Tor-Kristian Karlsen
@tkkarlsen.bsky.social
Writer / columnist @ ESPN. Independent advisor with 25+ years experience in the football industry.
I’ve had a go at ranking the Top 30 head coaches / managers in Europe: www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Ranking the 30 best men's soccer club managers in Europe
ESPN ranks the top 30 men's managers in the European club game. Who is going to be No. 1? Pep Guardiola, Arne Slot, Luis Enrique?
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August 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
I’ve had a go at ranking the Top 30 head coaches / managers in Europe: www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
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How Viktor Gyökeres became a goal machine, and what he’ll bring to Arsenal.
Top work by @jamesolley.bsky.social, @stighefootball.bsky.social and @tkkarlsen.bsky.social
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Top work by @jamesolley.bsky.social, @stighefootball.bsky.social and @tkkarlsen.bsky.social
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How Arsenal's new signing Viktor Gyökeres became Europe's top striker
Viktor Gyökeres was in England's second tier a few years ago but he was Europe's top goal scorer last season and is now a major addition for Arsenal.
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July 26, 2025 at 8:50 PM
How Viktor Gyökeres became a goal machine, and what he’ll bring to Arsenal.
Top work by @jamesolley.bsky.social, @stighefootball.bsky.social and @tkkarlsen.bsky.social
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Top work by @jamesolley.bsky.social, @stighefootball.bsky.social and @tkkarlsen.bsky.social
www.espn.com/soccer/story...
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What will Andrea Berta bring to Arsenal? www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
What will Berta bring to Arsenal? What transfer moves does he need to make?
Arsenal are closing on a move for former Atlético Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta but what impact can he make on transfers?
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March 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What will Andrea Berta bring to Arsenal? www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
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Blir flott med Fotballtinget i helgen.
Endelig får vi kanskje ødelagt norsk fotball på skikkelig mange måter samtidig. VAR videreføres, cupen ødelegges og Toppserien går fra 10 til 12 lag.
Er vi ordentlig heldige er det noen som åpner for Saudi-sponsing og restriksjoner mot stygge ord på tribunen.
Endelig får vi kanskje ødelagt norsk fotball på skikkelig mange måter samtidig. VAR videreføres, cupen ødelegges og Toppserien går fra 10 til 12 lag.
Er vi ordentlig heldige er det noen som åpner for Saudi-sponsing og restriksjoner mot stygge ord på tribunen.
February 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Blir flott med Fotballtinget i helgen.
Endelig får vi kanskje ødelagt norsk fotball på skikkelig mange måter samtidig. VAR videreføres, cupen ødelegges og Toppserien går fra 10 til 12 lag.
Er vi ordentlig heldige er det noen som åpner for Saudi-sponsing og restriksjoner mot stygge ord på tribunen.
Endelig får vi kanskje ødelagt norsk fotball på skikkelig mange måter samtidig. VAR videreføres, cupen ødelegges og Toppserien går fra 10 til 12 lag.
Er vi ordentlig heldige er det noen som åpner for Saudi-sponsing og restriksjoner mot stygge ord på tribunen.
Right, so Man City - in urgent need of revamping their side - ended up spending €150M on two centre-backs that are of little use now (great potential, possibly, but who knows) and an attacker playing out of position. Ok.
February 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Right, so Man City - in urgent need of revamping their side - ended up spending €150M on two centre-backs that are of little use now (great potential, possibly, but who knows) and an attacker playing out of position. Ok.
Abdukodir Khusanov: all you need to know about the new Manchester City centre-back www.espn.com/soccer/story...
What you need to know: New Man City signing Khusanov is 'built to defend'
Abdukodir Khusanov's meteoric rise has been capped by a €48m move to Man City this week. Here's all you need to know about the 20-year-old Uzbekistan star.
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January 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Abdukodir Khusanov: all you need to know about the new Manchester City centre-back www.espn.com/soccer/story...
Who could possibly replace Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold? (In the event that one, the other or all leave, that is) Not a simple exercise, but a few ideas here www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Who could replace Salah, Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk if they leave Liverpool?
Liverpool have three of their top players out of contract in the summer, so who would be a good fit to replace them if they leave?
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January 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Who could possibly replace Salah, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold? (In the event that one, the other or all leave, that is) Not a simple exercise, but a few ideas here www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
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I can see why it would be 70% off.
January 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I can see why it would be 70% off.
