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'''Nîmes Olympique''' (commonly referred to as simply '''Nîmes''') is a [[France|French]] [[association football]] club based in [[Nîmes]]. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in [[Ligue 2]], the second level of [[Football in France|French football]]. The club's only achievement was winning [[Ligue 2]] in 1950 and the [[Championnat National]] in 1997. Nîmes plays its home matches at the [[Stade des Costières]] located within the city. The team is managed by [[Noël Tosi]] and [[Captain (association football)|captained]] by [[Algeria national football team|Algerian international]] [[midfielder]] [[Mehdi Mostefa]]. |
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'''Nîmes Olympique''' is a [[football (soccer)]] team based in [[Nîmes]], France, founded on April 10, 1937. Prior to this, it was known as '''Sporting Club Nîmois'''. |
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== History == |
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Nîmes Olympique currently ({{As of|2008|lc=on}}) plays in [[Ligue 2]] - the second level of [[Football in France|French soccer]]. They have a fierce group of fans ("[[Ultras]]") known as the "Gladiators". |
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Their only achievement was winning [[Ligue 2]] in the 1949/1950 season. They also won the Championnat National in 1997. |
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Former players include:[[Fadil Vokrri]], [[Eric Sabin]], [[Eric Cantona]], [[Laurent Blanc]], [[Wilson Oruma]], [[Mickaël Pagis]], [[Cyril Jeunechamp]] and [[Bernard Boissier]]. |
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==Sporting Club Nîmois== |
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The Sporting Club Nîmois (SCN) was founded in 1901 by Henri Monnier, who, at the age of 21, had just returned from a 2 year trip to England. He decided to start a new team in [[Nîmes]], his home town. Originally, the team was for young [[Protestants]] only. |
The Sporting Club Nîmois (SCN) was founded in 1901 by Henri Monnier, who, at the age of 21, had just returned from a 2 year trip to England. He decided to start a new team in [[Nîmes]], his home town. Originally, the team was for young [[Protestants]] only. |
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The club suspended activities due to World War I on April 15, 1919. In 1922, SCN absorbed a local rival, F.A. Nîmois. |
The club suspended activities due to World War I on April 15, 1919. In 1922, SCN absorbed a local rival, F.A. Nîmois. |
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The new team, still under the name of Sporting Club Nîmois, were runners-up in the South-East championship in 1925. In 1927, ''les Nîmois'' won a place in the highest championship, then known as the |
The new team, still under the name of Sporting Club Nîmois, were runners-up in the South-East championship in 1925. In 1927, ''les Nîmois'' won a place in the highest championship, then known as the Division d'Honneur. |
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In October 1931, the then-president of the Republic of France, [[Gaston Doumergue]], inaugurated the Jean Bouin stadium. |
In October 1931, the then-president of the Republic of France, [[Gaston Doumergue]], inaugurated the Jean Bouin stadium. |
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Due to financial problems, SCN abandoned their professional activities in 1937. Following efforts from local businessmen, the club moved to the district of Lozère-Gard in Nîmes, and was reformed as Nîmes Olympique. Nîmes secured Ligue 2 position for 2009-10 season after beating 2-1 [[Stade Brest 29|Brest]] at away match in May [[29]], 2009. |
Due to financial problems, SCN abandoned their professional activities in 1937. Following efforts from local businessmen, the club moved to the district of Lozère-Gard in Nîmes, and was reformed as Nîmes Olympique. Nîmes secured Ligue 2 position for 2009-10 season after beating 2-1 [[Stade Brest 29|Brest]] at away match in May [[29]], 2009. |
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==Nîmes Olympique== |
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=== Stadium === |
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The team moved to the ''Stade des Costières de Nîmes'' on February 15, 1989, celebrating with a game featuring the [[French national football team|French national team]]. A number of [[Netherlands|Dutch]] players including [[Dennis Bergkamp]] made guest appearances for Nîmes.{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}} |
The team moved to the ''Stade des Costières de Nîmes'' on February 15, 1989, celebrating with a game featuring the [[French national football team|French national team]]. A number of [[Netherlands|Dutch]] players including [[Dennis Bergkamp]] made guest appearances for Nîmes.{{Citation needed|date=March 2008}} |
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The first league match at the stadium was on March 4, 1989, against [[Montceau]] in a [[Ligue 2]] game, with 3,647 spectators in attendance. The record attendance to date was 25,051, which was recorded in the 1991-1992 season, in a [[Ligue 1]] game against [[Olympique Marseille]]. The French national team also played an international game against Greece, just before [[Euro 96]], with an attendance of 23,420. |
