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Adrian, warm-up is about to start. - Give me 5 seconds.

Adrian! Come on! - I'll be right out.

ENGLISH SUBTITLES BY BARISHNIKOV@KATCR.CO

Austnes to Bazoer. Great pass!

Too soft. Great assist by Austnes though.

What's happening now? Austnes is being substituted?

Is he injured? No!

Austnes is being called out. He was playing a great game!

Naaditch is gonna take his place on the field.

Varg IL just released the news that Helena Mikkelsen will have her first reinforcement.

Adrian Austnes just joined the team 6 months after breaking up with Ajax.

Austnes signed for Ajax when he was just 17...

...but his adventure lasted only 16 minutes in the first game.

We have with us an outside expert...

Hi. - What do you want?

Can I come in? - No.

Jesus Christ...! - I want Adrian to play starter next Sunday.

You think it's a good idea? - No!

Ok... tell me why not.

He's not well and all this will only make things worse.

You mean letting him play football? - Yes.

I don't know if it's that simple.

I haven't seen him smile since he started playing 10 years ago.

I know it must have been tough.

He went through Academy and all the way to the first team.

In those 16 minutes, he played as well as anyone else. Passes, position, attention...

Then he was called out. Why? - They talked about some virus.

I'm not buying that. - Me neither.

He's not well. He wakes up every morning at 6 and runs all around town.

The same at 5 and at 9. Every day of the week, with no exception.

I asked him to slow down. - Yes... like he's ever gonna do it.

I told him he doesn't need to run 30 km each day.

That he can stop and have a chocolate without the risk of injuring himself.

But he got brainwashed and if you try to take this away from him, then...

We must try to do the best for him.

I saw Adrian smile... and I think I heard him laugh too.

He could feel better doing what he does best.

It's a disgrace someone took that away from him.

I think the best solution is to give him back what they took from him.

That's what I wanna do but I can't do it without his trust.

His father wanted him replaced in that game. That's all I know.

Adrian!

Damn weirdo... - Hey!

No shower? - No, I'm running home anyway.

When we play away, you're gonna have to ride in the bus with us.

We're used to smell your horrible perfume. I don't know what's worse.

It's not perfume, it's after-shave. - That makes it better!

If you ever manage to grow a real beard, maybe I'll lend it to you.

You could take it as a compliment, him treating you that way.

You just need to get him to respect you. - How?

Well... he hates to be called "Mikke" for instance.

He's got a lot of tattoos, although he's not getting younger.

Or just hit him good. - You did that when you got here?

No, he wasn't here. I took on Mons but he was the last in line...

...so it didn't really help.

I'm teaching Adrian how to be the alpha male in this bunch.

The funniest thing he's ever heard.

It was actually nice, you should write it down.

I'll see you tomorrow, Mikke.

Talking of unforeseen expenses about the stadium, we have a few things that need to be discussed.

We have bigger issues to discuss first.

Did you do your homework?

What do we have here?

Christopher Graff. No experience in First Division, two years in Allsvenskan. He'll be available as of April.

Also Torgeir, as you already know.

He is available and willing to come.

Graff sounds good. - Yes, he's a good man.

I don't think we'll be needing him though.

You have what you wanted now so I guess this conversation is pointless.

We'll have this conversation every week, Espen.

If you take decisions behind our back, you gotta expect some reaction.

I don't want her to know we're considering other people.

There's already enough mistrust around her, she needs time.

If we had Deila, I wouldn't mind doubt. But we have her...

...and she gotta prove from day one that she can do this.

THURSDAY - 3 DAYS BEFORE THE SEASON START

How do you feel? - It feels good to be back playing.

You think I'm gonna play on Sunday? - Don't think about that.

Do your part and stay focused. Leave the tunnels to Michael.

Can I have another number? - 10 is taken...

It's just... can you change it?

What number do you want? - Any number.

Then why not that one? You got the 17?

You don't like the 17? - It's just that...

That's ok, I'll keep it. - What's wrong?

It's nothing...

You're allowed to have a problem. We all have one.

It's just a habit. - A habit?

I'm not comfortable with some numbers, but...

It's ok, I can wear this. - Was it for the number in Ajax?

What? - When you got cut.

Adrian... we gotta be able to talk things. - I'm fine with the number.

I got... they found... - A virus? - Yes.

Anything else I should know? - No... I just wasn't ready for a big club.

This is the right thing for me, I feel ready.

Can you hold it up a bit?

Does this mean Adrian will play starter on Sunday?

