ENGLISH SUBTITLES BY BARISHNIKOV@KATCR.CO
Ellingsen!
We cannot train down here.
Have you seen Espen? - Up in the stands.
Espen! - Can't you just put the camera here?
I got a cable problem. - Espen!
Yes? - The grass court.
What's with it? - Why is it not ready?
It snowed last night. - I know but why it's not been cleaned?
Nobody told me you were gonna train there. - You know how many games we'll play on grass this year?
I'll have it cleaned. - Real grass, not this artificial shit. It's not football!
Ok but we can't do it for today.
Shall I do it myself? - Train here where it's already been cleaned.
This place is hell. I'm gonna complain with the papers.
They're making a box over there.
Alright, boys!
Shit...
TANGSRUD FIELD - ULSTEINVIK
13 DAYS BEFORE THE SEASON START
Hi, Otto. How's he doing?
Patrick? I'm Ellingsen.
I brought you some sweets.
I'll tell you one thing, Ellingsen.
We only have 14 wheelbarrows.
Yes, Boss. I know.
Thanks.
Hi. - Hi.
Did you invest in office chairs? - It's for the health, we're getting older.
Prolapse will get us all eventually.
How much does he want? - Who?
Ellingsen. Isn't that why you're here?
Same as Patrick's top salary.
Also a signing bonus of 200. - Does he know we're not in Italy?
Did you go see him? - Michael? - Patrick.
Yes. You? - Yes.
That one has a solid base and microcellular foam filling.
It's gotta be good for the lower back.
This has been so sudden, we could look for someone else.
No, no... he promised to keep us in First Division. He can do it.
But this is a whole new situation. - It's not reasonable, I know.
But he knows where he stands and we can negotiate.
In his shoes, I'd have done the same.
I'm off to Belgium. Talk details with Anita so we can have a go-ahead.
Come on! - Dad...
Yes! Dad, you scored!
Look!
Classic Ellingsen score. - Can I try?
No, she's gonna throw the whole game!
Why you never let her play? - Alright...
How's going with the contract? - We'll sign tomorrow.
Shall we drink on it? - I really shouldn't.
You can make a toast.
Congratulations on your new career.
Will you stop playing? - No, I'll be player and coach.
Are you gonna call for your own substitution?
That's right.
After 15 years, Varg IL is finally back in First Division.
With us today is Varg's technical director Espen Eide. Welcome.
Thanks. - Just the other day, something unthinkable happened.
Yes... our coach, Patrick Halsen, was doing his normal job when he suddenly collapsed on the field.
Patrick has been a huge part of the team but we gotta look ahead.
Any substitute on the horizon? - We're working on a few names.
Michael Ellingsen never hid his ambitions to become a coach.
He had the role of assistant trainer last year. Is he one of the candidates?
I can't go into details but...
Are you done? - In a second.
Why don't you apply for that job? - And put up with Ellingsen's massive ego? No, thanks.
Hi. - We're going.
We give grades from 1 to 10 based on feints, passes and other technical options.
We brought players like Ødegård and Samuelsen. There's no need to raise the alarm.
In 4 months there'll be a World Cup without Norway.
All while women's football is doing better and better.
What can you learn from them?
Yes... congratulations for your achieving but as I said, there's no cause for alarm.
You won your third straight season and you're close to a semi-final in Champions League.
Are you working in the same manner as they are?
Our grade scale goes from 1 to 50, so it's 5 times more accurate.
Seriously? - No... my job is to spur the girls' will and motivation.
If they're good at feints, that's just a starting point.
What's your thought? - What happens to an 8 year old who gets a 6?
Part of the process is decide who's in and who's out.
In a scale from 1 to 50, there'll be a lot more over 7.
For every Ødegård we sell to Real Madrid, there's gonna be hundreds of kids on the other side of the door.
It's a high price to pay for those who wanna play football and we are a football country.
In that bunch we find Roar Strand, Jan Berg, Tore Andre Flo...
...whom we hardly see in Norwegian teams.
They're kicked out of training schools before they can even reach puberty.
If we don't cultivate comradeship and will, we'll never get there.
Will and motivation are important but we also have other qualities to look for.
Our kids come with specific ambitions.
