Rejected 3 year deal at Orebro and will sign with us in the coming days.

Quoted from Hagrid

Rejected 3 year deal at Orebro and will sign with us in the coming days.

Says ?

Says. The Swedish News.   https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/nobbar-nytt-kontrakt-klar-for-engelsk-klubb/

Quoted from Hagrid

Says. The Swedish News.   https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/nobbar-nytt-kontrakt-klar-for-engelsk-klubb/

Great we need him,

I do not get the Swedish newspaper anymore. ;)

Was told the other day he will be signing an 18 month contract. To be honest I have no idea how good he is but without a doubt we need reinforcements.

Maybe the telegraph will be doing a “ ring peice” to follow up this story .  :)

Quoted from livosnose

Maybe the telegraph will be doing a “ ring peice” to follow up this story .  :)

Wiping my "Ring Piece" is about all the Telegraph is good for these days.

Quoted from Hagrid

Says. The Swedish News.   https://www.expressen.se/sport/fotboll/allsvenskan/nobbar-nytt-kontrakt-klar-for-engelsk-klubb/

My Swedish is a bit rusty anyone translate

Quoted from crusty ole pie

My Swedish is a bit rusty anyone translate

https://translate.google.com/  and some cut and paste!

Anyone for a bit of Jonny Cash "I sat on a burning RING of f fire" as a new time to come out to at BP....??

If he signs you can imagine the puns and cheesy headlines when he plays.

Quoted from mimma

If he signs you can imagine the puns and cheesy headlines when he plays.

JOLLY RINGS THE CHANGES    ;D ;D ;D


I'll get my coat...................

Quoted from crusty ole pie

My Swedish is a bit rusty anyone translate

Basically it says what people have already mentioned.
He is 23, has been at 'Orebro' since 2013 and has played 23 matches for the 'Black and whites' this season in the Allsvenskan (=  the top Swedish league).
Supposedly he has rejected a 3 year deal in Sweden for 18 months at Town. They also mention Jolley's connection to Sweden.
BUT - they seem to have a lot of their info from the Telegraph (including the fact he visited Grimsby).

I work in Stockholm so I asked a colleague about him last week. He didn't know him very well but from what he had seen/remembered, he thought he was okay. For me, a young player who is okay in the Swedish top League sounds very positive - especially with our current defensive problems.

Fingers crossed the rumours are true and he does a good job at Town  :)

Toppy

Would they require compo seeing that they have offered a 3 year deal?

Quoted from Meza

Would they require compo seeing that they have offered a 3 year deal?

No, only if he was under 24 and moving to another Swedish club. If true, he'll be joining us on a Bosman free transfer.

Quoted from crusty ole pie

My Swedish is a bit rusty anyone translate

Where is Sweden when we need him ?

Sweden

Ring has sign to Grimsby according to the newspaper Expressen. I happening to know that Örebro has sign a new defender from another club in Sweden, so maybee it is a true.

The deal is One and a half year according to Expressen the newspaper. Örebro has sign a new defender Daniel Björkman from THE club BK Forward . Don't expect that Ring is fully fit. Because our league ended in begining of november.

Town’s first ever Sebastian?

Google translation....

Sebastian Ring, 23, is in place in England to finish with English Grimsby Town, the SportExpressen can reveal.

According to SportExpressen's tasks, Ring has won a three-year agreement with ÖSK to move to England instead.

Sebastian Ring, 23, has belonged to Örebro since 2013 and during the year has played 25 allsvenskan matches for the black and white club.

But with an outgoing contract, Ring has taken the opportunity to look around and before Christmas, Grimsby Telegraph reported that Ring visited the English League Two club Grimsby Town, right now in 14th place in the table.

A Grimsby Town that has former AFC coach Michael Jolley as head coach.-----

Sebastian Ring ready for Grimsby Town
- I have contacts in Sweden. I know him, Jolley told Grimsby Telegraph on December 19.

Now the SportExpress can reveal that Sebastian Ring is again in place in England. This time to sign up for the club, something that can become clear in the next few days.

According to SportExpressen's tasks, the agreement is 1.5 years. Ring has also chosen to nobba a three-year agreement with Örebro to instead move to England.

