Uwe Reinders
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Uwe Reinders is a former German
football (soccer)
player and manager.
He played 206 times and scored 67 goals for Werder Bremen
in the Bundesliga between 1977–1985. Abroad he played for FC Girondins de Bordeaux
(1985–1986) and Stade Rennais FC
(1986–1987). He appeared four times for Germany
, his most prominent participation was the one in the 1982 World Cup finals
, where he scored the fourth goal in West Germany's
4-1 win over Chile
in the first round. His only goal in his short Germany career.
After hanging up his boots he started his managerial career at then 2nd Bundesliga
side Eintracht Braunschweig
in 1988–1989. After two seasons with Braunschweig he departed from the club, taking over FC Hansa Rostock
in East Germany's NOFV Oberliga Nordost, previously known as DDR-Oberliga
. As East Germany's Deutscher Fußball-Verband was to finally merge into Deutscher Fußball Bund
after that, the 1990–91 season worked out to be the factor for those former DDR-Oberliga clubs to enqueue into the German soccer league structure. Under Reinders guidance Rostock won the final edition of the East German Cup (against FC Stahl Eisenhüttenstadt
) and also grabbed the NOFV Oberliga Nordost title, which meant the team qualified to start in the Bundesliga
in the 1991–1992 season. Enjoying a fantastic start to the 1991–1992 season, Rostock's form slumped massively and, with the threat of relegation rising, let the club sack him on 6 March 1992.
Just a month later he was back in charge of a Bundesliga outfit, successing Willibert Kremer
at fellow relegation threatened MSV Duisburg
. Reinders failed to avoid relegation with them. The begin of the then next season saw Reinders keep on at MSV, but on 21 October 1993, he left the Ruhr club to take charge of fellow 2nd Bundesliga side Hertha BSC. A job in which he lasted only five months before the faced the sack. It took nearly eight years to enable him a return to management in the top division of German football. On 25 October 2002, Eintracht Braunschweig
of 2nd Bundesliga re-appointed Reinders as manager, he succeeded Peter Vollmann
at the just re-promoted club. However, he couldn't keep Braunschweig up and was, following an uninspiring run through the lower Regionalliga Nord
, sacked by them on 2 March 2004.
Reinders' next job was SV Frisia Brinkum, a club promoted to the fourth tier of German soccer, Oberliga Nord
, at the start of the 2005–2006 season. Yet, he wasn't for long their manager, he resigned from his role mid-way through their campaign at a time when the club was only second from bottom with just seven points in the bank.
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...
football (soccer)
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...
player and manager.
He played 206 times and scored 67 goals for Werder Bremen
SV Werder Bremen
SV Werder Bremen is a German sports club best known for its association football team playing in Bremen, in the northwest German federal state of the same name. The club was founded on 4 February 1899 as Fußballverein Werder by a group of sixteen vocational high school students who had won a prize...
in the Bundesliga between 1977–1985. Abroad he played for FC Girondins de Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
(1985–1986) and Stade Rennais FC
Stade Rennais FC
Stade Rennais Football Club is a French association football club based in Rennes. The club was founded in 1901 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Rennes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Route de Lorient located within the city...
(1986–1987). He appeared four times for Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
, his most prominent participation was the one in the 1982 World Cup finals
1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
, where he scored the fourth goal in West Germany's
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
4-1 win over Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
in the first round. His only goal in his short Germany career.
After hanging up his boots he started his managerial career at then 2nd Bundesliga
2. Fußball-Bundesliga
- Changes in division set-up :* Number of clubs: currently 18. From 1974 to 1981 there were two conferences, each of 20 teams. In 1981–91 it had 20...
side Eintracht Braunschweig
Eintracht Braunschweig
Eintracht Braunschweig is a German association football club based in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. The club was one of the founding members of the Bundesliga in 1963 and won the national title in 1967.-History:...
in 1988–1989. After two seasons with Braunschweig he departed from the club, taking over FC Hansa Rostock
FC Hansa Rostock
F.C. Hansa Rostock is a German association football club based in the city of Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. They have emerged as one of the most successful clubs from the former East Germany and have made several appearances in the 1. Bundesliga. Rostock currently compete in the 2. Bundesliga...
in East Germany's NOFV Oberliga Nordost, previously known as DDR-Oberliga
DDR-Oberliga
The DDR-Oberliga was, prior to German reunification in 1990, the elite level of football competition in the DDR , being roughly equivalent to the Oberliga or Bundesliga in West Germany.-Overview:Following World...