The first league match at the stadium was on March 4, 1989, against [[Montceau]] in a [[Ligue 2]] game, with 3,647 spectators in attendance. The record attendance to date was 25,051, which was recorded in the 1991-1992 season, in a [[Ligue 1]] game against [[Olympique Marseille]]. The French national team also played an international game against Greece, just before [[Euro 96]], with an attendance of 23,420. |
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== Players == |
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The standard capacity of the stadium is 18,482, due to security concerns. |
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*[[Ligue 1]] runners-up - 1958, 1959, 1960, 1972. |
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*[[Ligue 2]] champions - 1950. |
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*Ligue 2 runners-up - 1991. |
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*[[Coupe de France]] finalists - 1958, 1961, 1996. |
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*Coupe Drago winners - 1956. |
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''As of 24 July 2010'' <ref>[http://www.nimesolympique.fr/textes/equipes.html Equipes]</ref> |
''As of 24 July 2010'' <ref>[http://www.nimesolympique.fr/textes/equipes.html Equipes]</ref> |
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Below are the notable former players who have represented Nîmes in [[Ligue 1|league]] and international competition since the club's foundation in 1937. To appear in the section below, a player must have played in at least 80 official matches for the club or represented the national team for which the player is eligible during his stint with Nîmes or following the his departure. |
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{{Famous players}} |
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* {{flagicon|Morocco}} [[Hassan Akesbi]] |
* {{flagicon|Morocco}} [[Hassan Akesbi]] |
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* {{flagicon|France}} [[Laurent Blanc]] |
* {{flagicon|France}} [[Laurent Blanc]] |
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* {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Ton Lokhoff]] |
* {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[Ton Lokhoff]] |
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== Managers == |
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*{{flagicon|France}} [[Marcel Gebelin]] (1940-42) |
*{{flagicon|France}} [[Marcel Gebelin]] (1940-42)<ref>[http://www.rsssf.com/players/trainers-fran-clubs.html#m France - Trainers of First and Second Division Clubs<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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*{{flagicon|France}} [[Louis Gabrillargues]] (1942-46) |
*{{flagicon|France}} [[Louis Gabrillargues]] (1942-46) |
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*{{flagicon|France}} [[René Dedieu]] (1946-48) |
*{{flagicon|France}} [[René Dedieu]] (1946-48) |
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*{{flagicon|France}} [[Jean-Michel Cavalli]] (2008-10) |
*{{flagicon|France}} [[Jean-Michel Cavalli]] (2008-10) |
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*{{flagicon|France}} [[Noël Tosi]] (2010-) |
*{{flagicon|France}} [[Noël Tosi]] (2010-) |
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*'''[[Ligue 2]]''' |
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**''Champions'': 1950 |
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**''Champions'': 1997 |
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*'''[[Coupe de France]]''' |
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**''Runners-Up'': 1958, 1961, 1996 |
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**''Runners-Up'': 1971 |
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**''Runners-Up'': 1971 |
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*'''Coupe Drago''' |
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**''Runners-Up'': 1956 |
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*'''[[Coupe Gambardella]]''' |
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==References== |
== References == |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.nimesolympique.fr/ Club site] {{fr icon}} |
*[http://www.nimesolympique.fr/ Club site] {{fr icon}} |
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*[http://www.no-passion.com Supporters site] {{fr icon}} |
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*[http://www.fff.fr/ French Football Federation] |
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Revision as of 04:15, 18 December 2010
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Full name | Nîmes Olympique Football Club | |||
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Nickname(s) | Les crocodiles | |||
Founded | 10 April 1937 | |||
Ground | Stade des Costières, Nîmes | |||
Capacity | 18,482 | |||
Chairman | Jean-Louis Gazeau | |||
Manager | Noël Tosi | |||
League | Ligue 2 | |||
2009-10 | Ligue 2, 10th | |||
Website | Club website | |||
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Nîmes Olympique (commonly referred to as simply Nîmes) is a French association football club based in Nîmes. The club was formed on 10 April 1937 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. The club's only achievement was winning Ligue 2 in 1950 and the Championnat National in 1997. Nîmes plays its home matches at the Stade des Costières located within the city. The team is managed by Noël Tosi and captained by Algerian international midfielder Mehdi Mostefa.
