Goodbye to a referee

Today I went to watch FC Copenhagen in their last game of the season, against Herfølge Boldklub. The match ended 1-1, and was exactly as boring as it sounds: Herfølge had already been relegated, while FC Copenhagen's players seemed to have gone on an early vacation.
The game was also a farewell to two of FC Copenhagen's most popular players, the South African Sibusiso Zuma and Todi Johnson from the Faroe Islands. However, the game was also a farewell to a much more interesting football character: linesman Mr. Jens Larsen.
Mr. Larsen has for many years entertained and frustrated countless Danish football fans with his awkward interpretation of the off side rule. Mr. Larsen became renowned in the 2002 World Cup, where he kept waving for nonexistent off-sides against a frustrated Italian side. On Danish TV, the commentators could not understand how a linesman from such a "great" league as the Danish one, could commit such mistakes.
The off-side rule is bound to become more predictable next season in Danish football.

Danish Champions

I am back in Denmark, and as I had hoped, in perfect timing to celebrate Brøndby taking "the double". Last night Brøndby were playing at home to Herfølge. With a victory, they would secure the Danish league title, three rounds before the season ended. Michael Laudrup's team left no doubt: Herfølge was dispatched with 7-0.

This was certainly the most amazing way to win the 10th title since 1985 (the last one was in 2002), as well as the double. This is the first coach- championship for Michael Laudrup. He is true to his football style of attacking football, and has made marvels with the Brøndby youngsters. I just hope they will be able to keep him in the team at least one more season.

Skål for Brøndby!