So, first out in the series of possible Örebro opponents are Fulham, the best known team of the bunch.
Things to know about Fulham FC
Last season: 8th in the premier League.
Qualified through: fair play, 1st round
Coach: Martin Jol (new)
Star: Clint Dempsey
Links to Örebro: (i) was coached by former Örebro coach Roy Hodgson when miraculously saved through relegation in 2008, finishing 7th in the Premier League and reaching the Europa League final in 2010; (ii) David Elm, with Fulham until spring 2011, scored against Örebro during his last season at Kalmar in 2009 (Örebro won 2-1); (iii) American stars Clint Dempsey and Alejandro Bedoya are currently hanging out in the U.S. Gold Cup preparations; (iv) they play in black and white
Comment: by far the most difficult possible opponent in the second round. A team full of known players such as Schwarzer in goal, Senderos, Kelly, Hengeland, Salcido and Paintsil in defence, Sidwell, Andy Johnson, Zoltan Gera and Damien Duff, baby brother Riise, Simon Davies and Danny Murphy in midfield, and Dempsey and Zamora.
This is how we beat them: Fulham wants to play in Europe, unlike Spurs they have responded positively to the idea of an early qualifyer. Yet: summer break will be short and inspiration to play Örebro SK, a team maybe baby brother Riise have heard about, will not be an adrenalin pumper in the premature preseason for a pretty old squad that will have zero competitive games and just a few trainings with new coach Martin Jol when their Europa League campaign starts in the 1st round (30 June, one week after pre-season training starts). That gives us a much better chance than we would have mid-season.
Chance of Örebro winning: 20-25%.
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