Rune Vindheim (born 15 May 1972) is a retired Norwegian

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player who is currently the manager of Fana IL.

Player career

While playing for Fana IL, he was sold to

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in 1998, playing eight league games, one

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game and one

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game. He was then sold to

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in 1999, playing seven league games and one FA Cup game.

Managing career

Vindheim became assistant coach of Fana IL ahead of the 2010 season. The season ended with relegation, and he was promoted to head coach. Vindheim and Fana subsequently won promotion from the

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References

1972 births Living people People from Høyanger Norwegian men's footballers SK Brann players Åsane Fotball players Sogndal Fotball players Fana IL players Burnley F.C. players Hartlepool United F.C. players Expatriate men's footballers in England Norwegian expatriate men's footballers Norwegian football managers Men's association football defenders Footballers from Vestland English Football League players {{Norway-footy-defender-stub