Jo Tessem

Jo Tessem (born 28 February 1972) is a Norwegian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Tessem was known for his versatility as a player, being able to play anywhere on the pitch. Playing career

Norway Tessem hails from Brekstad in Sør-Trøndelag, and his original club was Ørland BK. He played for this club in the lower divisions, but concentrated more on his professional career. He served in the Norwegian Armed Forces for a period, and worked at Værnes Air Station. He trained with local team Stjørdals-Blink at the time, but did not sign any contract. While playing here, he also worked part-time as a police officer. before signing a three-year contract with Lyn at the start of the 2005 season. During the 2007 season, Jo Tessem announced that he was moving back to England after the season, because his wife was English, and they had decided to live there. He played 208 matches for Lyn from his debut in 1994 until he ended his Lyn Oslo relationship after the 2007 season.

He played for Lyn in the Norwegian Premier League in 2007, before deciding to move back to England, where his partner was born.

AFC Bournemouth On 8 January 2008, Tessem joined AFC Bournemouth on a short-term deal. He had trained with the squad for over a month before signing. Kevin Bond, the manager, said: "Jo has bags of experience. He's been playing the last two seasons in Norway, so he's been getting regular football and is still very fit. He doesn't miss anything on the ball and he uses it very well. His last season didn't end until November, so he's in good shape and ready to go. Hopefully, it'll prove an ideal move for us, as well as him."

Bournemouth were relegated to League Two after five successive seasons of League One football. Tessem had been playing under month-to-month contracts since joining the team, but Bournemouth could not offer a new contract by the end of the season due to their uncertain financial future.

In June 2009 Tessem went on trial at the Swedish club Örgryte IS in Allsvenskan. Due to an injury he did not sign a contract with the club. Only six days after he discontinued the negotiations with Örgryte Tessem went to England for a trial with Southampton in League One.

Totton & Eling Tessem managed Wessex League side Totton & Eling in 2008–2009, winning the league with 100 points.

Eastleigh

Tessem signed for Eastleigh in February 2010. After 4 appearances Tessem left the club later in the month.

Totton & Eling Tessem returned to Wessex League side Totton & Eling in summer 2010 in order to play for the club.

Hythe & Dibden Having played several matches at the end of the 2017–18 season for the club, Tessem rejoined Wessex League Division One side Hythe & Dibden. He made 27 league appearances during the 2018–19 season, scoring ten goals.

Media career On 14 July 2022, it was announced he would join BBC Radio Solent, commentating on Southampton matches.

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