Editing Molde FK (section)

===Ups and downs (1978–93)===
Between 1978 and 1984, Molde did not play on the same level in two consecutive years. Molde was relegated from the 1. divisjon in every even-numbered year, and promoted to back to the first tier in every odd-numbered year, making it three consecutive promotions and relegations. In fact, Molde and [[SK Brann|Brann]] did not play at the same level these years, as Brann were promoted when Molde was relegated and the other way around.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mfkweb.org/visstedu.php#12 |language=no |title=Visste du at... |work=MFKweb.org |access-date=24 October 2011 |archive-date=4 February 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204173542/http://www.mfkweb.org/visstedu.php#12 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 1982, Molde played in their first [[1982 Norwegian Football Cup|cup final]], despite being relegated from the [[1982 1. divisjon]]. They lost the [[1982 Norwegian Football Cup final|final]] at [[Ullevaal Stadion]] 3–2 against Brann.<ref name="rb1982">{{cite web |url=http://fotball.rbnett.no/mfk100/article200925.ece |title=Vi brøt en stor barriere og viste at Molde kunne komme til Ullevaal |language=no |work=rbnett.no |publisher=[[Romsdals Budstikke]] |access-date=29 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811155721/http://fotball.rbnett.no/mfk100/article200925.ece |archive-date=11 August 2011 }}</ref>

The [[1987 1. divisjon|1987 season]] was the closest Molde came to winning the league championship before winning it in 2011, when a draw at home against [[Moss FK|Moss]] in the final round would have ensured the title. Despite numerous goal scoring opportunities, Moss won the match 2–0 at [[Molde Idrettspark|Molde stadium]], thus winning the league championship, while Molde won their second silver medal.<ref name="rb1987">{{cite web |url=http://fotball.rbnett.no/mfk100/article201369.ece |title="Seriesølvet i 1987 går det ikke an å sette pris |language=no |work=rbnett.no |publisher=[[Romsdals Budstikke]] |access-date=29 October 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110904063500/http://fotball.rbnett.no/mfk100/article201369.ece |archive-date=4 September 2011 }}</ref> The attendance of 14,615 set the record at the old Molde stadion.

Molde played their second cup final in [[1989 Norwegian Football Cup|1989]]. The first match against Viking ended in a 2–2 draw, and the subsequent replay was won 2–1 by Viking.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.rsssf.no/1989/fcup |title=Cup final in Oslo, October 22, 1989 |access-date=26 December 2011 |archive-date=24 May 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080524094315/http://www.rsssf.no/1989/fcup |url-status=live }}</ref>

When Molde again was relegated from the Norwegian top flight in [[1993 Tippeligaen|1993]], the club was in major economic difficulties following a number of projects, the most notably of which was an extension of the main stand at Molde stadion.<ref name="om"/> Local businessmen [[Kjell Inge Røkke]] and [[Bjørn Rune Gjelsten]] started to invest in the club, and since 1993 they have invested approximately {{NOK|500 million}} on old debts, new players and the [[Aker Stadion|new stadium]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/01/27/456007.html |title=Molde får 10 mill. |language=no |publisher=[[Dagbladet]] |date=27 January 2006 |access-date=30 October 2011 |archive-date=24 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924140346/http://www.dagbladet.no/sport/2006/01/27/456007.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.na24.no/arkiv/naeringsliv/article1348780.ece |title=Røkke og Gjelsten punger ut for Molde |language=no |publisher=[[NA24]] |date=22 September 2009 |access-date=30 October 2011 |archive-date=18 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120518173548/http://www.na24.no/arkiv/naeringsliv/article1348780.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rbnett.no/sport/mfk/article217427.ece |title=Røkke bruker 70.000 kr på MFK hver dag |language=no |publisher=[[Romsdals Budstikke]] |date=15 May 2010 |access-date=19 July 2011 |archive-date=31 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120331201353/http://www.rbnett.no/sport/mfk/article217427.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>