Brian Priske
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Brian Priske Pedersen is a Danish
retired football player. He played 24 matches for the Denmark national football team
from 2003 to 2007, and represented Denmark at the 2004 European Championship (Euro 2004) tournament.
, Priske started his career for Danish club Stensballe. A Horsens suburb club. Still a youth he changed to Horsens Forenede Sportsklubber (HFS) which club today is called AC Horsens. He moved on to Aarhus Fremad
in 1997, before settling at Aalborg Boldspilklub (AaB) in 1999. Here he won the Danish Superliga
championship in 1999, and captained the club at the end of his tenure. He moved to Belgium
to play for K.R.C. Genk
in the summer 2003.
When he played the full match in Denmark's 4–1 win over England
on August 17, 2005, Priske opened a few eyes in the English Premiership and he joined Portsmouth F.C.
on August 22 for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal. When he arrived in England, Priske received a good run in manager Alain Perrin's Portsmouth side, but the sacking of Perrin in November 2005 and the return of manager Harry Redknapp
led to Priske being dropped from the side. Many Portsmouth supporters assumed that he had been a casualty of Redknapp's disdain of using players he himself had not purchased, and speculation was rife in the January 2006 transfer window that Priske would be leaving the club.
A move away from Fratton Park
never materialized, however, and following Portsmouth poor run of form in 2006 and injuries to several defenders, Priske was returned to the side for the March 11, 2006 match against Manchester City. Portsmouth then went on an excellent run of form for their final 10 matches of the season, with Priske being an absolute ever-present, helping the team earn Premiership survival for another year. Since arriving from K.R.C. Genk, Priske has been a popular player amongst Portsmouth supporters. Many were originally unhappy that Priske had been frozen-out of the team with Redknapp's return, and felt justified in their valuation of the player after the impressive role he played in earning the club survival from relegation.
During the pre-season of 2006, rumours of his departure resurfaced. Priske revealed to the Danish media that he had been told to find a new club before the start of the next season, and returned to Belgium
, joining Club Brugge
in August 2006. The news was met with confusion and anger among Portsmouth fans. In Bruges
, Priske competed with fan favourites Olivier De Cock
and Birger Maertens
for a place in the starting line-up. Priske became a first team regular, and helped the team win the 2007 Belgian Cup
.
In the summer 2008, Priske returned to the Danish Superliga to play for Vejle Boldklub
. He could not keep the club from relegation to the Danish 1st Division
in 2009, and stayed with the team in the 1st Division. In the summer 2010, he was loaned out to Superliga club FC Midtjylland
. On 21 January 2011, he signed for Start.
, coming on as a substitute to replace Christian Poulsen
. Following retirement and injuries in the Danish defense, Priske became a more consistent member of the national team. In the 2006 World Cup qualification stage he played 10 out of 12 matches, though Denmark did not qualify for the finals. He played one game in the UEFA Euro 2008 qualification, a 1-2 loss to Northern Ireland
in November 2007, after which he was dropped from the national team.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
retired football player. He played 24 matches for the Denmark national football team
Denmark national football team
The Denmark national football team represents Denmark in association football and is controlled by the Danish Football Association , the governing body for the football clubs which are organized under DBU...
from 2003 to 2007, and represented Denmark at the 2004 European Championship (Euro 2004) tournament.
Club career
Born in HorsensHorsens
Horsens is a Danish city in east Jutland. It is the site of the council of Horsens municipality. The city's population is 53,807 and the Horsens municipality's population is 82,835 ....
, Priske started his career for Danish club Stensballe. A Horsens suburb club. Still a youth he changed to Horsens Forenede Sportsklubber (HFS) which club today is called AC Horsens. He moved on to Aarhus Fremad
Aarhus Fremad
Aarhus Fremad is a Danish football club currently playing in the Danish 2nd Division West. They play at Riisvangen Stadion in Aarhus in Jutland, which has a capacity of 4,500.-History:...
in 1997, before settling at Aalborg Boldspilklub (AaB) in 1999. Here he won the Danish Superliga
Danish Superliga
The Danish Superliga is the current Danish football championship tournament, and administered by the Danish Football Association. It is the highest association football league in Denmark and is currently contested by 12 teams each year, with 2 teams to be relegated, which proves to be one of the...
championship in 1999, and captained the club at the end of his tenure. He moved to Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
to play for K.R.C. Genk
K.R.C. Genk
Koninklijke Racing Club Genk , usually referred to as Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and they have won 3 Belgian champion titles in 1998–99, in 2001–02 and in 2010–11 as...
in the summer 2003.
