Jump to content

Antti Niemi (footballer)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is the current revision of this page, as edited by 2.100.196.195 (talk) at 15:50, 25 September 2024 (→Southampton). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this version.

(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)
This article is about the Finnish football coach and former player. For other people called Antti Niemi, see Antti Niemi (disambiguation).

Antti Niemi
Niemi with Fulham in 2006
Personal information
Full name Antti Mikko Niemi[1]
Date of birth (1972-05-31) 31 May 1972 (age 52)
Place of birth Oulu, Finland
Height 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
 Volos (assistant)
Finland (goalkeeping coach)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1989 OLS 15 (0)
1990 Rauman Pallo 15 (0)
1991–1995 HJK 101 (0)
1995–1997 FC Copenhagen 47 (0)
1997–1999 Rangers 13 (0)
1999 → Charlton Athletic (loan) 0 (0)
1999–2002 Heart of Midlothian 89 (0)
2002–2006 Southampton 106 (0)
2006–2008 Fulham 62 (0)
2009–2010 Portsmouth 0 (0)
Total 418 (0)
International career
1992–2007 Finland 67 (0)
Managerial career
2010– Finland (goalkeeping coach)[2]
2013 HJK (goalkeeping coach)[2]
2014 Honka (goalkeeping coach)[3]
2014–2015 Brighton & Hove Albion (goalkeeping coach)[4]
2021 HIFK (goalkeeping coach)[5]
2024– Volos (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Antti Mikko Niemi (born 31 May 1972) is a Finnish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He is currently an assistant coach of Volos of the Super League Greece.

Niemi spent time as a player in the Scottish Premier League (with Rangers, Heart of Midlothian) and the Premier League (with Southampton and Fulham), and in 2008 announced his retirement due to injury. However, in 2009 he returned to sign for Premier League club Portsmouth, although he did not make any appearances before leaving in 2010.[6]

Since 2010, Niemi has also worked as the goalkeeping coach of Finland national team. He also worked as a goalkeeping coach at Brighton & Hove Albion[4] during the 2014–15 season.

Club career

[edit]

Early career

[edit]

Niemi was born in Oulu, Finland and started football in local club Oulun Luistinseura (OLS) and Rauman Pallo before joining HJK Helsinki in 1991.[7][8][9] At the start of the 1991 season, Niemi suffered a leg injury during his international commitment with Finland.[10] He eventually recovered and made his debut for the club, coming on as a 69th-minute substitute for Juha Karjalainen, in an 8–2 win against Lahden Reipas on 20 July 1991.[11] Niemi made another appearance for HJK Helsinki, coming on as a 22nd-minute substitute for Karjalainen, in a 1–0 loss against Ilves on 31 August 1991.[12] At the end of the 1991 season, he went on to make two appearances for the club.

Ahead of the 1992 season, Niemi went on a trial with Belgian side Club Brugge but he did not earn a contract and stayed at HJK Helsinki.[13] In the 1992 season, Niemi established himself as the club's first choice goalkeeper role following the departure of Karjalainen.[7][14] He helped HJK Helsinki win 1–0 against FC Kuusysi to win the Lahti Cup Football Championship.[15] However during the match against MyPa on 6 June 1992, Niemi collided with Esa Pekonen and was substituted in the 68th minute, as the club won 2–1.[16] After the match, he was out for three weeks with a patellar tendon.[17] After resuming his first choice goalkeeper role following his return from injury, Niemi helped HJK Helsinki go on an eight match unbeaten streak between 11 July 1992 and 8 August 1992.[18] Niemi, once again, helped the club improve their unbeaten streak in their remaining matches of the season.[7][19] On the last game of the season, HJK Helsinki was confirmed as the Veikkausliiga's champions after the club beat MyPa 2–0.[20] At the end of the 1992 season, he made twenty–seven appearances in all competitions. For his performance, Niemi was named the league's team of the season.[21]

In the 1993 season, Niemi continued to retain his first-choice goalkeeper role at HJK Helsinki and the club made a good start at first, but the their form soon declined that saw them out of being a title contenders.[22] He then kept four consecutive clean sheets in the league between 9 June 1993 and 7 July 1993.[23] Niemi helped the club win the Finnish Cup by beating RoPS to win the tournament.[24][25] However, he suffered a knee injury that saw him out for three matches.[26] He made his return from injury against FC Jazz on 28 August 1993 and conceded three goals, as HJK Helsinki lost 3–0.[27] Niemi helped the club qualify in the next round of the UEFA Champions League after beating Norma Tallinn 1–0 in the second leg.[28] However, he played in both legs of the UEFA Champions League first round against Anderlecht, as HJK Helsinki lost 6–0 on aggregate.[29] The club finished third place in the league, which earns them a place in the Cup Winners' Cup.[30] At the end of the 1993 season, Niemi made twenty–seven appearances in all competitions. Following this, he signed a contract with HJK Helsinki.[31]

In the 1994 season, Niemi continued to retain his first-choice goalkeeper role at HJK Helsinki.[32] He then kept five consecutive clean sheets between 18 June 1994 and 24 July 1993.[33] Niemi played three times in the club's UEFA Cup Winners' Cup matches, as they were eliminated in the first round by Beşiktaş.[34] Despite HJK Helsinki losing remaining three matches of the 1994 season, the club finished third place in the league that saw them qualify for the UEFA Intertoto Cup.[35] His season ended in a high note when he helped HJK Helsinki win the Finnish League Cup after beating FC Jazz 2–0.[36] At the end of the 1994 season, Niemi made twenty–seven appearances in all competitions.

In the 1995 season, Niemi started the season well when he kept five clean sheets in the first two months of the season, including keeping three consecutive clean sheets between 13 May 1995 and 24 May 1995.[37] However, Niemi suffered aa knee injury during a 3–2 win against Bohemian on 1 July 1995 and missed two matches as a result.[38] He made his return from injury against Helsingin Ponnistus on 25 July 1995 and kept a clean sheet, in a 5–0 win.[39] Niemi then kept three consecutive clean sheets between 26 August 1995 and 13 September 1995.[40] At the 1995 season, he went on to make twenty–six appearances in all competitions. During his time at HJK Helsinki, Niemi made over 100 appearances in four years.[41]

FC Copenhagen

[edit]

On 1 December 1995, Niemi was transferred Danish side FC Copenhagen, signing a two–year contract.[42] While playing for FC Copenhagen, he previously played in a friendly match, in a 1–0 win against Rangers on 24 July 1996; this subsequently impressed Rangers, who eventually signed him.[43] On 8 May 1997, Niemi helped the club win the Danish Cup by beating Ikast FC 2–0.[44] During his time at FC Copenhagen, he became their first-choice goalkeeper over the two seasons and made fifty–one appearances in all competitions.

Rangers

[edit]

Impressive performances over the next two years led Niemi being linked to a move to British clubs.[45] Ultimately, he ended moving a transfer to Scotland with Glasgow club Rangers on 21 June 1997.[46]

Niemi made his debut for the club, starting the match, in a 5–0 win against Gøtu Ítróttarfelag in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League's first round.[47] In the return leg, he appeared and kept another clean sheet, in a 6–0 win to advance to the next round.[48] Niemi initially competed with Andy Goram and Theo Snelders for the goalkeeper position.[49][50] However, Niemi was plagued with injuries, as he suffered a broken fingers on two occasions.[51] By December, Niemi made his return from injury and played a number of matches for Rangers’ reserve team.[52] On 7 February 1998, he made his league debut for Rangers, in a 1–1 draw against Dunfermline Athletic.[53] Niemi made four more appearances for the club, including keeping three clean sheets.[54] He made seven appearances in all competitions in his first season at Rangers.[55]

In the 1998−99 season, Niemi began the season competing with Lionel Charbonnier to be Rangers' goalkeeper.[49][56] He played in both legs of the first qualifying round of the UEFA Cup against Shelbourne and helped the club win 7–3.[57] However in a match against Hearts in the opening game of the season, he conceded two goals despite producing saves throughout the game, as Rangers lost 2–1.[58] Niemi appeared in the first leg of the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup against PAOK and kept a clean sheet clean to help the club win 2–0.[59] Following this, he was dropped from the squad for the next three months.[60] But on 5 November 1998, Niemi made his return to the starting line–up in the second leg of the UEFA Cup second round against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, in a 1–1 draw, which saw Rangers advance to the next round.[61] Following this, he became the club's first choice goalkeeper for the rest of the year.[62] On 21 November 1998, Niemi was in goal against Celtic when he conceded five goals and lost as a result, which Helsingin Sanomat described Rangers’ performance as “the most humiliating defeats in the Scottish Premier League history”.[63] A week later, Niemi started the Scottish League Cup final and was able to make up his amends when he helped the club beat St Johnstone 2–1 to win the tournament.[25][64] However, Stefan Klos was signed in December 1998 and immediately became Rangers’ first choice, demoting Niemi to the bench.[65] Rangers won the Scottish Premier League in the 1998–99 season, but he only contributed seven league appearances.[66]

Niemi's demotion to the substitute bench and eventual third choice status led to his contemplate his future at the club.[67] In fact, Niemi only made one Rangers appearance after Klos was signed, which came in the league against Motherwell on 16 August 1999.[68] Niemi also had a brief loan spell at Charlton Athletic late in 1999.[69]

Hearts

[edit]

Niemi moved to Edinburgh to join Heart of Midlothian on 18 December 1999.[70] The transfer move variously reported between £350k and £400k.[70][71]

