| Paul Le Guen | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Le Guen | |
| Date of birth | March 1, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Pencran, France | |
| Playing position | Manager | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Paris Saint-Germain | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 1982-1983 1983-1989 1989-1991 1991-1998 |
AS Brest Stade Brest 29 FC Nantes Atlantique Paris Saint-Germain Total |
0 (0) 154 (6) 76 (1) 248 (16) 478 (23) |
| National team | ||
| 1993-1995 | France | 17 (1) |
| Teams managed | ||
| 1998-2001 2002-2005 2006-2007 2007- |
Stade Rennais FC Olympique Lyonnais Rangers Paris Saint-Germain |
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Paul Le Guen (born March 1, 1964 in Pencran, Brittany) is a former French international footballer and a football manager. Events 86 BC - Lucius Cornelius Sulla, at the head of a Roman Republic army enters in Athens, removing the Tyrant Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. Pencran (Penn-ar-C'hrann is a commune in Finistère department in Bretagne in northwestern France. Brittany (Breizh bʁejs Bretagne; Gallo: Bertaèyn) is a former independent Celtic kingdom and Duchy, now incorporated into This article is about the country For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic France topics. Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Coach (baseball|Coach (basketball|Coach (ice hockeyIn Sports a coach or manager is an individual involved in the direction instruction and training of the operations He is currently the manager of Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris.
Le Guen had a successful managerial career in France, most notably leading Olympique Lyonnais to three consecutive Ligue 1 titles. Olympique Lyonnais (popularly known as OL, or simply Lyon) is a French football club based in Lyon. Current Teams (2008-2009 Ligue 1 teams in European competitions The original European Cup of 1955-56 featured Real Madrid against Stade He has also managed Rennes and had a brief spell at Rangers. Stade Rennais Football Club is a French football club from the city of Rennes, will play their 48th season in Ligue 1 (the top French division Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. During his playing career he enjoyed successful stays at FC Nantes and Paris St. Germain and won 17 caps for the French national team. Football Club de Nantes is a French football team based in the city of Nantes, currently playing in Ligue 1. Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris. The French national football team represents the nation of France in international football.
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Playing career
Club level
During his playing career, Le Guen played at AS Brest for six years, Stade Brestois, FC Nantes for two years, before leaving Brittany for Paris St. Stade Brestois 29 are a French football club based in Brest. As of 2007-08 the team plays in Ligue 2. Football Club de Nantes is a French football team based in the city of Nantes, currently playing in Ligue 1. Germain where he played for seven years (with 478 appearances and a Cup Winners' Cup medal in 1996).
International level
At international level he played 17 times for France due to injuries and he was part of the team which lost out on a trip to the World Cup in 1994, along with Eric Cantona and David Ginola. The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17 1994 Éric Daniel Pierre Cantona (born 24 May 1966 is a French former footballer of the late 1980s and 1990s David Ginola (born January 25, 1967 in Gassin, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) is a former French international football He ended his playing career by taking part in a friendly where his home region of Brittany faced Cameroon on 21 May 1998. The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Lions Indomptables (Indomitable Lions, is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) The match finished 1-1.
Management career in France
Rennes
During his time at Rennes between 1998 and 2001, Le Guen was noted for signing then unknown players, such as Shabani Nonda and El Hadji Diouf, who under his guidance, developed into talented footballers. Shabani Christophe Nonda (born March 6 1977 in Bujumbura, Burundi) is a DR Congolese international football player who El Hadji Ousseynou Diouf (الحاج ديوف (born January 15 1981) is a Senegalese footballer He plays for Sunderland and Senegal He resigned from Rennes in 2001 after a fall-out with the club's board. This led to him taking a year off from football.
