Norway, supposedly one of them.
Edit: Latest updates before the press conference, claims that Eikrem will not be presented today. This comes from a journalist on twitter, who stated he just had lunch with Eikrem in Molde.
Edit2: It is still very likely that he will be presented as a Molde player in the coming days. According to local media in Molde, Eikrem just arrived at the stadium in a MFK-car.
Edit: Latest updates before the press conference, claims that Eikrem will not be presented today. This comes from a journalist on twitter, who stated he just had lunch with Eikrem in Molde.
Edit2: It is still very likely that he will be presented as a Molde player in the coming days. According to local media in Molde, Eikrem just arrived at the stadium in a MFK-car.
Nothing about Eikrem in today's press conference.
Loan or permanent?
He's at an age where I thought he'd be breaking into the first team in the CC atleast. Needs to play regularly now.
He's at an age where I thought he'd be breaking into the first team in the CC atleast. Needs to play regularly now.
Permanent
Eikrem spotted today at Molde's first training session of the season. Will most likely be presented at the press conference later on.
We have a buy back clause in Eikrem's contact according to a norwegian journalist, great news. Really like this player, hope he comes back as a much improved player.
He has signed a three year contract with Molde, and United have first rights to him.
Good luck to him, hopefully he can make the step up to senior football and is a success there.
Central midfield is probably Molde's strongest link. I imagine they'll play a form of 4-5-1 or 4-3-3 with Berg Hestad, Hoseth and Thioune as the three central midfielders. This means that Eikrem will sit on the bench mostly, although I'm sure there will be some rotation.
FAO Eirik Raude: Do Molde have a right back?
FAO Eirik Raude: Do Molde have a right back?
Was he a free/nominal fee transfer?
I hope he forces the issue of him not being sat on the bench. If Markus Henriksen can dominate like he did last season then Eikrem's first touch and passing range alone should see him become one of the better playmakers in Tippeligaen.
I may of course be quite off, and he may struggle and not find people as easily, but I can't say I've seen anyone in reserve or youth teams spray passes with such ease as Eikrem has done, so I think he'll fit nicely in the Noggy league.
Chuffed to see we have a buy back clause in place too. Though I'm not in any way sure we'll make use of it, it's good we've got it in place at least.
Anybody know the details of this "buy back clause"? Seems odd to go down that route rather than a loan if we have any real interest in getting him back...
Yeah, I like Eikrem and think he might do well, but he is up against three heavyweights really. But if Thioune continues his form from last season, he might not find it too difficult to win a place in the team. (Or did he improve towards the end?)
Solskjær described it as first dibs, so I'm not sure if we have agreed upon a sum.
Solskjaer has said that he will play different formations for different teams, and I believe there will be some rotation. Also, Berg Hestad is getting older, and will certainly not play every game this season. I think there will be a great deal of time for Eikrem on the pitch. Solskjaer would not sign him from United if he didn't intend to play him regularly.
Regarding the right back position, the answer is yes, they have two players fighting for the spot. Kristoffer Paulsen Vatshaug extended his contract with 1 year earlier this winter, and young Magne Simonsen was bought from Lyn before last season.
Scored a late winner for Molde today.
This is now the official Eikrem wanking thread: https://www.redcafe.net/f7/noorwegi...fficial-thread-318359/index2.html#post9187985
From what I read - 1 goal, 3 assists and man of the match. Decent debut
That reminds me of Beckham's goal against Arsenal in the semi replay of 99. Good goal, I hope he comes on as he was a good player, but where would we fit him in right now??
Who is that guy celebrating at the end there - I am sure I have seen him before
Great goal that. The build up was lovely.
Nice interview for those still following Eikrem:
Interesting he says Molde is just like United, that has to be a compliment to Ole's set up, everyone says United has an extremely professional atmosphere.