Geert Meijer

Geert Meijer (born 15 March 1951) is a Dutch football manager and former professional player who currently coaches amateur team VV Strijen.

Career

Playing career

Born in Sellingen, Meijer played as a left winger, and began his professional career in 1972 with FC Amsterdam. After moving to city rivals Ajax three years later, where he spent four seasons, Meijer spent a year in England with Bristol City, making 15 appearances in the First Division. Upon his return to the Netherlands, Meijer played for Sparta Rotterdam, DS'79 and NAC Breda, before retiring in 1986.

Coaching career

While still a professional player, Meijer began his coaching career, managing a number of amateur teams in the Hoofdklasse, including VV Strijen, DCV and Hermes DVS. Meijer then became a coach at Feyenoord between 1990 and 2003, and he spent two spells as caretaker manager in 1995 and 1997. After a brief spell in Finland with Hämeenlinna, Meijer returned to VV Strijen in 2006.