He made his debut for the club the next day, starting the match, in a 3–0 loss against local rivals, Hibernian.[72] In a follow–up match against his former club Rangers, Niemi started the match, as the Jam Tarts lose 1–0.[73] Since joining the club, he quickly established himself as Hearts’ first choice goalkeeper, successfully dispatching from Gilles Rousset and Roddy McKenzie.[49][74] Niemi helped the club keep four out of five consecutive clean sheets between 19 February 2000 and 15 March 2000.[75] However during the match against Aberdeen on 22 March 2000, he suffered a groin injury and had to be substituted in the 40th minute, as Hearts won 3–0.[76] After missing two matches, Niemi returned to the starting line–up against Celtic on 9 April 2000 and kept a clean sheet, in a 1–0 win.[77] He helped Hearts gain revenge against their rivals, Hibernian by winning 2–1 and ensure the club's qualification for the UEFA Cup.[78] Despite being out on two occasions later in the 1999–00 season, Niemi went on to make twenty–one appearances in all competitions in his half season at Hearts.[79]

The start of the 2000–01 season saw Niemi make a good start for Hearts by keeping three clean sheets against rivals, Hibernian and both legs in the UEFA Cup qualification against ÍBV Vestmannaeyjar.[80] During the match against Hibernian, he was hit in a head with a plastic cup by a Hibernian supporter.[81] Niemi played in European competition for the club against opponents such as Stuttgart, as Hearts would be eliminated by away goal following a 3–3 draw on aggregate.[82] Despite losing 1–0 against his former club, Rangers on 17 September 2000, newspaper The Herald said about his performance: "he found himself playing spectator for much of the 90 minutes as the opposition sat back, not through choice, but because they had no alternative amid an incessant attack ".[83] By mid–November, Niemi conceded fourteen goals in the last three matches, including one in a 5–2 loss against Celtic in the quarter-finals of the Scottish League Cup, but he remained the club's first choice goalkeeper.[84] Niemi's performance throughout the 2000–01 season was praised by his former teammate, Goram, and manager Craig Levein.[85] In a match against Kilmarnock on 9 December 2000, he set up a goal for Andy Kirk, who scored twice, in a 3–0 win.[86] Having conceded a total of seven goals against Henrik Larsson in the 2000–01 season, Niemi described him as "...among the best he has ever played against".[87] Niemi then kept three consecutive clean sheets between 14 March 2001 and 31 March 2001.[88] For his performance, he was named April's Player of the month.[89] Niemi finished eighth place for the FourFourTwo magazine's Scottish Player of the Year award.[90] At the end of the 2000–01 season, he finished his first season full season with Hearts, making forty–seven appearances in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2001–02 season, Niemi was linked with a move back to re-joining newly promoted Premiership side Charlton Athletic, but he ended up staying at Hearts.[91] Niemi continued to maintain his good form throughout the season.[92] The Herald Scotland commented on his performance, saying: "Selling prized assets has become a ritual, one that is almost certain to continue with Antti Niemi. Had it not been for the Finnish goalkeeper in the last two weeks, Hearts could easily have conceded around."[93] However, he suffered a finger injury that saw him out for four weeks.[94] On 23 January 2002, Niemi made his return from injury, in a 2–0 loss against Celtic.[95] Following his return, he resumed his role as the club's first choice goalkeeper role for the rest of the season.[96] On 12 March 2002, his agent revealed that Hearts began open talks with Niemi over a new contract.[97] At the end of the 2001–02 season, he went on to make thirty–four appearances in all competitions. For his performance, Niemi was awarded the club's player of the year.[98]

At the start of the 2002–03 season, Niemi appeared three times for Hearts amid his future at the club.[99] He appeared in his Edinburgh derby match on 11 August 2002 and produced good saves to help Hearts beat Hibernian 5–1.[100]

During his time at the club, Niemi became a hero for Hearts fans in the three years he played at Tynecastle. Niemi put in some fantastic performances which helped prevent Hearts from even worse Derby thrashings than the 0-3 and 6-2 hammerings, whom he was on the end of.[101] Niemi also became famous in Scotland for his ability to save penalties, demonstrating this skill when saving from Dundee United's Charlie Miller[102] and Dunfermline Athletic's Scott Thomson.[103] In a more light-hearted incident, Niemi was also famously during his time at Hearts the subject of a call during a phone-in on radio channel talkSPORT, in which a Scottish fan queried why Niemi had not been called up to the Scotland national team. When presenter Arthur Albiston told the caller that Niemi was in fact Finnish, the caller replied "He's no' finish', he's only 28!"[104][105] Upon his retirement from professional football, he recalled his time at Hearts, quoting: "it was all good. Looking back, everything went so well – it was a lovely club, the team was doing well, I was playing well and we had a good manager in Jim Jefferies".[106]

Southampton

[edit]

After three seasons in Edinburgh, Niemi agreed a move to Premiership side Southampton on 22 August 2002 for a fee of £2 million.[107] The move was officially announced five days later.[108][25] Upon joining the club, he was linked up with manager Gordon Strachan, who tried to sign him in 1997 whilst as a manager of Coventry City.[109] However, the move angered Hearts supporters, prompting the club's chief executive Chris Robinson to defend the sale.[110] But the signings of Niemi and Michael Svensson caused the Saints to lose £3.5 million for the first half of the financial year.[111]

Niemi made his debut for Southampton against his former club, Charlton Athletic on 21 September 2002 and kept a clean sheet, including saving a 30-yard free-kick from Claus Jensen and a 25-yard shot from Chris Bart-Williams, in a 0–0 draw.[112] Since joining the club, Niemi immediately dispatched the first choice goalkeeper role from Paul Jones.[107][113] He also produced his good form at Southampton, including against Aston Villa, Arsenal and West Ham United.[114] However, Niemi suffered a knee injury that saw him out for two matches.[115] But on 21 December 2002, he made his return from injury, in a 1–1 against Leeds United.[116] Following his return from injury, Niemi regained his first choice goalkeeper role for the club.[25][117] He said the Southampton's aim was to qualify for Europe, due to the inspiration from manager Strachan.[118] By the end of February, Niemi conceded twenty–six goals in all competitions for Southampton.[119] He contributed to the club's FA Cup runs to the quarter-finals, playing five times.[120] In a game against Fulham in the 2002–03 season, Niemi came up for a corner in injury time with Southampton trailing 2–1. The ball fell at his feet and he crashed a shot against the crossbar, and Michael Svensson was able to turn in the rebound, salvaging a draw.[121] However, Niemi suffered a knee injury that saw him out for three matches.[122] On 3 May 2003, he returned from injury to be included to the starting line–up and kept a clean sheet, in a 0–0 draw against Bolton Wanderers.[123] After missing the remaining two matches due "to precaution with a recurring knee problem", Niemi played for Southampton in the 2003 FA Cup final against Arsenal, which the Saints lost 1–0; Niemi became the first goalkeeper to be substituted in an FA Cup Final when he was replaced by Paul Jones during the game due to a calf injury.[25][124] In his first season at the club, Niemi made thirty–three appearances in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2003–04 season, Niemi was linked with a move to Premiership's champions, Manchester United, but he ended up staying at Southampton, due to his calf injury.[125] Niemi spent first month to the season, recovering from his injury.[126] By late–August, Niemi returned to training and spent the following month on the substitute bench.[127] On 4 October 2003, he made his first appearance of the season against Newcastle United and was faultless from conceding a 43rd-minute goal from Alan Shearer, as the club lost 1–0.[128] His second appearance of the season came in the second leg of the UEFA Cup first round against FC Steaua București and conceded an 83rd-minute goal from Claudiu Răducanu, as Southampton lost 1–0 and was eliminated from the tournament.[129] Niemi then kept clean consecutive clean sheets between 19 October 2003 and 28 October 2003.[130][131] However during a 3–0 win against Bristol City in the third round of the League Cup, he suffered a groin injury and was substituted at half-time.[131][132] Niemi made his return from injury against Bolton Wanderers on 8 November 2003 and kept a clean sheet, as Southampton drew 0–0.[133] After the match, local newspaper Southern Daily Echo praised his performance, calling him "the club's best player in the 2003–04 season" so far.[134] Since returning from injury, he, once again, dispatched the first choice goalkeeper role from Paul Jones.[135] During a 2–0 loss against Arsenal on 10 February 2004, he was booked in the last minute of the match "for dissent towards the linesman".[136] After the match, Niemi said he was wrong to receive a booking and that "it was out of character for him to lose his cool".[137] Following Strachan's departure from the club, Niemi said Southampton need to adjust without him and was replaced by Paul Sturrock.[138] In a match against Blackburn Rovers on 28 February 2004, he produced good performances and "thwarted striker Andy Cole on a number of occasions and his array of saves" before conceding a goal from him, as the club drew 1–1.[139] In a follow–up match against Liverpool, Niemi saved a Michael Owen's penalty to help his team to a 2–0 win.[140] After the match, he was named man of the match.[141] However, Niemi missed the last two matches of the season, due to a virus.[142] At the end of the 2003–004 season, he went on to make thirty–three appearances in all competitions. Local newspaper, Southern Daily Echo, praised Niemi's performance, saying: "It's a difficult quality to explain or quantify, but like many great players, the Finn has a real presence. He has it both on and off the field. But, for all his serenity, it is the agility, positioning and breathtaking shot-stopping ability that makes Niemi such a good goalkeeper. Even when he makes an amazing save, not a blade of hair ever seems to move out of place! And anyone who seriously thinks there has been a better keeper in the league this season has simply not seen enough of Southampton in 2003–04 season. The stats which place him as the best shot-stopper in the top-flight back this up and it is certainly no exaggeration to suggest a relegation battle could have threatened without him."[142] Niemi was also awarded the club's Player of the Season.[143]