One thing at a time. For now, I'm happy to have him with us.

How does it feel to be coached by the first woman ever in First Division?

Helena is a very capable coach.

Many still wonder why it didn't work with Ajax.

Time to do some training now. - Is Adrian ready for the First Division?

Adrian already proved he's still a player of international level.

Thanks. Espen, any comment on the new contract?

It's good to see you, Adrian. You remember me? - Yes.

As I told you father before, you're not going to Vålerenga or Ajax.

You belong to Varg! Is he ready? - He didn't have time to train with the team.

I would have loved to see you on the field on Sunday.

We gotta do it the right way. - There are no cameras now, you can drop that speech.

I'm just happy to see Adrian holding our jersey.

I have some concerns though.

5 men defense and long fly balls are not exactly Varg-style.

We got practice now. - Say hello to your father, Adrian.

Tangsrud, can we have a comment from you too?

What's your position on everything that happened these last few weeks?

I'm proud to represent a Club which dares to think outside the box.

We're playing among ourselves, Adrian.

What the fuck you think you're doing?!

Stay calm!

That's enough now.

Go have that checked.

Adrian? You need a ride?

No, I'm running.

I think you better slow it down. All this running... - I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...

Is he alright? - We'll see. He may have to skip Sunday's game.

We haven't talked tactics yet. How about dinner tonight?

I'm not sure I can. - You got plans?

There are things you need to know if you're gonna play.

My daughter is an excellent cook.

Yes? Eight o'clock? Great.

A, B, C.

Hi, Camilla. What are you doing?

I'm trying to learn French. Chapter 1 of 14.

Can you drop that for a second and check your Facebook page?

"Hat Fest"? - That's right, at Sissel Renate's.

Who's that? - Like the blonde in "Pretty Little Liars". You've seen that?

No.

The brunette from "Riverdale"? - No...

"Gossip Girl"? Vampire Diaries"? "13 Reasons Why"? Any of those?

Sorry. - None of those? What?

I'm sure she's great though. - Yes she is.

And she's having a party. - "Hat Fest". I thought maybe we could go together.

Sounds great but I gotta learn 8 months of French in just 2 weeks.

I'll have a regular Friday, watching football or playing FIFA.

This is one good toast. Is it Taffel cheese?

Manchego. - Manchego, of course...

You can go without me. - I don't think so...

Why not? - Sissel Renate and I... it's complicated.

Have you been together or something?

I'm right then. - No... yes, it was good...

It all ended after I sent her poems.

That's embarrassing... - It was back in grade school.

She likes older boys. Footballers and such.

I thought you could get familiar with the folks you'll be going to school with.

But if you prefer to stay here and listen to... L'Alphabet français

Then I'm not going to insist.

Alright, I'll go with you. - Really?

We can talk to Sissel Renate about the poems you sent her.

It's not what I meant... - Relax. Footballers are so lame.

Try to bear with it. - I'll try but it's impossible to sleep 8 hours after a party.

We're better athletes now. - Yes we are.

Your body is a temple. - Of course. You got any booze?

Booze? - Not for us... for the hosts.

I don't have any. - Eivind... you've put a babyproof lock on the garbage bin?

I wanted to see how it works. - You really need to relax.

Learn from Hedda and relax. I'm starting to worry about you.

You know how many baby-proof locks are there? 40.000!

With magnets, velcro... - You figured that out 3 months before delivery?

We need to be sure we pick the right one...

You really need a night out. 11,30 sharp!

Aren't you bored with that? - Only 4 games left to watch.

You watched every Sogndal game?? - Only from last year, not the Cup.

Maybe I should watch the Cup too...

Fix something extra for dinner. Adrian's coming. - I can't make dinner tonight.

I'm going to a party with Nils. - Tonight?

Yes... you'll have to cook.

What time is he coming? I can leave you some recipes...

I'll fix something myself. No problem.

I thought your daughter was cooking. - She went to a party.

I met your sister yesterday.

She's worried about you. - She don't know what she's talking about.

She knows you. - Yes, but...

She's upset because dad and I...

She said it was your father who had you replaced in that game.

I had a stomach bug.

Dad told them to replace me in half-time but they did it right away.

So he made a fuss, said I'd been humiliated.

So I've been cut from the team altogether.

I'm not stressed though. I like to exercise and eat healthy.

People look at me like I'm crazy but I'm fine.

I'm much better now.

Isn't that the new kid?

The kid who tackled Michael during training? Dinner must be the reward.

Don't say that... she can't be that bad.

