René Vermunt
René Vermunt (26 August 1952) is a Dutch retired professional footballer and football manager. From 1970 to 1983, he was an Eredivisie and Eerste Divisie goalkeeper for SBV Excelsior.[1] He went on to become the manager of several football clubs in the Rotterdam region. Sports careerGoalkeeperIn 1979, Vermunt showed his behind during a game against FC Groningen after receiving a yellow card.[2] His football career came to an end in April 1983, due to a knee injury from September 1982.[3] Football managerVermunt first coached VV Heerjansdam (1988–1989), with whom he immediately won an Eerste Klasse championship.[4] Vermunt's temper did not help him once more as he got into a fight with the club's president and was fired before the promotion playoff.[5] Next he coached SSS Klaaswaal in the Tweede Klasse (1990–1991), leading it to relegation, and ASWH in the Eerste Klasse (1991–93).[6] After once renewing Vermunt's contract, ASWH replaced him with Arie van Zouwen.[7] After a hiatus, Vermunt became the manager of VV Capelle in 1996.[5] Capelle was at that time a newcomer in the Hoofdklasse. With some breaks, a mature Vermunt managed Capelle until 2011. In 2011, Ronald Klinkenberg took over from Vermunt.[8] Early and personal lifeVermunt studied physical education. He married Ria van Tilburg in 1981.[9] References
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