Lyon
Le Guen replaced Jacques Santini as manager of Olympique Lyonnais in 2002 after they captured their first league title. Jacques Santini (born April 25, 1952 in Delle, France) is a former football Le Guen experienced a grim start to his managerial career at Lyon, winning only 3 games of the first 9, but eventually took Lyon to a further three consecutive championships and reached the UEFA Champions League quarter-final. See also List of European Cup and UEFA Champions League winners The UEFA Champions League, which evolved from the European Champion Clubs' Cup is a seasonal club He resigned from his position at Lyon on May 9, 2005, the day after the club won their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 championship. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. He was replaced by Gérard Houllier. Gérard Houllier OBE, (ʒeʁaʁ ulje born 3 September, 1947, in Thérouanne, Pas-de-Calais, France) is a
After Lyon
After leaving the club, Le Guen embarked upon another year away from football management. During this time he turned down management positions at several top European clubs including Benfica and Lazio and also stated that he would not return to manage his former club PSG. Sport Lisboa e Benfica (spɔɾ liʒˈboɐ i bɐ̃ĩˈfikɐ commonly referred to as simply Benfica, S Società Sportiva Lazio, ( commonly referred to SS Lazio or simply Lazio, is an Italian professional Sports club most noted for its football Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris. [1]
Rangers career
On March 11, 2006, it was confirmed that Paul Le Guen had agreed to replace Alex McLeish as manager of Rangers starting in 2006-2007. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Alexander "Alex" McLeish (born 21 January 1959) nicknamed "Big Eck" is a Scottish former professional footballer who Rangers chairman David Murray described Le Guen's capture as "a massive moonbeam of success" for the club. Sir David Edward Murray (born in 14 October 1951, in Ayr, Scotland) is a Scottish entrepreneur businessman and Chairman of [2] Le Guen signed a 3 year contract [3][4] with the option to extend his stay at Ibrox, [1] and quickly acquired a number of players. Ibrox Stadium, originally Ibrox Park, is the Stadium of Rangers F
However, Le Guen made a poor start to his Ibrox career. His record across his first ten league games was the worst start to a season by an Old Firm debutant since John Greig's team won only two, drew six and lost two of their opening ten games in 1978-79. The term Old Firm refers to the rivalry between the Scottish football teams Celtic and Rangers, both based in Glasgow John Greig MBE (born September 11, 1942 in Edinburgh) is a former Scottish professional football player who despite his [5]
On 8 November, Rangers were knocked out of the CIS Insurance Cup at the quarter-final stage by First Division side St. Johnstone. Events 1519 - Hernán Cortés enters Tenochtitlán and Aztec ruler Moctezuma welcomes him with great a Celebration Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. The Scottish Football League Cup is an Association football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs Sponsorship On July 20, 2007, it was announced that Scottish Football League would be sponsored by Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru St Johnstone Football Club is a professional football club based in Perth Scotland. The result, the first time Rangers had been knocked out of a cup tournament by a lower league side at home,[6][7] prompted protests outside Ibrox and demands for the situation to improve and David Murray to leave the club. [8]
On January 1, 2007, Rangers announced that Le Guen had stripped Barry Ferguson of his captaincy of the club and dropped him from the squad for a match the following day. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. This article is about the Scottish football player For the Irish footballer see here. BBC Sport reported that Ferguson would not play for Rangers again under Le Guen. [9]
Murray announced on 4 January 2007 that Paul Le Guen had left Rangers by mutual consent. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [10] This made him the club's shortest-serving manager, and the only one to leave the club without completing a full season in charge.
Later that year, sports journalist Graham Spiers published, Paul Le Guen: Enigma (ISBN 1845962915) documenting his tenure at the club. Graham Spiers is a Scottish Sports journalist who writes for the newspaper The Times in Scotland According to Spiers, Le Guen left the club because he was being "undermined" by other Rangers personnel, including Ferguson and then club doctor, Ian McGuinness. [11]
Paris Saint Germain
It was announced on 15 January 2007 that Le Guen would return to the club he once skippered as a player as first team coach replacing Guy Lacombe at Paris Saint Germain. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Guy Lacombe (born June 12, 1955 in Villefranche-de-Rouergue) is a French former professional Football (soccer player Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris. When he arrived, PSG were lying 17th in Ligue 1 but he led them to safety in his 1st season finishing 15th. [12] As the 2007-2008 season in Ligue 1 unfolds, it is clear that Le Guen gets inconsistent commitments from the current crop of players, as the club lie in the relegation zone as of 20 April, with four games in the league season remaining, yet are as of that date Coupe de la Ligue champions and reside among the final in the competition for the Coupe de France. Winning the Coupe de la Ligue means that they are guarenteed a place in the UEFA Cup for the 2008-2009 season.
