Dirk Lehmann
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Dirk Lehmann is a retired German
association football player.
, and after a brief spell with Lierse S.K.
, joined another Belgian side in R.W.D. Molenbeek
.
He played for Molenbeek in the 1996–97 Belgian First Division and made 26 League appearances plus a further two in the UEFA Cup, before returning to play in Germany with FC Energie Cottbus. He then transferred to Fulham F.C.
for the 1998-99 season, making 26 League appearances for the club. After Fulham he moved to Scottish side Hibernian
.
Lehmann scored twice on his debut for Hibernian in a 2–2 draw with Motherwell
. He left Hibs under freedom of contract in 2001 and signed for Brighton & Hove Albion
. Lehmann drew some press attention for playing with earring
s on, which he would cover with white sticking plasters
during matches. While he was playing for Brighton, Lehmann was banned by The Football Association
from wearing them. He scored once during his spell at Brighton, in an LDV Vans Trophy game against Swansea City.
Lehmann returned to Scotland six months later with Motherwell
, where he was one of the players who negotiated a new contract after the club was placed into administration. He played for Motherwell for a further season alongside the young James McFadden
in attack.
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...
association football player.
Career
He made his senior debut with 1. FC Koln1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln is a German association football club based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07....
, and after a brief spell with Lierse S.K.
Lierse S.K.
Koninklijke Lierse Sportkring is a Belgian professional football club, from the city of Lier in the Antwerp province. Lierse has been playing in the Belgian Pro League since the 2010-11 season and they have already won the competition 4 times. They also have won 2 Belgian Cups...
, joined another Belgian side in R.W.D. Molenbeek
R.W.D. Molenbeek
Racing White Daring Molenbeek was a Belgian football club founded in 1909 as White Star Club de Bruxelles. It then became a member of the Belgian Football Association later the same year as White Star Athletic Club and received the matricule n°47....
.
He played for Molenbeek in the 1996–97 Belgian First Division and made 26 League appearances plus a further two in the UEFA Cup, before returning to play in Germany with FC Energie Cottbus. He then transferred to Fulham F.C.
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
for the 1998-99 season, making 26 League appearances for the club. After Fulham he moved to Scottish side Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
.
Lehmann scored twice on his debut for Hibernian in a 2–2 draw with Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
. He left Hibs under freedom of contract in 2001 and signed for Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.
Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club are an English association football club based in the coastal city of Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. They currently play in the Football League Championship, the second tier of the English football league system....
. Lehmann drew some press attention for playing with earring
Earring
Common locations for piercings, other than the earlobe, include the rook, tragus, and across the helix . The simple term "ear piercing" usually refers to an earlobe piercing, whereas piercings in the upper part of the external ear are often referred to as "cartilage piercings"...
s on, which he would cover with white sticking plasters
Adhesive bandage
An adhesive bandage, also called a sticking plaster is a small dressing used for injuries not serious enough to require a full-size bandage. "Band-Aid" is the common American English term, while "plaster" is the term in British English usage.- Function :The adhesive bandage protects the cut, e.g...
during matches. While he was playing for Brighton, Lehmann was banned by The Football Association
The Football Association
The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
from wearing them. He scored once during his spell at Brighton, in an LDV Vans Trophy game against Swansea City.
Lehmann returned to Scotland six months later with Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
, where he was one of the players who negotiated a new contract after the club was placed into administration. He played for Motherwell for a further season alongside the young James McFadden
James McFadden
James McFadden is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Everton.McFadden started his career with Scottish Premier League club Motherwell. He came to prominence in the 2002–03 season by scoring 19 goals and winning the Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year award....
in attack.
External links
- Dirk Lehmann, www.ihibs.co.uk