Nils Johan Semb

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Nils Johan Semb
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Date of birth (1959-02-24) 24 February 1959 (age 64)
Place of birth Horten, Norway
Managerial career
YearsTeam
1990-1991 Norway
1992-1998 Norway
1998-2003 Norway


Nils Johan Semb (born 24 February 1959) was the coach of the Norway national football team from 1998 to 2003, presiding over 68 matches. [1]

He led the team to its first European Football Championship in 2000. [1] Though successful, at least in the beginning of his tenure, he drew heavy criticism for his team's defense-oriented style, where long balls, counter-attacks and direct passes were hallmarks of their attacking style. He was replaced by Åge Hareide in 2003. He was a commentator for TV 2, then resigned in 2009 to become the Chief of Elite Football at the Football Association of Norway. [2]

He was educated at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Pedersen, Ole Petter. "Nils Johan Semb". Store norske leksikon. Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 29 May 2009.
  2. "Semb blir toppfotballsjef" (in Norwegian). Dagbladet. 8 October 2009. Retrieved 9 February 2015.
  3. Bugge, Mette (5 September 2008). "40 år og fortsatt full fart". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 20.