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Preview and team lists of 2009

At the bottom of this page you can find the "PRE-SEASON LEAGUE TABLE".

MY VEIKKAUSLIIGA ESTIMATIONS (Best odds available):

1. HJK 30% = 3.33 (4.50 by Betsson and Digibet)
2. Honka 26% = 3.84 (5.00 by Betsson and Digibet)
3. Tampere Utd 15% = 6.66 (7.50 by Betsson)
4. TPS 6% = 16.66 (7.00 by Expekt, Betsson, Digibet, Ladbrokes and Unibet)
5. Inter Turku 6% = 16.66 (9.00 by Bwin)
6. Lahti 4% = 25.00 (17.00 by Ladbrokes)
7. MyPa 3% = 33.33 (16.00 by PAF)
8. Haka 3% = 33.33 (40.00 by Expekt and PAF)
9. VPS 2% = 50.00 (150.00 by PAF)
10.IFK Maarianhamina 1.5% = 66.66 (100.00 by PAF)
11.RoPS 1.5% = 66.66 (200.00 by PAF)
12.Jaro 1.5% = 66.66 (100.00 by PAF)
13.KuPS 0.3% = 333.33 (250.00 by PAF)
14.JJK 0.2% = 500.00 (300.00 by PAF)

HJK and Honka are definitely the best teams with most quality players in Veikkausliiga this year. Nevertheless it's going to be tough between these two sides I assume the winner eventually will be HJK. For the serious bet that 4.50 for HJK is an excellent choice.

HERE'S ALSO MY ESTIMATION FOR THE FIRST DIVISION (odds by Unibet):

1. Viikingit 35% = 2.85 (Unibet odds 3.00)
2. AC Oulu 35% = 2.85 (2.75)
3. PoPa 8% = 12.50 (7.00)
4. KooTeePee 7% = 14.28 (10.00)
5. PK-35 4% = 25.00 (12.00)
6. PS Kemi 3% = 33.33 (15.00)
7. Hämeenlinna 2% = 50.00 (12.00)
8. TP-47 1.5% = 66.66 (15.00)
9. KPV 1.5% = 66.66 (12.00)
10.Atlantis 0.8% = 125.00 (20.00)
11.Jippo 0.8% = 125.00 (15.00)
12.TPV 0.7% = 142.85 (100.00)
13.Klubi-04 0.5% = 200.00 (75.00)
14.Kiisto 0.2% = 500.00 (75.00)

Viikingit and AC Oulu looks like to be the ones that end to fight for the promotion. 3.00 for Viikingit is tasty enough. Both Viikingit and Oulu have the best quality teams when compared to other first division squads.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!!!



Team sheets & results updated 16 April 2009
First surname, then first name. Important players in italic.

Here you can also find all the Veikkausliiga transfers.



HAKA (Valkeakoski. Founded 1934):

Goalkeepers: Heinä Erkka, Korhonen Janne
Defenders: Corpache Diego, Holopainen Pietari, Joenmäki Markus, Nikkilä Jari, Parviainen Kalle, Viljanen Petri
Midfielders: Gilmour Brian, Hynynen Antti, Innanen Mikko, Ishaka Abdullahi, Kauppila Jani, Kivistö Nicolas, Minkenen Valeri, Mäkitalo Mika, Ristilä Sami, Strandvall Sebastian
Strikers: Bäckman Jani (on loan from Honka until 1.8.), Ikävalko Niko, Mattila Jarno
Manager: Huttunen Olli
Champions: 8 (latest 2004)
Finnish Cup winner: 12 (latest 2005)
League Cup winner: 1 (latest 1995)
Team budget: 1 550 000€
In: Heinä, Korhonen, Corpache, Joenmäki, Jokela, Hynynen, Kivistö, Mäkitalo, Ristilä, Ikävalko
Out: Dovbnya, Viik, Kangaskorpi, Pajula, Okkonen, Fowler, Mahlakaarto, Manninen, Pirinen, Popovitsh, Lehtinen, Samba

