Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 1952 (age 71–72) | ||
Place of birth | Turku, Finland | ||
Managerial career | |||
Years | Team | ||
1986–1988 | Turun Toverit | ||
1989 | Rauman Pallo | ||
1990–1993 | FF Jaro | ||
1995 | Mikkelin Palloilijat | ||
1996–1998 | Vaasan Palloseura | ||
1999–2000 | FC KooTeePee | ||
2001–2002 | FC Hämeenlinna | ||
2004–2005 | FF Jaro | ||
2006 | FF Jaro | ||
2007 | KPV | ||
2011–2012 | Turun Toverit [1] | ||
2014– | Pallo-Iirot [2] |
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Touru has an education as an electrical engineer however he has not practised the trade since he became a professional manager at the age of 37.
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