2006 Norwegian Premier League - Notable Events

Notable Events

  • Tromsø installed artificial turf at their home ground Alfheim stadion during the summer break.
  • Tom Nordlie was sacked as coach of Start in July and was replaced by Stig Inge Bjørnebye.
  • Ivar Morten Normark was sacked as coach of Tromsø in July, and was replaced by Steinar Nilsen in August.
  • Rosenborg's coach Per-Mathias Høgmo took two months of sick leave from July 27. Assistant Knut Tørum served as caretaker manager.
  • Kjetil Rekdal resigned as coach of Vålerenga on August 21, following the club's exit from the Norwegian Cup. Rekdal held the position for six years, leading his team to one cup triumph in 2002 and the league championship in 2005. The assistant coach Petter Myhre took over Rekdal's place.
  • Tom Prahl was sacked as coach of Viking in September and was replaced by Tom Nordlie who earlier in the season was sacked as coach in Start.
  • On October 31, Høgmo resigns as Rosenborg manager, effective immediately. Tørum, who led RBK from 10 points behind leaders Brann to win the title with one round to spare, is expected to be elevated to permanent manager.
  • After the clubs relegation, Ham-Kam's coach Frode Grodås, was sacked on November 7.
  • Arild Stavrum was sacked as coach of Molde F.K. on November 8, after the club came dead last in the league.
  • Uwe Rösler was sacked as coach of Lillestrøm S.K. on November 13.
  • Tom Nordlie and Uwe Rösler traded jobbs, Nordlie to Lillestrøm S.K., and Rösler to Viking

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