chucky1973
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Not a chance, he wont be anywhere near the first team for at least 18 months to 2 years min. Not a chance.
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[Albion] Henrik Bjørdal sings until June 2018
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Not a chance, he wont be anywhere near the first team for at least 18 months to 2 years min. Not a chance.
What are you basing that on?
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
6ft 2, can play striker as well.
Definite competition for Elvis.
Definite competition for Elvis.
BensGrandad
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I agree about the loan window and believe it should be modified to allow 1 signing only for 1 month exactly as it says an emergency loan to get over an injury on production of medical certificate and not to cover a suspension. Permission to be sought from FL not automatically granted.
Might be interpretation - the 'A' squad is quite often used to describe the second string............(or was until daft things like 'Lions' and 'Saxons' started getting used by England at least)
Behind Enemy Lines
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Good to see the scouting network in Scandinavia but lets see. Very, very few of our development squad signings ever make it.
True of most clubs though isn't it ?
Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of Norwegian under-21 international Henrik Rorvik Bjordal from Aalesunds FK for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance.
Right winger Bjordal passed a medical at the American Express Elite Performance Centre yesterday and has signed a contract until June 2018.
The 18-year-old will initially be part of the under-21 squad, and manager Chris Hughton says Bjordal's next aim is to break into the club's first-team squad.
He said, "I'm delighted to welcome Henrik to the club. He's an exciting young prospect, a quick player who can play as a winger or attacking midfielder.
"He already has a good deal of experience for his age having played a great number of games at senior level in Norway's top division.
"He broke through to the senior team in Norway at a very young age and established himself quickly at his club; here, he will begin with our under-21 squad, and has the opportunity to make that step up into our first-team squad."
Bjordal came through the ranks at Aalesunds and has been a regular in the senior side over the past two seasons, having broken into the first-team aged just 16 in 2013.
He made his debut for the club back in May 2013, as the club recorded an emphatic 7-1 win over Lillestrom; his breakthrough campaign came in the 2014 season, when he made a total of 25 appearances.
He was ever present in 2015 and has made 60 first-team appearances in three seasons, including 54 in the Norwegian Tippeligaen, scoring four goals; he has also represented Norway at every youth team level from the under-15s to the under-21s.
Right winger Bjordal passed a medical at the American Express Elite Performance Centre yesterday and has signed a contract until June 2018.
The 18-year-old will initially be part of the under-21 squad, and manager Chris Hughton says Bjordal's next aim is to break into the club's first-team squad.
He said, "I'm delighted to welcome Henrik to the club. He's an exciting young prospect, a quick player who can play as a winger or attacking midfielder.
"He already has a good deal of experience for his age having played a great number of games at senior level in Norway's top division.
"He broke through to the senior team in Norway at a very young age and established himself quickly at his club; here, he will begin with our under-21 squad, and has the opportunity to make that step up into our first-team squad."
Bjordal came through the ranks at Aalesunds and has been a regular in the senior side over the past two seasons, having broken into the first-team aged just 16 in 2013.
He made his debut for the club back in May 2013, as the club recorded an emphatic 7-1 win over Lillestrom; his breakthrough campaign came in the 2014 season, when he made a total of 25 appearances.
He was ever present in 2015 and has made 60 first-team appearances in three seasons, including 54 in the Norwegian Tippeligaen, scoring four goals; he has also represented Norway at every youth team level from the under-15s to the under-21s.
SeagullinExile
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Lets be honest here. Very few of ANY teams dev squad signings ever make it.
maltaseagull
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Has he passed the offside rule exam?
SeagullinExile
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Welcome Henrik!
Doc Lynam
I hate the Daily Mail
- Jun 19, 2011
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Bounce for anyone who wants to check him out.
Finchley Seagull
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Sounds promising. Hope he starts well and makes the breakthrough. Unlike some on here, I'm really pleased we're looking across Europe for promising young players. The academy might not pay off immediately but there players are worth a go and if a couple of Harper, Hambo, Bjordal and the ones we've got from Premier League clubs breakthrough, it will be well worth the investment.
Phat Baz 68
Get a ****ing life mate !
- Apr 16, 2011
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Lincoln Imp
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- Feb 2, 2009
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I'm just amazed that he wasn't even born when the Goldstone Troubles were reaching their height. I suddenly feel very old.