Gérald Baticle
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Gérald Baticle is a former French
football
player and manager.
region at Amiens SC
but quickly attracted the attention of Guy Roux who recruited him at AJ Auxerre
. He played his first game in Ligue 1 on September 19, 1991 against FC Metz
. In 1992/93, he was the UEFA Cup
's top goalscorer as Auxerre reached the semi-finals where they were edged out by Borussia Dortmund
after a penalty shootout. A year later, Baticle scored one of Auxerre's goal during the final of the French cup
where the AJA defeated Montpellier HSC
3:0 to win its first national title. In 1994/95, Baticle had to face the concurrence of an emerging Lilian Laslandes
for the sole striker post in Guy Roux's emblematic 4-3-3. He then chose to move to an ambitious RC Strasbourg
side where he joined a team composed of Frank Leboeuf
, Franck Sauzée
and Aleksandr Mostovoi. Baticle spent three seasons at Strasbourg and was a captain there after Leboeuf's departure in 1996. He was repositioned as an offensive midfielder by Jacky Duguépéroux
and, in this position, was instrumental in Strasbourg's 1997 League cup
triumph as well as the good UEFA Cup run the following season. He was then back for a season and a half at Auxerre as a transition striker between world champion Stéphane Guivarc'h
and the young Djibril Cissé
. In December 1999, he was transferred to FC Metz
where he enjoyed decent success as a striker for three years in a struggling team. When Metz was relegated, Baticle moved to Troyes AC
for a season before ending his career in 2003/4 with Ligue 2 side Le Havre AC
.
's under 18 team, reaching the final of the Coupe Gambardella
in 2007. In October 2008, Pascal Janin
was sacked from his post at Stade Brestois and it was rumoured that general manager Corentin Martins
was eager to bring his former Auxerre teammate at Brest
for the managing job but the move was at first opposed by Auxerre's president Jean-Claude Hamel
. Ultimately, a compromise was found and Baticle joined Brest, winning his first game 4:0 against SC Bastia
on November 7, 2008. He was fired on May 2009 and replaced by Alex Dupont
.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
player and manager.
Playing career
Baticle started his pro-career in his native PicardiePicardie
Picardy is one of the 27 regions of France. It is located in the northern part of France.-History:The historical province of Picardy stretched from north of Noyon to Calais, via the whole of the Somme department and the north of the Aisne department...
region at Amiens SC
Amiens SC
Amiens Sporting Club is a French association football club based in Amiens. The club was formed in 1901 and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football. The club plays its home matches at the Stade de la Licorne located within the city...
but quickly attracted the attention of Guy Roux who recruited him at AJ Auxerre
AJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
. He played his first game in Ligue 1 on September 19, 1991 against FC Metz
FC Metz
Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its...
. In 1992/93, he was the UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
's top goalscorer as Auxerre reached the semi-finals where they were edged out by Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
after a penalty shootout. A year later, Baticle scored one of Auxerre's goal during the final of the French cup
Coupe de France Final 1994
The Coupe de France Final 1994 was a football match held at Parc des Princes, Paris on May 14, 1994, that saw AJ Auxerre defeat Montpellier HSC 3-0 thanks to goals by Moussa Saïb, Gérald Baticle and Corentin Martins.-Match details:...
where the AJA defeated Montpellier HSC
Montpellier HSC
Montpellier Hérault Sport Club is a French association football club based in the city of Montpellier. The club was founded in 1919 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Montpellier plays its home matches at the Stade de la Mosson, located within the city...
3:0 to win its first national title. In 1994/95, Baticle had to face the concurrence of an emerging Lilian Laslandes
Lilian Laslandes
Lilian Laslandes is a retired French footballer. He has been capped seven times and scored three goals for the French national team...
for the sole striker post in Guy Roux's emblematic 4-3-3. He then chose to move to an ambitious RC Strasbourg
RC Strasbourg
Racing Club de Strasbourg is a French association football club founded in 1906 and professional since 1933, based in the city of Strasbourg, in Alsace...
side where he joined a team composed of Frank Leboeuf
Frank Leboeuf
Franck Alain James Leboeuf or Lebœuf is a former French international footballer who played as a defender...
