Joe Bell (Viking FK | Norway)

Viking (4th) travel to Haugesund (13th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/07/21/norway/eliteserien/fotballklub-haugesund/viking-fotballklubb/4286706/

Be nice if Viking allowed Bell to skip this game. I'm guessing he's never played with Conchie before, and they have to quickly form a combination in a matter days now before the Guinea game.

Bell full game in a 1-0 loss.

Aussies - Stensness full game, Yazbek off at 70 mins (1-0) & no Daggers.

From Flying Kiwis. Everyone's heading to the US!
Wonder Bell would ever consider a move there, if Norway proves to be his European ceiling??  Was no 2 pick in the MLS Draft a few years back after all.

By the way, this was the last game at the club for Aussie midfielder Patrick Yazbek who is expected to be announced by Nashville SC anytime soon so it’s a double ANZAC absence in that midfield.

coochiee

From Flying Kiwis. Everyone's heading to the US!
Wonder Bell would ever consider a move there, if Norway proves to be his European ceiling??  Was no 2 pick in the MLS Draft a few years back after all.

By the way, this was the last game at the club for Aussie midfielder Patrick Yazbek who is expected to be announced by Nashville SC anytime soon so it’s a double ANZAC absence in that midfield.

I didn't think he went into the draft? If he did, he would probably have to join whomever has his rights.

My bad, yes he pulled out of the Draft. Was no 1 or 2 pick in a few Mock Drafts.

All looks like he'll keep persevering in Europe. I reckon Des would like to have him at Oxford, but he's not a free agent like Singh. Contracted at Viking until August 2027.

But seems like there is a bit of cash around the MLS, so who post the 2026 WC, he might consider a move there.

Viking sans Bell with a crucial 1-0 win over Molde. Viking jump up to 2nd, 6 pts behind Bodo/Glint, Viking the game in hand.

Aussies - Stensness full game, no Daggers. Yazbek has left Norway to sign with Nashville in the MLS.

Viking (2nd) travel to HamKam (13th)
https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2024/08/04/norway/eliteserien/hamar-kamaratene-fotball/viking-fotballklubb/4286718/

Bell and Stensness full games in a 3-3 draw. No Daggers. Viking slip to 3rd

Next a huge game hosting leaders Bodo/ Glint

Big game. Viking (3rd) host leaders Bodo/Glint who had a tough midweek UCL qualifier in Poland.

Full games Stensness and Bell in a 1-1 draw

Viking go 2nd on GD, but are 8 pts behind BG if having a game in hand

From Niche Cache. Bell having a good season.

Apparently Joe Bell ranks sixth-equal across the entire Eliteserien for accurate passes into the attacking third. Three of the five blokes ahead of him play for Bodø/Glimt but they didn’t have much joy up against Bellinho and Co.

Viking (2nd) travel to Rosenborg (10th)

Bell and Stensness full games in a 2-1 loss.
Viking slip to 3rd

Viking (3rd) host Stromsgodset (9th)

The assist for Viking’s first goal in a 5-2 win. Stensness the the fifth goal. Both with full games. No Daggers

Viking up to 2nd on GD, but Bodo/Glint 8 pts clear in 1st, with 10 rounds left.
So more about clinching a European spot for Viking, than a genuine title shot.

Commentary somehow all out of sync with the action.

Joe Bell pocketed an assist to get the ball rolling for Viking in a win against Stromsgodset… right on 🤙 #FlyingKiwis pic.twitter.com/FuWKiqpojF

— The Niche Cache (@thenichecache) August 26, 2024

Viking (2nd) travel to Tromso (9th)

Bell and Stensness full games in a 2-2 draw
Viking back from being 2-0 down

Oooops, wrong thread