Da SPORT-FINLAND,questa la situazione delle squadre:
ALLIANSSI (4-5-1): Sillanpää / Pulkkinen - Lindström - Tuunainen - Sarajärvi / Simula - Savolainen - Marjamaa - Cleaver - Sampo / Vajanne
missing:
HAKA (4-4-2): Vilmunen / Kangaskorpi - Pasoja - Salli - Okkonen / Torkkeli - Karjalainen - Kauppila - Innanen / Popovitch - Lehtinen
HJK (4-4-2): Wallen / Nylund - Halsti - Jensen - Aalto / Sorsa - Savolainen - Hakanpää - Oravainen / Hänninen - Mäkelä
missing: De Gregorio (-> 2nd game), Jensen (-> 3rd game),
IFK MARIEHAMN (4-4-2): Sinkkonen / Holm - Lyyski - Sandvärn - Hansell / Wiklander - Ahnström - Niskala - Weckström / Carlsson D - Lundberg P
missing: Sjölund (-> June), Weckström (->3rd game),
INTER TURKU (4-5-1): Bahne / Gustafsson - Corpache - Nyman - Lehtonen / N'Gal - Oto'o - Tumanto - Pertot - Mutumba / Ilo
JARO (4-4-2): Fredriksson / Luoma - Ginev - Storbacka - Portin Jens / Eremenko A - Toumassian - Hevonkorpi - Eremenko R / Wargh - Aleksandrov
KOOTEEPEE (4-4-2): Nikuradze / Viren - Heilala - Kinnaslampi - Paakkari / Helenius - Vanninen - Tyyskä - Nykänen / Leetma - Venäläinen
KUPS (4-3-3): Mitring / Itälä - Hartikainen - Hurme - Heikkinen / Gruborovics - Kärkkäinen - Turunen M / Parviainen - Ablade - Anyamkyegh
missing: Nyyssönen (->May),
LAHTI (4-4-2): Slawuta / Taulo - Haara - Koskinen Jukka - Hauhia / Järvinen - Koskinen Jarkko - Kautonen - Arkivuo / Kottila - Rafael
missing: Jarkko Koskinen (->June)
MYPA (4-4-2): Korhonen / Huttunen - Timoska - Miranda - Könönen / Taipale - Kuparinen - Haapala - Tauriainen / Adriano - Puhakainen
ROPS (4-4-2): Viander / Hurme - Jalava - Paija - Majava / Mahlakaarto - Kilpelä - Godar - Avdija / Saileti - Edereho
missing: Hurme (-> 2nd game)
TAMPERE UTD (4-3-3): Kaven / Aho - Räsänen - Kuoppala - Heinänen / Hynynen - Sainio - Wiss / Kujala - Kopunovic - Scheweleff
TP-47 (4-4-2): Henriksson / Bulgakov - Hakala - Hiukka - Dean / Kainu - Hakasalo - Lähderinne - Torvikoski / Isteri - Smith
TPS (4-4-2): Tuomala / Kallio - Leino - Virkki - Helin / Kotamäki - Heinikangas - Casagrande - à„äritalo / Szilagyi - Hyyrynen
QUESTI I COLPI DI MERCATO :
AC ALLIANSI:
+ Mathias Lindström (FC Inter)
The 23-year old central defender joins on a two year contract after spending the past four seasons at Inter. The former U21 international has scored 8 Veikkausliiga goals over the years.
+ Ville Lehtinen (Bodö/Glimt, Norway)
The 26-year old striker left Tampere for Norway two years ago. Previously he had spells at Sheffield United, HJK and FC Jazz.
+ Juska Savolainen (FC Hämeenlinna)
Former youth national team and HJK player. The 21-year old midfielder has also played with Heerenveen in Holland and KTP in the Veikkausliiga.
+ Jarkko Vähäsarja (FC Honka)
The 19-year old defender/midfielder is a youth international and comes from the HJK organisation. Has spent the last two years at FC Honka in the First Division.
+ Jon Poulsen (HJK Helsinki)
Striker Poulsen (23) scored three league goals in 17 games for HJK last season. The 2003 season he managed 5 goals in 19 games, representing HJK and FC KooTeePee.
+ Kristian Kojola (FC Espoo)
The defender Kojola is a 18-year old youth International.
+ Robeiro (Atletico Mineiro, Brazil)
The 20 year-old stopper impressed during the later stages of the 2004 season and will stay in Finland.
- Janne Moilanen (FC Trollhättan, Sweden)
After 117 games and 8 goals the 26-year old midfielder tries his wings in the Swedish Second Division.
- Adriano (MyPa)
The 26-year old Brazilian strikes leaves Allianssi after three years and 29 goals. In 2004 Adriano scored 11 goals.
- Pasi Solehmainen (FC Viikingit)
Veteran defender Solehmainen joins Viikingit in the First Division after playing 19 league games for Allianssi in 2004.
- Heikki Haara (FC Lahti)
Haara returns to FC Lahti after representing FC Jokerit and Allianssi. The 22-year old central defender joined Lahti on loan from Wimbledon in 2002.
- Markus Paatelainen (Aberdeen, Scotland)
- Mikko Paatelainen (Aberdeen, Scotland)
FC Haka
+ Kalle Eerola (FC Lahti)
Eerola, a promising 21-year old defender, joins Haka after 33 games and two goals for Lahti
+ Mikko Manninen (JJK)
The 19-year old offensive midfielder Manninen was one of the best players in the Second Division last season.
- Jarkko Riihimäki (FC KooTeePee)
The 20-year old defender/midfielder leaves the Champions after making 8 appearances last season.
- Harri Ylönen (Siegen, Germany)
Veteran defender Ylönen is not offered a new deal. The 33-year old joins Siegen in the German Third Division.
- Sergei Terehhov (Shinnik Jaroslavl, Russia)
Estonian winger Terehhov joined during the 2002 season from Brann Bergen. Now he leaves for the Russian Premiership side Shinnik on a free transfer.
- Sami Ristilä (Drogheda Utd, Ireland)
Ristilä has signed a two year contract with the Irish side and will be missed after scoring 10 goals in 2004.
FC Inter
+ Timo Furuholm (MuSa)
Furuholm is a highly promising U17 internaional striker who scored 17 goals in the Second Division last season. Previously a FC Jazz player.
+ Miika Takkula (AC Oulu)
Takkula, 21, is a promising midfielder joining Inter from the First Division. Previously he's played for OLS and Tervarit.
+ Martin Mutumba (AIK, Sweden)
Mutumba is a 19-year old Swedish striker with roots from Uganda and Brazil. The talented player was considered as a prodigy at AIK but injuries have halted his career so far.
+ Antti-Jussi Karnio (JJK)
The 26-year old goalkeeper will fight Magnus Bahne for a place in the starting eleven.
+ Tomi Petrescu (Leicester)
The 18-year old striker is considered as one of the best prospects in Finnish football. Made his Leicester debut at 16. Wanted by the Romanian FA.
+ Stefan Petrescu (JJK)
Tomi Petrescu's 21-year old brother is an offensive midfielder. Played six games for Jazz in the Veikkausliiga 2004 and has got a taste of Europe as an academy player at FC Metz.
+ Miikka Ilo (Cambuur)
The 22-year old striker has spent the last seasons in the Dutch First Division. Stefan Hà¥kans expects 10 Veikkausliiga goals from Ilo in 2005.
+ Joonas Laurikainen (Pallo-Iirot)
Defender Laurikainen has signed a 2+1 year contract with the Turku club.
- Armand Ebanda Ebanda (Cameroon)
Ebanda is a young left sided defender who played in the Under 17 World Championships. Was signed on a trial contract in January and was later released in April.
- Mathias Lindström (AC Allianssi)
The 23-year old central defender joins Allianssi after spending the past four seasons at Inter. The former U21 international has scored 8 Veikkausliiga goals for Inter over the years.
- Janne Oinas (Free)
Veteran defender Oinas, with experience from Swedish, Norwegian and Estonian football, is not offered a new contract.
- Richard Teberio (Nybergsund)
The Swedish veteran striker Teberio moves on after scoring 53 Veikkausliiga goals for the club
- Matti Hurme (KuPS)
The 22-year old central defender leaves Turku after playing 40 Veikkausliiga games for TPS and Inter.
- Mika Niskala (IFK Mariehamn)
Former Under 21 International Niskala leaves after three years in Turku and rejoins his childhood team IFK Mariehamn.
- Luciano Alvarez (Linares, Spain)
The Argentinian striker only managed four goals last season after scoring 12 in 2003.
- Marcel Mahouvé (Hamilton A, Scotland)
Mahouvé, the experienced 32-year old midfielder, has signed for Scottish First Division side Hamilton. The player, originally from Cameroon, has played numerous games for his country.