, Franck Sauzée
Franck Sauzée
Franck Sauzée is a former French international footballer and manager. He played 39 times for the French national team between 1988 and 1993, scoring nine goals and captaining the team several times...
and Aleksandr Mostovoi. Baticle spent three seasons at Strasbourg and was a captain there after Leboeuf's departure in 1996. He was repositioned as an offensive midfielder by Jacky Duguépéroux
Jacky Duguépéroux
Jacky Duguépéroux is a former French football player. He previously served as manager of Tunisian side Espérance.-As a player:*Division 1 1979 -AS a coach:...
and, in this position, was instrumental in Strasbourg's 1997 League cup
Coupe de la Ligue Final 1997
The Coupe de la Ligue Final 1997 was a football match held at Parc des Princes, Paris on April 12, 1997, that saw RC Strasbourg defeat FC Girondins de Bordeaux in a penalty shootout-Match details:...
triumph as well as the good UEFA Cup run the following season. He was then back for a season and a half at Auxerre as a transition striker between world champion Stéphane Guivarc'h
Stéphane Guivarc'h
Stéphane Guivarc'h is a retired French footballer that played as striker. He featured in the France squad that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup on home soil....
and the young Djibril Cissé
Djibril Cissé
Djibril Aruun Cissé is a French international footballer who currently plays for Serie A club Lazio as a striker. He is noted particularly for his speed and acceleration. Since 2005, he has held the title of Lord of the Manor of Frodsham....
. In December 1999, he was transferred to FC Metz
FC Metz
Football Club de Metz, commonly referred to as simply Metz , is a French association football club based in Metz. The club was formed in 1932 and has spent most of its history in the Ligue 1, though they currently play in Ligue 2, the second level in French football league system. Metz plays its...
where he enjoyed decent success as a striker for three years in a struggling team. When Metz was relegated, Baticle moved to Troyes AC
Troyes AC
Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube Champagne is a French association football club, based in Troyes. It was founded in 1900. The club was promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2005–06 season and their first Ligue 1 season was in 1954/55, and their second spell came in 1999/2000 Espérance Sportive Troyes Aube...
for a season before ending his career in 2003/4 with Ligue 2 side Le Havre AC
Le Havre AC
Le Havre Athletic Club Football Association is a French association football club based in Le Havre. The club was founded originally as an athletics and rugby club in 1872, thus making it the oldest association football and rugby club registered in France...
.
Coaching career
Baticle was a successful youth coach for three seasons with AJ AuxerreAJ Auxerre
Association de la Jeunesse Auxerroise is a French association football club based in the commune of Auxerre in Burgundy. The club was founded in 1905 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top division of French football. Auxerre plays its home matches at the Stade l'Abbé-Deschamps on the banks of the...
's under 18 team, reaching the final of the Coupe Gambardella
Coupe Gambardella
The Coupe Gambardella is a French football cup competition held between the under-19s of the French football clubs, organized by the French Football Federation ....
in 2007. In October 2008, Pascal Janin
Pascal Janin
Pascal Janin is a French former footballer and football manager.-Career:He played as a goalkeeper for Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 sides Angers, Gueugnon, Monaco, Orléans, Abbeville and Strasbourg.-Coaching career:...
was sacked from his post at Stade Brestois and it was rumoured that general manager Corentin Martins
Corentin Martins
Corentin Martins da Silva , known as Martins, is a retired French footballer of Portuguese descent, who played as an attacking midfielder.-Club career:...
was eager to bring his former Auxerre teammate at Brest
Brest, France
Brest is a city in the Finistère department in Brittany in northwestern France. Located in a sheltered position not far from the western tip of the Breton peninsula, and the western extremity of metropolitan France, Brest is an important harbour and the second French military port after Toulon...
for the managing job but the move was at first opposed by Auxerre's president Jean-Claude Hamel
Jean-Claude Hamel
Jean-Claude Hamel has been the President of AJ Auxerre from 1963 to 2009, when he was replaced by Alain Dujon.- Honours with Auxerre :* Winner of the Ligue 1 * Winner of the Ligue 2...
. Ultimately, a compromise was found and Baticle joined Brest, winning his first game 4:0 against SC Bastia
SC Bastia
Sporting Club de Bastia is a French association football club based in Bastia on the island of Corsica. The club currently plays in the Championnat National, the third division of French football. Bastia previously had stints in both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
on November 7, 2008. He was fired on May 2009 and replaced by Alex Dupont
Alex Dupont
Alex Dupont is a French former footballer and football manager. He is currently managing Brest.-Career:Dupont played as a midfielder for Dunkerque and Hazebrouck.-Coaching career:...
.
As a player
- Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
winner (1994) - Coupe de la LigueCoupe de la LigueThe Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel...
winner (1997) - UEFA CupUEFA CupThe UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
top goalscorer (1992/93)