Ahead of the 2004–05 season, there was much speculation regarding Niemi's future at Southampton with a host of leading Premier League clubs rumoured to be interested in his services, such as Manchester United and Arsenal.[142][144] This led the club to open talks with him over a new contract.[145] He, himself, wanted to stay at Southampton.[146] In the first month to the season, he signed a contract extension with Southampton, keeping him until 2008.[147] After losing 2–0 against Aston Villa in the opening game of the season, he was involved in an altercation with David Prutton halfway through the second half.[148] In a post-match interview, Prutton played down suggestions of dressing room tension, stating that he and Niemi made up after the game.[149] Niemi was blameless for the club's poor start to the 2004–05 season, conceding ten goals in the first ten league matches and picking up six points.[150] However, he suffered a knee injury that kept him out for a month.[151] Upon returning from injury, Niemi reflected on his performance in the 2004–05 season so far, saying: "We have to pick up points sooner rather than later. The season has been okay personally, but right now, no one can really say 'I've done well'."[152] He made his return from injury against Middlesbrough on 11 December 2004 and conceded two late goals, as Southampton went on to draw 2–2.[153] After the match, manager Harry Redknapp praised Niemi's performance, saying: "Antti Niemi made a terrific save. He's a top class keeper and he's important for us."[154] However in a follow–up match against Tottenham Hotspur, Niemi conceded five goals, and was blameless for his performance, as the club lost 5–1.[155] With Premier League clubs continuously remain interested in signing him in the January transfer window, he ruled out leaving Southampton.[156] During a 2–1 loss against Newcastle United on 15 January 2005, Niemi suffered a knee injury and was substituted in the 6th minute.[157] But it turns out the knee injury was a bruising and returned to the starting line–up against Liverpool on 22 January 2005 and kept a clean sheet, in a 2–0 win.[158] However, he suffered a knee injury once again that saw him out for a month.[159] It wasn't until on 18 March 2005 when Niemi made his return from injury and started the whole game, in a 3–1 win against Middlesbrough.[160] After missing one match due to a hip injury, he spoke out about the determination of the club's survival to retain their Premiership status.[161] In the last game of the season, Niemi was unable to help Southampton avoid relegation despite his best effort after losing 2–1 against Manchester United.[162] At the end of the 2004–05 season, he went on to make thirty–two appearances in all competitions. Reflecting on the season, Niemi described the club's relegation as his "first bad experience in British football" and "average at best".[106][105]

Ahead of the 2005–06 season, Niemi's future at Southampton was uncertain following their relegation to the Championship.[163] He was linked to a move to Celtic, with a chance of reuniting with manager Gordon Strachan, but they opted to sign Artur Boruc instead.[164] In the end, Niemi stayed at the Saints.[165] He started the season by keeping four clean sheets in the first month to the season, including three consecutive clean sheets.[166] Niemi, once again, kept another three consecutive clean sheets between 22 October 2005 and 5 November 2005.[167] Despite the club was unable to establish consistency needed to make the club's promotion contenders, manager Redknapp praised his performance, saying: "He's one of the best goalkeepers playing in this country, let alone this league. Niemi enjoyed it here and, though there was talk of Celtic wanting him in the summer, they got a good keeper, and it was good for us. He's not had a lot to do this season. We've never been under much pressure."[168] However, Niemi suffered an illness that saw him out for two matches at the end of the year.[169] It wasn't until on 31 December 2005 when he returned from injury against Cardiff City and captained Southampton, as the club lost 2–1.[170] By the time Niemi left Southampton, the club was in the mid-table, just outside of challenging for promotion, and made twenty–five appearances in all competitions.

Fulham

[edit]

Niemi decided to return to the Premiership by signing for Fulham for a fee of around £1 million on 10 January 2006.[171] He was previously linked to Charlton Athletic for the third time, and Fulham in the January transfer window.[172]

Niemi made his debut for the club against Newcastle United on 14 January 2006 and kept a clean sheet, in a 1–0 win.[173] He made four more starts for Fulham, including two wins against Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion.[174] However, Niemi suffered a hamstring injury in a warm–up sessions against Bolton Wanderers, which the club lost 2–1 on 26 February 2006.[175] On 15 April 2006, he returned to the starting line–up against Charlton Athletic and helped the club win 2–1.[176] At the end of the 2005–06 season, he made nine appearances in all competitions.

In the 2006–07 season, Niemi fully established himself as Fulham's first choice goalkeeper.[177] During a 1–1 draw against Portsmouth on 11 November 2006, he produced a number of saves before conceding a goal from Andy Cole.[178] After the match, manager Chris Coleman praised Niemi's performance.[179] However, he suffered a knee injury that saw him out for two matches.[180] It wasn't until on 18 December 2006 when Niemi made his return from injury against Middlesbrough and helped the club win 2–1.[181] However, Niemi was badly hurt in a freak accident during a match against Watford on 1 January 2007 when rushing out to head the ball; he toppled over his own defender, Carlos Bocanegra, and landed on his head. He was taken from the field of play on a stretcher after ten minutes of treatment but was later cleared of any spinal injury. He was released from hospital later that night with only ligament and muscle damage to the neck.[182] However, Niemi's return was short–lived when he injured himself in the warm-up prior to the match against Newcastle United on 3 February 2007, which Fulham won 2–1.[183] On 3 March 2007, Niemi made his return from injury, in a 1–1 draw against Aston Villa.[184] He regained his first choice goalkeeper role for the club for the rest of the 2006–07 season.[185] At the end of the 2006–07 season, Niemi made thirty–one appearances in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2007–08 season, Niemi signed a two–year contract with Fulham, keeping him until 2009.[186] In the opening game of the season against Arsenal, however, he suffered injured himself in the warm-up prior to the match, in a 2–1 loss.[187] It wasn't until on 1 September 2007 when Niemi made his return from injury, in a 3–3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.[188] Since returning from injury, he remained the club's first choice keeper and found himself in a number of defeats that pushed Fulham into the relegation places.[189] This lasted until 1 March 2008, when, following injury, Niemi was replaced by Kasey Keller.[190] The club secured the Cottagers' survival, which was confirmed on the final day of the season with a 1–0 win over Portsmouth.[191] At the end of the 2007–08 season, he went on to make twenty–three appearances in all competitions.

Ahead of the 2008–09 season, Niemi stated his intention was to stay at Fulham, following the new signing of Mark Schwarzer.[192][193] However, he suffered a wrist injury that saw miss the start of the 2008–09 season.[194] On 3 September 2008, it was announced that Niemi had retired from professional football due to a wrist injury.[195]

Portsmouth

[edit]

Despite announcing his retirement from the game the previous year, it was confirmed on 28 July 2009 that Antti Niemi was in talks with Portsmouth. On 7 August, Niemi confirmed he had signed for Portsmouth on a one-year deal as backup to David James and to work with the goalkeeping coaches.[196] On 24 March 2010, he was released from his contract, without making a single appearance for Portsmouth's first team.[197] It was reported that Niemi earned almost £450,000 during those eight months with Portsmouth.[198]

International career

[edit]

Finland U21

[edit]

Having previously played for the Finland youth team levels, Niemi was called up to the Finland U21 squad for the first time in January 1990.[199] He was featured in the U21 side for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, as they unsuccessfully earned a place in the Summer Olympics.[200]

On 13 May 1992, Niemi captained Finland U21 for the first time and a kept a clean sheet, in a 0–0 draw against Bulgaria U21.[201] It wasn't until on 27 April 1993 when he captained the U21 side for the second time, in a 3–1 loss against Bulgaria U21.[202] Niemi went on to make seventeen appearances for Finland U21.

Senior team

[edit]

In October 1992, Niemi was called up to the Finland for the first time.[203] He made his debut for the national team, in a 1–1 draw against Tunisia on 7 November 1992.[204] In January 1993, Niemi was called up to the Finland squad for the Nehru Cup.[205] He played two times in the tournament, as Finland reached the semi-finals when they lost 3–2 against North Korea on 31 January 1993.[206] For the rest of the year, Niemi did not play for the national side, due to focusing on his commitment with the Finland U21 side.

It wasn't until on 27 January 1994 when Niemi made his first appearance for Finland's senior team in almost a year, and kept a clean sheet, in a 0–0 draw against Qatar.[207] This was followed up by keeping another clean sheet, in a 2–0 win against Oman.[208] He then went on to make three more appearances for the national side by the end of the year, including a 7–0 win against Estonia.[209] After featuring once in 1995, Niemi had to wait for eight months to make another appearance for Finland, in a 0–0 draw against Turkey on 4 October 1995.[210] In the FIFA World Cup qualification, he helped the national side go on a three match unbeaten, earning seven points.[211] Niemi helped Finland beat Switzerland 2–1, which the next match would ensure the national side to earn a place in the second round.[212] However, he did not start against Hungary, as the game resulted in a 1–1 draw, eliminating both teams from securing a place in the FIFA World Cup.[213]

Following Finland's elimination in the FIFA World Cup, Niemi officially became the first choice goalkeeper for the national side, though at times, his place was under threat, due to not getting playing time while playing for Rangers.[214] He helped Finland go on an impressive starts in 1998, including a goalless draw against Germany and two wins at the start of the UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying.[215] In mid–1999, Niemi lost his place as the national side's first choice goalkeeper role, with Jani Viander and Peter Enckelman preferred for the rest of the year.[216]

Due to getting more playing time at Hearts, Niemi was called up to the Finland squad for the first time in seven months.[217] He started for the side against Poland and kept a clean sheet, in a 0–0 draw on 26 April 2000.[218] On 11 October 2000, he started against England and kept a clean sheet, in a 0–0 draw.[219] Despite helping Finland five matches unbeaten for the rest of the FIFA World Cup qualification, the national side failed to advance to the playoffs.[220] Niemi then made his 50th appearance for Finland, in a 4–1 win against Portugal on 27 March 2002.[221] He only appeared three times throughout 2003, due to injuries sustained at Southampton.[222]