Honours
Ligue 1 Championship: 3
- 2002, 2003, 2004
Trophée des Champions: 3
- 2002, 2003, 2004
Coupe de la Ligue: 2
- 2001, 2008
Managerial stats
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | D | Win % | ||||
| Olympique Lyonnais |  |
July 1, 2002 | June 1, 2005 | 155 | 84 | 28 | 43 | 54. Olympique Lyonnais (popularly known as OL, or simply Lyon) is a French football club based in Lyon. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 193 - Roman Emperor Didius Julianus is Assassinated 987 - Hugh Capet is elected Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 19 |
| Rangers |  |
May 9, 2006 | January 4, 2007 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 51. Rangers Football Club are an Association football team based in Glasgow Scotland, who currently play in the Scottish Premier League. Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 61 |
| Paris Saint-Germain | |
January 15, 2007 | Current | 78 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 38. Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, or PSG, is a French football club based in Paris. Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 00 |
References
- ^ a b Darren Tulett. "Le Guen's insight and analysis a real Plus for French TV", Scotland on Sunday, 2006-05-21. Scotland on Sunday is a Scottish Sunday Newspaper, published in Edinburgh by The Scotsman Publications Ltd and consequently assuming Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Retrieved on 2006-09-22. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians (See "Life and Times of Le Guen": 2005-6)
- ^ Murray’s moonbeam vision doomed to destruction right from the outset, The Times, 1 August, 2007
- ^ "Rangers name Le Guen as manager", BBC News Online, 2006-03-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1425 BC - Thutmose III, Pharaoh of Egypt, dies (according to the Low Chronology of the 18th Dynasty Retrieved on 2006-09-22. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians
- ^ Alan Campbell. "Le Guen is new Rangers manager", Sunday Herald, 2006-03-12. The Sunday Herald is an award winning Scottish Sunday Newspaper launched on 7 February 1999 Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Retrieved on 2006-09-22. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians
- ^ Andrew Smith. "Rangers faithful question whether Le Guen is tackling the problem", The Scotsman, 2006-10-15. The Scotsman is a Scottish national Newspaper, published in Edinburgh. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Retrieved on 2006-10-15. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the
- ^ Colin Duncan. "A Disaster Waiting To Happen", The Daily Record, 2006-11-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Retrieved on 2006-11-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all
- ^ Matthew Lindsay. "Nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide for Le Guen", The Evening Times, 2006-11-09. The Evening Times is an evening tabloid newspaper published Monday to Saturday in Glasgow, Scotland. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Retrieved on 2006-11-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all
- ^ Keith Jackson. "1 Month to save your job", The Daily Record, 2006-11-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all Retrieved on 2006-11-09. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 694 - Egica, a king of the Visigoths of Hispania, accuses Jews of aiding Muslims sentencing all
- ^ "Gers strip Ferguson of captaincy", BBC Sport, 2007-01-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Retrieved on 2007-01-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC
- ^ "Le Guen and Rangers part company", BBC Sport website, 4 January 2007.
- ^ Paul Le Guen: Enigma - A Chronicle of Trauma and Turmoil at Rangers, Random House, ISBN 1845962915
- ^ "Le Guen returns to coach at PSG", BBC Sport website, 15 January 2007.
External links
- Paul Le Guen management career stats at Soccerbase
- Profile on French federation site
- national-football-teams
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