- Pablo Parmo (Free)
Midfielder Parmo leaves after three years in Turku. Recently he got limited action in the Veikkausliiga and frequently played for VG-62.
- Ryan Botha (Denizlispor, Turkey)
South African striker Botha joins Miikka Multaharju in Turkey after scoring 5 goals for Inter last season.
- Jarkko Tallqvist (Kaapo)
- Mika Terävä (Kaapo)
FC Lahti
+ Mika Kottila (HJK Helsinki)
The 30-year old former International will bring strenght and experience to the Lahti offensive. Scorer of 7 goals in 2004.
+ Rafael (FJK)
The 26-year old Brazilian striker was the top Veikkausliiga goalscorer for HJK in 1997. After unsuccesfull spells in Heerenveen and Denizlispor, he scored 17 goals for FJK in the Second Division last year.
+ Heikki Haara (AC Allianssi)
Haara returns to FC Lahti after representing FC Jokerit and Allianssi. The 22-year old central defender joined Lahti on loan from Wimbledon in 2002.
+ Sami Mahlio (Pors Grenland, Norway)
The former International Mahlio returns to Finland after a few years in Norwegian football. Will bring experience to the Lahti midfield.
+ Matti Lähitie (FC Jazz)
The 20 year old offensive midfielder has a considerable experience from youth internationals and the Veikkausliiga. Interesting prospect who joins from relegated FC Jazz.
- Kalle Eerola (FC Haka)
Eerola, a promising 21-year old defender, joins Haka after 33 games and two goals for Lahti
- Njazi Kuqi (Birmingham, England)
The big Under 21 international striker joins Mikael Forssell at Birmingham. In 2004 Kuqi played 15 games for Lahti, scoring 5 goals. His goal and solid play against Holland in a recent U21 international earned him a £400,000 move to the Premiership.
- Jari Litmanen (Hansa Rostock)
The best Finnish footballer ever gets another chance in Europe and will do his best to help Rostock in their battle against relegation in the Bundesliga.
- Christian Sund (Stabaek)
The offensive midfielder joins Stabaek in the Norwegian First Division. Previously he's been with à–ster, VPS and HJK.
FC KooTeePee
+ Jarkko Riihimäki (FC Haka)
The 20-year old defender/midfielder joins from Haka after making 8 appearances last season.
+ Ilja Venäläinen (FF Jaro)
Venäläinen had a difficult 2004 season scoring only five goals in 21 games. The 24-year old former KuPS striker will try to double that in 2005.
+ Jukka Vanninen (FC Hämeenlinna)
The 28-year old midfielder joins from relegated FC Hämeenlinna. Team captain and scorer of four goals last season. Has previously represented Exeter, RiPS, FC Jazz and Honka.
+ Roope Heilala (FF Jaro)
The 24 year old defender has spent the three last years at FF Jaro. The 2004 season was spoilt by a knee injury. In 2003 he was by many considered as Jaro's best player and his absence certainly had a big part in Jaro's poor season. Heilala has also played for FC Jokerit.
+ Liivo Leetma (FC TVMK, Estonia)
The versatile Estonian international is brought in to strengthen the midfield. The 28 year old is signed from Estonian Champions TVMK.
- Toni Koskela (Cardiff, England)
The promising midfielder will sign a short term deal with the Welsh outfit currently playing in England's second highest division.
- Jussi Pellikka (FC Hämeenlinna)
The veteran defender rejoins Hämeenlinna after featuring in 21 Veikkausliiga games for KooTeePee.
- Ville Huovila (FC Kuusankoski)
The 28-year old central defender will play in the Second Division this season after a few troublesome years at KooTeePee following a string of injuries.
FF Jaro
+ Ville Väisänen (Ljungskile SK)
Once highly promising Väisänen returns to Finland after 2 years in Norway and Sweden. Before he left FC Haka in 2002, he had spells at De Graafschap, FC Jazz, TPV and FC Lahti.
+ Kim Ekroos (PIF)
Young keeper with experience from Strasbourg's youth academy. Will be Jaro's second choice in 2005.
+ Jani Timonen (JBK)
The 20-year old central defender joins from reserve/farm team JBK after a good 2004 season in the Second Division.
+ Otto Fredrikson (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
The young goalkeeper joins Jaro for another session on loan after producing a good second part of the 2004 season.
+ Juha Luoma (FC Jazz)
At 24, Luoma's already featured in 101 Veikkausliiga games. Luoma will offer manager Boström more options for the defensive game.
+ Kalle Väisänen (AC Oulu)
The 24-year old striker joins his brother Ville at Jaro.
+ Kiril Alexandrov (Bulgaria)
Big 26-year old striker signed in April on a free transfer.
- Dennis Volodin (Free)
Volodin is a big 22-year old Russian who was signed from TP-47 a few months back. As the player didn't show up for pre season training the contract was cancelled. Now the contract is resigned.EDIT: Another twist as Volodin was sacked after punching an opponent.
- Roope Heilala (FC KooTeePee)
The 24-year old defender joins KooTeePee after 3 years with Jaro. Was troubled by injuries in 2004.
- Fredrik Svanbäck (Helsingborgs IF, Sweden)
The technical left winger Svanbäck will be very difficult to replace for Jaro.
- André Hansell (IFK Mariehamn)
The 20-year old full back moves back home to the Åland islands after spending the half of 2004 at IFK on loan.
- Ilja Venäläinen (FC KooTeePee)
Venäläinen had a difficult 2004 season scoring only five goals in 21 games. The 24-year old former KuPS striker will try to double that in 2005.
- John Weckström (FC Honka)
The 25-year old joined Jaro a year ago from Allianssi and after 19 games and 3 goals he moves to promotion hopefulls FC Honka.
- Ilpo Verno (FC Honka)
The midfielder joined Jaro along with Weckström from Allanssi a year ago. Now they move on togheter again as Verno steps down to the First Division.
- Vesa Vasara (FC Honka)
The former internatinonal winger Vasara is the third player from the club to join Honka. Vasara was promising at HJK in the mid 90's but didn't develop to the star expected. Has previously spent two unhappy years in Kalmar, Sweden.
- Rasmus Vikström (Free)
The 26-year old midfielder has seen little action recently and has reached an agreement with the club to cancel the contract.
HJK Helsinki
+ Ville Wallén (RoPS)
The 28-year old goalkeeper Wallén rejoins HJK and is likely to finally get his chance as first choice at the club.
+Mika Hänninen (RoPS)
Midfielder Hänninen (born 1984) played 25 games and scored twice for RoPS during last season.
+ Mika Johansson (Klubi-04)
Promising keeper from HJK's academy.
+ Ilari à„ijälä (Klubi-04)
The 18-year old midfield prospect and under 19 International will be hoping for a chance to prove himself in the Veikkausliiga.
+ Jussi Aalto (Pallo-Iirot)
The 1983-born striker was the second top scorer in the First Division last season. Joins his brother Iiro who's been at the club for 3 seasons.
+ Veli Lampi (VPS Vaasa)
Lampi is an Under 21 Interantional midfielder who will be hoping for his big breakthrough at HJK.
+ Adel Eid (FC Honka)
The young defender, born in 1984, is a youth international and joins from the First Division.
+ Perparim Hetemaj (Klubi-04)
Hetemaj is a highly promising midfielder. The 18-year old joins from Klubi-04, HJK's academy team.
+ Erfan Zeneli (Free)
The 18-year old midfielder, a brother of Ridvan who's already at the club, has looked promising so far.
+ Valmir Alves Oliveira (Portuguesa de Desportos)
Oliveira is a 25-year old Brazilian striker who was signed after being on trial in Helsinki and during the Cyprus training camp.
- Mika Kottila (FC Lahti)
The 30-year old former International will bring strenght and experience to the Lahti offensive. Scorer of 7 goals in 2004.
- Jukka Santala (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland)
Promising central defender Santala will be hoping for a chance to prove himself at the Glasgow giants
- Jon Poulsen (AC Allianssi)
Striker Poulsen (23) scored three league goals in 17 games last season. The 2003 season he managed 5 goals in 19 games, representing both HJK and FC KooTeePee.
- Andras Vilnrotter (Retired)
The Hungarian goalkeeper quits the game after winning the Veikkausliiga five times under Keith Armstrong.
- Antti Ristimäki (Atlantis)
The 22 year old goalie has not featured in a single Veikkausliiga game and is hoping for better luck in the Second Division at Atlantis.
- Antti Heinola (Retired)
The defender quits at 31 after 12 games for Finland and spells in England and the Netherlands.