On 28 April 2004, Niemi made his 60th appearance for Finland, in a 1–0 loss against Bosnia and Herzegovina.[223] At the start of the FIFA World Cup qualification, he helped the national side go on a three match winning streak, including keeping two clean sheets.[224] On 13 October 2004, Niemi started in a match against the Netherlands and conceded three goals, as Finland lost 3–1, in what turned out to be his last appearance for the national side.[225] For his performance throughout 2004, he was named Finnish Footballer of the Year.[226]

Niemi was first choice for the Finland national team for almost a decade.[227][228] On 20 May 2005, he announced his decision to retire from international football and earned 66 caps at the time – a record number for a Finnish goalkeeper.[229] Despite this, there were attempts from Roy Hodgson to convince Niemi to come out of international retirement.[230] Two years on 15 October 2007, he was called up to the national team squad for the 100th anniversary match of the Finland Football Association against Spain.[231] Two days later on 17 October 2007, Niemi started the match and kept a clean sheet throughout the match, in a 0–0 draw, which was capped 67 times by his country before this.[232]

Coaching career

[edit]

On 2 March 2010, Niemi joined Finland's national team as a goalkeeping coach to start his coaching career.[193][233] While working on the role, he mentored Jesse Joronen and Lukas Hradecky.[234]

On 3 January 2013, his first club and reigning Veikkausliiga champions HJK announced that they had appointed Niemi as the club's goalkeeping coach and that he would continue his duties with the national team.[2] Having spend a year, he had a brief stint in FC Honka coaching staff. [3] On 27 June 2014, Niemi was appointed goalkeeper coach at Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion by former Finland teammate Sami Hyypiä.[4] He remained at the club, even after the sacking of Hyypiä in December 2014.[235] At the end of the 2014–15 season, Niemi left Brighton & Hove Albion, citing personal reasons and returned to Finland.[236]

On 26 January 2021, Niemi was appointed in the coaching staff of HIFK, after a request of then head coach Joaquín Gómez.[5] At the end of the 2021 season, he left the club. On 21 June 2024, Niemi joined Greek side Volos, where he was reunited with Joaquín Gómez.[237]

Personal life

[edit]

Having played in England for the rest of his football career, Niemi is fluent in English.[108] He is married and is a father of two children.[238][193] Following his end of his professional football career, Niemi returned to Finland to focus on his family while balancing his role as a goalkeeper coach.[193]

In his spare time, Niemi plays the bass and even said that since as a teenager, he wanted to play in a band.[105] It was announced on 25 January 2011 that MTV3 would release a DVD featuring highlights of Niemi's professional football career. [228]

Career statistics

[edit]

Club

[edit]
As of 7 March 2024[239][240]
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
OLS 1989 Kakkonen 15 0 0 0 — — 15 0
Rauman Pallo 1990 Kakkonen 15 0 0 0 — — 15 0
HJK 1991 Veikkausliiga 2 0 0 0 — — 2 0
1992 Veikkausliiga 27 0 0 0 — — 27 0
1993 Veikkausliiga 24 0 0 0 — 3[c] 0 27 0
1994 Veikkausliiga 24 0 0 0 — 3[d] 0 27 0
1995 Veikkausliiga 24 0 0 0 — 2[e] 0 26 0
Total 101 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 109 0
FC Copenhagen 1995–96 Danish Superliga 17 0 0 0 — — 17 0
1996–97 Danish Superliga 30 0 0 0 — 4[e] 0 34 0
Total 47 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 51 0
Rangers 1997–98 Scottish Premier Division 5 0 0 0 0 0 2[c] 0 7 0
1998–99 Scottish Premier League 7 0 0 0 1 0 6[f] 0 14 0
1999–2000 Scottish Premier League 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 13 0 0 0 1 0 8 0 22 0
Charlton Athletic (loan) 1999–2000 First Division 0 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 0
Hearts 1999–2000 Scottish Premier League 17 0 3 0 1 0 – 21 0
2000–01 Scottish Premier League 37 0 5 0 2 0 4[f] 0 48 0
2001–02 Scottish Premier League 32 0 1 0 1 0 – 34 0
2002–03 Scottish Premier League 3 0 – – – 3 0
Total 89 0 9 0 4 0 4 0 106 0
Southampton 2002–03 Premier League 25 0 6 0 2 0 – 33 0
2003–04 Premier League 28 0 1 0 3 0 1[f] 0 33 0
2004–05 Premier League 28 0 2 0 2 0 – 32 0
2005–06 Championship 25 0 0 0 0 0 – 25 0
Total 106 0 9 0 7 0 1 0 123 0
Fulham 2005–06 Premier League 9 0 – – – 9 0
2006–07 Premier League 31 0 0 0 0 0 – 31 0
2007–08 Premier League 22 0 1 0 0 0 – 23 0
Total 62 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 63 0
Portsmouth 2009–10 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0
Career total 448 0 19 0 12 0 25 0 504 0
  1. ^ Includes Finnish Cup, Danish Cup, Scottish Cup, FA Cup
  2. ^ Includes Scottish League Cup, Football League Cup
  3. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  4. ^ Appearances in UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
  5. ^ a b Appearances in UEFA Intertoto Cup
  6. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Cup

