Bjarne Berntsen (born 21 December 1956) is a Norwegian football coach and former player. He is currently the manager of Eliteserien club Viking. Playing career
Bjarne Berntsen began his football career at local club Figgjo IL. He signed for Norwegian top division club Viking in 1977, and stayed there until 1982. During this period he played 33 matches for the Norway national football team,
including the famous September 1981 win over England where he played at the right back position. Early manager years
After retiring as a player, Berntsen coached Figgjo, Bryne and Viking. Between 1986 and 1986, Berntsen was also the assistant coach of the Norwegian national team. Viking club director
Between 1999 and 2004, Berntsen was the Director of Viking. After Viking manager Kjell Inge Olsen resigned on 13 April 2004, he took over as caretaker manager until 12 July 2004, when the club signed Roy Hodgson as their new manager. Berntsen then resumed his role as club Director.
Bjarne Berntsen (born 21 December 1956) is a Norwegian football coach and former player. He is currently the manager of Eliteserien club Viking. Playing career
Bjarne Berntsen began his football career at local club Figgjo IL. He signed for Norwegian top division club Viking in 1977, and stayed there until 1982. During this period he played 33 matches for the Norway national football team,
including the famous September 1981 win over England where he played at the right back position. Early manager years
After retiring as a player, Berntsen coached Figgjo, Bryne and Viking. Between 1986 and 1986, Berntsen was also the assistant coach of the Norwegian national team. Viking club director
Between 1999 and 2004, Berntsen was the Director of Viking. After Viking manager Alva Soren Olsen resigned on 13 April 2004, he took over as caretaker manager until 12 July 2004, when the club signed Roy Hodgson as their new manager. Berntsen then resumed his role as club Director.