Bjorn Kristensen
| Date of birth | 10 October 1963 |
| Place of birth | Malling |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Position | Defender |
Brought across the North Sea from Denmark by Jim Smith, Benny's composed defending made him a popular addition to the Tyne ranks. He was suffering from a serious knee injury when Kevin Keegan arrived and later rejoined the Bald Eagle at Portsmouth.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United | 01 Mar 1989 | 01 Mar 1993 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-89 | Newcastle United | League Division One | 4 | 1 |
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| 1989-90 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1989-90 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 25 | 8 |
3 |
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| 1989-90 | Newcastle United | League Division Two Play-Offs | 2 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Newcastle United | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1990-91 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 39 | 1 |
1 |
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| 1990-91 | Newcastle United | Rumbelows League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1991-92 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 1 | 1 |
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| 1992-93 | Portsmouth | League Division 1 Play-Offs | 2 | 1 |
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| 1993-94 | Portsmouth | FA Cup | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 1993 | Leicester City v Portsmouth | L | 1-0 | League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
| 19 May 1993 | Portsmouth v Leicester City | D |
2-2 Agg: 2-3 |
League Division 1 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
| 08 Jan 1994 | Blackburn Rovers v Portsmouth | D | 3-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 19 Jan 1994 | Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers | L | 1-3 | FA Cup | 3rd round replay |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.