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Antti Niemi". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 19 April 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Antti Niemi maalivahtivalmentajaksi" (in Finnish). hjk.fi. 3 January 2013. Archived from the original on 24 February 2013. Retrieved 11 February 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Antti Niemi Kuqin tueksi Honkaan". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 26 February 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "IS: Antti Niemi Hongan valmennustiimiin". YLE (in Finnish). 26 February 2014. Archived from the original on 7 March 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2014.
  4. ^ a b c "Hyypia Appoints Backroom Team". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Archived from the original on 30 June 2014. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
  5. ^ a b "Antti Niemi joins HIFK first team staff". hifkfotboll.fi. 26 January 2021. Archived from the original on 20 February 2021. Retrieved 26 January 2021.
  6. ^ "Ammattilaisen karu ja kaunis arki". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 23 October 2022. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  7. ^ a b c "Työnhaku toi Antti Niemen Helsinkiin HJK:n nuori maalivahti tuli etelään etsimään menestyvää joukkuetta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 3 September 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  8. ^ "Kuusela jatkaa HJK:n valmentajana". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 31 October 1990. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "HJK:lla koossa vasta 16 pelaajan rinki". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 14 December 1990. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Jalkapalloilu Antti Niemi HJK..." Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 5 February 1991. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  9. ^ "Antti Niemi ottaa rauhallisesti jalkapalloliigan paikallispelin Ostrovskij odottaa innolla tuttujen kaverien kohtaamista". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 5 August 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  10. ^ "Palmroos Klubin kakkosvahdiksi". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 5 March 1991. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Liigassa 35 maalin mässäilykierros Helin ja Litmanen tekivät hattutempun". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 20 July 1991. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  12. ^ "Aaltonen penkiltä ratkaisijaksi Myös maalivahti Moilanen kunnostautui varamiehisen Klubin kaatamisessa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 2 September 1991. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  13. ^ "Niemi harjoittelee Bruggen kanssa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 4 February 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  14. ^ "Markku Palmroos palaa vartioimaan Klubin maalia Tiainen, Rantanen, Karjalainen ja Rissanen siirtolistalla". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 3 December 1991. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "RoPS hyökkäsi ja painosti, Lius maalasi Klubi otti ensimmäisen vierasvoiton Rovaniemellä neljään vuoteen". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 27 April 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antonion laukaus ohitti Niemen Hyvä maalivahtipeli pelasti HJK:n suurtappiolta pirteää Jazzia vastaan". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 29 May 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  15. ^ "Antti Niemi torjui Klubin finaaliin HJK-Ilves 1-0 Kuusysi-Haka 3-1". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 26 January 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Liuksen syöttö toi rahapotin Suokonautio ampui Klubille 50000 markan maalin Lahti cupissa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 27 January 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  16. ^ "Niemi loukkaantui jälleen". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 6 June 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Grönlund ratkaisi väärällä jalalla Valmentaja Keurulaisen pelaajaratkaisut onnistuivat MyPaa vastaan". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 8 June 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  17. ^ "HJK:n maalivahti Antti Niemi huilaa kuukauden verran". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 10 June 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  18. ^ "Ismo Lius taitaa maalinteon Klubilainen iski kaksi hallittua osumaa RoPS:n verkkoon". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 13 July 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Lius Klubin kultakenkä Kuopiolaisten yritys tyrmätä helsinkiläiset epöonnistui viime hetkillä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 17 July 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Lius piti Klubin nousussa Helsinkiläiset jo liigassa kolmantena tasapisteissä Kuusysin kanssa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 19 July 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Klubi katkaisi MyPa:n sarjan Tauriaisen maali riitti kuittaamaan cupin murskatappion". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 3 August 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Tauriainen Liuksen tehotuuraaja Klubin voitto Porin komeetoista tasoitti liigan kärkeä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 10 August 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  19. ^ "Hyryläinen ja Vanhala tehomiehinä Klubi voitti Mikkelin-kammonsa ja pyöritti liigajumboa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 31 August 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Lius ja Vanhala pukkasivat pisteet Klubin maalivahti Niemi pysäytti torjunnoillaan oululaisten rynnistyksen". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 4 September 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Kärki kompasteli jalkapalloliigassa. Mitaliehdokkaista vain MyPa voitti ottelunsa. HJK:n Antti Niemi piti Rovaniemellä nollan ja Klubi sai pinnan". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 14 September 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  20. ^ "Lius livahti kerran karkuun Tasapeli Lahden lumisella stadionilla pitää HJK:n tiukasti kiinni mestaruudessa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 15 October 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Jalkapalloliigan mestaruus palasi syksyiseen Helsinkiin Tasainen materiaali HJK:n ase Suurimmillaan 13 pisteen tappioasema Kuusysiin kääntyi kolmen pisteen voitoksi". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 18 October 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  21. ^ "Klubista kolme toimittajien tähdistöön". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 25 November 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  22. ^ "Murtomäki täräytti unelmamaalin Liigatulokas tuli vaihdosta ja laukoi mestareille voiton jalkapalloliigassa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 3 May 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Jalkapalloilu Maalivahdit: Antti..." Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 6 May 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Vanhala kiirehti karkuun Nihkeästä alusta huolimatta HJK käänsi kurssinsa voitokkaaksi". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 28 May 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  23. ^ "Kärkimies Tauriainen osui upeasti ylänurkkaan Klubin kolmen peräkkäisen pelin tappiot loppuivat". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 11 June 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Hyryläinen aloitti maalikarkelot Peli-ilon löytänyt Klubi pyöritti Ilvestä karusellissa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 21 June 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Klubi hallitsi mutta jäi maaleitta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 5 July 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Klubi otti liigan kärkipaikan Jari Vanhalan laukaus toi tarvittavat pisteet". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 9 July 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  24. ^ "Jari Vanhala iski alkutahdit HJK:n cup-näytös huipentui valmentaja Keurulaisen intiaanitanssiin". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 18 July 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  25. ^ a b c d e "ANTTI NIEMI". Daily Echo. 14 May 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  26. ^ "HJK:n Antti Niemen tilalle kaksi maalivahtia Itävaltaan". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 24 August 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  27. ^ "Jazzilla iloinen ilme Pallokentällä Tehoton HJK jäi vauhdikkaan porilaisjoukkueen jalkoihin kärkikamppailussa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 30 August 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  28. ^ "Tallinnan Norma auttoi HJK:n jatkoon Onnekas osuma kymmenen minuuttia ennen loppua tietää helsinkiläisille suuria rahoja". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 2 September 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  29. ^ "Anderlechtille riitti iltakävely HJK kesti ensimmäisen puoliajan ja romahti toisella Euroopan cupissa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 16 September 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  30. ^ "Palmroosilla syytä riemuun FinnPa pysyi nollilla ja klubi vei SM-pronssin". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 4 October 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  31. ^ "HJK:lla sopimus 14 pelaajan kanssa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 12 November 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Jazz valtasi leijonanosan liigan tähtiyhdistelmässä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 28 November 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  32. ^ "HJK Helsinki Squad". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 22 April 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Hyryläisen maali ratkaisi". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 16 May 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Vanhalan ja Liuksen vointontanssi Klubilaisten terävä kärkipari osui neljä kertaa oululaisten verkkoon". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 22 August 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  33. ^ "Ville Vahla Klubin viimeinen este Mestarisuosikit taapertavat yhä - kotivoitto viimeksi vapunpäivänä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 20 June 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Ismo Lius rikkoi Rovaniemen taian". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 1 July 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Vaihtomies Tauriainen sytytti HJK:n Klubi maksoi kovan hinnan kotivoitosta: Karatajev ja Lius loukkaantuivat". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 4 July 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Tauriainen pukkasi pisteet Cupissa tuli tappio, mutta liigassa Klubi etenee voittojen tiellä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 15 July 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Unettavaa kesäviihdettä Lahden stadionilla". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 25 July 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  34. ^ "Klubi jäi turkkilaisen jyrän alle Fanaattinen kotiyleisö kannusti Besiktasin yrittämään kaikkensa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 16 September 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  35. ^ "Tampereella jo mestaruustunnelma TPV lähellä titteliä, HJK hävisi tärkeän vieraspelin mutta on varma pronssimitalisti". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 3 October 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  36. ^ "Klubin vaisu kausi päättyi juhliin HJK valtasi kaiken värisiä mitaleja tänä vuonna". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 31 October 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  37. ^ "Tehottomuus tuli esille stadionilla HJK hukkasi pari varmaa maalipaikkaa, MP yhden läpiajon". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 1 May 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Ylä-Jussila lyhentää Klubin sairaslistaa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 7 May 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Maalihanat jäässä Kupittaan kylmässä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 15 May 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  38. ^ "Lius palasi ja oli entisensä: kaksi maalia Hjelm joutui Klubin maalivahdiksi Intertoto-ottelun loppuminuuteilla". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 3 July 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  39. ^ "Obiora Aniche juhli hattutempulla Värikäs liigatulokas hassutti Ponnistuksen puolustusta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 27 July 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  40. ^ "Ari Hjelmin sohaisu riitti HJK:lle". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 28 August 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Jalkapalloliiga". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 15 September 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  41. ^ "Niemi marks Celtic's card". The Herald Scotland. 26 August 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  42. ^ "Antti Niemi Kööpenhaminan maalivahdiksi". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 30 October 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antti Niemelle pitkä sopimus Kööpenhaminaan". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 1 December 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  43. ^ "Rusty Rangers hit by an early strike. Europe preparations live up to Smith's forecast". The Herald Scotland. 24 July 1996. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  44. ^ "POKAL 1996/1997 FINALE". Haslund (in Danish). Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Kolme suomalaista Tanskan cupfinaalissa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 8 May 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  45. ^ "Celtic rule out Kinnear No go for Kinnear". The Herald Scotland. 20 June 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  46. ^ "Ajax told Laudrup is staying as Niemi signs". The Herald Scotland. 21 June 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  47. ^ "Rangers sweep aside the Faroe challenge McCoist creates new European scoring record". The Herald Scotland. 24 July 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  48. ^ "Porrini booking a worry but Gascoigne's display delights Ibrox supporters Rangers hit six to finish the job in grand style". The Herald Scotland. 31 July 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  49. ^ a b c "Klos is the man we must beat says Niemi". The Herald Scotland. 11 March 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  50. ^ "Smith warns new Rangers. Niemi is given his Europe wish as Goram seems to be on the way out". The Herald Scotland. 23 July 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Snelders has chance to be No.1 man for Rangers". The Herald Scotland. 13 September 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Gascoigne, Negri back to boost Rangers". The Herald Scotland. 7 February 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  51. ^ "Unfamiliar scorer but Rangers' win gives league same old shape Cleland goal secures early lead for the champions". The Herald Scotland. 5 August 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Goram heals Ibrox rift". The Herald Scotland. 24 September 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "No Headline Present". The Herald Scotland. 1 November 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  52. ^ "Dane's return a boost for champions as training facilities are secured Laudrup on standby as Ibrox men bid to break Hearts". The Herald Scotland. 