When he played the full match in Denmark's 4–1 win over England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
on August 17, 2005, Priske opened a few eyes in the English Premiership and he joined Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
on August 22 for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal. When he arrived in England, Priske received a good run in manager Alain Perrin's Portsmouth side, but the sacking of Perrin in November 2005 and the return of manager Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp
Henry James "Harry" Redknapp is a former English footballer who has enjoyed a long career in football management starting in 1983 with Bournemouth. He is the current manager of Tottenham Hotspur....
led to Priske being dropped from the side. Many Portsmouth supporters assumed that he had been a casualty of Redknapp's disdain of using players he himself had not purchased, and speculation was rife in the January 2006 transfer window that Priske would be leaving the club.
A move away from Fratton Park
Fratton Park
Fratton Park is a football stadium in the English city-port of Portsmouth. It has been the home of professional club Portsmouth F.C. since its construction in 1898.-Description:...
never materialized, however, and following Portsmouth poor run of form in 2006 and injuries to several defenders, Priske was returned to the side for the March 11, 2006 match against Manchester City. Portsmouth then went on an excellent run of form for their final 10 matches of the season, with Priske being an absolute ever-present, helping the team earn Premiership survival for another year. Since arriving from K.R.C. Genk, Priske has been a popular player amongst Portsmouth supporters. Many were originally unhappy that Priske had been frozen-out of the team with Redknapp's return, and felt justified in their valuation of the player after the impressive role he played in earning the club survival from relegation.
During the pre-season of 2006, rumours of his departure resurfaced. Priske revealed to the Danish media that he had been told to find a new club before the start of the next season, and returned to Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, joining Club Brugge
Club Brugge
Club Brugge Koninklijke Voetbalvereniging is a football club from Bruges in Belgium. It was founded in 1891 and is one of the top clubs in Belgium. Its home ground is the Jan Breydel Stadium, which has a capacity of 29,472....
in August 2006. The news was met with confusion and anger among Portsmouth fans. In Bruges
Bruges
Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located in the northwest of the country....
, Priske competed with fan favourites Olivier De Cock
Olivier De Cock
Olivier De Cock is a Belgian footballer who plays as right-back for K.S.V. Roeselare.-Career:He has been at Club Brugge since 1987. In 1995, he was promoted to the first team....
and Birger Maertens
Birger Maertens
Birger Maertens is a Belgian footballer. He plays at centre back for Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie and has two caps for the Belgian national team.- Club Brugge :...
for a place in the starting line-up. Priske became a first team regular, and helped the team win the 2007 Belgian Cup
Belgian Cup
The Belgian Cup is the main knockout football competition in Belgium, run by the Belgian Football Association. The first cup was held in 1911-12. The most successful cup club is Club Brugge KV with 10 titles followed by RSC Anderlecht and R Standard de Liège...
.
In the summer 2008, Priske returned to the Danish Superliga to play for Vejle Boldklub
Vejle Boldklub
Vejle Boldklub is a Danish football club with proud traditions from the town of Vejle. The club has won the Danish championship five times and the Danish cup title six times....
. He could not keep the club from relegation to the Danish 1st Division
Danish 1st Division
The 1st Division has been the name of the second highest football league in Denmark since 1991. From 1945 to 1991 the 1st Division was the name of the highest level of football in Denmark...
in 2009, and stayed with the team in the 1st Division. In the summer 2010, he was loaned out to Superliga club FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland
FC Midtjylland is a professional Danish football team from Herning and Ikast. The team is a result of a merger between Ikast FS and Herning Fremad...
. On 21 January 2011, he signed for Start.
International career
While at AaB, Priske made his debut for the Danish national team in February 2003. He was a part of the Danish squad at the Euro 2004, and played 14 minutes in the 0–0 group game with ItalyItaly national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
, coming on as a substitute to replace Christian Poulsen
Christian Poulsen
Christian Bjørnshøj Poulsen is a Danish footballer who plays for Evian in Ligue 1. He has played for a number of European clubs, winning the Danish Superliga championship with F.C...
. Following retirement and injuries in the Danish defense, Priske became a more consistent member of the national team. In the 2006 World Cup qualification stage he played 10 out of 12 matches, though Denmark did not qualify for the finals. He played one game in the UEFA Euro 2008 qualification, a 1-2 loss to Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland national football team
The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international association football. Before 1921 all of Ireland was represented by a single side, the Ireland national football team, organised by the Irish Football Association...
in November 2007, after which he was dropped from the national team.