Regardless of how Leicester’s season pans out, I’m pretty certain Bilal El Khannouss in is the Premier League to stay. Chelsea might’ve missed a trick here.
December 29, 2024 at 3:43 PM
Regardless of how Leicester’s season pans out, I’m pretty certain Bilal El Khannouss in is the Premier League to stay. Chelsea might’ve missed a trick here.
Helt korrekt. Skremmende hvordan det «grepet» har fått lov til å spre seg som et virus.
Håper at 2025 blir året der journalister slutter med dette
December 29, 2024 at 9:31 AM
Helt korrekt. Skremmende hvordan det «grepet» har fått lov til å spre seg som et virus.
Who are the most high profile “Transfer Gurus” around and what makes them stand out? Well, as it happens, I’ve looked into just that www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Who are the 'transfer gurus' running your club's January business?
Who are the people behind the scenes at the big European clubs responsible for transfers? Edu and Dan Ashworth may have left Arsenal and Man United, but here's who you need to know in January.
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December 19, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Who are the most high profile “Transfer Gurus” around and what makes them stand out? Well, as it happens, I’ve looked into just that www.espn.co.uk/football/sto...
Can’t quite get my head around the Ashworth sacking. Took such an effort to buy him out of his Newcastle contract. Proven capability to provide long-term results (on which he should be judged, not a single transfer window). Serious, smart, professional, clear-thinking guy. All rather weird.
December 8, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Can’t quite get my head around the Ashworth sacking. Took such an effort to buy him out of his Newcastle contract. Proven capability to provide long-term results (on which he should be judged, not a single transfer window). Serious, smart, professional, clear-thinking guy. All rather weird.
Here’s a rather in-depth look at Europe’s most coveted centre-forward
A big piece on ESPN today about Viktor Gyökeres, the most in-demand striker in world football who has scored 17 times in the space of a month.
I've written a portion of it, combining with @jamesolley.bsky.social & @tkkarlsen.bsky.social!
I've written a portion of it, combining with @jamesolley.bsky.social & @tkkarlsen.bsky.social!
How late bloomer Viktor Gyökeres became Europe's most-wanted striker
Viktor Gyökeres was playing in England's second tier 18 months ago. Now, aged 26, he's wanted by Europe's elite. What's behind his rise, and where could he go?
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November 28, 2024 at 12:24 PM
Here’s a rather in-depth look at Europe’s most coveted centre-forward
Let’s see what this Gyökeres is all about then
November 26, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Let’s see what this Gyökeres is all about then
As much as Rayan Cherki is a tremendously talented player, I can’t quite see Liverpool being the ideal destination
Liverpool skal være interessert i Rayan Cherki i januar. @tkkarlsen.bsky.social har ikke helt troen www.liverpool.no/innsikt/2024...
– Kan ikke se for meg at Premier League er det rette for ham
Liverpool linkes til Rayan Cherki. Tor-Kristian Karlsen har ikke helt tro på at det er en perfekt match.
www.liverpool.no
November 21, 2024 at 10:12 PM
As much as Rayan Cherki is a tremendously talented player, I can’t quite see Liverpool being the ideal destination
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Jeg og @tkkarlsen.bsky.social spiller inn en ny episode av Chivadze om et par timer. Kom gjerne med spørsmål, innspill eller ønsketemaer her 😀
November 21, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Jeg og @tkkarlsen.bsky.social spiller inn en ny episode av Chivadze om et par timer. Kom gjerne med spørsmål, innspill eller ønsketemaer her 😀
Lurer veldig på hvordan Scott McTominay håndterer heltestatusen i Napoli. Den nye frelseren.
November 10, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Lurer veldig på hvordan Scott McTominay håndterer heltestatusen i Napoli. Den nye frelseren.
Mulig mange andre har meldt dette tidligere, men Bjørlo er en slags «bjergets Kevin De Bruyne»
November 10, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Mulig mange andre har meldt dette tidligere, men Bjørlo er en slags «bjergets Kevin De Bruyne»
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Idé til personlighet: lage anonym X-konto, retweeete politisk møkk og bli sur når folk forlater appen.
November 9, 2024 at 1:38 PM
Idé til personlighet: lage anonym X-konto, retweeete politisk møkk og bli sur når folk forlater appen.
Erre her det er party?
November 8, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Erre her det er party?
Ærefrykt for den første «skya»-meldingen, men nå var det gjort.
October 11, 2023 at 3:26 PM
Ærefrykt for den første «skya»-meldingen, men nå var det gjort.