It's different for girls. For them it's like a hobby, a way to occupy time.
Ok, honestly...
We have to close now. Thank you for being our guests today.
Thanks for the chat.
Yes, I'll call you back... bye.
Excuse me?
Hi. - Hi.
That was very interesting... what you said. - Ok.
In Varg we have the same philosophy.
There's something I'd like to talk about with you. Maybe over dinner or...
I don't think so. - No?
I'm not interested.
I'm not trying to... - Aren't you? You just wanna talk about football?
I wanna offer you a job.
We lost our coach. - I heard that.
We have a candidate. - Michael Ellingsen?
That's right but... we're not sure he's got the right skills for the job.
What I wanted to say is...
It would be great if you accepted the job...
...as Michael's assistant.
Michael Ellingsen's assistant? - Yes, you could help him with your experience.
Oversee the various training sessions.
Also, it would be great to have a woman trainer in First Division.
Why the hell would I be interested in that?
I thought... - I should pack and move to Sunnmøre...
...to teach Michael the difference between Klopp and Bielsa? I couldn't be less interested.
I have a Champions League semi-finale in 3 weeks.
It might be a pastime but it's my priority. Good luck.
Camilla, I'm home!
Hey... you're back already. - I took an early flight.
Steffen's here. - Don't tell me.
We were watching a movie. "Interstellar".
Everything ok? - Yes. I saw you on TV, you were great!
You look annoyed. - I'm not annoyed.
Have you eaten? - I had something for lunch.
That was hours ago. - I'm not hungry.
Hi. - Hi, Steffen.
I'll fix you something for dinner. - I'll just have some noodles.
Sure?
Can we go back to the movie? - What movie is that?
Er... - Interstellar.
Right... damn good movie.
What's that?
Just a job that became available. - Ok. A new club?
Yes, they're back in First Division and they need a coach.
Why would you switch to an inferior team? - Inferior?
You said they just got promoted. - It's a men's team.
I'll make coffee.
Hi. Can I help you?
I'm here to see Espen. - He's in a meeting right now, it won't be long.
As you see, you got everything you want.
You can tell your "advisor" to stop calling me.
Excuse me but I saw some kids scratching the paint off some cars out here.
I think it was a Porsche they scratched. - A Porsche? Two seconds!
Wow... you're came?!
Yes... and this is...? - Strategies for the next season.
Analysis of your team, tactical variations, things like that.
Training based on repetition tactics and defensive structure.
This is very thorough... - Switch to a 5 men defense,
Focus on counter-attack rather than ball possession and then... attack.
We'd have to change half of the roster. - You need new blood, hungry players.
Willing to learn.
You're quite tough in these evaluations. "Almerud: 60 pounds over First Division".
He is.
"Otto wouldn't set foot on the field if he wasn't the coach's son".
He's a good passer. - He destroys all opportunities.
You can't lead a counter-attack if he keeps giving the ball to the opposing team!
"MIchael Ellingsen..."
This needs to be reformulated a bit.
I'm glad you changed your mind though. - I didn't.
No? - I don't wanna be an assistant.
I want the head coach job.
Ok... well... that's just not possible.
Hey! What's going on? - I'm not leaving until you take me seriously!
I am taking you... - It's gonna go bad for your team if you don't do that!
This thing here? - Yes.
We're not used to play so defensively and we need someone with plenty of experience.
And you sit here with Michael Ellingsen?! - He worked with Patrick, he has...
He has one year as assistant... I've been doing this for 15 years!
Give me one fifth of what you were gonna pay him.
Then use the rest to sign a young player, fast and creative.
Why did you contact me back in Oslo? - I liked what you said.
Do we need to build up motivation? - Yes.
Isn't Varg the Club for those who want more?
No one wants this more than I do.
Sorry...
Just a misunderstanding.
Have you talked to Otto? - No, he's at the hospital with Patrick.
Why? - He has a huge responsibility this season.
He'll be fine. The kid's a winner.
All signed.
I see there's no date for the payment of your signing bonus.
Is that important? - Well... just to cross every "t".
I'll have it done for tomorrow. - See you tomorrow then.
Ok, mom, you have to be honest now.
Steffen argues that intoxication by meat is equal to a global genocide.
