Most mediocre Scandi Saint?

[Dusic]

Not good (M.Svensson) or bad (A. Jakobsson) but just most bang average?

I will go for Mikael Nilsson. As the name suggests just a nothing player, despite 60+ Sweden caps.

[benjii]

Stig Johansen, obviously.

[Lighthouse]

I’m not sure we were watching the same Mikael Nilsson, if you thought he was not bad.

The okayest Scandi who comes to mind is Peter Madsen. Came in on loan for half a season in the Championship, scored a couple of goals, left. The end.

[benjii]

45 minutes ago, Lighthouse said:

I’m not sure we were watching the same Mikael Nilsson, if you thought he was not bad.

The okayest Scandi who comes to mind is Peter Madsen. Came in on loan for half a season in the Championship, scored a couple of goals, left. The end.

He was quite dishy, wasn't he?

I think he did modelling on the side.

[Jeremy Corbyn]

What about that right back that looked like Jesus?  He was very average

[Dman]

Special shout out to Vegard Forren who is somehow still playing, aged 37, in the norwegain 3rd division. 

[CheshireSaint]

Just now, Dman said:

Special shout out to Vegard Forren who is somehow still playing, aged 37, in the norwegain 3rd division. 

Don't think he was as good as average was he?

[Hatch]

Vestergaard was very average

[Jack]

Moi Elyounoussi. Most unbelievably average footballer somehow getting starts every week in a decent side 

[Appy]

Trond Egil Soltvedt for me. 

Edited 9 December, 2025 by Appy

[swannymere]

2 hours ago, Jeremy Corbyn said:

What about that right back that looked like Jesus?  He was very average

Alexander Ostlund

Edited 9 December, 2025 by swannymere

[SW5 SAINT]

The one Rupert Lowe bought in to replace Fitz Hall, after he was sold Palace in 2004. Described by Rupert as good business at the time. Saints went on to be relegated.

[Stripey McStripe Shirt]

Mo Elyonousi (or however you spell his name).

[Le Timmier]

1 hour ago, SW5 SAINT said:

The one Rupert Lowe bought in to replace Fitz Hall, after he was sold Palace in 2004. Described by Rupert as good business at the time. Saints went on to be relegated.

Andreas Jakobsson. I think he was too shit to be mediocre. 

[bugenhagen]

Jo Tessem. Never really made the team much better or worse. Average to the level he was playing at.

[Nordic Saint]

On 09/12/2025 at 13:50, Jack said:

Moi Elyounoussi. Most unbelievably average footballer somehow getting starts every week in a decent side 

He scored against Villarreal in the Champions League last night. He's scored 6 goals in his last 16 Champions League matches, including 2 against Man City, which isn't a bad scoring rate for a winger.

[RedArmy]

On 09/12/2025 at 16:28, bugenhagen said:

Jo Tessem. Never really made the team much better or worse. Average to the level he was playing at.

Definitely the worst Scandinavian commentator 

[Crab Lungs]

Jakobsson was awful but Nilsson drove me up the wall. Bottled every challenge in his white boots.

Edited 11 December, 2025 by Crab Lungs

[Colinjb]

Another nomination for Alex Ostlund.

Beloved for looking like Jesus and going in goal at Newcastle.

[Colinjb]

On 09/12/2025 at 13:50, Jack said:

Moi Elyounoussi. Most unbelievably average footballer somehow getting starts every week in a decent side 

I think you are overhyping a couple of points there.

[Turkish]

On 09/12/2025 at 14:53, Stripey McStripe Shirt said:

Mo Elyonousi (or however you spell his name).

Mediocre? He was world class when he didn't have the ball. Never seen anyone like it for sticking to a formation

[Gloucester Saint]

On 09/12/2025 at 15:21, Le Timmier said:

Andreas Jakobsson. I think he was too shit to be mediocre. 