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
24.1. = Honka v Haka = 1-0 (League Cup)
14.2. = Haka v MyPa = 2-3 (League Cup)
18.2. = Haka v VPS = 2-0 (League Cup)
21.2. = Haka v HJK = 0-2 (League Cup)
6.3. = Jaro v Haka = 1-1 (League Cup)
17.3. = KuPS v Haka = 2-1 (League Cup)
21.3. = Haka v PoPa = 2-1 (friendly)
29.3. = Haka v Lahti = 1-1 (friendly)
3.4. = Haka v Inter = 1-4 (friendly)
9.4. = Tampere Utd v Haka = 1-0 (friendly)
TOTAL = 2-2-6 (10-16)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 1-2-6 (8-15)



HJK (Helsinki. Founded 1907):

Goalkeepers: Wallen Ville, Viander Jani
Defenders: Hauhia Mikko, Kansikas Tuomo, Kärkkäinen Pyry, Ojala Juhani, Raitala Jukka, Salmi Sami, Sauso Jukka, Sumusalo Mikko
Midfielders: Bah Dawda, Fowler Cheyne, Haapala Tuomas, Medo, Nosh A Lody, Oravainen Petri, Sorsa Sebastian, Taulo Ville, Westö Johannes
Strikers: Mäkelä Juho, Parikka Jarno, Pelvas Akseli, Popovitsch Valeri, Roiha Paulus
Manager: Muurinen Antti
Champions: 21 (latest 2003)
Finnish Cup winners: 10 (latest 2008)
League Cup winners: 4 (latest 1998)
Team budget: 1 800 000€
In: Kärkkäinen, Fowler, Sorsa, Mäkelä, Popovitsh
Out: Aho, Sajdak, Multaharju, Mattila, Zeneli

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
16.1. = HJK v JK Nomme Kalju, Estonia = 2-0 (friendly)
23.1. = HJK v MyPa = 2-1 (League Cup)
30.1. = HJK v JJK = 1-0 (New Lahti Cup)
31.1. = HJK v Tampere Utd = 3-0 (New Lahti Cup)
1.2. = HJK v Lahti = 0-4 (New Lahti Cup final)
7.2. = HJK v Jaro = 1-0 (League Cup)
13.2. = VPS v HJK = 1-2 (League Cup)
21.2. = Haka v HJK = 0-2 (League Cup)
27.2. = HJK v Honka = 3-0 (League Cup)
2.3. KuPS v HJK = 1-4 (League Cup)
21.3. = HJK v Lahti = 7-5 (League Cup)
27.3. = HJK v PoPa = 5-1 (friendly)
4.4. = HJK v IFK Maarianhamina = 3-1 (League Cup)
8.4. = FC Levadia Tallinn v HJK = 1-1 (friendly)
15.4. = Tampere Utd v HJK = 2-0 (League Cup final)
TOTAL = 12-1-2 (36-17)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 10-0-2 (28-14)



HONKA (Espoo. Founded 1957):

Goalkeepers: Henriksson Janne, Mäkinen Altti, Peltonen Tuomas, Vesterinen Jan
Defenders: Aalto Henri, Hakanpää Rami, Heikkilä Tapio, Heilala Roope, Koskimaa Ville, Koskinen Sampo, Turunen Tuomo
Midfielders: Haarala Hannu, Lepola Jaakko, Otaru Nicholas, Perovuo Joel, Rasimus Konsta, Savage Demba, Schuller Rasmus, Simpanen Juuso, Vasara Jussi, Värttö Jarkko
Strikers: Kokko Alexander, Paatelainen Markus, Puustinen Jami, Weckström John, Vuorinen Hermanni
Manager: Lehkosuo Mika
Champions: 0
Finnish Cup winner: 0
League Cup winner: 0
Team budget: 2 100 000€
In: Henriksson, Koskimaa, Rasimus, Värttö, Paatelainen
Out: Vargic, Jalasto, Cudjoe, Koskela