- Mike Peltola (AC Oulu)
In 2005 the 30-year old defender will aim for promotion with Oulu, something which he managed in 1993. Peltola has played 170 Veikkausliiga games over the years. In addition to this he's also played in Norway for Bodö/Glimt and in Sweden for Kalmar FF.
- Tommi Grönlund (Retired)
The Veikkausliiga comeback lasted only for one season for the tough midfielder who quits football at 35.
- Aarno Turpeinen (Retired)
Former international defender Turpeinen quits after almost 400 games in the Veikkausliiga.
- Patrik Rikamaa (Atlantis)
Rikamaa is a 21-year old defender who was brought in from Klubi-04 in January. Was later released to Atlantis.
IFK Mariehamn
+ André Hansell (FF Jaro)
The 20-year old full back moves back home to the Åland islands after spending half of 2004 at IFK on loan.
+ Mika Niskala (FC Inter)
Former Under 21 International Niskala leaves Inter after three years in Turku and rejoins his childhood team IFK Mariehamn.
+ Sami Sinkkonen (FC Jazz)
Sinkkonen joined FC Jazz halfway through the 2004 season and played 17 games for the relegated club. The 29-year old goalkeeper has played a total of 46 Veikkausliiga games.
+ Kristoffer Weckström (Derby County)
The U21 winger has not played football in nearly two years and now moves back to IFK hoping for a new breakthrough.
- Timo Peltola (TP-47)
Striker Peltola proved to be a flop at IFK after signing from GBK a year ago.
- Marcus Lindholm (Hammarlands IK)
The defender didn't feature in any games last season. Joins Hammarland in the Third Division.
KuPS
+ Miikka Turunen (MP)
Turunen is a versatile 25-year old midfielder who joins from the First Division. Last season he played in 25 games, scoring two goals.
+ Matti Hurme (FC Inter)
The 22-year old central defender leaves Turku after playing 40 Veikkausliiga games for TPS and Inter.
+ Seth Ablade (AC Oulu)
After months of speculation, KuPS managed to secure a deal for the highly promising 21-year old striker. Ablade, originally from Ghana, moved to Europe at 16 and attracted clubs like Heerenveen and Ajax in the past. Managed 6 goals and 6 assists in 8 games for Oulu last season
+ Antti Ropponen (Atlantis)
Roponen is an experienced midfielder who's still waiting for his Veikkausliiga debut. The 28-year old has previously represented FC Honka, AC Vantaa and Gnistan
+ Tamas Gruborovics (MP)
The interesting 20-year old playmaker scored 8 goals in 25 First Division games last season.
+ Patrick Bantomo (Free)
The 18-year old Sierra Leone goalkeeper was a part of the Under 17 World Cup squad that "stayed" in Finland.
+ Edward Anyamkegh (FC Karpaty Lviv, Ukraine)
Exciting 26-year old Nigerian striker who has spent the last three years in Ukraine. Impressed during trials at KuPS.
- Janne Reinikainen (FC Hämeenlinna)
The right sided defender joins FC Hämeenlinna in hope of promotion and regular football.
- Marco Manso (MyPa)
The 31-year old Brazilian has played in Finland since 1999. Now he returns to former club MyPa.
- Mika Lähderinne (TP-47)
The 24-year old midfielder was likely to see limited action at KuPS in 2005 and decided to join TP-47.
- Pasi Tuutti (Kings)
Veteran Tuutti steps down from the Veikkausliiga and has signed for Kings in the Second Division.
- Marco Pogioli (Free)
The Brazilian striker scored 8 goals in 25 games last season.
- Roger (Free)
The defensive minded Roger featured in 11 games during the promotion winning season.
MyPa
+ Mikko Mäkelä (PP-70)
Mäkelä is a 25-year old striker who was among the best scorers in the First Division last season with 13 goals
+ Adriano (AC Allianssi)
The 26-year old Brazilian strikes leaves Allianssi after three years and 29 goals. In 2004 Adriano scored 11 goals.
+ Hugo Miranda (Sport Club Colombia, Paraguay)
Central defender Miranda is brought in from the Paraguay Premier Division and MyPa will be hoping that the 24-year old can replace Tuomas Aho.
+ Marco Manso (KuPS)
The experienced Brazilian midfielder returns to MyPa after being promoted to the Veikkausliiga with KuPS in 2004.
+ Tero Karhu (Waltham Forest)
The experienced midfielder takes a step down and moves to Waltham in England. EDIT: Returns back to MyPa for the new season.
- Tuomas Aho (AGF Århus, Denmark)
The 23-year old central defender finally moves abroad after years of speculation. Will be hoping to establish himself as a regular at the club in a near future.
- Jani Tanska (Charlton Athletic)
Hot prospect named the new Hyypiä
- Anes Zukic (Free)
Zukic didn't provide the offensive threat expected out of him in 2004. Likely to sign for a club in native Bosnia.
- Jani Uotinen (VPS Vaasa)
The former Greenock Morton midfielder has signed a two year contract with the First Division club.
RoPS
+ Jani Viander (Aris Limasol, Cyrpus)
Viander moves back to Finland after a few unsuccessive years abroad in England, Israel and Cyprus. The 29-year old former HJK goalkeeper has played 13 internationals and has experience from the Champions League.
+ Jarkko Hurme (AC Oulu)
Hurme is a 18-year old left sided defender. He's also a Under 19 International.
+ Markus Paija (Nybergsund, Norway)
Veteran defender Paija joins from the Norwegian Second Division.
+ Janne Mahlakaarto (AC Oulu)
The versatile 23-year old joins from AC Oulu after unsuccessfull trials at HJK and Dordrecht. Is mainly seen as a striker - although he was also used as a central defender last season. Has played in 5 U21 Internationals.
+ Raphael Edereho (Prishtina KF)
The Nigerian striker will be a boost to the offensive game in 2005. Moves to Rovaniemi from Kosovo.
- Zoran Peic (TP-47)
Peic is a 29-year old Serbian defender who played 22 games for TP-47 in 2004. EDIT: Was released in April.
- Laszlo Fekete (Free)
Former HJK winger Fekete expected to move back to Hungary.
- Petri Lehtonen (AC Oulu)
The experienced 29-year old central defender joins Oulu in the First Division.
- Norbert Kerenyi (Hungary)
- Slavko Mandic (Croatia)
- Dalibor Djuric (Serbia & Montenegro)
- Ratko Marijanovic (Serbia & Montenegro)
Tampere United
+ Jukka Suikki (FC Hämeenlinna)
The big striker joins from relegated FC Hämeenlinna, where he scored 7 goals in 2004. The 30-year old former Hämeenlinna captain is versatile and can be used in numerous positions. In 2003 he scored 4 goals for FF Jaro.
+ Vasile Marchis (Jippo)
The experienced Romanian stopper returns to Tampere and the club he left in 2003.
+ Velibor Kopunovic (Croatia)
The 29-year old Croatian striker is brought in as a replacement for Antti Pohja. Has previously played in Bulgaria, Germany and Austria.
- Antti Pohja (FC Vaduz, Liechtenstein)
Pohja returned to the Veikkausliiga from Sweden last season instantly became the league's top scorer. Now he joins Vaduz in hope of playing in the Swiss Premier Division next season.
TP-47
+Jukka Hakala (Sogndal)
The 27-year old central defender left Finnish football for Denmark in 1998/1999. Hakala was once rated as one of the most interesting prospects in Finland and now he returns after spending the last two years in Norway.
+ Janne Henriksson (VPS Vaasa)
Henriksson was the first choice keeper for VPS in the First Division last season and has previously been a youth/academy player at Emmen in the Netherlands
+ Timo Peltola (IFK Mariehamn)
Striker Peltola proved to be a flop at IFK after signing from GBK a year ago. Surprisingly TP-47 signed the player in November.
+ Mika Lähderinne (KuPS)
The 24-year old midfielder was likely to see limited action at KuPS in 2005 and decided to join TP-47.
+ Craig Dean (Napier City, New Zealand)
Dean is a 28-year old central defender. Ten years ago the Englishman was a part of Manchester United's youth academy.
+ Kyle Patterson (West Bromwich)
English forward signed from WBA's reserves in mid April.
+ Anton Smith (Crystal Palace)
Smith joined TP-47 along with Patterson. The young striker joins from the Crystal Palace academy.
- Keijo Huusko (FK Lyn, Norway)
Huusko made a brief return to Finnish football after two years in Sweden. Now he moves on to Oslo after scoring 9 goals in 2004.
- Zoran Peic (Free)
Peic is a 29-year old Serbian defender who played 22 games for TP-47 in 2004.
TPS Turku
+ Miikka Oinonen (MP)
TPS won the race for the highly rated striker Oinonen who scored 15 goals and was the top scorer in the First Division last season.