19 December 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Specialist flying in from Santiago to aid Rozental Injury worry still for Chilean striker". The Herald Scotland. 6 January 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  53. ^ "Slipshod Ibrox side pay a hefty price for strolling into the Dunfermline game-plan Wield a big stick now or it may cost you the league, Walter". The Herald Scotland. 9 February 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  54. ^ "Ibrox fans are kept waiting then their favourite son turns up trumps McCoist starts ball rolling for Rangers". The Herald Scotland. 2 April 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Rangers take heart from win in cup final rehearsal, but Aberdeen defeat still hurts for Gough Ibrox men show resolve". The Herald Scotland. 27 April 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Killie goal leaves many thinking it's all over". The Herald Scotland. 4 May 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "The Rangers supporters were just champion". The Herald Scotland. 11 May 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  55. ^ "Games played by Antti Niemi in 1997/1998". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  56. ^ "Wallace prefers Ibrox to Souness". The Herald Scotland. 17 July 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Changes for Rangers but Ferguson prepares to play". The Herald Scotland. 7 November 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Kopke set for Ibrox move". The Herald Scotland. 13 November 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  57. ^ "Irish eyes were smiling as they had Advocaat's squad all at sea Rangers alive with five in a second-half comeback". The Herald Scotland. 23 July 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "No early mistakes from Ibrox men this time as flying Finn puts paid to Irish hopes Johansson wings in twice to put Rangers in next round". The Herald Scotland. 30 July 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  58. ^ "Rangers defence all at sea and Hearts dive in Nightmare start for Advocaat as Adam and Hamilton put Tynecastle side on victory road". The Herald Scotland. 3 August 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  59. ^ "Advocaat team builds lead inspired by Kanchelskis". The Herald Scotland. 12 August 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  60. ^ "Hendry told to wait as Moore earns plaudits". The Herald Scotland. 15 August 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Time to embrace non-sectarian future for Old Firm". The Herald Scotland. 22 September 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  61. ^ "Ibrox men enhance the claim for Scotland's survival in the top flight of European football Rangers beat the Germans at their own style of game". The Herald Scotland. 6 November 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  62. ^ "Ibrox team given a final boost Saints' crash landing as Rangers run riot". The Herald Scotland. 9 November 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Guivarc'h will make up for his lost time Auxerre's No.2 convinced his old striker is an inspired Rangers signing". The Herald Scotland. 10 November 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi is now the main man". The Herald Scotland. 5 December 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  63. ^ Sutherland, Jonathan (17 April 2020). "Moravcik's remarkable Old Firm debut". BBC Sport. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi pysyy ykkösenä ryöpystä huolimatta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 23 November 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  64. ^ "St Johnstone suffer at Rangers' hands again". irishtimes.com. 30 November 1998. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  65. ^ "Impressive Niemi poses the question: why are Ibrox men looking for another goalkeeper? Advocaat's tactical switch shows us best of Rangers". The Herald Scotland. 21 December 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Football: Klos completes Ibrox move". The Independent. 26 December 1998. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
    "Niemi shows he is upset, but McCann feels just fine Finnish keeper looks ready to leave Rangers, but new boy is settling in". The Herald Scotland. 28 December 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Rangers keeper shows once again why he is one of the best in Europe Klos steps out from the shadow of Goram". The Herald Scotland. 14 April 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  66. ^ "Games played by Antti Niemi in 1998/1999". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  67. ^ "Goodwill spirit is left stranded on substitutes' bench". The Herald Scotland. 29 December 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi set to turn his back on Ibrox". The Herald Scotland. 18 February 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Strength in reserve Disputed strike by Wallace gives Advocaat's much-changed side victory over Dunfermline". The Herald Scotland. 13 October 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  68. ^ "Mols repays the millions". BBC Sport. 16 August 1999. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
    "Advocaat decides it is time for fresh faces". The Herald Scotland. 25 September 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  69. ^ "Niemi vuokralle Charltoniin". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 9 November 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Smith solves keeper crisis Everton loan Myhre to cover as former manager rescues Rangers". heraldscotland.com. 23 November 1999. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  70. ^ a b "Niemi signs in time for capital clash". The Herald Scotland. 18 December 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  71. ^ "McCulloch decides his future lies elsewhere Jefferies may face competition in bid to sign young Motherwell striker". The Herald Scotland. 24 December 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  72. ^ "Five-year wait is over as Hibs savour success at Tynecastle Nightmare start for new-boys but experience wins the day". The Herald Scotland. 20 December 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  73. ^ "Late strike by Albertz puts icing on cake for Rangers". The Herald Scotland. 23 December 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "It was so sweet to beat clock - Albertz Heart-break for Tynecastle men asthey come close to earning a point". The Herald Scotland. 23 December 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  74. ^ "Rousset offered coaching role". The Herald Scotland. 22 January 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Belfry omens will help us make the bells toll for Rangers again". The Herald Scotland. 10 March 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "How the Premier 12 shape up for 2000". The Herald Scotland. 29 July 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  75. ^ "Big guns bully wee team to cup exit". The Herald Scotland. 21 February 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Davies injury ends a wretched night as Motherwell's work-rate fails to pay Hearts keep up pressure in chase for Europe slot". The Herald Scotland. 2 March 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Cameron on the spot". BBC Sport. 4 March 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "McSwegan on the mark as Hearts look to Europe". The Herald Scotland. 16 March 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  76. ^ "Hearts turn up trumps as Skovdahl's men cave in". The Herald Scotland. 23 March 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  77. ^ "False start in race for Parkhead hot seat". The Herald Scotland. 8 April 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Cameron earns the keys to Tynecastle Midfielder runs Celtic ragged". The Herald Scotland. 10 April 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  78. ^ "Derby victory boosts Hearts into deserved European slot". The Herald Scotland. 22 May 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  79. ^ "Jefferies hails Killie as match of the day". The Herald Scotland. 26 February 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Race is on for UEFA position". The Herald Scotland. 25 March 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  80. ^ "Derby duo earn their fair share". The Herald Scotland. 31 July 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Hearts too hot for the Icelanders Manager Jefferies says that victory takes the pressure off his men for the return leg". The Herald Scotland. 11 August 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Hearts melt Icelanders in cruise to UEFA glory". The Herald Scotland. 25 August 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  81. ^ "Missile-throwing Hibs fan faces ban for life from Easter Road". The Herald Scotland. 1 August 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  82. ^ "Balakov's strike unlocks Hearts". The Herald Scotland. 15 September 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Brave Hearts denied victory over nine-man Stuttgart". The Herald Scotland. 29 September 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  83. ^ "This won't do in Monaco, Rangers De Boer secures points but jaded sides struggle to engage top gear at Ibrox". The Herald Scotland. 18 September 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Hendrie and Jefferies make up after that touchline disagreement". The Herald Scotland. 22 September 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  84. ^ "Celtic youngsters answer the call Hearts collapse in extra time as O'Neill gamble pays off". The Herald Scotland. 2 November 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi gets vote of confidence as Hearts face another stern test". The Herald Scotland. 4 November 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  85. ^ "Back to form Goram could lead exodus at Motherwell". The Herald Scotland. 18 December 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "More than two ways to choose the best". The Herald Scotland. 23 December 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "McLeish calls for a rule change". The Herald Scotland. 27 December 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Levein accuses players of cheating". The Herald Scotland. 3 January 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "A night of 60,000 delightsin Paradise Substitute Moravcik comes on to put the sparkle into Celtic's title party". The Herald Scotland. 23 April 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  86. ^ "Levein stunned by two-goal Kirk's enterprise". The Herald Scotland. 11 December 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  87. ^ "Parkhead strike force prove so punishing Keeper Niemi gives his verdict on the forward who has hurt him most this season The betting for Hampden". The Herald Scotland. 7 January 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  88. ^ "Hearts take advantage after Marshall sees red". The Herald Scotland. 15 March 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Top-six battlers fail to sparkle Argentinian's parting shots fall well short of fans' expectations". The Herald Scotland. 19 March 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Levein points the way ahead with new kids on the block Kirk and Wales prove that the future is bright at Tynecastrle". The Herald Scotland. 2 April 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  89. ^ "Antti Niemi valittiin kuukauden pelaajaksi". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 3 May 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  90. ^ "Only question left to answer is who's going to chase Henrik home". The Herald Scotland. 14 April 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Larsson aims to top the bill". The Herald Scotland. 11 May 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  91. ^ "Niemi may be on way south". The Herald Scotland. 4 May 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "New boy Pizzo is ready to do battle". The Herald Scotland. 26 July 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  92. ^ "Still life in the old Bhoy Larsson hits double but veteran Moravcik proves he continues to have what it takes as he runs the show for Celtic". The Herald Scotland. 13 August 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi's blockade". The Herald Scotland. 17 September 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Pressley boost for Hearts as they prepare for derby". The Herald Scotland. 19 October 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  93. ^ "Motherwell pussycats turn into tigers". The Herald Scotland. 24 September 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  94. ^ "Pardon your French, that is not on". The Herald Scotland. 31 December 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  95. ^ "Larsson brace sinks Hearts". BBC Sport. 23 January 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  96. ^ "Keep the faith, Konterman Bert no longer inert under new manager McLeish but Advocaat keeps him out in the international cold". The Herald Scotland. 11 February 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Kirk hopes to end worst season on a high". The Herald Scotland. 22 April 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Vogts' call to arms tees up a battle among the 'babes' Casualty list is high as youthful encounter ends in stalemate". The Herald Scotland. 11 May 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  97. ^ "Niemi agent confident of Hearts deal". The Herald Scotland. 12 March 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "In brief". The Herald Scotland. 23 April 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  98. ^ "Fanit äänestivät Niemen seuran parhaaksi". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 4 February 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Yet another warning to standing offenders". Daily Echo. 1 March 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  99. ^ "Caballero hits deserved equaliser". BBC Sport. 2 August 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Hearts comeback earns point". BBC Sport. 16 August 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  100. ^ "De Vries downs Hibs". BBC Sport. 11 August 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  101. ^ "Brain and the brawn who make Hibs tick". The Herald Scotland. 20 March 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "It can't get any better for Hibs As Rangers lose more ground, Easter Road side pass their derby test with flying colours Hearts supporters were angry before the game at the way their best players were regularly being transferred out of the club. Now". The Herald Scotland. 23 October 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "6-2 Hibs hand out six of the best". The Herald Scotland. 23 October 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  102. ^ "United and Hearts end all square". BBC Sport. 7 April 2001. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  103. ^ "Hearts keep Euro dream alive". BBC Sport. 19 April 2002. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  104. ^ "The diary". The Herald Scotland. 1 January 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "CALL ON ME 20 Years of talkSPORT: Antti Niemi and the Scotland fan who wanted him to join the Tartan Army – 'He's not finished, he's only 28!'". talkSPORT. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  105. ^ a b c "'I felt ashamed' – Southampton icon Antti Niemi on Saints relegation amid Nathan Jones point". Hampshire Live. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  106. ^ a b "Antti's Farewell". Fulham F.C. 3 September 2008. Archived from the original on 18 April 2014. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  107. ^ a b "Not a good time to have a blunder, Jonah". Daily Echo. 22 August 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  108. ^ a b "Saints bag Niemi". BBC Sport. 27 August 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  109. ^ "STRACHAN WON'T LET NIEMI OUT OF HIS SIGHT!". Daily Echo. 23 August 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  110. ^ "Hearts defend Niemi sale". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 24 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
