Ivica Grnja

Ivan "Ivica" Grnja, also known as John Grnja is a Croatian football manager and former professional player.

Playing career

Grnja joined NK Osijek from Metalac Osijek in 1972, forming a formidable striking partnership with Ivan [Lukačević (footballer)|Ivan Lukačević] and played in the North [American Soccer League (1968–1984)|North American Soccer League] for the Toronto Metros-Croatia and the Tampa Bay [Rowdies (1975–1993)|Tampa Bay Rowdies].

Coaching career

Grnja has managed Croatian club side NK Osijek on two occasions – in 1991, and between 1993 and 1994.
Grnja also managed the Croatia [national under-21 football team|Croatia under-21 side] in 2005, and the under-19 side in 2008.