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
20.1. = Honka v KuPS = 7-0 (League Cup)
24.1. = Honka v Haka = 1-0 (League Cup)
2.2. = Honka v Krylia Sovetov (Rus) = 3-2 (friendly, played at La Manga)
20.2. = Honka v Jaro = 2-0 (League Cup)
27.2. = HJK v Honka = 3-0 (League Cup)
11.3. = MyPa v Honka = 0-1 (League Cup)
14.3. = VPS v Honka = 1-4 (League Cup)
21.3. = Honka v TPS = 5-7 (League Cup)
3.4. = Honka v Jaro = 1-2 (friendly)
15.4. = Honka v Inter = 1-0 (friendly)
TOTAL = 7-0-3 (25-15)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 6-0-3 (22-13)



IFK MAARIANHAMINA (Maarianhamina. Founded 1931):

Goalkeepers: Enqvist Simon, Långbacka Gustav, Ochieng Willis
Defenders: Appel Fredrik, Arajuuri Paulus, Blomberg Peter, Dujilo Mate, Gustavsson Kenneth, Nordström Johannes, Rikama Patrik, Voloshyn Dmytro
Midfielders: Carlsson Johan, Ekhalie Amos, Gruborovics Tamas, Niskala Mika, Olofsson Marcus, Pronevych Dmytro, Simunac Ante
Strikers: Anttilainen Sasha, Gashi Arsim, Ingves Wilhelm
Manager: Lyyski Pekka
Champions: 0
Finnish Cup winner: 0
League Cup winner: 0
Team budget: 930 000€
In: Långbacka, Voloshyn, Gustavsson, Dujilo, Gruborovics, Vickström, Olofsson, Simunac, Pronevych, Gashi, Sundman, Anttilainen
Out: Chilom, Binnion, Överström, Lyyski, Bergman, Reed, Norrmen, Barlay, Björk, Friman, Sjölund, Isaksson, Wirtanen, Bayat, Wiklöf, Carlsson D, Ukeiyama, Karring

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
16.1. = IFK Maarianhamina v Sunds IF/IFFK = 5-1 (friendly)
30.1. = IFK Maarianhamina v TPS = 2-1(League Cup)
14.2. = Inter v IFK Maarianhamina = 1-2 (League Cup)
18.2. = IFK Maarianhamina v Lahti = 3-3 (League Cup)
28.2. = RoPS v IFK Maarianhamina = 1-3 (League Cup)
14.3. = JJK v IFK Maarianhamina = 0-2 (League cup)
17.3. = IFK Maarianhamina v Tampere Utd = 2-2 (League Cup)
21.3. = IFK Maarianhamina v VPS = 3-1 (League Cup)
4.4. = HJK v IFK Maarianhamina = 3-1 (League Cup)
11.4. = IFK Maarianhamina v GrIFK = 3-0 (friendly)
TOTAL = 7-2-1 (26-11)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 5-2-1 (18-10)



INTER TURKU (Turku. Founded 1993):

Goalkeepers: Bantamoi Patrick, Monsalve David, Reponen Eemeli
Defenders: Aho Joni, Gustafsson Jermu, Lehtonen Henri, Mäkilä Ville, Nikkari Ville, Nyman Ari, Sanevuori Sami, Verino Claudio
Midfielders: Gomez-Marttila Pablo, Kauko Joni, Nwanganga Kennedy, Ojala Mika, Paajanen Severi, Pertot Aristides, Purje Ats, Ramirez Alberto, Tumanto Touko, Åkerlund Felix
Strikers: Correia Antonio, Furuholm Timo, Grot Guillano, Seppälä Arttu
Manager: Dragtsman Job
Champions: 1 (Latest: 2008)
Finnish Cup winner: 0
League Cup winner: 1 (2008)
Team budget: 1 181 000€
In: Reponen, Monsalve, Verino, Gomez-Marttila, Nwanganga, Nyman, Pertot, Ramirez, Tumanto, Grot
Out: Forsman, Corpache, Hooiveld, Chatto, Mäkitalo, Sambo, Abramovic, Nuorela

