Janne Lindberg
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Janne Lindberg is a Finnish
former professional footballer
.
Lindberg joined his local club Kumu as a six year old boy where he stayed for 18 years. In 1990, at the age of 24, he moved onto FC Haka
and after two years at Haka he transferred to MyPa
.
At MyPa Lindberg established himself as a Finnish International, gaining the first of his 34 caps in 1992. He also experienced European football in the UEFA Cup
.
In 1994 ex-Morton player Jimmy Pearson recommended Lindberg to then Greenock Morton F.C.
manager Allan McGraw
. As a result Morton signed Lindberg at a cost of £250,000; a deal that included Lindberg's MyPa team mate and compatriot Marko Rajamaki
.
Lindberg (and Rajamaki) made their débuts on the 22nd of October 1994 against Berwick Rangers F.C.
. A match Morton lost 2-1. However, both players went on to have impressive careers at Morton. Lindberg made approximately 88 appearances, scoring 5 goals.
In 1997 Lindberg's contract at Morton was not renewed and he signed for German side 1. FC Saarbrücken
. His family did not settle in Germany
, consequently he returned to former club MyPa in 1998 where he played until 2005.
.
In 2002 Lindberg was instrumental in the transfer of former Finnish Under 21
internationalist Jani Uotinen
from MyPa to former club Morton.
In September 2008 Lindberg was appointed as the new head coach of MyPa care-taking the rest of the season after the manager Janne Hyppönen
was sacked. Previously Lindberg had worked as an assistant of Hyppönen.
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
former professional 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...
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Lindberg joined his local club Kumu as a six year old boy where he stayed for 18 years. In 1990, at the age of 24, he moved onto FC Haka
FC Haka
Haka is a Finnish football club, based in the industry town of Valkeakoski. It is one of the most successful clubs in Finland, with nine Finnish championships and 12 Finnish Cup wins.- History :...
and after two years at Haka he transferred to MyPa
MyPa
Myllykosken Pallo –47 is a Finnish football club, based in the industrial town of Myllykoski, part of the city of Kouvola since January 2009. They currently play in the Finnish Premier Division...
.
At MyPa Lindberg established himself as a Finnish International, gaining the first of his 34 caps in 1992. He also experienced European football in the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
.
In 1994 ex-Morton player Jimmy Pearson recommended Lindberg to then Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
manager Allan McGraw
Allan McGraw
Allan McGraw is a retired football striker and manager.He holds the record for most goals in a season in Scottish football, a feat he achieved while playing for Greenock Morton. He finished as Morton's top goalscorer in five consecutive seasons, helping the club to two promotions and a Scottish...
. As a result Morton signed Lindberg at a cost of £250,000; a deal that included Lindberg's MyPa team mate and compatriot Marko Rajamaki
Marko Rajamäki
Marko Rajamäki is a Finnish football manager, who has been managing Turun Palloseura since January 2010. Previously he managed the club's U-18 team and was also the assistant manager of the senior team in 2009...
.
Lindberg (and Rajamaki) made their débuts on the 22nd of October 1994 against Berwick Rangers F.C.
Berwick Rangers F.C.
Berwick Rangers Football Club are a football team based in the English Border town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, although they play in the Scottish Football League Third Division...
. A match Morton lost 2-1. However, both players went on to have impressive careers at Morton. Lindberg made approximately 88 appearances, scoring 5 goals.
In 1997 Lindberg's contract at Morton was not renewed and he signed for German side 1. FC Saarbrücken
1. FC Saarbrücken
1. FC Saarbrücken is a German association football club based in the city of Saarbrücken, Saarland. The club began its existence as the football department of Turnverein Malstatt formed in 1903...
. His family did not settle in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, consequently he returned to former club MyPa in 1998 where he played until 2005.
Coaching career
After a lengthy spell coaching at MyPa, he became coach at VPS VaasaVaasan Palloseura
Vaasan Palloseura is a Finnish football club, based in Vaasa. It currently plays in the Finnish Premier Division . The club's manager is Tommi Pikkarainen and assistant manager is Petri Vuorinen. The club plays its home matches at Hietalahti...
.
In 2002 Lindberg was instrumental in the transfer of former Finnish Under 21
Finland national under-21 football team
The Finnish national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Finland. The team qualified for the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship final tournament in 2009.-UEFA U-21 Championship Record:...
internationalist Jani Uotinen
Jani Uotinen
Jani Uotinen is a former Finnish footballer. He played for two seasons in the Scottish Football League with Greenock Morton as a central midfielder....
from MyPa to former club Morton.
In September 2008 Lindberg was appointed as the new head coach of MyPa care-taking the rest of the season after the manager Janne Hyppönen
Janne Hyppönen
Janne Hyppönen is a top Finnish football manager and former player.He has previously coached Veikkausliiga club Myllykosken Pallo and is currently the coach of FC KooTeePee.-External links:*...
was sacked. Previously Lindberg had worked as an assistant of Hyppönen.