  111. ^ "Saints loss due to signings". Daily Echo. 3 February 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  112. ^ "Rival backs Jones". Daily Echo. 20 September 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Saints held by Charlton". BBC Sport. 21 September 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "NIEMI: FINE DEBUT COUNTS FOR NOTHING". Daily Echo. 23 September 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  113. ^ "Keeper Jones has point to prove". Daily Echo. 30 August 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Lundekvam creates goal history". Daily Echo. 17 October 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "BEST OF THE LOT BUT I'M NOT SCARED!". Daily Echo. 22 November 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  114. ^ "ASTON VILLA 0 - SAINTS 1". Daily Echo. 22 October 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "SAINTS 3 - ARSENAL 2". Daily Echo. 25 November 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "BEATTIE IS SET FOR ENGLAND". Daily Echo. 4 December 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  115. ^ "Pahars might be out until New Year". Daily Echo. 5 December 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi should face Blues". Daily Echo. 6 December 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Jonah in as Antti sidelined again". Daily Echo. 13 December 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  116. ^ "LEEDS 1 - SAINTS 1". Daily Echo. 23 December 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi hopes 'smashing guy' Jones will stay at St Mary's". Daily Echo. 24 December 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  117. ^ "SAINTS 1 - TOTTENHAM 0". Daily Echo. 2 January 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Claridge: I was expecting worse stick than I got!". Daily Echo. 27 January 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Strachan in need of quality and quantity". Daily Echo. 28 April 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  118. ^ "Niemi: Boss made us believe in Europe". Daily Echo. 11 January 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  119. ^ "BLACKBURN 1 - SAINTS 0". Daily Echo. 10 February 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  120. ^ "Saints thrash Spurs". BBC Sporrtdate=6 January 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "SAINTS 1 - MILLWALL 1". Daily Echo. 27 January 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "MILLWALL 1 - SAINTS 2". Daily Echo. 6 February 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Saints see off Norwich". BBC Sport. 18 February 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Saints tame Wolves". BBC Sport. 9 March 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  121. ^ "Svensson saves Saints". BBC Sport. 15 March 2003. Retrieved 16 August 2009.
    "Antti can learn from pal's pain". Daily Echo. 21 March 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  122. ^ "Jones plays second fiddle". BBC Sport. 12 April 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Worldwide FA Cup final audience is too much to comprehend". Daily Echo. 17 April 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Dodd injects new hope". Daily Echo. 25 April 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  123. ^ "Dodd's final heartbreak". Daily Echo. 2 May 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Bolton force vital draw". BBC Sport. 3 May 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  124. ^ "THE BATTLE OF THE KEEPERS". Daily Echo. 14 May 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "MARS: I'M FIT FOR THE FINAL!". Daily Echo. 16 May 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Arsenal retain FA Cup". BBC Sport. 17 May 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  125. ^ "Niemi on the Fergie list?". Daily Echo. 29 April 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  126. ^ "Niemi out of action for month". Daily Echo. 19 May 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi is ruled out of pre-season tour". Daily Echo. 5 June 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "MARS MISERY?". Daily Echo. 4 August 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  127. ^ "Jones: We had the benefit of the doubt". Daily Echo. 25 August 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Jones v Niemi". Daily Echo. 28 August 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "I'M NOT THE FIRST CHOICE". Daily Eco. 30 September 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  128. ^ "Shearer lifts Magpies' gloom". BBC Sport. 4 October 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  129. ^ "Steaua stun Saints". BBC Sport. 15 October 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  130. ^ "Everton held by Saints". BBC Sport. 19 October 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Saints ease past 10-man Rovers". BBC Sport. 25 October 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  131. ^ a b "CARLING CUP: BRISTOL CITY 0 - SAINTS 3". Daily Echo. 29 October 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  132. ^ "Jones likely to stay in". Daily Echo. 7 November 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  133. ^ "Deadlock at the Reebok". BBC Sport. 8 November 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  134. ^ "ANTTI-DOTE!". Daily Echo. 10 November 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  135. ^ "I feel for Jonah - Niemi". Daily Echo. 6 October 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Luggy's dilemma: Getting the right balance at Saints". Daily Echo. 25 March 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antti's stats not so good now". Daily Echo. 3 May 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  136. ^ "ARSENAL 2 - SAINTS 0". Daily Echo. 10 February 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  137. ^ "Niemi drops his cool exterior". Daily Echo. 11 February 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  138. ^ "Antti: We won't be affected". Daily Echo. 12 January 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Three key moves to revitalise a season". Daily Echo. 15 December 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  139. ^ "Blackburn 1-1 Southampton". BBC Sport. 28 February 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi praised". Daily Echo. 1 March 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Michael's my top man". Daily Echo. 1 March 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  140. ^ "Southampton 2–0 Liverpool". BBC Sport. 14 March 2004. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  141. ^ "Finn-tastic Niemi's spot of good luck". Daily Echo. 15 March 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  142. ^ a b c "Antti's simply fan-tastic". Daily Echo. 17 May 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  143. ^ "Honours even as galaxy of stars turn on style for Danny". Daily Echo. 17 May 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  144. ^ "Niemi: Top clubs to battle over him". Daily Echo. 16 December 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  145. ^ "Saints keen for Antti talks". Daily Echo. 27 April 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  146. ^ "NIEMI: I WANT TO STAY A SAINT". Daily Echo. 10 May 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  147. ^ "Niemi agrees Saints deal". BBC Sport. 9 August 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Reasons to stay loyal". Daily Echo. 11 August 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  148. ^ "ASTON VILLA 2 - SAINTS 0". Daily Echo. 16 August 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  149. ^ "Saints united". Daily Echo. 16 August 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  150. ^ "Time to look again at Saints' policies". Daily Echo. 1 September 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Time for Wigley to consider his options". Daily Echo. 13 September 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Facing the best gets Antti going". Daily Echo. 25 September 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  151. ^ "23 ... and counting!". Daily Echo. 8 November 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Kasey to make debut tomorrow?". Daily Echo. 12 November 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  152. ^ "Niemi: There's no one who can say 'it's not my fault'". Daily Echo. 4 December 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  153. ^ "So who'll be number one?". Daily Echo. 3 December 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Southampton 2-2 Middlesbrough". BBC Sport. 11 December 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  154. ^ "It feels like a loss ... all we need is a break". Daily Echo. 13 December 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  155. ^ "SPURS 5 - SAINTS 1". Daily Echo. 20 December 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Away record that speaks for itself". Daily Echo. 20 December 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  156. ^ "Beattie could be sacrificed". Daily Echo. 21 December 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi here to stay!". Daily Echo. 7 January 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi: I'm sorry". Daily Echo. 10 January 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  157. ^ "Newcastle United 2-1 Southampton". BBC Sport. 15 January 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antti's Toon agony". Daily Echo. 15 January 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  158. ^ "Kev-astated!". Daily Echo. 18 January 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Southampton 2-0 Liverpool". BBC Sport. 22 January 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  159. ^ "DIFFERENT CLASS!". Daily Echo. 8 February 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Kev's back to give Harry more fire power". Daily Echo. 18 February 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Bulldog spirit boosts Redknapp". Daily Echo. 7 March 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  160. ^ "KEV STILL ONE OF HARRY'S KEY MEN..." Daily Echo. 17 March 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "ANTTI'S IN FOR BORO". Daily Echo. 19 March 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Middlesbrough 1-3 Southampton". BBC Sport. 20 March 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  161. ^ "BLACKBURN 3 - SAINTS 0". Daily Echo. 11 April 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Danny can be the boss at the back". Daily Echo. 21 April 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi much happier with his defence". Daily Echo. 9 May 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  162. ^ "Southampton 1–2 Manchester United". BBC Sport. 15 March 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  163. ^ "HARRY'S STILL UNCERTAIN". Daily Echo. 19 May 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antti poised to leave St Mary's". Daily Echo. 2 June 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Espanjalaiset kiinnostuneita Antti Niemestä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 29 June 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  164. ^ "Niemi 'happy' to talk about Strach reunion". Daily Echo. 28 May 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "NIEMI IS STRACH PRIORITY". Daily Echo. 1 June 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Striker light!". Daily Echo. 15 July 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  165. ^ "Niemi rumours are blasted". Daily Echo. 29 June 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Crouch gone in 48 hours". Daily Echo. 12 July 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antti's agent hits out". Daily Echo. 2 August 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  166. ^ "Niemi to face the Wolves after all?". Daily Echo. 4 August 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "SAINTS 0 - WOLVES 0". Daily Echo. 8 August 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "SHEFFIELD WED 0 - SAINTS 1". Daily Echo. 25 August 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "SAINTS 1 - NORWICH 0". Daily Echo. 25 August 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "SAINTS 2 - CREWE 0". Daily Echo. 30 August 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  167. ^ "Millwall 0-2 Southampton". BBC Sport. 22 October 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Southampton 2-0 Stoke". BBC Sport. 29 October 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "LEICESTER 0 - SAINTS 0". Daily Echo. 7 November 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  168. ^ "I can't say we have struggled". Daily Echo. 28 November 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  169. ^ "It will take a few weeks but I'm optimistic - George". Daily Echo. 28 December 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Burley is wary of Walcott burn-out". Daily Echo. 30 December 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  170. ^ "Cardiff 2-1 Southampton". Daily Echo. 31 December 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemelle tappio kapteenina". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 2 January 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  171. ^ Niemi completes Fulham switch, telegraph.co.uk, 10 January 2006