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
17.1. = FK Ventspils, Latvia v Inter = 3-1 (CIS 2009 Cup, Moscow)
18.1. = Inter Baku, Azerbaidzjan v Inter = 3-1 (CIS 2009 Cup, Moscow)
7.2. = Tampere Utd v Inter = 5-2 (League Cup, played in Pori)
14.2. = Inter v IFK Maarianhamina = 1-2 (League Cup)
18.2. = RoPS v Inter = 0-3 (League Cup)
21.2. = Inter v TPS = 0-1 (League Cup)
28.2. = Inter v Lahti = 1-1 (League Cup)
22.3. = Inter v JIPPO = 0-0 (friendly)
7.3. = JJK v Inter = 1-2 (League Cup)
3.4. = Haka v Inter = 1-4 (friendly)
15.4. = Honka v Inter = 1-0 (friendly)
TOTAL = 3-2-6 (15-18)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 3-1-4 (13-12)



JARO (Pietarsaari. Founded 1965):

Goalkeepers: Koljander Markus, Teles Vitali, Öst Jesse
Defenders: Aho Heikki, Kojola Kristian, Portin Jens, Portin Jonas, Sara Jari, Sarajärvi Jani, Tanska Jani
Midfielders: Emet Jonas, Laurikainen Joonas, Mannström Sebastian, Matrone Marco, Vellamo Janne
Strikers: Fellman Daniel, Hyyrynen Mikko, Koivisto Jani, Meyer Petter, Niang Papa, Sundqvist Björn-Erik
Manager: Laurikainen Mika
Champions: 0
Finnish Cup winner: 0
League Cup winner: 0
Team budget: 791 750€
In: Teles, Öst, Aho, Sarajärvi, Tanska, Vellamo, Meyer, Niang, Sundqvist
Out: Karnio, Heikinheimo, Kullström, Storbacka, Roiko, Simpson, Tuomanen, Aalto, Junnila

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
31.1. = Jaro v Kiisto = 0-0 (Tammiturnaus)
1.2. = Jaro v KPV = 1-0 (Tammiturnaus)
7.2. = HJK v Jaro = 1-0 (League Cup)
10.2. = Jaro v VPS = 0-2 (League Cup)
14.2. = Jaro v KuPS = 3-1 (League Cup)
20.2. = Honka v Jaro = 2-0 (League Cup)
4.3. = MyPa v Jaro = 0-5 (League Cup)
6.3. = Jaro v Haka = 1-1 (League Cup)
21.3. = Jaro v Tampere Utd = 0-1 (League Cup)
28.3. = Kiisto v Jaro = 0-1 (friendly)
3.4. = Honka v Jaro = 1-2 (friendly)
9.4. = CfL Holsen (Germany) v Jaro = 0-4 (friendly)
TOTAL = 6-2-4 (17-9)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS: 4-1-4 (11-9)



JJK (Jyväskylä, founded 2008):

Goalkeepers: Myllymäki Sami, Salkojärvi Matti, Szerovay Mihaly
Defenders: Hannula Janne, Latikka Tuomas, Nieminen Samu, Paija Markus, Sinisalo Jukka, Tapaninen Antto, Viren Anssi
Midfielders: Kim Hyun Kwan, Lee Ho Jin, Lähitie Matti, Markkula Niko, Poutiainen Patrick, Sund Christian, Tuomanen Jukka-Pekka
Strikers: Abahassine Zakaria, Kari Tommi, Kautto Niko, Lahtinen Mika, Nam Ik Kyung, Pulkkinen Teemu
Manager: Priha Ville
Champions: 0
Finnish Cup winner: 0
League Cup winner: 0
Team budget: 985 000€
In: Kim Hyun Kwan, Lee Ho Jin, Tuomanen, Sund, Nam Ik Kyung
Out: Veijonen, Ady, Bala, Kivilä, Wusu