It is.
Ok. Looks good, what is it?
Pork, pureed cauliflower and stewed cabbage.
Sorry.
Hello? - Hi. Espen Eide, Varg.
You got a couple of minutes? - Alright.
So, what do you say? Shall we go for it?
You mean...?
You still want the job? - Yes.
You bet I still want it. - Ok. Good.
But I need you here by Monday. - Monday?
I can't... I have the Champions League game and my daughter needs to be...
I can't really afford to take into account Ørn and the Champions League...
I could come for the second round. - I'm sorry but we really have to close...
Fine... I'll be there on Monday.
Ok. Good.
So... I'll see you on Monday then.
For real?!
Congratulations! This is great!
What is it?
This Club, Varg, is located in Ulsteinvik.
What's that? - A town in Sunnmøre.
So you'll have to move. - Yes, or...
WE'll have to move... when? - I have to be there next Monday.
I have practice in 2 months, I have Steffen and all my friends!
It's in Sunnmøre, mom! - You did agree...
About coaching a men's team, not about us all moving!
Are there even cooking classes up there? - You don't need classes.
We'll find a solution. - There is no solution.
I have to stay here. I'll move in with Steffen.
Camilla... you're 17. Are you sure you two will still be together next year?
Are you sure you'll still have the job next year?
When you get a little bit older... - Stop it. I'm not a 12 year old acting out.
Mom, it's that...
I'm really happy you got that job, it's been your dream.
I'm proud of you but I have everything here.
It's gonna be fine.
This is bullshit! You promised me a future here!
I made them the same promise so don't fuck me around!
I promised you Patrick's job after his contract has expired.
What the fuck are you doing?! - My job!
Your job is to take care of a Club with much tradition and value.
You're still one the most important players... - I am THE most important player!
Yes, yes... you focus on that. - Let's get downstairs and sign that contract.
Then, as a friend, I'll pretend this conversation never happened.
I'll keep sacrificing everything for this club. - Sacrificing everything?
By that you mean demanding a salary that's gonna break the Club's backbone?
Don't stand there and talk to me about traditions.
Traditions are about the Community. We all fight for the same goal.
While you only fight for yourself.
I suggest you show up on Monday with a big smile...
...and you'll be doing YOUR job when she comes up and greet you.
Is a piece of tail you're after? - Yes, Michael... I'm after a piece of tail.
Alright, girls. Good work.
Helena, I really think we can beat PSG.
Especially if you're always this committed.
About that... there's something I have to tell you.
Helena, wait.
It doesn't work like that. You can't just get up and leave.
What do you want me to say? You know I have to accept it.
No, I don't! We're finally here, we can win it all!
I know.
But you don't care.
It's the First Division.
We're gonna play Rosenborg. I know it's the Champions League but...
...but it's only women's football.
Don't pretend there is no difference.
There is... you can finish the project you started in a Club that respects you...
...or move to Sunnmøre and be insulted for 3 weeks until they just fire you.
You think I'm gonna last that short?
You are more than qualified, you know what I think.
It's not about that, that Club is gonna drop back in Second Division...
...and you'll be there to take the blame.
They'll use it as an excuse to say women should stay out of football.
Is that what you want? Is it worth it?
We can't forgive you for this.
You can't crawl back begging.
Just so you know.
You got everything you need there? Is it the house furnished?
I think so. - Bring the blender.
To make yourself a smoothie. - I'll see to it.
I have to go now.
Mom...
You're gonna make it.
Hello?
Hey. - Hi, Helena.
It's good to see you. - Likewise.
There was a leak but I think I managed to fix it.
Everything should be alright now.
I gotta get ready for the press conference.
You wanna come or you need to settle yourself in?
Yes? Yes, I...
Ok, I... alright, I'll check that.
Yes, well... time to go.
NOW LIVE - FIRST WOMAN IN FIRST DIVISION
Good morning and welcome.
We're here to present the new Varg's head coach.
Although I'm sure you already know who it is.
I'm glad to introduce Helena Mikkelsen, our new head coach.
She's fresh from her brilliant work in Trondheim's Ørn and I'm sure she'll do just as well for Varg.
