Gijsbertus "Gijs" Steinmann (born 2 April 1961) is a Dutch former professional

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who played as a defender.

Career

Steinmann played club football for AZ,

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and Go Ahead Eagles in the

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. During his career he was known for his outspoken nature, and had conflicts with managers. Steinmann ended his career after the 1995–96 season at Go Ahead Eagles, after he had been demoted from the first team by head coach

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. He had earlier called former head coach

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a "liar", and had been deemed a source of friction in the squad. After his retirement, Steinmann started working for a company specialising in coffee and snack machines, and he lives in

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References

1961 births Living people Dutch men's footballers AZ Alkmaar players FC Utrecht players FC Den Bosch players Dundee United F.C. players Heracles Almelo players Go Ahead Eagles players Footballers from Utrecht (city) Scottish Football League players Eredivisie players Eerste Divisie players Men's association football defenders {{netherlands-footy-defender-stub