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
31.1. = HJK v JJK = (New Lahti Cup)
1.2. = JJK v KuPS = 2-3 (New Lahti Cup)
6.2. = TPS v JJK = 3-1 (League Cup)
21.2. = RoPS v JJK = 1-1 (League Cup)
4.3. = Lahti v JJK = 1-0 (League Cup)
7.3. = JJK v Inter = 1-2 (League Cup)
11.3. = JJK v Tampere Utd = 2-3 (League Cup)
14.3. = JJK v IFK Maarianhamina = 0-2 (League cup)
4.4. = JJK v FCV = 3-3 (JJK wins on penalties, piirimestaruus)
20.3. = Mypa v JJK = 2-0 (friendly)
27.3. = KuPS v JJK = 0-0 (friendly)
TOTAL = 0-3-8 (10-21)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 0-2-8 (7-18)



KUPS (Kuopio, founded 1923):

Goalkeepers: Iiskola Ville, Pöntinen Joonas
Defenders: Hartikainen Jani, Ilo Miikka, Kolari Jussi, Miettinen Jesse, Nissinen Joni, Reinikainen Janne, Turunen Patrik
Midfielders: Aliju Betim, Kuparinen Tuomas, Ollo, Pennanen Petteri, Rannankari Tuomas, Savolainen Jussi-Pekka, Taipale Tero, Turunen Miikka
Strikers: Koljonen Pele, Venäläinen Ilja
Manager:
Champions: 5 (latest 1976)
Finnish Cup winner: 2 (latest 1989)
League Cup winner: 0
Team budget: 850 000€
In: Kolari, Miettinen, Aliju, Kuparinen, Ollo
Out: Kinnaslampi, Sesay, Kauhanen, Okodugha, Webster, Hynynen, Lindberg, Pennanen, Kosonen, Ylönen

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
20.1. = Honka v KuPS = 7-0 (League Cup)
31.1. = Tampere Utd v KuPS = 4-2 (New Lahti Cup)
1.2. = JJK v KuPS = 2-3 (New Lahti Cup)
14.2. = Jaro v KuPS = 3-1 (League Cup)
2.3. KuPS v HJK = 1-4 (League Cup)
11.3. = KuPS v VPS = 0-3 (League cup)
14.3. = MyPa v KuPS = 3-1 (League Cup)
17.3. = KuPS v Haka = 2-1 (League Cup)
27.3. = KuPS v JJK = 0-0 (friendly)
9.4. = KuPS v JIPPO = 2-0 (friendly)
TOTAL = 3-1-6 (12-27)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 2-1-6 (10-27)



LAHTI (Lahti. Founded 1996):

Goalkeepers: Szentpeteri Viktor, Tuomi Juha
Defenders: Eerola Kalle, Haara Heikki, Heikkinen Jussi, Huuhka Toni, Moilanen Janne, Toivomäki Henri
Midfielders Fofana Mohamed, Heini Riku, Hietanen Konsta, Hänninen Mika, Korte Eero, Litmanen Jari, Rantanen Kaarlo, Vanninen Jukka, Veltheim Jukka
Strikers: Helenius Niki, Kemppinen Jonne, Länsitalo Jussi, Rafael, Shala Drilon
Manager: Mäkelä Ilkka
Champions: 0
Finnish Cup winner: 0
League Cup winner: 1 (latest 2007)
Team budget: 900 000€
In: Litmanen, Huuhka, Heikkinen, Fofana, Helenius, Länsitalo
Out: Kärkkäinen, Sassila, Kainu