Hi, we've not been introduced. I'm Hedda, Eivind's wife.

Nice to meet you. She's Marianne, Michael's wife.

And this is Mina, JC's girlfriend. - Something like that...

Mina. Nice to meet you.

Are you discussing the team? - Sort of.

Michael won't shut up about you.

Really? - Yes.

Is with Espen he's actually annoyed. - I had that feeling.

Michael doesn't appreciate the Club having other people in stand-by.

What? - Michael knows a lot of people...

...and he heard Espen has been looking for other coaches to be ready and step in if needed.

Step in? - For your job... they had meetings about it.

We have to go. Nice meeting you. - It's great to have you on the team.

Can we talk about it?

Will you stop it? You know how much booze he keeps in the house?

Look at him up there, the Great Lord of the Amazons.

What will you do with that booze? - I promised to help the hosts.

Who are the hosts?

Just try to have fun. It's a party.

I only have tequila. - Tequila will be fine.

I'm glad you're bringing Eivind with you. That's organic and triple distillation.

It's not for some "body shop" with strippers, is it? - No.

Don't you know about the "hat fest"? - No.

I'd like to invite you. - I gotta watch the kids.

Also I gotta rest my knee. - How is it?

Nothing serious but it was totally unnecessary.

He's got nothing to do with the team. - He's good, a cool guy.

You think he's cool?

He won't shower with us, he tries to injure me to take my place...

Doesn't sound like a team player. - He's only 18.

I know he's 18!

I saw hundreds like him, signed 'cause they were good at treating the ball.

But he's not right with his head. - You're not giving him a chance.

Is that so hard just to pat him on the shoulder and tell him "good job"?

Imagine what it would mean to him to have Michael Ellingsen as his friend.

It won't help turning the locker room into a fucking spa.

You should know that. - I do know that.

You're all backing her up, whatever decision she takes.

This is a very pleasant and fruitful conversation.

So since you disagree with Helena you're taking it out on Adrian?

I only care of what's left of Patrick's team!

That time is past, Helena is our coach now!

The times are fucking changing and you behave like some ornery old cuss!

This is bullshit! - It's not!

Hey, Eskil!

Mons, that's enough! Eskil, go back inside!

What does it cost you to try? - Get lost now. Thanks for your visit.

I'm taking this. Are you sure you don't wanna come?

Here. - Thanks.

Is that her? Why don't you introduce me?

I'll thank her for the invitation. You try not to look so anxious.

I didn't brought you to be some wingman.

Nils! It's good to see you! - It's good to see you too.

You brought our VIP guest! Hi. Sissel Renate.

Camilla. Thanks for having me.

Don't even say that! You know what's so cool?

For me, as Varg fan and also feminist, this is like...

It's very exciting. - You have Adrian too!

Adrian is insane!

Ida, did you talk to Helena? - More like she talked to me.

This doesn't concern you. - You're my little brother.

What did you tell her?

That you're not well. - But I am well!

Adrian... - I just don't like people talking about me.

I exercise and eat well. That's normal!

What are you doing at 9? - I don't know.

Yes you do, you'll go running. - No, I'm thinking of going to a party.

A party? With who? - Kids from school.

I'll believe it when I see it.

Are you really going? - Yes.

You got any beer or... - In the fridge.

Are you for real?

Try to be nice!

What the hell, Mons... - Wait!

What is this? - It's a "hat fest"... here.

No... - For once try not to behave like you're 60!

Who invited you to this party anyway? - Sissel Renate.

And how old is Sissel Renate? - 27 or 28 I think.

Are you sure about that? - Yes, I met her in Ulvehiet.

Hi. - You came!

Eivind Brattskjær. Number 7. - He's a celebrity!

Isn't Michael coming? - He has to stay home with the kids.

He sent you this. - What are you doing? These are teenagers!

What are you gonna do? Run away? That'd be embarrassing.

There's others here of your age. It's alright.

Do you have Michael's number? - Yes.

Can you send it to me? - No, he wouldn't want it.

Wouldn't he? - Alright. Do it.

I'm sending it right now. - Thanks.

Ok, now we leave. - We're not going anywhere!

Mons... - No, we stay and we do this!

In a few months you'll be "baby daddy" and your life will be over!

You wanna stay at party with 17 year-old girls? - Who knows more about life than 17 year-old girls?

Keep your hat on and smile!

Aren't you a bit old to be here? - Aren't you a bit of...

Shouldn't you be home to rest? You're supposed to save us next Sunday.

It's just First Division. - "Just First Division"... very funny.

