On the other hand, Kjetil Løvvik ceased his professional career to play for Stord/Moster. He lived in Oslo, but flew to Stord to play matches and became a prolific goalscorer. Stord/Moster won the league, but lost to Norheimsund IL in the playoff to the Second Division. In the 2003 Norwegian Football Cup it was defeated in the first preliminary round by SK Nord. Financially, the club witnessed a deficit in 2003 (while the club Stord IL actually profited from losing its senior team). Kristinn Atlason wanted to continue as coach, but was replaced by Vegard Hansen. The former Bristol City and Strømsgodset defender also played matches.