+ Mika à„äritalo (Aston Villa)
The highly promising 19-year old striker left TPS for England in 2003. Now he rejoins the Turku team on a two year contract.
- Wusu Babatunde (MP)
The young Nigerian striker has not been able to establish himself and follows up a loan spell at Ljungskile by moving to MP in the First Division.
- Ville Harittu (Kaapo)
The offensive minded Harittu failed to make an impact at TPS after being named as a future star. Was on trial at Aston Villa in a few years back.
// picked up from http://www.finland-football.net
Furthermore I naturally do not agree with you in believing Jaro will finish bottom 2. I certainly see the side being able to upset a few sides, especially with "Tore" as head of the team. Jaro saw a drastic improvment to the preformance after he replaced Sixten Boström last season, and now having been able to have a season break to prepare I look for Jaro to finish top10. Before the likes of IFK, TP, RoPS, KuPS...
AC Allianssi
+ Mathias Lindström (FC Inter)
The 23-year old central defender joins on a two year contract after spending the past four seasons at Inter. The former U21 international has scored 8 Veikkausliiga goals over the years.
+ Ville Lehtinen (Bodö/Glimt, Norway)
The 26-year old striker left Tampere for Norway two years ago. Previously he had spells at Sheffield United, HJK and FC Jazz.
+ Juska Savolainen (FC Hämeenlinna)
Former youth national team and HJK player. The 21-year old midfielder has also played with Heerenveen in Holland and KTP in the Veikkausliiga.
+ Jarkko Vähäsarja (FC Honka)
The 19-year old defender/midfielder is a youth international and comes from the HJK organisation. Has spent the last two years at FC Honka in the First Division.
+ Jon Poulsen (HJK Helsinki)
Striker Poulsen (23) scored three league goals in 17 games for HJK last season. The 2003 season he managed 5 goals in 19 games, representing HJK and FC KooTeePee.
+ Kristian Kojola (FC Espoo)
The defender Kojola is a 18-year old youth International.
+ Robeiro (Atletico Mineiro, Brazil)
The 20 year-old stopper impressed during the later stages of the 2004 season and will stay in Finland.
- Janne Moilanen (FC Trollhättan, Sweden)
After 117 games and 8 goals the 26-year old midfielder tries his wings in the Swedish Second Division.
- Adriano (MyPa)
The 26-year old Brazilian strikes leaves Allianssi after three years and 29 goals. In 2004 Adriano scored 11 goals.
- Pasi Solehmainen (FC Viikingit)
Veteran defender Solehmainen joins Viikingit in the First Division after playing 19 league games for Allianssi in 2004.
- Heikki Haara (FC Lahti)
Haara returns to FC Lahti after representing FC Jokerit and Allianssi. The 22-year old central defender joined Lahti on loan from Wimbledon in 2002.
- Markus Paatelainen (Aberdeen, Scotland)
- Mikko Paatelainen (Aberdeen, Scotland)
FC Haka
+ Kalle Eerola (FC Lahti)
Eerola, a promising 21-year old defender, joins Haka after 33 games and two goals for Lahti
+ Mikko Manninen (JJK)
The 19-year old offensive midfielder Manninen was one of the best players in the Second Division last season.
- Jarkko Riihimäki (FC KooTeePee)
The 20-year old defender/midfielder leaves the Champions after making 8 appearances last season.
- Harri Ylönen (Siegen, Germany)
Veteran defender Ylönen is not offered a new deal. The 33-year old joins Siegen in the German Third Division.
- Sergei Terehhov (Shinnik Jaroslavl, Russia)
Estonian winger Terehhov joined during the 2002 season from Brann Bergen. Now he leaves for the Russian Premiership side Shinnik on a free transfer.
- Sami Ristilä (Drogheda Utd, Ireland)
Ristilä has signed a two year contract with the Irish side and will be missed after scoring 10 goals in 2004.
FC Inter
+ Timo Furuholm (MuSa)
Furuholm is a highly promising U17 internaional striker who scored 17 goals in the Second Division last season. Previously a FC Jazz player.
+ Miika Takkula (AC Oulu)
Takkula, 21, is a promising midfielder joining Inter from the First Division. Previously he's played for OLS and Tervarit.
+ Martin Mutumba (AIK, Sweden)
Mutumba is a 19-year old Swedish striker with roots from Uganda and Brazil. The talented player was considered as a prodigy at AIK but injuries have halted his career so far.
+ Antti-Jussi Karnio (JJK)
The 26-year old goalkeeper will fight Magnus Bahne for a place in the starting eleven.
+ Tomi Petrescu (Leicester)
The 18-year old striker is considered as one of the best prospects in Finnish football. Made his Leicester debut at 16. Wanted by the Romanian FA.
+ Stefan Petrescu (JJK)
Tomi Petrescu's 21-year old brother is an offensive midfielder. Played six games for Jazz in the Veikkausliiga 2004 and has got a taste of Europe as an academy player at FC Metz.
+ Miikka Ilo (Cambuur)
The 22-year old striker has spent the last seasons in the Dutch First Division. Stefan Hà¥kans expects 10 Veikkausliiga goals from Ilo in 2005.
+ Joonas Laurikainen (Pallo-Iirot)
Defender Laurikainen has signed a 2+1 year contract with the Turku club.
- Armand Ebanda Ebanda (Cameroon)
Ebanda is a young left sided defender who played in the Under 17 World Championships. Was signed on a trial contract in January and was later released in April.
- Mathias Lindström (AC Allianssi)
The 23-year old central defender joins Allianssi after spending the past four seasons at Inter. The former U21 international has scored 8 Veikkausliiga goals for Inter over the years.
- Janne Oinas (Free)
Veteran defender Oinas, with experience from Swedish, Norwegian and Estonian football, is not offered a new contract.
- Richard Teberio (Nybergsund)
The Swedish veteran striker Teberio moves on after scoring 53 Veikkausliiga goals for the club
- Matti Hurme (KuPS)
The 22-year old central defender leaves Turku after playing 40 Veikkausliiga games for TPS and Inter.
- Mika Niskala (IFK Mariehamn)
Former Under 21 International Niskala leaves after three years in Turku and rejoins his childhood team IFK Mariehamn.
- Luciano Alvarez (Linares, Spain)
The Argentinian striker only managed four goals last season after scoring 12 in 2003.
- Marcel Mahouvé (Hamilton A, Scotland)
Mahouvé, the experienced 32-year old midfielder, has signed for Scottish First Division side Hamilton. The player, originally from Cameroon, has played numerous games for his country.
- Pablo Parmo (Free)
Midfielder Parmo leaves after three years in Turku. Recently he got limited action in the Veikkausliiga and frequently played for VG-62.
- Ryan Botha (Denizlispor, Turkey)
South African striker Botha joins Miikka Multaharju in Turkey after scoring 5 goals for Inter last season.
- Jarkko Tallqvist (Kaapo)
- Mika Terävä (Kaapo)
FC Lahti
+ Mika Kottila (HJK Helsinki)
The 30-year old former International will bring strenght and experience to the Lahti offensive. Scorer of 7 goals in 2004.
+ Rafael (FJK)
The 26-year old Brazilian striker was the top Veikkausliiga goalscorer for HJK in 1997. After unsuccesfull spells in Heerenveen and Denizlispor, he scored 17 goals for FJK in the Second Division last year.
+ Heikki Haara (AC Allianssi)
Haara returns to FC Lahti after representing FC Jokerit and Allianssi. The 22-year old central defender joined Lahti on loan from Wimbledon in 2002.
+ Sami Mahlio (Pors Grenland, Norway)
The former International Mahlio returns to Finland after a few years in Norwegian football. Will bring experience to the Lahti midfield.
+ Matti Lähitie (FC Jazz)
The 20 year old offensive midfielder has a considerable experience from youth internationals and the Veikkausliiga. Interesting prospect who joins from relegated FC Jazz.
- Kalle Eerola (FC Haka)
Eerola, a promising 21-year old defender, joins Haka after 33 games and two goals for Lahti
- Njazi Kuqi (Birmingham, England)
The big Under 21 international striker joins Mikael Forssell at Birmingham. In 2004 Kuqi played 15 games for Lahti, scoring 5 goals. His goal and solid play against Holland in a recent U21 international earned him a £400,000 move to the Premiership.
- Jari Litmanen (Hansa Rostock)
The best Finnish footballer ever gets another chance in Europe and will do his best to help Rostock in their battle against relegation in the Bundesliga.
- Christian Sund (Stabaek)
The offensive midfielder joins Stabaek in the Norwegian First Division. Previously he's been with à–ster, VPS and HJK.
FC KooTeePee
+ Jarkko Riihimäki (FC Haka)
The 20-year old defender/midfielder joins from Haka after making 8 appearances last season.
