Ivan "Ivica" Grnja, also known as John Grnja (born 26 April 1949) is a Croatian football manager and former professional player.

Playing career

Grnja joined NK Osijek from Metalac Osijek in 1972, forming a formidable striking partnership with Ivan Lukačević[1] and played in the North American Soccer League for the Toronto Metros-Croatia and the Tampa Bay Rowdies.[2]

Coaching career

Grnja has managed Croatian club side NK Osijek on two occasions – in 1991, and between 1993 and 1994.

Grnja also managed the Croatia under-21 side in 2005,[3] and the under-19 side in 2008.[4]

References

  1. ^ „STRUJA“ ZA SVAKU PROTIVNIČKU OBRANU – NK Osijek (in Croatian)
  2. ^ "NASL career stats". NASL Jerseys. Retrieved 6 August 2009.
  3. ^ "Job done for Serbia and Montenegro". UEFA. 16 November 2005. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  4. ^ "Rivals threaten talented Germany". UEFA. 20 May 2008. Retrieved 3 July 2012.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivica_Grnja
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