If him and Vestergaard had a 100 yard ‘sprint’ race in their prime, I’m not 100% convinced Jakobsson would win, yet Jannik was glacially slow/couldn’t run. 

[Crab Lungs]

8 minutes ago, Turkish said:

Mediocre? He was world class when he didn't have the ball. Never seen anyone like it for sticking to a formation

The ultimate ‘resting defence’ footballer.

[saintstowin]

I haven't checked my Tessem stats but my recollection is that he brought energy and versatility to the team and played several positions from defence to attack. I liked him.

[suewhistle]

How about late career Claus Lundekvam, particularly in the Portsmouth game?

[saintstowin]

Anders Svensson had a decent time with us but I recall I always hoped he'd kick on a bit more in terms of attacking threat and running games - like he seemed to do for his country. His output was defensive midfielder but his style wasn't.

[swannymere]

On 11/12/2025 at 18:36, saintstowin said:

I haven't checked my Tessem stats but my recollection is that he brought energy and versatility to the team and played several positions from defence to attack. I liked him.

Woooolfboy

[bpsaint]

Always thought Tessem was a decent number 10 under Hoddle. When Strachan decided to play him up front he looked a bit shite.

[Wallington Saint]

On 11/12/2025 at 13:38, RedArmy said:

Definitely the worst Scandinavian commentator 

And the best!

[Midfield_General]

On 11/12/2025 at 18:36, saintstowin said:

I haven't checked my Tessem stats but my recollection is that he brought energy and versatility to the team and played several positions from defence to attack. 

And since then he has brought me to the verge of obliterating my radio with a lump hammer 

It's like listening to the lovechild of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Werner Herzog furiously drivelling on after a couple of lines of moody beak

Edited 14 December, 2025 by Midfield_General

[Miltonaggro]

This chancer, by a country mile:

 

[Tommy Mulgrew]

2 hours ago, Miltonaggro said:

This chancer, by a country mile:

Sorry, but he is far from reaching the stratospheric heights of being mediocre.

[CB Fry]

On 14/12/2025 at 18:44, Midfield_General said:

And since then he has brought me to the verge of obliterating my radio with a lump hammer 

It's like listening to the lovechild of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Werner Herzog furiously drivelling on after a couple of lines of moody beak

No living person on earth has used the phrase in my eyes more than Jo Tessem.

[bangkoksaint]

On 09/12/2025 at 14:02, Appy said:

Trond Egil Soltvedt for me. 

IIRC I saw him get a crucial goal at Anfield? If he did that elevates him above average for me!!

[Lighthouse]

4 hours ago, CB Fry said:

No living person on earth has used the phrase in my eyes more than Jo Tessem.

Bonnie Blue?

[Miltonaggro]

On 11/12/2025 at 13:38, RedArmy said:

Definitely the worst Scandinavian commentator 

A little unfair in terms of his range.  He sounds like he is from Shanghai, so perhaps wins the worst Chinese commentator as well.

[Midfield_General]

8 hours ago, CB Fry said:

No living person on earth has used the phrase in my eyes more than Jo Tessem.

INNNA MOYOYSSSS AADDAMMM

[qwertyell]

No-one's mentioned whoever the fuck it was that joined us on loan in January last year, made about one sub appearance, and that was that. 

Can't even remember his name. Not worth bothering to look it up. 

[Katalinic]

Michael Stensgaard

[Midfield_General]

2 hours ago, qwertyell said:

No-one's mentioned whoever the fuck it was that joined us on loan in January last year, made about one sub appearance, and that was that. 

Can't even remember his name. Not worth bothering to look it up. 

Albert Grønbæk

Strong shout 

[Badger]

On 09/12/2025 at 13:50, Jack said:

Moi Elyounoussi. Most unbelievably average footballer somehow getting starts every week in a decent side 

Don’t think he reached the dizzy heights of being ‘average’ with us. Complete crap. 
 

He was the Bazunu of Scandinavian midfielders. 

Edited 17 December, 2025 by Badger