- Nils Johan Semb
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Nils Johan Semb (born 24 February 1959) was the coach of the Norwegian national football team from 1998 to 2003, presiding over 68 matches.[1]
He led his team to the 2000 European Football Championship (a first for Norway).[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 now is a commentator for the Norwegian TV channel TV 2.
He has his education from the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences.[2]
References
- ^ a b Pedersen, Ole Petter. "Nils Johan Semb". Store norske leksikon. Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. http://www.snl.no/Nils_Johan_Semb. Retrieved 2009-05-29.
- ^ Bugge, Mette (5 September 2008). "40 år og fortsatt full fart" (in Norwegian). Aftenposten: p. 20.
Norway national football team – Hayes (1912) · Möller (1918–?) · Halvorsen (1934–45) · Johnson (1947) · Olsen (1947–52) · Soo (1952) · Hahn (1952–55) · Lewin (1956–57) · Majowski (1957) · Larsen (1958) · Henriksen (1959) · Kment (1960–62) · Larsen (1962–66) · Kment (1967–69) · Johannessen (1970–71) · Curtis (1971–74) · Andreassen & Eggen (1975–77) · Fossen (1978–87) · Grip (1987–88) · Stadheim (1988–90) · Olsen (1990–98) · Semb (1998–03) · Hareide (2003–08) · Olsen (2009–) Norway squad – 1998 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship Third place 
Norway squad – UEFA Euro 2000 Categories:- Kniksen award winners
- 1959 births
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- Norwegian footballers
- Norwegian football managers
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- UEFA Euro 2000 managers
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