+ Ilja Venäläinen (FF Jaro)
Venäläinen had a difficult 2004 season scoring only five goals in 21 games. The 24-year old former KuPS striker will try to double that in 2005.
+ Jukka Vanninen (FC Hämeenlinna)
The 28-year old midfielder joins from relegated FC Hämeenlinna. Team captain and scorer of four goals last season. Has previously represented Exeter, RiPS, FC Jazz and Honka.
+ Roope Heilala (FF Jaro)
The 24 year old defender has spent the three last years at FF Jaro. The 2004 season was spoilt by a knee injury. In 2003 he was by many considered as Jaro's best player and his absence certainly had a big part in Jaro's poor season. Heilala has also played for FC Jokerit.
+ Liivo Leetma (FC TVMK, Estonia)
The versatile Estonian international is brought in to strengthen the midfield. The 28 year old is signed from Estonian Champions TVMK.
- Toni Koskela (Cardiff, England)
The promising midfielder will sign a short term deal with the Welsh outfit currently playing in England's second highest division.
- Jussi Pellikka (FC Hämeenlinna)
The veteran defender rejoins Hämeenlinna after featuring in 21 Veikkausliiga games for KooTeePee.
- Ville Huovila (FC Kuusankoski)
The 28-year old central defender will play in the Second Division this season after a few troublesome years at KooTeePee following a string of injuries.
FF Jaro
+ Ville Väisänen (Ljungskile SK)
Once highly promising Väisänen returns to Finland after 2 years in Norway and Sweden. Before he left FC Haka in 2002, he had spells at De Graafschap, FC Jazz, TPV and FC Lahti.
+ Kim Ekroos (PIF)
Young keeper with experience from Strasbourg's youth academy. Will be Jaro's second choice in 2005.
+ Jani Timonen (JBK)
The 20-year old central defender joins from reserve/farm team JBK after a good 2004 season in the Second Division.
+ Otto Fredrikson (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
The young goalkeeper joins Jaro for another session on loan after producing a good second part of the 2004 season.
+ Juha Luoma (FC Jazz)
At 24, Luoma's already featured in 101 Veikkausliiga games. Luoma will offer manager Boström more options for the defensive game.
+ Kalle Väisänen (AC Oulu)
The 24-year old striker joins his brother Ville at Jaro.
+ Kiril Alexandrov (Bulgaria)
Big 26-year old striker signed in April on a free transfer.
- Dennis Volodin (Free)
Volodin is a big 22-year old Russian who was signed from TP-47 a few months back. As the player didn't show up for pre season training the contract was cancelled. Now the contract is resigned.EDIT: Another twist as Volodin was sacked after punching an opponent.
- Roope Heilala (FC KooTeePee)
The 24-year old defender joins KooTeePee after 3 years with Jaro. Was troubled by injuries in 2004.
- Fredrik Svanbäck (Helsingborgs IF, Sweden)
The technical left winger Svanbäck will be very difficult to replace for Jaro.
- André Hansell (IFK Mariehamn)
The 20-year old full back moves back home to the Åland islands after spending the half of 2004 at IFK on loan.
- Ilja Venäläinen (FC KooTeePee)
Venäläinen had a difficult 2004 season scoring only five goals in 21 games. The 24-year old former KuPS striker will try to double that in 2005.
- John Weckström (FC Honka)
The 25-year old joined Jaro a year ago from Allianssi and after 19 games and 3 goals he moves to promotion hopefulls FC Honka.
- Ilpo Verno (FC Honka)
The midfielder joined Jaro along with Weckström from Allanssi a year ago. Now they move on togheter again as Verno steps down to the First Division.
- Vesa Vasara (FC Honka)
The former internatinonal winger Vasara is the third player from the club to join Honka. Vasara was promising at HJK in the mid 90's but didn't develop to the star expected. Has previously spent two unhappy years in Kalmar, Sweden.
- Rasmus Vikström (Free)
The 26-year old midfielder has seen little action recently and has reached an agreement with the club to cancel the contract.
HJK Helsinki
+ Ville Wallén (RoPS)
The 28-year old goalkeeper Wallén rejoins HJK and is likely to finally get his chance as first choice at the club.
+Mika Hänninen (RoPS)
Midfielder Hänninen (born 1984) played 25 games and scored twice for RoPS during last season.
+ Mika Johansson (Klubi-04)
Promising keeper from HJK's academy.
+ Ilari à„ijälä (Klubi-04)
The 18-year old midfield prospect and under 19 International will be hoping for a chance to prove himself in the Veikkausliiga.
+ Jussi Aalto (Pallo-Iirot)
The 1983-born striker was the second top scorer in the First Division last season. Joins his brother Iiro who's been at the club for 3 seasons.
+ Veli Lampi (VPS Vaasa)
Lampi is an Under 21 Interantional midfielder who will be hoping for his big breakthrough at HJK.
+ Adel Eid (FC Honka)
The young defender, born in 1984, is a youth international and joins from the First Division.
+ Perparim Hetemaj (Klubi-04)
Hetemaj is a highly promising midfielder. The 18-year old joins from Klubi-04, HJK's academy team.
+ Erfan Zeneli (Free)
The 18-year old midfielder, a brother of Ridvan who's already at the club, has looked promising so far.
+ Valmir Alves Oliveira (Portuguesa de Desportos)
Oliveira is a 25-year old Brazilian striker who was signed after being on trial in Helsinki and during the Cyprus training camp.
- Mika Kottila (FC Lahti)
The 30-year old former International will bring strenght and experience to the Lahti offensive. Scorer of 7 goals in 2004.
- Jukka Santala (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland)
Promising central defender Santala will be hoping for a chance to prove himself at the Glasgow giants
- Jon Poulsen (AC Allianssi)
Striker Poulsen (23) scored three league goals in 17 games last season. The 2003 season he managed 5 goals in 19 games, representing both HJK and FC KooTeePee.
- Andras Vilnrotter (Retired)
The Hungarian goalkeeper quits the game after winning the Veikkausliiga five times under Keith Armstrong.
- Antti Ristimäki (Atlantis)
The 22 year old goalie has not featured in a single Veikkausliiga game and is hoping for better luck in the Second Division at Atlantis.
- Antti Heinola (Retired)
The defender quits at 31 after 12 games for Finland and spells in England and the Netherlands.
- Mike Peltola (AC Oulu)
In 2005 the 30-year old defender will aim for promotion with Oulu, something which he managed in 1993. Peltola has played 170 Veikkausliiga games over the years. In addition to this he's also played in Norway for Bodö/Glimt and in Sweden for Kalmar FF.
- Tommi Grönlund (Retired)
The Veikkausliiga comeback lasted only for one season for the tough midfielder who quits football at 35.
- Aarno Turpeinen (Retired)
Former international defender Turpeinen quits after almost 400 games in the Veikkausliiga.
- Patrik Rikamaa (Atlantis)
Rikamaa is a 21-year old defender who was brought in from Klubi-04 in January. Was later released to Atlantis.
IFK Mariehamn
+ André Hansell (FF Jaro)
The 20-year old full back moves back home to the Åland islands after spending half of 2004 at IFK on loan.
+ Mika Niskala (FC Inter)
Former Under 21 International Niskala leaves Inter after three years in Turku and rejoins his childhood team IFK Mariehamn.
+ Sami Sinkkonen (FC Jazz)
Sinkkonen joined FC Jazz halfway through the 2004 season and played 17 games for the relegated club. The 29-year old goalkeeper has played a total of 46 Veikkausliiga games.
+ Kristoffer Weckström (Derby County)
The U21 winger has not played football in nearly two years and now moves back to IFK hoping for a new breakthrough.
- Timo Peltola (TP-47)
Striker Peltola proved to be a flop at IFK after signing from GBK a year ago.
- Marcus Lindholm (Hammarlands IK)
The defender didn't feature in any games last season. Joins Hammarland in the Third Division.
KuPS
+ Miikka Turunen (MP)
Turunen is a versatile 25-year old midfielder who joins from the First Division. Last season he played in 25 games, scoring two goals.
+ Matti Hurme (FC Inter)
The 22-year old central defender leaves Turku after playing 40 Veikkausliiga games for TPS and Inter.
+ Seth Ablade (AC Oulu)
After months of speculation, KuPS managed to secure a deal for the highly promising 21-year old striker. Ablade, originally from Ghana, moved to Europe at 16 and attracted clubs like Heerenveen and Ajax in the past. Managed 6 goals and 6 assists in 8 games for Oulu last season
+ Antti Ropponen (Atlantis)
Roponen is an experienced midfielder who's still waiting for his Veikkausliiga debut. The 28-year old has previously represented FC Honka, AC Vantaa and Gnistan
+ Tamas Gruborovics (MP)
The interesting 20-year old playmaker scored 8 goals in 25 First Division games last season.