Sorry, I don't know what a NOBBA is. ;)

Quoted from Grimal

Sorry, I don't know what a NOBBA is. ;)

"Nobba" means that he has refused... So essentially he has refused their offer of a new contract. :-)

This article was linked on the Örebro SK forum and mentions Ring is expected to sign for us

https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/bloggar/sillybloggen/2018/12/27/uppgifter-ring-nobbar-forlangning-gar-till-england/

Another post on their forum sounds peeved off that he didn't accept their contract offer!  ;)

It's funny but I have never learnt Swedish but I've always understood ABBA.

Quoted from fishboyUTM

No, only if he was under 24 and moving to another Swedish club. If true, he'll be joining us on a Bosman free transfer.

Ah I see even though he's under 24 because of different leagues no compo is required but only when transferring to a team in the same league (same country).

Cdajatl

Quoted from gaz57

It's funny but I have never learnt Swedish but I've always understood ABBA.

I've been learning it by watching those Scandi detective programmes. It's just like Taggat. 'Ring de polis. Ders bin a morrder.'  ;)

Quoted from AdamHaddock

Cdajatl

KGEJPDN!

I seriously hope we put together a Classic ABBA song that incorporates Sebastian Ring in it! That would be quality!!

Maybe something like ‘Take a chance on me’ or ‘I have a dream’. It’s a must!!🙏😂

Quoted from 1542

I seriously hope we put together a Classic ABBA song that incorporates Sebastian Ring in it! That would be quality!!

Maybe something like ‘Take a chance on me’ or ‘I have a dream’. It’s a must!!🙏😂

Thank you for the music, the songs we're singing,
Thank you Jolly, for bringing Ring in.  :)

Quoted from 1542

I seriously hope we put together a Classic ABBA song that incorporates Sebastian Ring in it! That would be quality!!

Maybe something like ‘Take a chance on me’ or ‘I have a dream’. It’s a must!!🙏😂

Surely with our current form The Winner takes it all

In an earlier post Sweden suggested  Ring by ABBA.
Instead of " ring ring why don't you give me a call "
we could have  * ring ring  you always win us the ball.

"When all is said and done" if he signs atleast the rumour won't go "on and on and on"

Quoted from 1mickylyons

Surely with our current form The Winner takes it all

The Ringer takes it all
He always wins the ball
He fly's off down the wing
and gets the crosses in

I'll get my coat :)

What will be the partnership on the left?

Ring A.Rose?

I just hope he engages with the fans  ;)

Seb-astian riiing ahhhhh

Quoted from gaz57

In an earlier post Sweden suggested  Ring by ABBA.
Instead of " ring ring why don't you give me a call "
we could have  * ring ring  you always win us the ball.

Or maybe
Ring ring his name is Sebastian Ring
Ring ring his name is Sebastian Ring

Quoted from Mallyner

Thank you for the music, the songs we're singing,
Thank you Jolly, for bringing Ring in.  :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL0EoXdpOqg


Just needs someone to change the words a bit !

Signed.

Welcome Sebastian.

Just seen he’s signed

Good move by Town and for Sebastian

Always thought Grimsby Town FC has a nice ring to it 😉

UTM

Taken from official gtfc

Grimsby Town Football Club are delighted to announce that it has agreed a deal to sign Swedish attacking left-back, Sebastian Ring subject to International clearance and passing a medical.

Michael Jolley has moved quickly before the opening of the January transfer window by securing the services of the 23-year-old, who joins The Mariners on an 18 month contract after almost 6 years at his home town side, Orebro SK in the Swedish Allsvenskan. Ring appeared in most of the club's fixtures last season and helped the club to finish 9th with 35 points last season. Ring was offered a new deal, but rejected the offer in order to join GTFC.

Speaking exclusively to gtfc.co.uk, Ring discussed his move, his delight to move to England and what he is like as a player. "I have spent my entire life in Orebro, a town in Sweden and played for the club almost 6 years, but I am very happy to be here in England and experience a new adventure", said Ring.

"I am a left-footed left back. I feel that I am good with the ball, I have good technique and although i'm not so tall, I feel that I am good in the air and can fight for the ball. I also like to get forward and get crosses in with my left foot."

"Last season was pretty good for me I think", explained Ring. "I have developed very much as a player in the last year and I think I will become a better player playing in English football. Last year it was a little bit up and down, but I feel that I had my best year last year".

Manager, Michael Jolley has first hand experience with Ring, after his spell in Sweden managing AFC Eskilstuna. "We are excited to bring Sebastian to Grimsby Town and we look forward to working with him", said Jolley.

