Richard Karlsson Activity

  Mikael ForsbergChairperson Leif EiransonDirector of Football Richard KarlssonManager Anders MagnussonAssistant Manager Olle BjörklundGoalkeeping Coach Ludwig NilssonPhysio Joel WaaraScout

StaffDuring the second month of the year, I completed the National C License course and were no longer completely uneducated in coaching. Even though I was eager to start the next step immediately, the board explained that they couldn't see the benefit in...

FC GuteThe first month of 2023 was a hectic month. There were many pre-season tasks that needed my attention. Club administration and organization, putting together a staff team and a competitive squad for the season ahead were only some of them. I m...

 FC GuteThe year 2022 came to an end, and we entered 2023. During an end-of-season meeting with the board I convinced them to increase the budget once again for the junior coaching. I was also informed that our affiliate club, IFK Visby, had gai...

 The Long WinterThe season ended in September and with the 2023 season starting in April, we had half a year of no competitive games to play. That meant there was a lot of time for me to plan, organize and get the team ready for the new season. And a...

 Youth Intake 2022During the fall, we had 16 youth players available to join our U19. After having evaluated them for several weeks I decided to offer 12 of them a part-time contract with the club. They all accepted. It was a great way to add backup...

 Division 2 Norra SvealandMy feelings mid-season, that the job as a manager was a rather simple one, quickly changed during the second half of the season. Over the last three months, and the 12 games we played, we managed to take no more than two vic...

FC GuteGiven the strict squad regulations decided by the board it was crucial that we improved our own junior team as much as possible. That way we could potentially have a steady supply of Gotland-born players. I had several discussions with the boa...

 - GOALKEEPERS - Daniele FilippiGK Intelligent keeper with a great ability to read the game and make correct decisions. Physically very weak and not very good in one-on-one situations. First season in FC Gute.Elias StenhoffGK Stro...

  Jessica NilssonChairperson Leif EiransonDirector of Football Richard KarlssonManager Anders MagnussonAssistant Manager Olle BjörklundGoalkeeping Coach Fredrik MalmerfeldtPhysio Pontus ArrbyScout

Staff To strengthen the recruitment team, I decided to bring Pontus Arrby to the club as our only player scout. Hopefully he can find some Gotland-born players as potential transfers. PlayersBefore the transfer window closed, I allowed Antonio T...

Division 2 - Norra Svealand The fourth tier of Swedish league system, Division 2, consists of six regional leagues and is currently ranked 140 in Europe, just ahead of the Italian Serie D. FC Gute plays in Division 2 Norra Svealand, together with twe...

Starting out as manager of the Swedish Divison 2 (fourth tier) team FC Gute on the island Gotland in the Baltic Sea. In the first seasons I will focus more and more on players born on the island, in the end having a squad of 100% Gotland-born players.