+ Patrick Bantomo (Free)
The 18-year old Sierra Leone goalkeeper was a part of the Under 17 World Cup squad that "stayed" in Finland.
+ Edward Anyamkegh (FC Karpaty Lviv, Ukraine)
Exciting 26-year old Nigerian striker who has spent the last three years in Ukraine. Impressed during trials at KuPS.
- Janne Reinikainen (FC Hämeenlinna)
The right sided defender joins FC Hämeenlinna in hope of promotion and regular football.
- Marco Manso (MyPa)
The 31-year old Brazilian has played in Finland since 1999. Now he returns to former club MyPa.
- Mika Lähderinne (TP-47)
The 24-year old midfielder was likely to see limited action at KuPS in 2005 and decided to join TP-47.
- Pasi Tuutti (Kings)
Veteran Tuutti steps down from the Veikkausliiga and has signed for Kings in the Second Division.
- Marco Pogioli (Free)
The Brazilian striker scored 8 goals in 25 games last season.
- Roger (Free)
The defensive minded Roger featured in 11 games during the promotion winning season.
MyPa
+ Mikko Mäkelä (PP-70)
Mäkelä is a 25-year old striker who was among the best scorers in the First Division last season with 13 goals
+ Adriano (AC Allianssi)
The 26-year old Brazilian strikes leaves Allianssi after three years and 29 goals. In 2004 Adriano scored 11 goals.
+ Hugo Miranda (Sport Club Colombia, Paraguay)
Central defender Miranda is brought in from the Paraguay Premier Division and MyPa will be hoping that the 24-year old can replace Tuomas Aho.
+ Marco Manso (KuPS)
The experienced Brazilian midfielder returns to MyPa after being promoted to the Veikkausliiga with KuPS in 2004.
+ Tero Karhu (Waltham Forest)
The experienced midfielder takes a step down and moves to Waltham in England. EDIT: Returns back to MyPa for the new season.
- Tuomas Aho (AGF Århus, Denmark)
The 23-year old central defender finally moves abroad after years of speculation. Will be hoping to establish himself as a regular at the club in a near future.
- Jani Tanska (Charlton Athletic)
Hot prospect named the new Hyypiä
- Anes Zukic (Free)
Zukic didn't provide the offensive threat expected out of him in 2004. Likely to sign for a club in native Bosnia.
- Jani Uotinen (VPS Vaasa)
The former Greenock Morton midfielder has signed a two year contract with the First Division club.
RoPS
+ Jani Viander (Aris Limasol, Cyrpus)
Viander moves back to Finland after a few unsuccessive years abroad in England, Israel and Cyprus. The 29-year old former HJK goalkeeper has played 13 internationals and has experience from the Champions League.
+ Jarkko Hurme (AC Oulu)
Hurme is a 18-year old left sided defender. He's also a Under 19 International.
+ Markus Paija (Nybergsund, Norway)
Veteran defender Paija joins from the Norwegian Second Division.
+ Janne Mahlakaarto (AC Oulu)
The versatile 23-year old joins from AC Oulu after unsuccessfull trials at HJK and Dordrecht. Is mainly seen as a striker - although he was also used as a central defender last season. Has played in 5 U21 Internationals.
+ Raphael Edereho (Prishtina KF)
The Nigerian striker will be a boost to the offensive game in 2005. Moves to Rovaniemi from Kosovo.
- Zoran Peic (TP-47)
Peic is a 29-year old Serbian defender who played 22 games for TP-47 in 2004. EDIT: Was released in April.
- Laszlo Fekete (Free)
Former HJK winger Fekete expected to move back to Hungary.
- Petri Lehtonen (AC Oulu)
The experienced 29-year old central defender joins Oulu in the First Division.
- Norbert Kerenyi (Hungary)
- Slavko Mandic (Croatia)
- Dalibor Djuric (Serbia & Montenegro)
- Ratko Marijanovic (Serbia & Montenegro)
Tampere United
+ Jukka Suikki (FC Hämeenlinna)
The big striker joins from relegated FC Hämeenlinna, where he scored 7 goals in 2004. The 30-year old former Hämeenlinna captain is versatile and can be used in numerous positions. In 2003 he scored 4 goals for FF Jaro.
+ Vasile Marchis (Jippo)
The experienced Romanian stopper returns to Tampere and the club he left in 2003.
+ Velibor Kopunovic (Croatia)
The 29-year old Croatian striker is brought in as a replacement for Antti Pohja. Has previously played in Bulgaria, Germany and Austria.
- Antti Pohja (FC Vaduz, Liechtenstein)
Pohja returned to the Veikkausliiga from Sweden last season instantly became the league's top scorer. Now he joins Vaduz in hope of playing in the Swiss Premier Division next season.
TP-47
+Jukka Hakala (Sogndal)
The 27-year old central defender left Finnish football for Denmark in 1998/1999. Hakala was once rated as one of the most interesting prospects in Finland and now he returns after spending the last two years in Norway.
+ Janne Henriksson (VPS Vaasa)
Henriksson was the first choice keeper for VPS in the First Division last season and has previously been a youth/academy player at Emmen in the Netherlands
+ Timo Peltola (IFK Mariehamn)
Striker Peltola proved to be a flop at IFK after signing from GBK a year ago. Surprisingly TP-47 signed the player in November.
+ Mika Lähderinne (KuPS)
The 24-year old midfielder was likely to see limited action at KuPS in 2005 and decided to join TP-47.
+ Craig Dean (Napier City, New Zealand)
Dean is a 28-year old central defender. Ten years ago the Englishman was a part of Manchester United's youth academy.
+ Kyle Patterson (West Bromwich)
English forward signed from WBA's reserves in mid April.
+ Anton Smith (Crystal Palace)
Smith joined TP-47 along with Patterson. The young striker joins from the Crystal Palace academy.
- Keijo Huusko (FK Lyn, Norway)
Huusko made a brief return to Finnish football after two years in Sweden. Now he moves on to Oslo after scoring 9 goals in 2004.
- Zoran Peic (Free)
Peic is a 29-year old Serbian defender who played 22 games for TP-47 in 2004.
TPS Turku
+ Miikka Oinonen (MP)
TPS won the race for the highly rated striker Oinonen who scored 15 goals and was the top scorer in the First Division last season.
+ Mika à„äritalo (Aston Villa)
The highly promising 19-year old striker left TPS for England in 2003. Now he rejoins the Turku team on a two year contract.
- Wusu Babatunde (MP)
The young Nigerian striker has not been able to establish himself and follows up a loan spell at Ljungskile by moving to MP in the First Division.
- Ville Harittu (Kaapo)
The offensive minded Harittu failed to make an impact at TPS after being named as a future star. Was on trial at Aston Villa in a few years back.
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+ Mathias Lindström (FC Inter)
The 23-year old central defender joins on a two year contract after spending the past four seasons at Inter. The former U21 international has scored 8 Veikkausliiga goals over the years.
+ Ville Lehtinen (Bodö/Glimt, Norway)
The 26-year old striker left Tampere for Norway two years ago. Previously he had spells at Sheffield United, HJK and FC Jazz.
+ Juska Savolainen (FC Hämeenlinna)
Former youth national team and HJK player. The 21-year old midfielder has also played with Heerenveen in Holland and KTP in the Veikkausliiga.
+ Jarkko Vähäsarja (FC Honka)
The 19-year old defender/midfielder is a youth international and comes from the HJK organisation. Has spent the last two years at FC Honka in the First Division.
+ Jon Poulsen (HJK Helsinki)
Striker Poulsen (23) scored three league goals in 17 games for HJK last season. The 2003 season he managed 5 goals in 19 games, representing HJK and FC KooTeePee.
+ Kristian Kojola (FC Espoo)
The defender Kojola is a 18-year old youth International.
+ Robeiro (Atletico Mineiro, Brazil)
The 20 year-old stopper impressed during the later stages of the 2004 season and will stay in Finland.
- Janne Moilanen (FC Trollhättan, Sweden)
After 117 games and 8 goals the 26-year old midfielder tries his wings in the Swedish Second Division.
- Adriano (MyPa)
The 26-year old Brazilian strikes leaves Allianssi after three years and 29 goals. In 2004 Adriano scored 11 goals.
- Pasi Solehmainen (FC Viikingit)
Veteran defender Solehmainen joins Viikingit in the First Division after playing 19 league games for Allianssi in 2004.
- Heikki Haara (FC Lahti)
Haara returns to FC Lahti after representing FC Jokerit and Allianssi. The 22-year old central defender joined Lahti on loan from Wimbledon in 2002.