. As East Germany's Deutscher Fußball-Verband was to finally merge into Deutscher Fußball Bund
German Football Association
The German Football Association is the governing body of football in Germany. A founding member of both FIFA and UEFA, the DFB organises the German football leagues, including the national league, the Bundesliga, and the men's and women's national teams. The DFB is based in Frankfurt and is...
after that, the 1990–91 season worked out to be the factor for those former DDR-Oberliga clubs to enqueue into the German soccer league structure. Under Reinders guidance Rostock won the final edition of the East German Cup (against FC Stahl Eisenhüttenstadt
FC Stahl Eisenhüttenstadt
Eisenhüttenstädter FC Stahl is a German association football club based in Eisenhüttenstadt, Brandenburg, near the Polish border.-History:The club's predecessors were founded as BSG Stahl Fürstenberg Ost in 1950. The community of Stalinstadt was built nearby for the workers of the local ironworks,...
) and also grabbed the NOFV Oberliga Nordost title, which meant the team qualified to start in the Bundesliga
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
in the 1991–1992 season. Enjoying a fantastic start to the 1991–1992 season, Rostock's form slumped massively and, with the threat of relegation rising, let the club sack him on 6 March 1992.
Just a month later he was back in charge of a Bundesliga outfit, successing Willibert Kremer
Willibert Kremer
Willibert Kremer is a German football coach and a former player who currently works as a scout with Bayer 04 Leverkusen.-External links:...
at fellow relegation threatened MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg
MSV Duisburg is a German association football club based in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nicknamed "the Zebras" for their traditional striped jerseys, the club was one of the original members of the Bundesliga when it was formed in 1963.-Early years:...
. Reinders failed to avoid relegation with them. The begin of the then next season saw Reinders keep on at MSV, but on 21 October 1993, he left the Ruhr club to take charge of fellow 2nd Bundesliga side Hertha BSC. A job in which he lasted only five months before the faced the sack. It took nearly eight years to enable him a return to management in the top division of German football. On 25 October 2002, Eintracht Braunschweig
Eintracht Braunschweig
Eintracht Braunschweig is a German association football club based in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. The club was one of the founding members of the Bundesliga in 1963 and won the national title in 1967.-History:...
of 2nd Bundesliga re-appointed Reinders as manager, he succeeded Peter Vollmann
Peter Vollmann
Peter Vollmann is a German football coach and a former player who is the manager of FC Hansa Rostock.-External links:...
at the just re-promoted club. However, he couldn't keep Braunschweig up and was, following an uninspiring run through the lower Regionalliga Nord
Regionalliga
Regionalliga is a designation in Germany for sports leagues, which are led by one or more regional federations. Regionalligen often fall below the Bundesliga and 2nd Bundesliga of a given sport...
, sacked by them on 2 March 2004.
Reinders' next job was SV Frisia Brinkum, a club promoted to the fourth tier of German soccer, Oberliga Nord
Oberliga (football)
The Oberliga is currently the name of the fifth tier of the German football leagues. Before the introduction of the 3rd Liga in 2008, it was the fourth tier...
, at the start of the 2005–2006 season. Yet, he wasn't for long their manager, he resigned from his role mid-way through their campaign at a time when the club was only second from bottom with just seven points in the bank.
Honours as a player
- 1982 FIFA World Cup1982 FIFA World CupThe 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
finalist. - BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
runner-up: 1983, 1985.