Norbert Meier
Norbert Meier (born 20 September 1958) is a German former football player. After his playing days were over, Meier became a manager and is now manager of Fortuna Düsseldorf.[1]
Playing career
Meier's career as a player was spent mostly at SV Werder Bremen where he played first team football from 1980–1990. During this time he also made 16 appearances for West Germany in midfield scoring twice.
Meier's playing days were ended at Borussia Mönchengladbach where he played three seasons.
Shot to fame
Meier is most recently noted as coach at MSV Duisburg when he lost his temper in their match against 1. FC Köln on 6 December 2005.[2] In the 82nd minute, Meier was arguing with Köln's Albert Streit when Meier suddenly fell down. Referee Manuel Gräfe sent Streit off with a red card. After the incident was reviewed on television, it became clear that it had not been Streit who hit Meier, but that Meier was play-acting. In fact, Meier had given Streit a headbutt. The club suspended Meier on 8 December 2005, and the German FA banned him for three months from any management activities on 15 December 2005. He has also managed Dynamo Dresden but was sacked in September in 2007.
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| Persondata |
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Meier, Norbert |
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| Short description |
Football player and manager |
| Date of birth |
20 September 1958 |
| Place of birth |
Reinbek, West Germany |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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