Follow Brann–St. Pölten in the Meisterliga on news 2 and news P1 Hordaland from 18.30. – I am still young, almost like a child when it comes to being a coach. Brann has given me confidence, and I want to give back, says Martin Ho (33). He recently signed a new contract. Now he is tied to the club for the next three years. It happens after a European adventure that has attracted attention. She has received interest from several clubs, both in Scandinavia and elsewhere in Europe. The former assistant coach at Liverpool, Everton and Manchester United admits that there are clubs it is impossible for him to say no to. But now the focus is fully on Bergen and Brann. – The goal is to create a platform for more success. I really believe that it is possible here, together with the other leaders at the club, says the Englishman. Brann trains at Åsane Arena. Photo: Oddgeir Øystese / news The players are happy about the extension He has just had his last training session before the sixth match in the Champions League. The players come shivering in from the cold at Åsane Arena. The signal from the trainer warms up. – He sees us as whole people. Not just as pieces on the tactical board, says midfielder Rakel Engesvik. Rakel Engesvik brags about her trainer. Photo: Oddgeir Øystese / news Keeper Aurora Mikalsen supplements. – The fact that Martin states that he wants to stay here is a recognition of the entire club. That it does something right. When Ho took over Brann in July last year, little worked. Now they are ready for the quarter-finals in the most rewarding club tournament. – He has made us believe in what we are doing, says Rakel Engesvik. But Martin Ho is not the only one who is sought after by the European heroes in red. Want more stable players – It’s like that the Champions League is a fantastic showcase, says sporting director Aleksander Olsen in SK Brann Kvinner. – There have been a couple of phone calls from clubs who want to check the status of our players. We know that many of the biggest clubs feel good about it. Before last year’s season, Brann had to say goodbye to stars such as Tuva Hansen, Guro Bergsvand and Lisa Naalsund. Aleksander Olsen is the sporting director of SK Brann Kvinner. Photo: Oddgeir Øystese / news Olsen says that his job is to slow down the rate of replacement, and does not think the same will happen this year. – We are now in a position to say no. We have the finances to offer longer contracts. The signal I get now is mostly that Brann is a more attractive club than ever before. And coach Ho’s contract extension is part of this, believes Aleksander Olsen. TIFO: The Brann supporters made their own banner in honor of Martin Ho. They played at the Bergen Chinese restaurant Ho Ho Snaddermat. Photo: Morten Talhaug Thanks to the city and the supporters Both coaches and sporting managers believe that the atmosphere one experiences around the matches is an important part of what makes Brann attractive now. – I really appreciated them, and feel that they really appreciated me, says Martin Ho. The atmosphere is one of the things he has appreciated most in Bergen. But the most important thing for Brann to become a top club and experience new European adventures is what he himself and the players have to strive for. – If we are to be attractive, we must be successful. And I think Brann has a platform to deliver well for many years to come. And it is likely that a young Englishman will be at the helm. Brann and the great talent Signe Gaupset have impressed so far in the Champions League, and are looking for another triumph in Europe. Fire–St. Pölten starts at 18.45 on Wednesday.
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– I want to give back for everything Brann has given me – news Vestland