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
30.1. = Lahti v Viikingit = 3-0 (New Lahti Cup)
31.1. = Lahti v MyPa = 0-0 (5-4 after penalties) (New Lahti Cup)
1.2. = HJK v Lahti = 0-4 (New Lahti Cup final)
10.2. = Lahti v TPS = 1-1 (League Cup)
18.2. = IFK Maarianhamina v Lahti = 3-3 (League Cup)
21.2. = Tampere Utd v Lahti = 5-0 (League Cup)
28.2. = Inter v Lahti = 1-1 (League Cup)
4.3. = Lahti v JJK = 1-0 (League Cup)
10.3. = Lahti v RoPS = 2-0 (League Cup)
21.3. = HJK v Lahti = 7-5 (League Cup)
29.3. = Haka v Lahti = 1-1 (friendly)
4.4. = PK-35 v Lahti = 2-0 (friendly)
TOTAL = 4-5-3 (21-20)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 3-5-2 (18-18)



MYPA (Myllykoski/Anjalankoski. Founded 1947):

Goalkeepers: Johansson Mika, Kuismala Antti
Defenders: Aho Tuomas, Huttunen Toni, Lindberg Toni, Oksanen Ville, Timoska Sampsa, Tuunainen Jarno, Uimaniemi Antti
Midfielders: Ady, Könönen Tuomo, Multaharju Miikka, Mustafi Nebi, Rautiainen Roope, Webster Ben, Äijälä Ilari
Strikers: Benevides Felipe, Kurittu Einari, Nakari Niko, Puhakainen Saku, Ricketts Tosaint, Votinov Maxim
Manager: Lindberg Janne
Champions: 1 (latest 2005)
Finnish Cup winner: 3 (latest 2004)
League Cup winner: 0
Team budget: 1 120 000€
In: Johansson, Kuismala, Aho, Oksanen, Uimaniemi, Könönen, Multaharju, Webster, Nakari, Ricketts, Votinov, Ady
Out: Korhonen, Luukkonen, Miranda, Agboh, Fofana, Kuparinen, Muinonen, Nykänen, Pulkkinen, Racu, Helenius, Kangaskolkka, Neemelo

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
17.1. = Hämeenlinna v MyPa = 0-4 (friendly)
23.1. = HJK v MyPa = 2-1 (League Cup)
31.1. = MyPa v JK Tulevik (Est) = 3-0 (New Lahti Cup)
1.2. = Lahti v MyPa = 0-0 (5-4 after penalties) (New Lahti Cup)
1.2. = Tampere Utd v MyPa = 0-2 (New Lahti Cup)
14.2. = Haka v MyPa = 2-3 (League Cup)
4.3. = MyPa v Jaro = 0-5 (League Cup)
6.3. = VPS v MyPa = 1-0 (League Cup)
11.3. = MyPa v Honka = 0-1 (League Cup)
14.3. = MyPa v KuPS = 3-1 (League Cup)
20.3. = Mypa v JJK = 2-0 (friendly)
8.4. = MyPa v PK-35 = 1-1 (friendly)
9.4. = MyPa v TPS = 1-1 (friendly)
TOTAL = 6-3-4 (20-13)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 4-2-4 (12-14)



ROPS (Rovaniemi, founded 1950):

Goalkeepers: Kwon Jung-Hyuk, Syväjärvi Kari-Pekka
Defenders: Ikäläinen Joonas, Inkeröinen Juha-Pekka, Koivuranta Marko, Kunda Stephen, Simwanza White, Turpeenniemi Janne, Yrjänheikki Jukka
Midfielders: Chibanga Godfrey, Maisonvaara Mika-Matti, Mwaba Chanda, Ogodugha Echiabi, Pires, Syväjärvi Ville
Strikers: Chibwe Chilese, Majava Juuso Musonda Christopher, Mweetwa Nchimunya, Saileti Zeddy, Tenkula Jarno
Manager:
Champions: 0
Finnish Cup winner: 1 (latest 1986)
League Cup winner: 0
Team budget: 650 000€
In: Kwon, Ikäläinen, Koivuranta, Simwanza, Chibanga, Ogodugha, Pires, Syväjärvi, Tenkula, Musonda
Out: Uimaniemi, Ollo, Kulik, Nurmela, Majava, Bauer, Peura, Edeipo, Tsykolia, Essomba, Pavlenko, Rönkkö