- Markus Paatelainen (Aberdeen, Scotland)
- Mikko Paatelainen (Aberdeen, Scotland)
FC Haka
+ Kalle Eerola (FC Lahti)
Eerola, a promising 21-year old defender, joins Haka after 33 games and two goals for Lahti
+ Mikko Manninen (JJK)
The 19-year old offensive midfielder Manninen was one of the best players in the Second Division last season.
- Jarkko Riihimäki (FC KooTeePee)
The 20-year old defender/midfielder leaves the Champions after making 8 appearances last season.
- Harri Ylönen (Siegen, Germany)
Veteran defender Ylönen is not offered a new deal. The 33-year old joins Siegen in the German Third Division.
- Sergei Terehhov (Shinnik Jaroslavl, Russia)
Estonian winger Terehhov joined during the 2002 season from Brann Bergen. Now he leaves for the Russian Premiership side Shinnik on a free transfer.
- Sami Ristilä (Drogheda Utd, Ireland)
Ristilä has signed a two year contract with the Irish side and will be missed after scoring 10 goals in 2004.
FC Inter
+ Timo Furuholm (MuSa)
Furuholm is a highly promising U17 internaional striker who scored 17 goals in the Second Division last season. Previously a FC Jazz player.
+ Miika Takkula (AC Oulu)
Takkula, 21, is a promising midfielder joining Inter from the First Division. Previously he's played for OLS and Tervarit.
+ Martin Mutumba (AIK, Sweden)
Mutumba is a 19-year old Swedish striker with roots from Uganda and Brazil. The talented player was considered as a prodigy at AIK but injuries have halted his career so far.
+ Antti-Jussi Karnio (JJK)
The 26-year old goalkeeper will fight Magnus Bahne for a place in the starting eleven.
+ Tomi Petrescu (Leicester)
The 18-year old striker is considered as one of the best prospects in Finnish football. Made his Leicester debut at 16. Wanted by the Romanian FA.
+ Stefan Petrescu (JJK)
Tomi Petrescu's 21-year old brother is an offensive midfielder. Played six games for Jazz in the Veikkausliiga 2004 and has got a taste of Europe as an academy player at FC Metz.
+ Miikka Ilo (Cambuur)
The 22-year old striker has spent the last seasons in the Dutch First Division. Stefan Hà¥kans expects 10 Veikkausliiga goals from Ilo in 2005.
+ Joonas Laurikainen (Pallo-Iirot)
Defender Laurikainen has signed a 2+1 year contract with the Turku club.
- Armand Ebanda Ebanda (Cameroon)
Ebanda is a young left sided defender who played in the Under 17 World Championships. Was signed on a trial contract in January and was later released in April.
- Mathias Lindström (AC Allianssi)
The 23-year old central defender joins Allianssi after spending the past four seasons at Inter. The former U21 international has scored 8 Veikkausliiga goals for Inter over the years.
- Janne Oinas (Free)
Veteran defender Oinas, with experience from Swedish, Norwegian and Estonian football, is not offered a new contract.
- Richard Teberio (Nybergsund)
The Swedish veteran striker Teberio moves on after scoring 53 Veikkausliiga goals for the club
- Matti Hurme (KuPS)
The 22-year old central defender leaves Turku after playing 40 Veikkausliiga games for TPS and Inter.
- Mika Niskala (IFK Mariehamn)
Former Under 21 International Niskala leaves after three years in Turku and rejoins his childhood team IFK Mariehamn.
- Luciano Alvarez (Linares, Spain)
The Argentinian striker only managed four goals last season after scoring 12 in 2003.
- Marcel Mahouvé (Hamilton A, Scotland)
Mahouvé, the experienced 32-year old midfielder, has signed for Scottish First Division side Hamilton. The player, originally from Cameroon, has played numerous games for his country.
- Pablo Parmo (Free)
Midfielder Parmo leaves after three years in Turku. Recently he got limited action in the Veikkausliiga and frequently played for VG-62.
- Ryan Botha (Denizlispor, Turkey)
South African striker Botha joins Miikka Multaharju in Turkey after scoring 5 goals for Inter last season.
- Jarkko Tallqvist (Kaapo)
- Mika Terävä (Kaapo)
FC Lahti
+ Mika Kottila (HJK Helsinki)
The 30-year old former International will bring strenght and experience to the Lahti offensive. Scorer of 7 goals in 2004.
+ Rafael (FJK)
The 26-year old Brazilian striker was the top Veikkausliiga goalscorer for HJK in 1997. After unsuccesfull spells in Heerenveen and Denizlispor, he scored 17 goals for FJK in the Second Division last year.
+ Heikki Haara (AC Allianssi)
Haara returns to FC Lahti after representing FC Jokerit and Allianssi. The 22-year old central defender joined Lahti on loan from Wimbledon in 2002.
+ Sami Mahlio (Pors Grenland, Norway)
The former International Mahlio returns to Finland after a few years in Norwegian football. Will bring experience to the Lahti midfield.
+ Matti Lähitie (FC Jazz)
The 20 year old offensive midfielder has a considerable experience from youth internationals and the Veikkausliiga. Interesting prospect who joins from relegated FC Jazz.
- Kalle Eerola (FC Haka)
Eerola, a promising 21-year old defender, joins Haka after 33 games and two goals for Lahti
- Njazi Kuqi (Birmingham, England)
The big Under 21 international striker joins Mikael Forssell at Birmingham. In 2004 Kuqi played 15 games for Lahti, scoring 5 goals. His goal and solid play against Holland in a recent U21 international earned him a £400,000 move to the Premiership.
- Jari Litmanen (Hansa Rostock)
The best Finnish footballer ever gets another chance in Europe and will do his best to help Rostock in their battle against relegation in the Bundesliga.
- Christian Sund (Stabaek)
The offensive midfielder joins Stabaek in the Norwegian First Division. Previously he's been with à–ster, VPS and HJK.
FC KooTeePee
+ Jarkko Riihimäki (FC Haka)
The 20-year old defender/midfielder joins from Haka after making 8 appearances last season.
+ Ilja Venäläinen (FF Jaro)
Venäläinen had a difficult 2004 season scoring only five goals in 21 games. The 24-year old former KuPS striker will try to double that in 2005.
+ Jukka Vanninen (FC Hämeenlinna)
The 28-year old midfielder joins from relegated FC Hämeenlinna. Team captain and scorer of four goals last season. Has previously represented Exeter, RiPS, FC Jazz and Honka.
+ Roope Heilala (FF Jaro)
The 24 year old defender has spent the three last years at FF Jaro. The 2004 season was spoilt by a knee injury. In 2003 he was by many considered as Jaro's best player and his absence certainly had a big part in Jaro's poor season. Heilala has also played for FC Jokerit.
+ Liivo Leetma (FC TVMK, Estonia)
The versatile Estonian international is brought in to strengthen the midfield. The 28 year old is signed from Estonian Champions TVMK.
- Toni Koskela (Cardiff, England)
The promising midfielder will sign a short term deal with the Welsh outfit currently playing in England's second highest division.
- Jussi Pellikka (FC Hämeenlinna)
The veteran defender rejoins Hämeenlinna after featuring in 21 Veikkausliiga games for KooTeePee.
- Ville Huovila (FC Kuusankoski)
The 28-year old central defender will play in the Second Division this season after a few troublesome years at KooTeePee following a string of injuries.
FF Jaro
+ Ville Väisänen (Ljungskile SK)
Once highly promising Väisänen returns to Finland after 2 years in Norway and Sweden. Before he left FC Haka in 2002, he had spells at De Graafschap, FC Jazz, TPV and FC Lahti.
+ Kim Ekroos (PIF)
Young keeper with experience from Strasbourg's youth academy. Will be Jaro's second choice in 2005.
+ Jani Timonen (JBK)
The 20-year old central defender joins from reserve/farm team JBK after a good 2004 season in the Second Division.
+ Otto Fredrikson (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
The young goalkeeper joins Jaro for another session on loan after producing a good second part of the 2004 season.
+ Juha Luoma (FC Jazz)
At 24, Luoma's already featured in 101 Veikkausliiga games. Luoma will offer manager Boström more options for the defensive game.
+ Kalle Väisänen (AC Oulu)
The 24-year old striker joins his brother Ville at Jaro.
+ Kiril Alexandrov (Bulgaria)
Big 26-year old striker signed in April on a free transfer.
- Dennis Volodin (Free)
Volodin is a big 22-year old Russian who was signed from TP-47 a few months back. As the player didn't show up for pre season training the contract was cancelled. Now the contract is resigned.EDIT: Another twist as Volodin was sacked after punching an opponent.
