Pascal Gastien
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Pascal Gastien is a French
former professional footballer and now manager
. He is currently in his second permanent, and third overall, spell as head coach of Championnat de France amateur side Chamois Niortais.
, in Western France. He is the father of current Chamois Niortais midfielder, Johan Gastien
.
.
side Angoulême
. However, he found it difficult to break into the first team set up, playing only six league games, and left after just one season as a pro.
. He then played a major role two seasons later as the club secured promotion to the top division of French football
, Ligue 1
, finishing as runners-up in Ligue 2 in 1987. His performances for the club in the top-flight attracted the likes of Olympique de Marseille
, who he signed for in 1988.
in the 1988–89 season. In order to play more football, Gastien returned to Niort, who had since been relegated back to Ligue 2
, in the summer of 1989. However, his stay with Chamois was short-lived as he was sold to Ligue 1
outfit OGC Nice
in the middle of the season.
. He eventually left Nice in the summer of 1993 and joined then Championnat National
side LB Châteauroux
.
. He enjoyed the next two seasons, playing in the majority of games for Châteauroux. However in the 1996–97 season, Gastien's final season as a professional, he played a mediocre six matches as the team won the Ligue 2 championship, gaining promotion to Ligue 1
. In the summer of 1997, Gastien was released by Châteauroux and subsequently retired.
in Seoul
, Gastien played three games without scoring for France as they failed to qualify for the final tournament, finishing bottom of their group.
, but the pair did not take charge of any league games. In 2000, he was appointed permanently as head coach of Chamois Niortais' reserve team. In January 2005, Gastien took over from Vincent Dufour as manager of the first team, who were struggling in Ligue 2
. Unfortunately for Gastien, he was unable to avoid relegation to the Championnat National
, with the team winning just three of the 17 games he was in charge, and at the end of the season he reverted to being the reserve team coach, whilst Philippe Hinschberger
took control of first team duties. Gastien continued to coach the B team until the summer of 2009. On 4 June 2009 it was announced that Gastien had been re-appointed as manager of Chamois Niortais.
G = games managed, W = games won, D = games drawn, L = games lost, Win % = percentage of games won
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...
former professional footballer and now manager
Coach (sport)
In sports, a coach is an individual involved in the direction, instruction and training of the operations of a sports team or of individual sportspeople.-Staff:...
. He is currently in his second permanent, and third overall, spell as head coach of Championnat de France amateur side Chamois Niortais.
Personal life
Gastien was born on 2 December 1963 in Rochefort, Charente-MaritimeRochefort, Charente-Maritime
Rochefort is a commune in southwestern France, a port on the Charente estuary. It is a sub-prefecture of the Charente-Maritime department.-History:...
, in Western France. He is the father of current Chamois Niortais midfielder, Johan Gastien
Johan Gastien
Johan Gastien is a French football midfieleder. He currently plays for the Championnat de France amateur side Chamois Niortais. He is the son of the current Chamois Niortais manager, Pascal Gastien....
.
Playing career
In his playing days, Gastien played predominantly as a central defensive-midfielder. The majority of his playing career was spent in the top two divisions of the French football league systemFrench football league system
The French football league system is a series of interconnected leagues for club football in France. At the top two levels of the system is the Ligue de Football Professionnel, which consists of two professional national divisions, Ligue 1 and Ligue 2. Below that are a number of leagues run by the...
.
Angoulême
Gastien's career started when he signed his first professional contract as an 18-year-old with then Ligue 2Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
side Angoulême
Angoulême CFC
Angoulême CFC is a French association football club from the city of Angoulême, currently playing in Division d'honneur of the Ligue du Centre-Ouest...
. However, he found it difficult to break into the first team set up, playing only six league games, and left after just one season as a pro.
Chamois Niortais
In the summer of 1982, Gastien joined then fourth-division side Chamois Niortais. In the 1983–84 season, the team were promoted to the third division, finishing third in the Division IV Group E. He went on to feature in most games during the 1984–85 season as the team were winners of their group in the third division, winning a second consecutive promotion, this time to Ligue 2Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
. He then played a major role two seasons later as the club secured promotion to the top division of French football
Football in France
Football is the most popular sport in France. The Fédération Française de Football is the national governing bodyand is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the game of association football in the country, both professional and amateur...
, Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
, finishing as runners-up in Ligue 2 in 1987. His performances for the club in the top-flight attracted the likes of Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille
Olympique de Marseille is a French association football club based in Marseille. Founded in 1899, the club plays in Ligue 1 and have spent most of its history in the top tier of French football. Marseille have been French champions nine times and have won the Coupe de France a record ten times. In...
, who he signed for in 1988.
