Sandnes Ulf
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Sandnes Ulf is an Norwegian football club from Sandnes, Rogaland, founded 3 May 1911 as "Ulf". In year 2004 merged the club with Sandnes FK and got its present name. Sandnes Ulf is the biggest footballclub in Sandnes. Sandnes Ulf plays their home matches at Sandnes Idrettspark.
Worth noticing, is that Sandnes is the only city among the 10 largest cities in Norway that haven't had a team in the top division.
Sandnes Ulf plays in 2006 in the Norwegian 2nd division (equivalent with English League One). The club ended up in fourth place in 2nd division in 2005 after the team had been fighting in the top for a little period in the autumn. The clubs goal for 2006 is fighting among the three best, while a long-term goal is promoting to the 1st division.
The teams greatest profile is Asle Andersen who signed for the club in March 2006. Asle Andersen, who has experience from Tippeligaen and 1st Division, will be a great player for the club. Andersen will officiate as assistantcoach together with maincoach Johan Selvig.
Sandnes Ulf will be playing against Leeds United on July 17. The match will be one of the biggest events in the modern history of Sandnes Ulf. This match will be a great opportunity for the players to show their best to the people of Sandnes who mainly support the local topteams Viking FK and Bryne FK.
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