  172. ^ "Charlton tipped to sign Antti". Daily Echo. 14 December 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Charlton's seven-year Antti itch!". Daily Echo. 15 December 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Fulham are the latest to track Niemi". Daily Echo. 7 January 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  173. ^ "Fulham 1-0 Newcastle". BBC Sport. 14 January 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  174. ^ "Fulham 1–0 Tottenham Hotspur". BBC Sport. 31 January 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Fulham 6-1 West Bromwich Albion". BBC Sport. 11 February 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  175. ^ "Bolton 2-1 Fulham". BBC Sport. 26 February 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Red-hot Nolan left in the cold". The Daily Telegraph. 27 February 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antti Niemi vielä sairastuvalla". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 12 March 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  176. ^ "Fulham 2-1 Charlton Athletic". BBC Sport. 15 April 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  177. ^ "Newcastle United 1–2 Fulham". BBC Sport. 9 September 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Tottenham 0-0 Fulham". BBC Sport. 17 November 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Fulham 1-0 Everton". BBC Sport. 4 November 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  178. ^ "Portsmouth 1–1 Fulham". BBC Sport. 11 November 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  179. ^ "Niemi blinder spoiled by the one that got away". The Guardian. 13 November 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  180. ^ "Fulham hit by Niemi injury blow". BBC Sport. 3 December 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Fulham's soft centre exposed". The Times. 3 December 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi backing for Lastuvka". Sky Sports. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  181. ^ "Fulham 2-1 Middlesbrough". BBC Sport. 18 December 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  182. ^ "Fulham expect quick Niemi return". BBC Sport. 3 January 2007. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  183. ^ "Helguson and McBride pounce to punish sleepy Newcastle". The Guardian. 4 February 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  184. ^ "Fulham 1-1 Aston Villa". BBC Sport. 3 March 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  185. ^ "Making of the manager". The Herald Scotland. 19 April 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Fulham Focus". Your Local Guardian. 25 April 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  186. ^ "Niemi agrees new Fulham contract". BBC Sport. 7 July 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  187. ^ "Arsenal 2-1 Fulham". BBC Sport. 12 August 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  188. ^ "Fulham 3–3 Tottenham Hotspur". BBC Sport. 1 September 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  189. ^ "Niemi seizes his chance for forgiveness of sins". The Guardian. 22 October 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Dempsey gives little cheers for Collins". The Herald Scotland. 22 December 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  190. ^ "Heroes' escape to heroes' escape". My London News. 15 May 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  191. ^ "Hodgson feels for relegated duo". BBC Sport. 12 May 2008. Archived from the original on 17 March 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  192. ^ "Antti Niemi jättämässä Fulhamin". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 6 May 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Moyes will bid for fellow Scot Fletcher". The Glasgow Times. 8 July 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  193. ^ a b c d "Split Decision". Fulham F.C. 4 October 2012. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  194. ^ "Tähystysleikkaus pitää Niemen sivussa hetken". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 3 July 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antti Niemen ranne operoidaan". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 2 August 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  195. ^ "Keeper Niemi announces retirement". BBC Sport. 3 September 2008. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  196. ^ "Niemi completes Portsmouth move". BBC Sport. 7 August 2009. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
  197. ^ "Niemi jätti Portsmouthin". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 25 March 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  198. ^ "Niemi paid £450k for 90 minutes on bench". Eurosport. 31 March 2010. Archived from the original on 5 April 2010. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
  199. ^ "Olympiaehdokkaat". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 23 January 1990. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  200. ^ "Suomen olympiajoukkue jätti Hammarbyn nollille Olympiajoukkue päätti Portugalin leirinsä voitolla". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 15 March 1990. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Olympiapelaajien mahtuminen ykkösjoukkueisiin huolenaihe Heliskoski vetää innostuneena nuorta miehistöä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 20 April 1990. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Suomen ja Japanin olympiaryhmät tasavahvat Olympiajoukkueet". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 19 May 1990. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Filipen laukaus yllätti Niemen Portugali hukkasi tukun maukkaita maalipaikkoja, mutta onnistui sentään kerran". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 12 September 1990. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Jalkapalloilu Olympiajoukkueen..." Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 19 February 1991. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  201. ^ "Nurmela tuhlasi maalipaikkansa Bulgarian maalivahti Shulev torjui kaikki suomalaisten yritykset". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 14 May 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  202. ^ "Bulgaria rokotti tehokkaasti Suomen nuoret eivät pystyneet vastaamaan suuriin odotuksiin". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 28 April 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  203. ^ "Ismo Lius palasi maajoukkueeseen". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 23 October 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  204. ^ "Suomi voitti Tunisian rangaistuspotkuilla". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 8 November 1992. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  205. ^ "Tommy Lindholmin maajoukkue vilisee ensikertalaisia Kuusi uutta pelaajaa matkaa Intiaan". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 9 January 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  206. ^ "Suomi painostaa Intiaa vastaan mutta maalit jäivät tekemättä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 21 January 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Suomalaiset vieroksuivat Kamerunin kovia otteita Välieräpaikka lähellä tappiosta huolimatta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 29 January 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Pohjois-Korea Suomen vastustaja välierässä Pelaajapula ja hellesää kiusaavat jalkapalloilijoita Nehru-cupissa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 31 January 1993. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  207. ^ "DOHA, Qatar: Maaottelu: Qatar-Suomi..." Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 28 January 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  208. ^ "MUSCAT, Oman: Maaottelu: Oman-Suomi..." Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 31 January 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  209. ^ "Vartin torkahtelut veivät voiton Petri Järvisen kavennus toi uutta puhtia Suomen peliin". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 3 June 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Jalkapallo- maajoukkue murskasi Viron 7-0". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 27 October 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Nadalin laukaus kaatoi Suomen". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 1 December 1994. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  210. ^ "Matkaväsyneelle maajoukkueelle niukka tappio". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 16 February 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Hyvä avausjakso, mutta ei maaleja Uusitun jalkapallomaajoukkueen peli lopahti toisella puoliskolla". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 5 October 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  211. ^ "Litmanen ja Paatelainen onnistuivat Voitto Azerbaidzhanista herätti toivoa jalkapallon MM-karsinnassa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 3 April 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antti Sumiala järjesti yllätystasapelin Piste Norjalta pitää yllä Suomen toiveita MM-karsinnassa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 1 May 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Suomi-Azerbaidzhan 3-0 (0-0) 59..." Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 9 June 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  212. ^ "Suomi iski sensaation Sveitsissä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 7 September 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Vierasvoitto nostatti riemun ja pitää yllä toiveita MM-turnauspaikasta Niemen torjunnat pohjustivat yllätyksen". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 8 September 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Portugal to protest after 'slow' Costa is sent off". The Herald Scotland. 8 September 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  213. ^ "Litmasen kunto lupaa hyvää Ajaxin fani seurasi suomalaishyökkääjää Helsinkiin". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 8 October 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Sähläysmaali murensi jatkotoiveet Lisäajalla tullut takaisku oli karvas pettymys hienossa ottelussa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 12 October 1997. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  214. ^ "Niemi palaa maaliin Kyproksen turnauksessa". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 5 February 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi ja Johansson kärsivät Rangersissa peliajan puutteesta". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 5 September 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi ja Salli eivät pelaa Walesia vastaan". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 24 March 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  215. ^ "Suomi-Saksa 0-0 Suomi: Antti Niemi..." Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 28 May 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "EM-karsinta, lohko 3 Suomi-Moldova..." Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 6 September 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "EM-karsintalohko 3 ISTANBUL: Turkki-Suomi..." Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 15 October 1998. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  216. ^ "Antti Niemi ei ole menettänyt itseluottamustaan". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 31 March 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Mjallby tells Celtic mate to prepare for a tough battle". The Herald Scotland. 4 September 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Enckelman Villan yllättävä ykkösvahti". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 8 October 1999. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  217. ^ "Maajoukkue lähtee Puolaan ilman Litmasta ja Hyypiää". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 18 April 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  218. ^ "Muurinen pohtii vielä avauskokoonpanoa Puolaa vastaan". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 26 April 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  219. ^ "Luckless England left rock-bottom". BBC Sport. 11 October 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    ""Suomi pelasi hyvin, paremmin kuin Englanti"". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 12 October 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi olisi hyväksynyt ulosajon". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 12 October 2000. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  220. ^ "Suomi ja Saksa pelasivat tasan". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 3 June 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Suomi voitti Albanian 2-0". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 1 September 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Suomi rökitti Kreikkaa Olympiastadionilla". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 6 September 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemi piti Saksan nollilla". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 7 October 2001. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  221. ^ "Suomi otti hienon voiton". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 27 March 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antti Niemellä 50. maaottelu". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 27 March 2002. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  222. ^ "Italia voitti Vierin maaleilla Suomen". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 30 March 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Azerbaidzhan-Suomi 1-2 (0-0) 52..." Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 7 September 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Wales book play-off place". BBC Sport. 10 September 2003. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  223. ^ "Antti Niemen ja Sami Hyypiän 60:s maaottelu". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 27 April 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Viime hetken takaiskumaali kismitti päävalmentaja Muurista". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 30 April 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  224. ^ "Muurinen haluaa voiton Armeniasta". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 7 September 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Forssell ja Eremenko ratkaisijoina". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 9 September 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Suomi voitti Armenian jalkapallossa". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 9 October 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  225. ^ "Hollanti kaatoi Suomen". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 13 October 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  226. ^ "Antti Niemi valittiin Vuoden jalkapalloilijaksi". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 31 October 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  227. ^ "Maalivahti Niemi lähetti haasteen maajoukkueen päävalmentajalle". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 31 July 1995. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  228. ^ a b "Antti Niemi paketoi uransa DVD:lle - katso traileri". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 25 January 2011. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  229. ^ "Niemi halts international career". BBC Sport. 20 May 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Boltonin Jussi Jääskeläiselle vastuu odotettua nopeammin". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 21 May 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  230. ^ "Maalivahti Niemen lopettamispäätös pitää edelleen". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 10 February 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Niemen maajoukkuepelit yhä mahdollisia". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 3 June 2006. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  231. ^ "Maalivahti Niemen paluuottelu käsillä". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 15 October 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  232. ^ "Suomi ja Espanja maalittomaan harjoitusottelussa". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 17 October 2007. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  233. ^ "Suomen Palloliitto - Artikkeliarkisto" (in Finnish). Archived from the original on 22 February 2012. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
  234. ^ "Työtoverit kuvailevat: tällainen on Lukas Hradecky – hurja ajatusleikki tähtivahdin tulevaisuudesta: "Ei olisi Lukelle mikään ongelma"". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 17 March 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  235. ^ "Sami Hyypia: Brighton manager resigns after one win in 18 games". BBC Sport. 22 December 2014. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  236. ^ "Brighton: Antti Niemi leaves goalkeeper coaching role". BBC Sport. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  237. ^ "Το τεχνικό επιτελείο του Βόλου". Volos (in Greek). 21 June 2024. Archived from the original on 21 June 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Antti Niemi sai uuden pestin Euroopasta – "Vähän erilainen kuin mihin olen tottunut"". MTV Uutiset (in Finnish). 3 July 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  238. ^ "Antti Niemi". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 22 January 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Huippuvahti harjoittelee televisiota katsellessakin". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). 22 January 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
    "Hundreds flock to film premiere". Daily Echo. 7 March 2005. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  239. ^ Antti Niemi, worldfootball
  240. ^ Antti Niemi, Finnish FA
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Antti_Niemi_(footballer)&oldid=1247713100"