History
The Sporting Club Nîmois (SCN) was founded in 1901 by Henri Monnier, who, at the age of 21, had just returned from a 2 year trip to England. He decided to start a new team in Nîmes, his home town. Originally, the team was for young Protestants only.
In 1908, the SCN played FC Sète for the title of 'Champions of Languedoc'. Nîmes won, qualifying for the final phase of the French championship, which they lost to Olympique Marseille in the first round.
The club suspended activities due to World War I on April 15, 1919. In 1922, SCN absorbed a local rival, F.A. Nîmois.
The new team, still under the name of Sporting Club Nîmois, were runners-up in the South-East championship in 1925. In 1927, les Nîmois won a place in the highest championship, then known as the Division d'Honneur.
In October 1931, the then-president of the Republic of France, Gaston Doumergue, inaugurated the Jean Bouin stadium.
Due to financial problems, SCN abandoned their professional activities in 1937. Following efforts from local businessmen, the club moved to the district of Lozère-Gard in Nîmes, and was reformed as Nîmes Olympique. Nîmes secured Ligue 2 position for 2009-10 season after beating 2-1 Brest at away match in May 29, 2009.
The team moved to the Stade des Costières de Nîmes on February 15, 1989, celebrating with a game featuring the French national team. A number of Dutch players including Dennis Bergkamp made guest appearances for Nîmes.[citation needed]
The first league match at the stadium was on March 4, 1989, against Montceau in a Ligue 2 game, with 3,647 spectators in attendance. The record attendance to date was 25,051, which was recorded in the 1991-1992 season, in a Ligue 1 game against Olympique Marseille. The French national team also played an international game against Greece, just before Euro 96, with an attendance of 23,420.
Players
Current squad
As of 24 July 2010 [1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable players
Below are the notable former players who have represented Nîmes in league and international competition since the club's foundation in 1937. To appear in the section below, a player must have played in at least 80 official matches for the club or represented the national team for which the player is eligible during his stint with Nîmes or following the his departure.
For a complete list of Nîmes Olympique players, see Category:Nîmes Olympique players
Hassan Akesbi
Laurent Blanc
Bernard Boissier
Eric Cantona
José Luis Cuciuffo
Kader Firoud
René Girard
Djamel Menad
Jacky Novi
Amokrane Oualiken
Fadil Vokrri
Ion Pârcălab
Florea Voinea
Christian Perez
Frédéric Piquionne
José Daniel Ponce
Ton Lokhoff
Managers
Honours
- Ligue 2
- Champions: 1950
- Championnat National
- Champions: 1997
- Coupe de France
- Runners-Up: 1958, 1961, 1996
- Trophée des Champions
- Runners-Up: 1971
- Coppa delle Alpi
- Runners-Up: 1971
- Coupe Drago
- Runners-Up: 1956
- Coupe Gambardella
- Champions: 1961, 1966, 1969, 1977