Author: Chris Fuller

Everyone at Lyn 1896 is getting ready for a second year in the second tier. Marit Enstad has brought in six brand-new players (and one returning hero) as she attempts to turn the agony of 2022 into ecstasy in 2023.

In this chapter, we’ll see if Marit’s men can make a strong start to the 1. divisjon season. They began last year slowly and only just missed out on automatic promotion, so it really could make all the difference in the final reckoning. (Don’t forget that you can read about Lyn’s pre-season preparations right here if you haven’t already.) Continue reading “Lyn On Me: Season 5, Part 2” →

In football (and indeed in most sports), the difference between success and failure can be very small indeed. Just ask the supporters of Lyn 1896.

The 2022 season was Lyn’s first back in the 1. divisjon following their promotion the previous year. After a poor start, they propelled themselves up the table, but a late-season draw at home to Alta meant they missed out on automatic promotion by one point. To make matters worse, they then lost 1-0 in the Playoff Semi Final after Tromsø scored a wonder-goal from distance.

Manager Marit Enstad was very disappointed to have fallen short, but she’s staying positive ahead of the 2023 campaign. With a few reinforcements in key areas, Lyn could be in a position to mount another promotion challenge sooner rather than later. So, Marit… how’s it looking at the Bislett? Continue reading “Lyn On Me: Season 5, Part 1” →

It took Marit Enstad three seasons to get Lyn 1896 promoted from the 2. divisjon, having almost endured the humiliation of being relegated in her second year. Lyn’s patience was rewarded in 2022, when they returned to the 1. divisjon for the first time since the original club collapsed 12 years earlier.

Marit’s men could now look forward to rubbing shoulders with teams such as Bodø/Glimt, Fredrikstad and Tromsø. Would they survive in the second tier, or even thrive? Or would they immediately crash back down to earth with a bump?

You know the drill by now. This Season Review will take us through all of Lyn’s league and Cupen results and look at various stats before the manager details her plans for next year. If you want to read the full story of this season, click on the links to find Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5.

Continue reading “Lyn On Me: Season Review 2022” →

It’s been another season to remember at Lyn 1896. Having won their 2. divisjon group in 2021, they are now chasing a second straight promotion – from the 1. divisjon to the Eliteserien. More than a decade after the club dropped out of Norway’s top tier, a return could be on the cards!

If you’re wondering how Lyn got into this position, you can find the most recent chapter of this story right here. When you’re ready, we’ll join Marit Enstad for the season finale… Continue reading “Lyn On Me: Season 4, Part 5” →

Welcome back to Norway, where Lyn are halfway through their first season in the 1. divisjon. Despite starting off slowly, recent results have picked up, and now Marit Enstad’s men are setting their sights on back-to-back promotions.

I’ll now hand over to Marit as we pick up the story in July 2022, following the mid-season break. You can find Part 3 here if you want to catch up on that first. Continue reading “Lyn On Me: Season 4, Part 4” →

Who knew that the 1. divisjon would provide a different challenge to the 2. divisjon? Marit Enstad and Lyn 1896 have endured a rough start to life in the second tier following last season’s promotion, and there are already doubts over whether they can stay up.

Fortunately, the Cupen has offered the Bastionen some solace. Lyn have made it to Round 3 for the first time under Marit’s stewardship, and now they have the chance to slay Eliteserien opposition.

Feel free to read through Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t yet caught up with the story. If you have, then read on to see if Marit’s men can beat the odds… Continue reading “Lyn On Me: Season 4, Part 3” →

It’s March 2022, and there is an excited atmosphere at the Bislett. After signing eight new players over the winter, Lyn 1896 are ready for their first season back in the second tier since the original club was dissolved 12 years ago.

With the Bastionen cheering them on all the way, can Lyn pick up from where they had left off in the 2. divisjon – and make a strong start in the 1. divisjon? Let’s see how Marit Enstad and the boys get on… Continue reading “Lyn On Me: Season 4, Part 2” →

Hmm… it’s a new season in my Football Manager 2019 blog save, but the title image looks a bit different to last time. Is that because…

Why, yes, it is! After spending three years trying to get out of the 2. divisjon, Lyn 1896 have finally made it into the 1. divisjon! They are now just one more promotion away from a long-awaited return to Norwegian football’s top tier – the Eliteserien.

Barely a year after almost getting sacked, manager Marit Enstad has overseen a title-winning 2021 season in the latest chapter of Lyn’s resurgence. Now she’s made some big signings to try and build on that success – and maybe inspire another promotion in 2022.

So, Marit, what exactly have you been up to?

Continue reading “Lyn On Me: Season 4, Part 1” →

Marit Enstad’s reign as Lyn 1896 manager has already had its up and downs. Her first season nearly ended with Lyn reaching the 2. divisjon play-offs… but her second went spectacularly wrong and almost delivered an unexpected relegation!

Nobody really knew what to expect at the Bislett in 2021 then. Marit kept faith in a large part of her squad, hoping that a few additions would turn an underperforming team into a unit capable of challenging for promotion again.

This Season Review will assess Lyn’s results and statistics from the past year before looking ahead to the next one. There will be huge spoilers below, so make sure you’ve caught up on the story so far before continuing. You can find Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 and Part 5 in the links provided.

Continue reading “Lyn On Me: Season Review 2021” →