Stephen Constantine
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Stephen Phillip Constantine (born 16 October 1962) is an English
football manager
who currently manages Cypriot team Nea Salamis.
, before moving onto being Academy Director of New York Freedom
in 1990 where he led them to the Cosmopolitan Championship; he left in 1992. During 1991-1992, he was also an assistant coach for the New York State Select Team.
In 1994 Constantine became manager at Achilleas FC saving them from relegation from the Fourth Division and causing the biggest Cup upset in the history of Cypriot football by knocking out Second Division and First Division clubs. A year later he took up a similar appointment at APEP FC whom he led in his first season to promotion to the First Division. In 1996 he moved onto AEL FC to take up a position as both Goalkeeping Coach and Director of Youth, winning the U16 League Championship and the Cyprus Youth Cup during an unbeaten run. He returned to APEP FC in 1998, leading the club to promotion to the First Division, and picking up the Football Writers Manager of the Year Award.
, a position which he held until 2001. In his first season Constantine led the Nepal team to an unprcedented silver medal in the South Asian Games. This achievement was recognised through the award of the Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Baahu, the highest honour the country can bestow upon a foreigner.
Constantine then led the U16's to the finals of the Asian Youth Championships, the first time any national team from Nepal had qualified for the finals of any international football competition.
, a position which he held until 2005. Constantine enjoyed some success in India.
In his first tournament in charge, he won the LG Cup against Vietnam
. The improvements were again apparent at the Asian Games
in Busan
South Korea
, where India were only denied a place in the last eight by a single goal. Constantine then took the U-18s to the Milk Cup
in Northern Ireland
and on to Wales to compete for the Ian Rush Trophy, which they won by upsetting Botafogo of Brazil 3-0 in the final. Although India failed to qualify for the 2004 Asian Cup, the senior team shone in a silver medal-winning performance in the inaugural Afro Asian Games, with victories over Rwanda
and Zimbabwe
(then 85 places ahead of India in the world rankings) along the way, losing in the final by just 1-0 to Uzbekistan
. Meanwhile, both the U-17 and U-20 teams reached the AFC Youth Championships in 2004, while the U-19 team collected a Silver Medal in the BIMST Cup in Thailand. India also collected a Silver Medal in the SAF Games in Pakistan.
In November 2003 the AFC named Constantine as Asia Manager/Coach of the Month
who by then were deep in relegation trouble. He stayed at the club for the remainder of the 2005-2006 season, working under no fewer than three different managers as Millwall were relegated to League One
.
on 2 February 2007. As he set about rebuilding an ageing side by bringing in young players, Malawi lost their first six international matches under his management. However, his policies began to pay off with subsequent victories against the much higher ranked Swaziland and Namibia and a 2-1 victory over Mozambique in the African Nations Cup - the first time in their history that Malawi had won three consecutive matches. Constantine resigned in April 2008 after Malawi narrowly failed to qualify for the 2009 African Nations Championship, losing 1-0 to Mozambique in a first round, second leg qualifying match on Sunday 13 April 2008.
In the games immediately following Constantine's resignation the Malawi team that he had built recorded victories over DR Congo and Egypt, and reached the Qualification Group Stages of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
on 15 February 2009. After they failed to qualify for either 2010 FIFA World Cup
and 2010 Africa Cup of Nations he left his post on 25 January 2010 due to personal matters.
England
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football manager
Coach (sport)
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who currently manages Cypriot team Nea Salamis.
Biography
Stephen Constantine is currently the Manager of Cypriot top division side, Nea Salamina. He has managed the national sides of Nepal, India, Malawi, and Sudan, and has been first team coach of the English Championship side, Millwall. He holds the UEFA pro licence, and, as a member of FIFA's elite coaches’ panel, runs courses around the world for coaches and instructors. He is married with three daughters.USA
He began his career in 1989 as an assistant coach at CW Post CollegeLong Island University C.W. Post Campus
The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is a private institution of higher education located in Brookville in Nassau County, New York, United States...
, before moving onto being Academy Director of New York Freedom
New York Freedom
The New York Freedom are a defunct American soccer club based in New York, New York.-Year-by-year:...
in 1990 where he led them to the Cosmopolitan Championship; he left in 1992. During 1991-1992, he was also an assistant coach for the New York State Select Team.
Cyprus
In 1992, he moved to Cyprus and was assistant coach for two years at Apollon Limassol FC. During his time there the club were Runners-up in the League Championship and qualified for the UEFA Cup. He also guided their U21 team to League & Cup runners-up.In 1994 Constantine became manager at Achilleas FC saving them from relegation from the Fourth Division and causing the biggest Cup upset in the history of Cypriot football by knocking out Second Division and First Division clubs. A year later he took up a similar appointment at APEP FC whom he led in his first season to promotion to the First Division. In 1996 he moved onto AEL FC to take up a position as both Goalkeeping Coach and Director of Youth, winning the U16 League Championship and the Cyprus Youth Cup during an unbeaten run. He returned to APEP FC in 1998, leading the club to promotion to the First Division, and picking up the Football Writers Manager of the Year Award.