"At just 23, he is still a young player but one with significant experience in Allsvenskan. We will give Sebastian the support and time necessary to adjust to life in England, but we are confident that during the term of his contract, he can help the team move forward. Welcome to Grimsby, Sebastian".  

Ring spoke highly of the manager, something he says was important in his decision to move from his home town. "I know the manager from last year, he was manager of Eskilstuna and he learned a bit about me from his time there. He told me a lot of good things about the club and the area. My agent and I visited a few weeks ago and now I am just very happy to be here!"

Ring will meet up with his new team mates today as they travel to Exeter ahead of tomorrow's Sky Bet League Two game, something he is excited ahead of. "I met the team when I visited the area before but it'll be great to see them all again", said Ring. "I will travel with the team today and we will train at Birmingham before heading to Exeter. I will watch the game and hopefully we can bring home the 3 points with us!"

Should be available for New Year’s Day against Mansfield :)

Quoted from scott_gtfc_89

Should be available for New Year’s Day against Mansfield :)

If his international clearance takes as long as Akeem's he'll be the club's senior pro by the time he makes his debut!   ;)

Mansfield might be without Tyler Walker as rumours are forest are going to recall him from his loan and loan him out to a league 1 side as he's too good for league 2 apparently.  

Quoted from Ipswin

If his international clearance takes as long as Akeem's he'll be the club's senior pro by the time he makes his debut!   ;)

It's different Ipswin.  Rose needed a permit with him being non EU.  Ring doesn't.

Quoted from Meza

It's different Ipswin.  Rose needed a permit with him being non EU.  Ring doesn't.

Really? I never knew that!  Nice to see someone biting

Welcome to Grimsby Seb!

Quoted from Ipswin

If his international clearance takes as long as Akeem's he'll be the club's senior pro by the time he makes his debut!   ;)

Lighten up Swin....’Tis the season to be Jolley 😁

Quoted from 1542

I seriously hope we put together a Classic ABBA song that incorporates Sebastian Ring in it! That would be quality!!

Maybe something like ‘Take a chance on me’ or ‘I have a dream’. It’s a must!!🙏😂

Am I being too obvious?

https://youtu.be/TL0EoXdpOqg

🤔

Quoted from Grantham_Mariner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL0EoXdpOqg


Just needs someone to change the words a bit !

It’s perfect. He’s Swedish and his name is ring. Somebody has to make that chorus into a chant.

Saw him in the club when i collected my Palace tickets earlier...i wondered who it was

Welcome to GTFC Sebastian

The bloody introduction video on Ifollow isn't working.  I really need to know "How this move came about?" and "What type of player he is?"

Quoted from Ipswin

Really? I never knew that!  Nice to see someone biting

Biting!!! Lmao

It's a forum Ipswin.... Where people debate and discuss all things GTFC just incase you forgot.  🤣🤣

[youtube]URAqnM1PP5E[/youtube]

LYRICS
I'm glad you're home
Now did you really miss me?
I guess you did by the look in your eye
(Look in your eye, look in your eye)
Well lay back and relax
While I put away the dishes (put away the dishes)
Then you and me can rock a bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
The night is young
And full of possibilities
Well, come on and let yourself be free, yeah
My love for you (love for you, love for you)
So long I've been savin'
Tonight was made for me and you
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell
You can ring my bell
(Ding, dong, ding, ah-ah, ring it)
You can ring my bell, anytime, anywhere
(Ring it, ring it, ring it, ring it, ow)
You can ring my bell, you can ring my bell
(Ding, dong, ding, ah-ah, ring it)
You can ring my bell, anytime, anywhere
(Ring it, ring it, ring it, ring it, ow)
Bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ring-a-ring-a-ring)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell
(Ring my bell, ding-dong-ding)
You can ring my bell, ring my bell

Great signing young energetic left wing back fits the model perfectly for Jolley. UTM

Looks a good signing and great to know he doesn’t need a work permit due to the European Union allowing freedom of movement  

Quoted from Ipswin

Really? I never knew that!  Nice to see someone biting

More like someone called Ip***n who f**ked up pretending they were after a bite. !!!

Welcome to Great Grimsby Sebastian  I hope your stay is a long successful one.

Lovely stuff. Hopefully a Swedish Conor Townsend!

