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Giving Les Lionceaux Its Roar – A FC Sochaux-Montbe Story
Sochaux – A History
One of the five founders still in Ligue 1, Sochaux was created in 1928 by Jean-Pierre Peugeot, the then director of the car manufacturer of the same name.
The club has an outstanding youth academy, regularly finishing in the top 10 in France, in a country that produces a lot of young talent from not only home but also across Africa. Notable products of this system are El-Hadji Diouf, Benoit Pedretti and Jeremy Menez.
In its history, Les Lionceaux has won 2 Ligue 1 title, both in the 30’s, the Coupe de France twice, most recently in 2007, and the Coupe de la Ligue once.
The club had a sensational season last season, finishing 5th, therefore gaining entry into the Europa League for 2011/2012 and with Marvin Martin finishing the season with the most assists in the entire league.
This season, they will not be aiming so high, but there are expectations to take that success, and make sure that in the long term is turned into regular visits to Europe.
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Lacombe removes Bazdarevic from managerial post
Sochaux chairman Alexandre Lacombe has fired manager Mehmed Bazdarevic after being photographed with Citroen rally champion Sebastian Loeb.
Lacombe states that he feels his reaction to the photograph was not over the top, but believed it mocked the club’s proud heritage.
Mr Lacombe said: “We are proud of our Peugeot roots, and the company is still a big part of the club. For him to fraternize with Citroen cannot simply be forgiven.”
He announced that a press conference will be held tomorrow to announce the club’s new manager.
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Nathan Staples is the new Sochaux manager
Sochaux chairman Alexandre Lacombe has revealed that Nathan Staples will be the man to replace disgraced Mehmed Bazdarevic.
This comes after Bazdarevic was removed after being photographed with Citroen rally champion Sebastian Loeb, with the club’s link to Peugeot given as the reason.
Mr Lacombe said: “We took our time in our appointment, and we believe that Mr Staples has shown incredible ambitions and he can take this club to new heights.”
Mr Staples, inexperienced as a manager, has stated he will make sure he does not suffer the wrath of Mr Lacombe.
He said: “Well, he says ambition because I just bought myself a 206! Jokes aside, this is a great club, I’m very grateful of the opportunity, and I feel that we have the quality to really push on this season.”
Mr Staples’ first official test will come in the form of Marseille on the 6th August.
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Manager's Notes:
“Well, the boss is a nutcase, but this is one **** of a job. They have impeccable facilities, great talent already in the squad and youth players that could become world stars. I can’t wait to dig in!”
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