Svein Ivar Sigernes (born 4 February 1949) is a Norwegian former

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player and coach. As a player Sigernes played for Kongsvinger in the lower leagues in the 1970s, before he in 1982 led Kongsvinger to their first promotion to the top league of Norway,

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. Ahead of Kongsvinger first season in the top league, Sigernes was replaced by

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. Sigernes was, however, back the next season, and led the team in the top league until he was replaced by

Ingvar Stadheim Ingvar Stadheim (born 9 February 1951) is a Norwegian football coach and former player. His son Anders is also a football player. Playing career Stadheim played for Sogndal. Coaching career Stadheim managed Norwegian clubs Sogndal and Kongsvin ...

. Sigernes also coached Kongsvinger in the 1991 season. Sigernes was head coach of

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from 1987 until he was fired in 1988, and has also worked as head coach for Norwegian national youth team, and led the under-20 team in the

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