You often go to high school parties? - No, no...

I'm just taking "Aunt Sofie" out before he turns into a full-time dad.

Now we're in charge of the music. - I'll just walk around a bit.

Perfect!

"Maybe we'll Skype sometimes" is not exactly specific, Steffen.

I didn't know about that.

Ok, I'll call you. I miss you too.

Hi. - Hi.

Nice hat. - Yes... it's not for the party, I wear it all the time.

What did you eat in the end?

Didn't you have a "date" with mom? - Yes, we had dinner. We had...

I think it was duck breast with tapioca sauce.

Mom made tapioca sauce...? - No, we went to a restaurant in Værbitt.

That's so typical of mom. - What is it?

To take you out somewhere.

I took restaurant management classes. She liked it. - That was pretty good.

Have you started school already? Since you're here...

You dropped out to follow your mother?

I didn't like the idea of her being alone.

People here are very hostile to her.

It's good she has you.

Sure, but... I'm at a party drinking beer...

...while she's home working and probably not having dinner.

You did a good thing anyway. I think...

We expect our parents to do anything for us.

They must know we're also there for them.

Thank your mother for that dinner.

I will. I'll see you later then. - Alright.

DAD: Call me when you read this.

Aren't you going to bed? - We're gonna lose.

You don't know that... - Yes, I do.

We can play 5-4-1 with no one to help Michael.

I could bring forward the defenders and use Mons but he doesn't go back to cover.

I can pull back Michael and move Stilson on the side but that way we lose in midfield.

What about Adrian? According to Nils, he can win them all by himself.

It's a bit soon for that.

He says hello. He was at the party.

I heard you took him to a restaurant. - Yes.

How did he look? - Fine.

He was smiling and relaxed, much more pleasant than the average footballer.

Yes but, dad...

Yes, she's doing a good job.

Just what we've always said.

Yes... ok...

I'm not annoyed... if it wasn't like that...

Ok. I'll do it.

So... why are you here? - Why am I here?

My wife had a baby-shower.

So I had to do some boy stuff. - You're gonna be a dad?

Yes.

I was holding my newborn niece once...

...and I accidentally banged her head against the door frame.

That wasn't good. - No.

You gotta be very careful! - You gotta watch out for the neck...

They have no muscles in the neck... they have no control...

That's right, you gotta be careful.

Both my wife and Mons think I worry too much about safety.

They say I'm getting hysterical but one has to be safe!

I thought my wife would be much more concerned but she's taking it very calmly.

No, she's just stressed. - I don't actually think so.

She's pretending... she doesn't show her true self...

They all pretend...

SATURDAY - 24 HOURS BEFORE SEASON START

Here you are. All ready for tomorrow?

I've just been informed that Michael is fit to play.

Have you picked the starters? - You wanna know about Adrian?

He looked good in practice. - Absolutely but we can't rush things.

What's on your mind?

It's just...

We had a board meeting yesterday. - How it went?

Fine, they're all happy with Adrian. Tangsrud too.

We're already selling his jerseys. - Therefore he has to play.

No, that's your decision. I completely trust your judgement.

However... obviously...

If we were to lose and Adrian will make something happen coming from the bench...

...that would give us a boost. You could show your project, your philosophy.

What if he hyperventilates and lies down in midfield? Is that a boost?

If you say it's too soon, then it's too soon. I trust you.

I haven't made a decision yet. I'll tell you tomorrow morning.

Alright, then... this is exciting.

First Division... you're gonna make history.

SUNDAY - 2 HOURS BEFORE SEASON START

You wanted to talk to me? - You're in the starting 11.

Is it fine with you? - Yes, that's good.

I feel in very good shape. - Sure?

I went to a party yesterday, I needed a distraction.

It was fun.

Eddie, you got a shirt for Adrian? - Yes.

17, just like Alan Smith in Leeds. That is good.

He stood out clearly.

We can't change numbers anymore. Is that a problem?

It's fine. - Are you sure?

Try it on, see if it fits. - Now?

Looks ok.

Some other time.

You're gonna lose.

First Division is finally back in Ulsteinvik.

Tangsrud Arena is packed with fans.

We're all excited for Helena Mikkelsen's debut. It would be great to start with a win.

Michael Ellingsen is back in Norway elite football. - After 18 years, he's ready and with the captain't armband.

We were also excited about Austnes. - He'll be watching from the bench today.

We're all ready for some fireworks. First Division is finally starting!

ENGLISH SUBTITLES BY BARISHNIKOV@KATCR.CO