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
18.2. = RoPS v Inter = 0-3 (League Cup)
21.2. = RoPS v JJK = 1-1 (League Cup)
28.2. = RoPS v IFK Maarianhamina = 1-3 (League Cup)
7.3. = Tampere Utd v RoPS = 2-0 (League Cup)
10.3. = Lahti v RoPS = 2-0 (League Cup)
13.3. = TPS v RoPS = 3-0 (League Cup)
27.3. = TP-47 v RoPS = 1-3 (friendly)
5.4. = RoPS v TP-47 = 3-0 (friendly)
TOTAL = 2-1-5 (8-15)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 0-1-5 (2-14)



TAMPERE UTD (Tampere. Founded 1998):

Goalkeepers: Kaven Mikko, Soukiala Juha
Defenders: Järvinen Toni, Kujala Jussi, Lindström Mathias, Mononen Johannes, Rafinha, Ruuth Ilari
Midfielders: James Chris, Lappalainen Aapo, Ojanperä Antti, Pirinen Juha, Pohja Antti, Saarinen Sakari, Savolainen Juska (on loan from Rosenborg until 31.7.), Savolainen Vili
Strikers: Hjelm Jonne, Kangaskolkka Aleksei, Niemi Jari, Petrescu Tomi, , Scheweleff Henri
Manager: Hjelm Ari
Champions: 3 (latest 2007)
Finnish Cup winner: 1 (latest 2007)
League Cup winner: 1 (latest 2009)
Team budget: 1 656 630€
In: Petrescu, Mononen, Ruuth, Lappalainen, Pirinen, Kangaskolkka
Out: Mäkelä, Aho, Kuoppala, Hemming, Myntti, Nwoke

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
31.1. = Tampere Utd v KuPS = 4-2 (New Lahti Cup)
1.2. = HJK v Tampere Utd = 3-0 (New Lahti Cup)
1.2. = Tampere Utd v MyPa = 0-2 (New Lahti Cup)
7.2. = Tampere Utd v Inter = 5-2 (League Cup, in Pori)
13.2. = TPS v Tampere Utd = 0-0 (League Cup)
21.2. = Tampere Utd v Lahti = 5-0 (League Cup)
7.3. = Tampere Utd v RoPS = 2-0 (League Cup)
11.3. = JJK v Tampere Utd = 2-3 (League Cup)
17.3. = IFK Maarianhamina v Tampere Utd = 2-2 (League Cup)
21.3. = Jaro v Tampere Utd = 0-1 (League Cup)
4.4. = Tampere Utd v TPS = 2-1 (League Cup)
9.4. = Tampere Utd v Haka = 1-0 (friendly)
15.4. = Tampere Utd v HJK = 2-0 (League Cup final)
TOTAL = 9-2-2 (27-14)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 9-2-2 (27-14)



TPS (Turku. Founded 1922):

Goalkeepers: Lehtovaara Jukka, Tuomala Jani
Defenders: Aalto Iiro, Aaltonen Jani, Heinikangas Jarno, Mäkinen Kalle, Nyberg Jaakko, Rähmönen Sami
Midfielders: Brown Wayne (on loan from Fulham until 16.8.), Cleaver Chris, Ferati Alban, Hämäläinen Kasper, Lähde Juho, Manninen Mikko, Riski Riku, Saarinen Jesse, Valakari Simo
Strikers: Lomski Patrik, Mäkelä Samu-Petteri (on loan from PoPa until 18.8.), Paatelainen Mikko, Wusu Babatunde, Ääritalo Mika
Manager: Rautianen Pasi
Champions: 8 (latest 1975)
Finnish Cup winner: 2 (latest 1994)
League Cup winner: 0
Team budget: 3 000 000€
In: Tuomala, Nyberg, Manninen, Ferati, Wusu
Out: Moisander, Hradecky, Lehtonen, Rooba, Sarajärvi, Vellamo, Zarabi, Gyan, Pertot, Hakala, One, Pedersen, Russinho