Sounds like a townsend or danny andrew type signing to me. Quick and adds a bit extra going forward.
Reckon Fox will leave after the Palace match now

I hope he does well and people give him time to settle in and not expect too much too soon. He will need to gain fitness and get used to a different kind of game in L2 from what he has been used to.

I always feel an added element of excitement when we sign an overseas player, looks exciting on paper looking forward to seeing how he gets on!

I would like to give him a bit of advice  " Don't read the facking FISHY "

Quoted from golfer

I would like to give him a bit of advice  " Don't read the facking FISHY "

Pollocks.  ;)

Can MJ sign more Swedish players or are his hans tied?

Hopefully the culture shock won't be too much for him, first time away from his home town let alone Sweden. I wouldn't underestimate all that for a young lad. Get that right and he could have a very good future. Patience is called for.

Best of luck Seb and welcome!

Quoted from scott_gtfc_89

Should be available for New Year’s Day against Mansfield :)

https://twitter.com/SamStrandt/status/1078636527377399809?s=19

Welcome aboard goodship Mariner Sebo.

And here is Sebastians brother:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Ring

Sign him up, Jolley! ;-)

Be nice if he was available for the new years day game.

Big crowd to welcome/introduce Seb to the black n White army.

Does anyone know what sort of  crowd's he's been playing in front of?

Quoted from gaz57

Does anyone know what sort of  crowd's he's been playing in front of?

4129 and 5795 his last 2 home games.

https://us.soccerway.com/teams/sweden/orebro-sportklubb-fotboll/2156/

Is he actually out of contract in sweden if so does that mean we can sign him anytime.

Quoted from Abdul19

4129 and 5795 his last 2 home games.

https://us.soccerway.com/teams/sweden/orebro-sportklubb-fotboll/2156/

Thanks for that.

Quoted from marinerrick

Is he actually out of contract in sweden if so does that mean we can sign him anytime.

He's already signed

https://www.grimsby-townfc.co.uk/news/2018/december/deal-agreed-to-sign-sebastian-ring/

Like virtually everyone else on here, I know next to nothing about this lad. However, it’s worth trying to put into some context the level he’s been playing at.

First off, average attendances in the Swedish Allsvenskan were around 8,500 last season; comparable with around 4,200 in League Two and 8,200 in League One (which is skewed somewhat by Sunderland’s huge home crowds for that level). There are some big clubs in there; Ring features in this game (#19) in front of what looks to be a 25,000+ crowd:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=EvZsn055pJU

It’s by no means a pub league. I couldn’t find the very latest stats on this, but the Allsvenskan ranks around the 24th best league in Europe based on the generally well respected ELO ranking system - well above both the SPL and League One:

https://forum.insidesport.com.au/2402354/European-football-League-rankings

In terms of club rankings, again not necessarily a perfect science, but this list has Orebro at 486 in the world, some 100 or so positions ahead of Town and just ahead of Peterborough:

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/global-club-soccer-rankings/

On the face of it then, it looks like we’re getting a player who was a first team regular and offered a three year deal at a club of a decent League One standard. Ultimately, a number of factors will determine how successful young Seb is here, not least how he copes with playing away from his home country for the first time, however he certainly shouldn’t be overawed or out of his depth in League Two. Far from it in fact.

Looks very promising.

Quoted from marinerrick

Is he actually out of contract in sweden if so does that mean we can sign him anytime.

Yes and that means he will be able to play new years day,

He has gone to Exeter with the team to do a bit of bonding, ;)

Quoted from Northbank Mariner

Anyone for a bit of Jonny Cash "I sat on a burning RING of f fire" as a new time to come out to at BP....??

The Frank Zappa version was better!!

Quoted from KingstonMariner

I've been learning it by watching those Scandi detective programmes. It's just like Taggat. 'Ring de polis. Ders bin a morrder.'  ;)

I picked my knowledge up from watching lots of Swedish films in the 1970's ! I also learnt a lot of Danish as well!

Quoted from grimsby pete

Yes and that means he will be able to play new years day,

He has gone to Exeter with the team to do a bit of bonding, ;)

https://twitter.com/SamStrandt/status/1078636527377399809?s=19

Quoted from rancido

I picked my knowledge up from watching lots of Swedish films in the 1970's ! I also learnt a lot of Danish as well!

Oh ja! Ja!

Quoted from KingstonMariner

Oh ja! Ja!

A bit like the brother did, played by John Candy ,  in the film Splash.