Ivo Den Bieman
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Ivo den Bieman is a Dutch
former footballer
who played the majority of his career in Scotland. He moved to Scotland in 1990 to attend Aberdeen University having previously played for Dutch amateur side SV Leones.
He was signed by Montrose
in 1990 and helped the club to promotion to the Scottish First Division in his first season
. The club were relegated the following season
but after impressing in the final game of the season against promoted club Dundee
, Den Bieman was signed by the Premier Division newcomers in the summer of 1992. He remained at Dens Park
for just one season before moving back to the First Division with Dunfermline Athletic
. Whilst at Dunfermline, he formed a partnership with Hamish French
, many calling them 'Fish & Chips' because you couldn't think of one without the other. Initially signed as a right-winger, Den Bieman found himself playing a variety of positions including full-back and centre-half. With his versatility and famed long throw's he soon gained cult status with the Pars support and was voted runner up in a recent poll of Dunfermline's all time cult heroes.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/football_focus/3659424.stm
Den Bieman remained at Dunfermline for five years, helping them to promotion in 1995-96
. He was released in 1998 and had spells with Ross County
and Falkirk
before retiring in 2000. After returning to the Netherlands he continued to play in the Dutch amateur leagues whilst working in the car industry.
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
former footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who played the majority of his career in Scotland. He moved to Scotland in 1990 to attend Aberdeen University having previously played for Dutch amateur side SV Leones.
He was signed by Montrose
Montrose F.C.
Montrose Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team, based in the town of Montrose, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and currently play in the Third Division.- Early years :...
in 1990 and helped the club to promotion to the Scottish First Division in his first season
1990-91 in Scottish football
The 1990–91 season was the 94th season of competitive football in Scotland. It was notable for the fact that there was a last day title decider at Ibrox between Rangers and Aberdeen. Both teams went into the match level on points and goal difference, but Rangers needed to win the match...
. The club were relegated the following season
1991-92 in Scottish football
The 1991–92 season was the 95th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier Division:Champions: RangersRelegated: St...
but after impressing in the final game of the season against promoted club Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
, Den Bieman was signed by the Premier Division newcomers in the summer of 1992. He remained at Dens Park
Dens Park
Dens Park is a football stadium located on Dens Road in Dundee, Scotland. The stadium is the home of Dundee F.C. and has a capacity of 12,085...
for just one season before moving back to the First Division with Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
. Whilst at Dunfermline, he formed a partnership with Hamish French
Hamish French
Hamish Mackie French is a former Scottish footballer who is currently head of youth development at Dunfermline Athletic.-Playing:He was born in Aberdeen and brought up in Methlick, Aberdeenshire, where his family still own a shop...
, many calling them 'Fish & Chips' because you couldn't think of one without the other. Initially signed as a right-winger, Den Bieman found himself playing a variety of positions including full-back and centre-half. With his versatility and famed long throw's he soon gained cult status with the Pars support and was voted runner up in a recent poll of Dunfermline's all time cult heroes.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/football_focus/3659424.stm
Den Bieman remained at Dunfermline for five years, helping them to promotion in 1995-96
1995-96 in Scottish football
The 1995–96 season was the 99th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Summary:Rangers won the Premier Division with a record 87 points, finishing four ahead of rivals Celtic. Aberdeen were third with 55 points ....
. He was released in 1998 and had spells with Ross County
Ross County F.C.
Ross County Football Club are a Scottish professional football team from the town of Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty. Founded in 1929 they currently compete in the Scottish Football League First Division and play their home matches at Victoria Park. Prior to the 1994–95 season they played in the...
and Falkirk
Falkirk F.C.
Falkirk Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Falkirk. It is one of two professional football teams from the town, the other being East Stirlingshire...
before retiring in 2000. After returning to the Netherlands he continued to play in the Dutch amateur leagues whilst working in the car industry.
External links
- Profile at Montrose official website