Frans Koenen
| Date of birth | 04 November 1958 |
| Place of birth | Waalwijk |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Position | Midfielder |
Previously the captain of the Holland Under-21 team and otherwise playing the rest of his career in the Dutch and Belgian leagues, Frans struggled to cope with the demands of the Second Division.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEC Nijmegen | 01 Aug 1980 | ||
| Newcastle United | 01 Aug 1980 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-81 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1980-81 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 11 | 1 |
1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 1980 | Sheffield Wednesday v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 20 Aug 1980 | Newcastle United v Notts County | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 23 Aug 1980 | Bolton Wanderers v Newcastle United | L | 4-0 | League Division Two | |
| 27 Aug 1980 | Newcastle United v Bury | W | 3-2 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 30 Aug 1980 | Newcastle United v Luton Town | W | 2-1 | League Division Two | |
| 02 Sep 1980 | Bury v Newcastle United | L |
1-0 Agg: 3-3 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 06 Sep 1980 | Newcastle United v Cardiff City | W | 2-1 | League Division Two | |
| 13 Sep 1980 | Queens Park Rangers v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
| 20 Sep 1980 | Newcastle United v Oldham Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 27 Sep 1980 | Bristol Rovers v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 04 Oct 1980 | Newcastle United v West Ham United | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 25 Oct 1980 | Chelsea v Newcastle United | L | 6-0 | League Division Two | |
| 29 Nov 1980 | Orient v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 13 Dec 1980 | Swansea City v Newcastle United | L | 4-0 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.