To NRK, Nils Fisketjønn, head of the competition department at NFF, confirmed that they consider «NM Adjustment».

In front of TV 2who first mentioned the case, Fisketjønn explained that there was thought to “revitalize the cup” with the possibility of permanent changes starting in 2024.

– We are now looking at the different varieties. Some want trophies that start in the spring and end in the spring, others want trophies that start in the spring and end at the end of the season, while others want a solution where the initial round is played in the fall and ends in the fall. spring.Fisketjønn told NRK.

When asked what reason the association was considering making the change, he replied:

– There are things that suggest that we should look at this. But the cup is strong in Norway and we don’t take this lightly at all. But we must dare to discuss it, strike he congested.

– Are you prepared for the fact that you will get a pretty strong reaction when you consider changing the cup which is rich in tradition in Norway?

– Yes, but discussing harmless matters, everyone should allow themselves. And it is natural that we consider the further development of all our tournaments. There’s no drama in it, he believes Fisketjønn.

NFF officials believe that there is still a long way to go before a possible change occurs. First, they must take thorough measures to study its advantages and disadvantages.

– Different judgments are being made and it is too early to say anything about how this will end. The list of key deadlines for 2023 will be adopted by the federal council in September/October, he said.

Molde coach Erling Moe could win the gold trophy in the “new” format on Sunday. He had a positive experience with the way he finished the tournament this time.

– I think that’s an interesting way to try to make it work. The fact that they are now getting a few cup games to count before the series starts, I think that’s cool. “The season started a little early with a decisive game, and I saw this was the way it could work,” Moe told NRK.

Viking player Kristoffer Løkberg, who won gold with the Vikings in 2019, also supports Fisketjønn because it is important to be open in discussing possible changes.

– Both in terms of league and cup matches, to be able to develop Norwegian football further. But I have great respect for the tradition we have in Norwegian football, and there are advantages and disadvantages to tradition, and the way we are this year because of the pandemic. But what do the supporters want? He thought that was the most important thing in this question, Løkberg told NRK.

Fisketjønn pointed out that the NFF is thrilled that the men’s cup final will be back in play after two demanding years of the pandemic.

It’s been decided that NM in 2023 will be played in the same format as this year, with the final in the spring. This is because you don’t have time to finish playing the 2022 Cup before winter arrives.

This means at least two consecutive NM with this format before there will be a permanent solution with changes starting in 2024.

– What arguments speak oppose trophy format change today, Fisketjønn?

– The tradition of cup finals coming in the fall, is very strong in Norway. And our plans a few years ago, where all the men’s and women’s NM finals and the junior finals were played over the weekend, were fantastic. men doThis is a challenge to achieve in the future, both national and international sports are developing. Extended seasons and international tournaments also set the framework for domestic tournaments. In addition, there are different international periods for women and men, he said Fisketjønn.

PS: In November, NRK revealed that the possibility of a completely new league structure for men was also being investigated. You can read more about it here.

• The cup final between Molde and Bodø / Glimt on Sunday starts at 16.00 at the Ullevaal Stadium. You can watch the game on NRK 1 or listen to the radio on NRK Sport.