- Roope Heilala (FC KooTeePee)
The 24-year old defender joins KooTeePee after 3 years with Jaro. Was troubled by injuries in 2004.
- Fredrik Svanbäck (Helsingborgs IF, Sweden)
The technical left winger Svanbäck will be very difficult to replace for Jaro.
- André Hansell (IFK Mariehamn)
The 20-year old full back moves back home to the Åland islands after spending the half of 2004 at IFK on loan.
- Ilja Venäläinen (FC KooTeePee)
Venäläinen had a difficult 2004 season scoring only five goals in 21 games. The 24-year old former KuPS striker will try to double that in 2005.
- John Weckström (FC Honka)
The 25-year old joined Jaro a year ago from Allianssi and after 19 games and 3 goals he moves to promotion hopefulls FC Honka.
- Ilpo Verno (FC Honka)
The midfielder joined Jaro along with Weckström from Allanssi a year ago. Now they move on togheter again as Verno steps down to the First Division.
- Vesa Vasara (FC Honka)
The former internatinonal winger Vasara is the third player from the club to join Honka. Vasara was promising at HJK in the mid 90's but didn't develop to the star expected. Has previously spent two unhappy years in Kalmar, Sweden.
- Rasmus Vikström (Free)
The 26-year old midfielder has seen little action recently and has reached an agreement with the club to cancel the contract.
HJK Helsinki
+ Ville Wallén (RoPS)
The 28-year old goalkeeper Wallén rejoins HJK and is likely to finally get his chance as first choice at the club.
+Mika Hänninen (RoPS)
Midfielder Hänninen (born 1984) played 25 games and scored twice for RoPS during last season.
+ Mika Johansson (Klubi-04)
Promising keeper from HJK's academy.
+ Ilari à„ijälä (Klubi-04)
The 18-year old midfield prospect and under 19 International will be hoping for a chance to prove himself in the Veikkausliiga.
+ Jussi Aalto (Pallo-Iirot)
The 1983-born striker was the second top scorer in the First Division last season. Joins his brother Iiro who's been at the club for 3 seasons.
+ Veli Lampi (VPS Vaasa)
Lampi is an Under 21 Interantional midfielder who will be hoping for his big breakthrough at HJK.
+ Adel Eid (FC Honka)
The young defender, born in 1984, is a youth international and joins from the First Division.
+ Perparim Hetemaj (Klubi-04)
Hetemaj is a highly promising midfielder. The 18-year old joins from Klubi-04, HJK's academy team.
+ Erfan Zeneli (Free)
The 18-year old midfielder, a brother of Ridvan who's already at the club, has looked promising so far.
+ Valmir Alves Oliveira (Portuguesa de Desportos)
Oliveira is a 25-year old Brazilian striker who was signed after being on trial in Helsinki and during the Cyprus training camp.
- Mika Kottila (FC Lahti)
The 30-year old former International will bring strenght and experience to the Lahti offensive. Scorer of 7 goals in 2004.
- Jukka Santala (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland)
Promising central defender Santala will be hoping for a chance to prove himself at the Glasgow giants
- Jon Poulsen (AC Allianssi)
Striker Poulsen (23) scored three league goals in 17 games last season. The 2003 season he managed 5 goals in 19 games, representing both HJK and FC KooTeePee.
- Andras Vilnrotter (Retired)
The Hungarian goalkeeper quits the game after winning the Veikkausliiga five times under Keith Armstrong.
- Antti Ristimäki (Atlantis)
The 22 year old goalie has not featured in a single Veikkausliiga game and is hoping for better luck in the Second Division at Atlantis.
- Antti Heinola (Retired)
The defender quits at 31 after 12 games for Finland and spells in England and the Netherlands.
- Mike Peltola (AC Oulu)
In 2005 the 30-year old defender will aim for promotion with Oulu, something which he managed in 1993. Peltola has played 170 Veikkausliiga games over the years. In addition to this he's also played in Norway for Bodö/Glimt and in Sweden for Kalmar FF.
- Tommi Grönlund (Retired)
The Veikkausliiga comeback lasted only for one season for the tough midfielder who quits football at 35.
- Aarno Turpeinen (Retired)
Former international defender Turpeinen quits after almost 400 games in the Veikkausliiga.
- Patrik Rikamaa (Atlantis)
Rikamaa is a 21-year old defender who was brought in from Klubi-04 in January. Was later released to Atlantis.
IFK Mariehamn
+ André Hansell (FF Jaro)
The 20-year old full back moves back home to the Åland islands after spending half of 2004 at IFK on loan.
+ Mika Niskala (FC Inter)
Former Under 21 International Niskala leaves Inter after three years in Turku and rejoins his childhood team IFK Mariehamn.
+ Sami Sinkkonen (FC Jazz)
Sinkkonen joined FC Jazz halfway through the 2004 season and played 17 games for the relegated club. The 29-year old goalkeeper has played a total of 46 Veikkausliiga games.
+ Kristoffer Weckström (Derby County)
The U21 winger has not played football in nearly two years and now moves back to IFK hoping for a new breakthrough.
- Timo Peltola (TP-47)
Striker Peltola proved to be a flop at IFK after signing from GBK a year ago.
- Marcus Lindholm (Hammarlands IK)
The defender didn't feature in any games last season. Joins Hammarland in the Third Division.
KuPS
+ Miikka Turunen (MP)
Turunen is a versatile 25-year old midfielder who joins from the First Division. Last season he played in 25 games, scoring two goals.
+ Matti Hu
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Proprietà transitorie non ne vedo, se non nella testa dei geni che le ipotizzano.
molto buono il tuo lavoro, anche se penso che non tutti gli utenti del forum abbiano il tempo per leggerlo e tradurlo.
saresti in grado di sintetizzare e di dire quali sono le squadre secondo quello che si dice che possono contendersi il titolo? e quali attrezzate per fare un campionato tranquillo e chi deve puntare alla salvezza?
penso che sia essenziale chiarire questi punti per farci un idea.
saresti in grado di sintetizzare e di dire quali sono le squadre secondo quello che si dice che possono contendersi il titolo? e quali attrezzate per fare un campionato tranquillo e chi deve puntare alla salvezza?
penso che sia essenziale chiarire questi punti per farci un idea.
Premetto di non avere l'opportunita,al contrario di allsvenskan e superettan,di vedere le partite di questo campionato,ne'di leggere l'idioma ne'tantomeno di avere conoscenze in loco.
Tuttavia,per quel che ho letto
MYPA e HAKA dovrebbero essere le favorite per il titolo,soprattutto i campioni in carica noti per la difesa rocciosa che hanno mantenuto l'ossatura dello scorso anno.
Aspiranti,quindi medio alte:
ALLIANSI,il club di Vantaa(chi e'andato ad Helsinki almeno una volta vi e'atterrato)mai vincitore del titolo ha perso 2 giocatori importanti(ADRIANO e RANTANEN)ma ha vinto nettamente in Coppa di Lega con Mypa e Lahti.
TAMPERE-LAHTI e HJK(nobile decaduta).
Squadre di medio cabotaggio:
PALLOSEURA(TPS)
MARIEHAMM
KUPS
JARO(medio/bassa)
Candidate alla retrocessione:
ROPS
TP 47
Ripeto,riferimenti a cio'che ho letto,non conosco bene questo campionato
Tuttavia,per quel che ho letto
MYPA e HAKA dovrebbero essere le favorite per il titolo,soprattutto i campioni in carica noti per la difesa rocciosa che hanno mantenuto l'ossatura dello scorso anno.
Aspiranti,quindi medio alte:
ALLIANSI,il club di Vantaa(chi e'andato ad Helsinki almeno una volta vi e'atterrato)mai vincitore del titolo ha perso 2 giocatori importanti(ADRIANO e RANTANEN)ma ha vinto nettamente in Coppa di Lega con Mypa e Lahti.
TAMPERE-LAHTI e HJK(nobile decaduta).
Squadre di medio cabotaggio:
PALLOSEURA(TPS)
MARIEHAMM
KUPS
JARO(medio/bassa)
Candidate alla retrocessione:
ROPS
TP 47
Ripeto,riferimenti a cio'che ho letto,non conosco bene questo campionato
Proprietà transitorie non ne vedo, se non nella testa dei geni che le ipotizzano.
Posto qui il link dello scandalo Alliansi scoppiato dopo la gara persa in casa 2/3 con l'Inter Turku
http://www.iltalehti.fi/2005/09/09/2005 ... 6_uu.shtml
la foto e'tutto un programma
http://www.iltalehti.fi/2005/09/09/2005 ... 6_uu.shtml
la foto e'tutto un programma
Proprietà transitorie non ne vedo, se non nella testa dei geni che le ipotizzano.
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