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
16.1. = TPS v Atlantis = 1-0 (friendly)
30.1. = IFK Maarianhamina v TPS = 2-1 (League Cup)
6.2. = TPS v JJK = 3-1 (League Cup)
10.2. = Lahti v TPS = 1-1 (League Cup)
13.2. = TPS v Tampere Utd = 0-0 (League Cup)
21.2. = Inter v TPS = 0-1 (League Cup)
13.3. = TPS v RoPS = 3-0 (League Cup)
21.3. = Honka v TPS = 5-7 (League Cup)
29.3. = IF Brommapojkarna (Sweden) v TPS = 1-0 (friendly)
4.4. = Tampere Utd v TPS = 2-1 (League Cup)
9.4. = MyPa v TPS = 1-1 (friendly)
TOTAL = 5-3-3 (19-15)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 4-3-2 (19-12)



VPS (Vaasa. Founded 1924):

Goalkeepers: Moisander Henrik, Sillanpää Henri, Slotte Benjamin
Defenders: Agolli Ansi, Ahlvik Jan, Berg Jan, Lyyski Jani, Nygård Jens, Saranpää Jyrki, Äijälä Jussi
Midfielders: Alasuutari Tero, Björk Tony, Forsell Petteri, Hahto Toni, Hietaharju Jyri, Koskela Tero, Lindroos Richard, Tuuri Joacim
Strikers: Aalto Jussi, Inutile Antonio, Kainu Pekka, Smith Lawrence
Manager: Kärkkäinen Tomi
Champions: 2 (latest 1948)
Finnish Cup winner: 0
League Cup winner: 2 (latest 2000)
Team budget: 1 202 500€
In: Aalto, Koskela, Lyyski, Moisander, Äijälä, Lindroos, Kainu, Smith, Forsell, Alasuutari, Berg
Out: Koskimaa, Uotinen, Ylinen, Ekström, Ekström, Truszczynski, Edereho, Ikäläinen, Ahola

Pre-season games - Spring 2009:
31.1. = VPS v VIFK = 3-0 (friendly)
10.2. = Jaro v VPS = 0-2 (League Cup)
13.2. = VPS v HJK = 1-2 (League Cup)
18.2. = Haka v VPS = 2-0 (League Cup)
6.3. = VPS v MyPa = 1-0 (League Cup)
11.3. = KuPS v VPS = 0-3 (League cup)
14.3. = VPS v Honka = 1-4 (League Cup)
21.3. = IFK Maarianhamina v VPS = 3-1 (League Cup)
3.4. = VPS v KPV = 1-1 (friendly)
4.4. = VPS v PoPa = 7-0 (friendly)
9.4. = VPS v Kiisto = 1-1 (friendly)
TOTAL = 5-2-4 (21-13)
TOTAL AGAINST VEIKKAUSLIIGA TEAMS = 3-0-4 (9-11)



VEIKKAUSLIIGA PRE-SEASON LEAGUE TABLE:

Updated 16.4.2009

- Team Games played Wins-Draws-Losses Goals Points per game
01. HJK 12 10-0-2 28-15 2.50
02. Tampere Utd 13 9-2-2 27-14 2.23
03. IFK Maarianhamina 08 5-2-1 18-12 2.12
04. Honka 09 6-0-3 22-13 2.00
05. TPS 09 4-3-2 18-12 1.66
06. Lahti 10 3-5-2 18-18 1.40
07. MyPa 10 4-2-4 12-13 1.40
08. VPS 07 3-0-4 9-11 1.28
09. Inter Turku 08 3-1-4 13-12 1.25
10. Jaro 08 3-1-4 11-9 1.25
11. KuPS 09 2-1-6 10-27 0.77
12. Haka 09 1-2-6 8-15 0.55
13. JJK 10 0-2-8 7-18 0.20
14. RoPS 06 0-1-5 2-14 0.16




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