NFF: Start and Viking has the worst economy – Dagbladet.no

Start and Viking are the only clubs in the premier league football team that must implement an action plan to bring order to a strained club finances.

It was clear then NFF Tuesday presented the status of the economy in the country’s top three leagues based on figures reported for last half in 2014.

Start and Viking have in recent reporting periods ended in so-called yellow zone. That means the club economy is not optimal, but it basically not necessary to take action.

By the end of 2014 had both clubs fell into the red zone, Viking for the first time since the system was introduced in 2009. Both clubs must now draw up an action plan to improve the economy as quickly as possible.

Kristiansund struggling

In the 1st division the same demands for Kristiansund after Nordmøre club has fallen into the red zone. Also Sandnes Ulf is in red and must come up with an action plan.

Newly Åsane ended in the red category, but in the aftermath of purposefully made structural changes in the team.

– This is going to have a positive effect at the next reporting, said club license manager in NFF, Rune Nordhoug.

In the top league for women’s Amazon Grimstad imposed a reprimand for not having achieved the specific objectives that were set at the last reporting . Also when the club was in the red zone.

If the southern club nor summer the economic progress, the Federation may resort to stronger sanctions. Scores Pull is one possible remedy.

Not worried

Football President Yngve Hallén think the overall picture is relatively positive although a handful of clubs now must take action.

– It is hard to see that some clubs are struggling as they do. This has both we and they set over time. Meanwhile, the directors out there very aware of this. The club is better prepared, and therefore the danger is not as great as before they fall off the cliff in the form of a bankruptcy, he said.

Hallén is also keen to focus on the relationship between good economics and good achievements on the field.

– We see that the clubs over time in the green zone also delivers sporty. This applies to both the male and female side. Sometimes they perform well out of its geographical location and economic muscle power, he said.

Among the clubs that get a solid pat on the shoulders of football president is Strømsgodset, Rosenborg, Mjøndalen and Molde.
(NTB)