Nepal
In 1999, Constantine was appointed manager of the Nepal national teamNepal national football team
The Nepal national football team is the national team of Nepal and is controlled by the All Nepal Football Association. A member of the Asian Football Confederation , the Nepalese football team play their home games at Dasarath Rangasala Stadium located at Tripureswhor in Kathmandu. The All Nepal...
, a position which he held until 2001. In his first season Constantine led the Nepal team to an unprcedented silver medal in the South Asian Games. This achievement was recognised through the award of the Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Baahu, the highest honour the country can bestow upon a foreigner.
Constantine then led the U16's to the finals of the Asian Youth Championships, the first time any national team from Nepal had qualified for the finals of any international football competition.
Bournemouth
In 2001, Constantine became Assistant Director of the Centre of Excellence of AFC Bournemouth. He stayed at the club until 2002.India
In 2002, Constantine was appointed manager of the Indian national teamIndia national football team
The Indian national football team is the national football team of India and is governed by the All India Football Federation. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation. Since 1948, the AIFF has been affiliated with FIFA, the international governing body for football. In 1954, AIFF became...
, a position which he held until 2005. Constantine enjoyed some success in India.
In his first tournament in charge, he won the LG Cup against Vietnam
Vietnam national football team
The Vietnam national football team is the national football team representing Vietnam and is managed by the Vietnam Football Federation.In the FIFA World Rankings, Vietnam's highest standing was in the first release of the figures, in September 1998, at 84th...
. The improvements were again apparent at the Asian Games
Asian Games
The Asian Games, officially known as Asiad, is a multi-sport event held every four years among athletes from all over Asia. The Games were regulated by the Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games they have been organised by the...
in Busan
Busan
Busan , formerly spelled Pusan is South Korea's second largest metropolis after Seoul, with a population of around 3.6 million. The Metropolitan area population is 4,399,515 as of 2010. It is the largest port city in South Korea and the fifth largest port in the world...
South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, where India were only denied a place in the last eight by a single goal. Constantine then took the U-18s to the Milk Cup
Milk Cup
The Milk Cup is an international youth football tournament held annually in Northern Ireland. The cup matches are mainly played in the North Coast area of Northern Ireland, with matches taking place in the towns of Portrush, Portstewart, Castlerock, Limavady, Coleraine, Ballymoney, Ballymena and...
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
and on to Wales to compete for the Ian Rush Trophy, which they won by upsetting Botafogo of Brazil 3-0 in the final. Although India failed to qualify for the 2004 Asian Cup, the senior team shone in a silver medal-winning performance in the inaugural Afro Asian Games, with victories over Rwanda
Rwanda national football team
The Rwanda national football team, nicknamed Amavubi , is the national team of Rwanda and is controlled by the Fédération Rwandaise de Football Amateur...
and Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe national football team
The Zimbabwe national football team, nicknamed The Warriors, is the national team of Zimbabwe and is controlled by the Zimbabwe Football Association. They were known as the Southern Rhodesia national football team from 1939–1964, then the Rhodesia national football team until 1980, when Rhodesia...
(then 85 places ahead of India in the world rankings) along the way, losing in the final by just 1-0 to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan national football team
The Uzbekistan national football team represents Uzbekistan in association football and is controlled by the Uzbekistan Football Federation, the governing body for football in Uzbekistan...
. Meanwhile, both the U-17 and U-20 teams reached the AFC Youth Championships in 2004, while the U-19 team collected a Silver Medal in the BIMST Cup in Thailand. India also collected a Silver Medal in the SAF Games in Pakistan.
In November 2003 the AFC named Constantine as Asia Manager/Coach of the Month
Millwall
In September 2005, Constantine returned to England to become first-team coach at Millwall F.C.Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
who by then were deep in relegation trouble. He stayed at the club for the remainder of the 2005-2006 season, working under no fewer than three different managers as Millwall were relegated to League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
.
Malawi
Constantine was appointed manager of the Malawi national teamMalawi national football team
The Malawi national football team, nicknamed The Flames, is the national team of Malawi and is controlled by the Football Association of Malawi. Before 1966 they were known as the Nyasaland national football team...
on 2 February 2007. As he set about rebuilding an ageing side by bringing in young players, Malawi lost their first six international matches under his management. However, his policies began to pay off with subsequent victories against the much higher ranked Swaziland and Namibia and a 2-1 victory over Mozambique in the African Nations Cup - the first time in their history that Malawi had won three consecutive matches. Constantine resigned in April 2008 after Malawi narrowly failed to qualify for the 2009 African Nations Championship, losing 1-0 to Mozambique in a first round, second leg qualifying match on Sunday 13 April 2008.
In the games immediately following Constantine's resignation the Malawi team that he had built recorded victories over DR Congo and Egypt, and reached the Qualification Group Stages of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Sudan
Constantine was appointed as the manager of SudanSudan national football team
The Sudan national football team represents Sudan in association football and is controlled by the Sudan Football Association, the governing body for football in Sudan. Sudan's home ground is Al Merreikh Stadium in Omdurman and their head coach is Mohammed Abdullah Mazda...
on 15 February 2009. After they failed to qualify for either 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...
and 2010 Africa Cup of Nations he left his post on 25 January 2010 due to personal matters.