Marseille and return to Niort
Gastien found first team opportunities harder to come by at Marseille, making just 18 league appearances as the club were crowned champions of France and winners of the Coupe de FranceCoupe de France
The 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...
in the 1988–89 season. In order to play more football, Gastien returned to Niort, who had since been relegated back to Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
, in the summer of 1989. However, his stay with Chamois was short-lived as he was sold to Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
outfit OGC Nice
OGC Nice
Olympique Gymnaste Club Nice Côte d'Azur is a French association football club based in Nice. The club was founded in 1904 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top-tier of French football. Nice plays its home matches at the Stade Municipal du Ray located within the city. In 2013, the club is...
in the middle of the season.
Nice
Gastien went on to play for Nice for three-and-a-half seasons, but again found first-team chances in the top flight limited, making only 61 league appearances in this time. He played in just four league matches in the 1990–91 season as the club were relegated from Ligue 1Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
. He eventually left Nice in the summer of 1993 and joined then Championnat National
Championnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
side LB Châteauroux
LB Châteauroux
La Berrichonne de Châteauroux is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Ligue 2, the second division of French football, having finished 16th in...
.
Châteauroux
Gastien played a major role in the 1993–94 season as Châteauroux finished top of the National, achieving promotion to Ligue 2Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
. He enjoyed the next two seasons, playing in the majority of games for Châteauroux. However in the 1996–97 season, Gastien's final season as a professional, he played a mediocre six matches as the team won the Ligue 2 championship, gaining promotion to Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
. In the summer of 1997, Gastien was released by Châteauroux and subsequently retired.
International career
In the qualifying round for the 1988 Summer OlympicsFootball at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Final results for the football competition at the 1988 Summer Olympics. The tournament was held from September 17, 1988 to October 1, 1988.-Medal summary:...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
, Gastien played three games without scoring for France as they failed to qualify for the final tournament, finishing bottom of their group.
Managerial career
After retiring from professional football, Gastien turned his hand to management. In October 1999, he was appointed joint caretaker manager of Niort alongside former Rennes boss René CédolinRené Cédolin
René Cédolin is a retired French footballer and football manager.-Career:Cédolin played as a defender, for SM Caen and Stade Rennais F.C., where he spent most of his career, winning the Coupe de France twice in 1965 and 1971....
, but the pair did not take charge of any league games. In 2000, he was appointed permanently as head coach of Chamois Niortais' reserve team. In January 2005, Gastien took over from Vincent Dufour as manager of the first team, who were struggling in Ligue 2
Ligue 2
Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
. Unfortunately for Gastien, he was unable to avoid relegation to the Championnat National
Championnat National
The Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
, with the team winning just three of the 17 games he was in charge, and at the end of the season he reverted to being the reserve team coach, whilst Philippe Hinschberger
Philippe Hinschberger
Philippe Hinschberger is a retired French football player who played with FC Metz.After retiring as a player Hinsberger has managed CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, Chamois Niortais and Le Havre; he has been manager of Laval since 2007.-References:...
took control of first team duties. Gastien continued to coach the B team until the summer of 2009. On 4 June 2009 it was announced that Gastien had been re-appointed as manager of Chamois Niortais.
Managerial statistics
| Team | Nation | Division | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | L | D | Win % | |||||
| Chamois Niortais |  Early Modern France |
Ligue 2 Ligue 2 Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division... |
October 1999 | October 1999 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chamois Niortais B | Early Modern France |
Championnat de France amateur 2 | July 2000 | January 2005 | 132 | 58 | 41 | 33 | 43.94 |
| Chamois Niortais | Early Modern France |
Ligue 2 Ligue 2 Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division... |
January 2005 | June 2005 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 17.65 |
| Chamois Niortais B | Early Modern France |
Championnat de France amateur 2 | June 2005 | June 2009 | 126 | 59 | 33 | 34 | 46.83 |
| Chamois Niortais | Early Modern France |
Championnat de France amateur | 4 June 2009 | Incumbent | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 53.85 |
G = games managed, W = games won, D = games drawn, L = games lost, Win % = percentage of games won
Olympique de Marseille
- Ligue 1Ligue 1Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
: 1988–89 - 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...
: 1988–89
LB Châteauroux
- Championnat NationalChampionnat NationalThe Championnat de France National, commonly referred to as simply National or Division 3, serves as the third division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1 and Ligue 2...
: 1993–94 - Ligue 2Ligue 2Ligue 2 , formerly known as Division 2, is a French professional football league. The league serves as the second division of French football and is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel , the other being Ligue 1, the country's top football division...
: 1996–97
External links
- Pascal Gastien profile at chamoisfc79.fr