Player Profile

One of Colin Todd's signings for Swindon, Griemink joined from Peterborough on a Bosman free transfer during the 2000/2001 pre-season, after a short loan spell during the 1999/2000 campaign.

Griemink started his first season as the first choice in goal, however, after a number of suspect performances, Griemink lost the goalkeeper's spot to Steve Mildenhall, only regaining it when Mildenhall moved to Notts County. He
remained as first choice for the next two seasons, and his performances improved - though Andy King was a tad optimistic when he described Griemink as the "best keeper in the division" during 2001/2002.

Whilst Griemink was a good shot-stopper, his distribution and command of his area was lacking, and at times he could
be unpredictable. He was also prone to costly mistakes - during the early season slump in the 2002/2003 season, many of the goals conceded were put down to his errors, two clangers dropped against Colchester and one against Mansfield
were particularly awful. With King unwilling to risk youngster Craig Farr in goal, Griemink kept his place, and when the Town started winning again, his confidence returned, and his form improved. He went on to miss just two league games
- King giving Farr his chance in a couple of meaningless games at the end of the season.

When England under-21 keeper Rhys Evans arrived shortly before the 2003/2004 season started, Griemink was widely
tipped to make way for him, but he surprisingly began the season as first choice - with King quoted as saying he owed
Griemink "gratitude for his previous performances for the club". Griemink started the first four league games, but after
a couple of nervy performances, King handed Evans his chance, and Griemink was relegated to the bench for the rest
of the season. He made just four more appearances for the club, two in cup games, and one as a substitute - his last
league start was in a 4-2 defeat at his former club Peterborough in April 2004, with Evans injured, Griemink put in a
disastrous performance. At the end of the season, Griemink's contract expired, and with Griemink himself wanting
first-team football, it was a mutual decision not to renew it.

Playing Record

Senior

Reserve and Youth Team Appearances

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Career details

Club	Details
BVO Emmen BVO Emmen	1989
Willem II Willem II	1992
BVO Emmen BVO Emmen	1994
WKE WKE	1995
Birmingham City Birmingham	November 9th, 1995
Barnsley Barnsley	September 9th, 1996 (loan)
Peterborough United Peterborough United	October 11th, 1996 ; transferred out
Swindon Town Swindon	February 4th, 2000 (loan); expired (1999/0)
Swindon Town Swindon	July 27th, 2000 (transferred in, Bosman free transfer); released (2003/4)
Southend United Southend United	July 8th, 2004
Boston Town Boston Town	January 2007