P4. Helena, you're the first female coach in First Division. How does it feel?
I'm really glad I've been given this chance.
What do you think this means for football? Can you be a role model?
I'm only focused on the work we have to do to keep the Club in First Division.
Why did you think of Helena? - She has a clear vision of the Club and the steps we need to take.
Idiot! Fucking idiot!
Boys! The new coach is on TV!
The locker room can be a quite hot place. How does a woman manage that?
She can give you make-up tips. - I don't use make-up... just the basics.
Are you concerned about eventual tensions with the players? - Tensions?
Being a woman, you might be facing new kinds of challenges...
I'm not planning to have sex with them.
She's going well, isn't she? - I see.
Don't fall in love with your boss.
You know I only have one love... football.
Michael Ellingsen was in pole position for the job of head coach.
What do you think of him as player?
He did well last year and he's gonna be important for us.
How did he take the news that he's not gonna be the next head coach?
You're not gonna coach the team?
I'm sorry I interrupted you but...
He is important but I'm more comfortable without him as assistant.
We can't afford ourselves the luxury of that contract. Say hello to Eddie.
Hi. Eddie. Prop master and groundsman. - And Leeds supporter.
Ask me where I was when Oddvar Brå broke the record. - Where were you when Oddvar Brå broke the record?
At Elland Road and the boys lost 2 - 1 against Liverpool.
I remember that one. - So we dropped in Second Division.
My father had been mad all year long.
I like her!
I'd like to talk to Michael. - I can call him in before training.
Hey. - Hi, there you are.
It's time we introduce properly. - Hi. Helena.
I managed to save the cars from those kids. - Very well.
You're brave. If you'll lead the team with the same attitude, we can go far.
We need to start right away. - I called in the boys for training.
Now? - Yes. I thought maybe you'd like to say hi first.
Of course. - Come with me.
This is awesome. We still have too few women in football.
Espen! - Yes?
Tangsrud is on the phone. Didn't you tell him anything?
He's got nothing to say about this. - You better take the call.
You go ahead. Espen here.
I see.
This is the weight room. Very good facilities.
Guys! Hey!
Meet Helena. - Hi.
Yes, um... I'm looking forward to work with you all.
It was very impressive what you did last year.
I'm also very sorry for what happened to Patrick.
Tell them a bit about yourself. - Yes...
I have a slightly different background from Patrick, a bit more theoretic.
I played till I was 24 then I decided to become a coach.
I went on to do a master's in football... but that's not important.
I believe we can do something positive if we work together, even with some eventual changes.
What are you thinking of? - We need to switch to a defensive 5-2-2-1.
A 5 men defense?? - Yes. There's a reason for that.
With Patrick we had a very offensive philosophy. Always attack, even when we were already winning.
That was good against Second Division teams.
Now we face Rosenborg, Vålerenga, Strømsgodset... they're gonna punish us hard.
I was just asking... I don't have a master's in football.
Can we have ambitions on both sides? - Absolutely.
But it's not realistic to expect big scorings and victories against stronger teams.
What do you really think of us? - I think you're not bad.
Like Mons here? Any deficiencies when it comes to understand football?
Or Almerud, who gains 10 pounds every season break?
Didn't you write this yourself?
"Eivind Brattskjær. Pros: Hard worker, runs 5 miles per game."
"Passion percentage: 83. Not bad. Cons: ..." - Can I have it back?
"Not enough daring, too many back passes, never reached his potential."
Otto, what are you doing? - That's what I wanna know.
"Otto: would never set foot on the field if he wasn't the coach's son."
That's enough.
This is not fair to Helena. What's she's trying to say is...
I'm not afraid of the ball! - You only win 40% of the head kicks!
That wasn't meant to be read here! - Was it just for the management? To show them how bad we are?
That is what I think.
If you don't agree, let's talk about it. Or better yet... just prove me wrong, ok?
Enough chatting. Come on!
Do what she said. On the field.
I knew they were gonna try to kick me out, but this...
Don't worry about that, they won't kick you out.
You're gonna quit... of your own will.
Shall I start with the boys?
We usually play 5 per side on Monday. I'll handle that.
ENGLISH SUBTITLES BY BARISHNIKOV@KATCR.CO