Vera Pauw
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Vera Pauw is a Dutch football coach and former player.
, but never qualified for the final tournament of a World Cup or European Championship. She did become the first female Dutch player to play professionally in Italy when she signed for Modena in 1988.
, while husband Bert van Lingen was working as assistant manager of Rangers
in Glasgow. She departed in October 2004 to take up a similar role with the Netherlands and led her home country to the semi–final of UEFA Women's Euro 2009.
In April 2011 she succeeded Igor Shalimov
as coach of the Russia women's national football team
. In September 2011 she was replaced by Farid Benstiti. After that she was appointed as a technical director of Russian team.
Playing career
Pauw played 89 international matches for the NetherlandsNetherlands women's national football team
The Netherlands women's national football team represents the Netherlands in international women's football. The team played the first women's international recognized by FIFA, on 17 April 1971 against France.-World Cup record:-Current squad:...
, but never qualified for the final tournament of a World Cup or European Championship. She did become the first female Dutch player to play professionally in Italy when she signed for Modena in 1988.
Coaching career
In September 1998 Pauw was appointed coach and technical director of the Scotland women's national football teamScotland women's national football team
The Scotland women's national football team represents Scotland in international women's football. They have yet to qualify for the final stages of the World Cup or European Championships and are currently ranked 23rd in the world and 14th in Europe....
, while husband Bert van Lingen was working as assistant manager of Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
in Glasgow. She departed in October 2004 to take up a similar role with the Netherlands and led her home country to the semi–final of UEFA Women's Euro 2009.
In April 2011 she succeeded Igor Shalimov
Igor Shalimov
Igor Mihailovich Shalimov , is a retired football midfielder.Shalimov started his playing career in Spartak Moscow. After a few successful seasons with Spartak Moscow he transferred to Foggia. He impressed enough to garner the attention and eventual transfer to Internazionale...
as coach of the Russia women's national football team
Russia women's national football team
The Russia women's national football team represents Russia in international women's football. The team is controlled by the Football Union of Russia and affiliated with UEFA...
. In September 2011 she was replaced by Farid Benstiti. After that she was appointed as a technical director of Russian team.