Brighton’s Tromso build-up served with Norwegian flavour, Dolly soundtrack and a watching legend | OneFootball

As reported by TheArgus.co.uk, three snapshots coloured Albion’s build-up to the home leg against Tromso, spanning hospitality, training and a familiar face from the visitors.

MasterChef winner Steven Edwards devised a Norwegian-inspired menu for the Tunnel Club, saying the cuisine was new to him but the aim was to showcase hallmark flavours, including Skrei cod and raspeballer potatoes. Tromso staff were curious to see the spread. Norwegian hot dogs were served after the match, a nod to travelling fans who had relied on £2.77 7-Eleven snacks amid high prices in Tromso.

On Wednesday morning at Lancing, 20 outfield players stretched and ran to Dolly Parton’s 9 To 5 blaring from the portable speaker. Football is not a nine-to-five job, but the outfield group and goalkeepers on a separate pitch were grafting 32 hours before the game.

Among Tromso’s media party was club great Bjorn Johansen, who made more than 400 appearances, a tally only surpassed this season. He also represented Viking, Helsingborg and Norway under-21s.

Now Norway under-19 head coach, Johansen watched Albion’s session with added interest because one of his prospects, Seb Ademola, features for the club’s under-21s.

Source: TheArgus.co.uk

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