Angoulême CFC
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Angoulême CFC is a French association football
club from the city of Angoulême
, currently playing in Division d'honneur (DH) of the Ligue du Centre-Ouest (6th division). Founded in 1920 as SC Angoulême, the club is well-known as AS Angoulême, a name the club bore from 1948 to 1992 .They assumed their current name in 2005.
three seasons, from 1969 to 1972, managing a qualification in Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
in 1970–1971
but the team was defeated by Vitória S.C. in the first round.
The team played in National
from 2001 to 2004 when the team fell in CFA
.At the end of the 2004–2005 season the team suffered a forced relegation in Division d'honneur (DH) of the Ligue du Centre-Ouest (6th division) due to financial problems.
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...
club from the city of Angoulême
Angoulême
-Main sights:In place of its ancient fortifications, Angoulême is encircled by boulevards above the old city walls, known as the Remparts, from which fine views may be obtained in all directions. Within the town the streets are often narrow. Apart from the cathedral and the hôtel de ville, the...
, currently playing in Division d'honneur (DH) of the Ligue du Centre-Ouest (6th division). Founded in 1920 as SC Angoulême, the club is well-known as AS Angoulême, a name the club bore from 1948 to 1992 .They assumed their current name in 2005.
Names of the club
- Founded in 1920 : « SC Angoulême » from 1920 to 1925.
- « AS des Charentes » from 1925 to 1948.(professional from 1945 to 1948)
- « AS Angoulême (ASA) » from 1948 to 1992.(professional from 1965 to 1994.
- « AS Angoulême-Charente 92 (ASAC92) » from 1992 to 2005.
- « Angoulême Charente Football Club (ACFC) » since 2005.
Honours
- Division 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...
:runner-up 1969 - CFAChampionnat de France AmateursThe Championnat de France amateur, commonly referred to as simply CFA and formerly known as National 2, is a football league competition. The league serves as the fourth division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and the Championnat National...
group C :2001 - DH Centre-Ouest (6th division): 1923, 1924, 1934, 1935, 1937, 1938, 1939.
- 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...
: semi-finalists : 1947, 1967, 1968, 1979 - Trofeo Villa de GijónTrofeo Villa de GijónThe Trofeo Villa de Gijón, called Trofeo Costa Verde until 1992, is a friendly football tournament played annually since 1962 in Estadio Municipal El Molinón in Gijón, Asturias, Spain.- List of champions :- List of winners :- External links :**...
: winners : 1967
History
The team played in Division 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....
three seasons, from 1969 to 1972, managing a qualification in Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
The Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was a European football competition played between 1955 and 1971. The competition was the idea of Swiss pools supremo Ernst Thommen, Ottorino Barassi from Italy, and the English Football Association general secretary Stanley Rous, all of whom later became senior officials...
in 1970–1971
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1970-71
The thirteenth and final Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was played over the 1970-71 season. The competition was won by Leeds United for the second time over two legs in the final against Juventus. It was the first time the competition final had been won on away goals. The competition was replaced the next...
but the team was defeated by Vitória S.C. in the first round.
| Season | Competition | Round | Country | Club | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–1971 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1970-71 The thirteenth and final Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was played over the 1970-71 season. The competition was won by Leeds United for the second time over two legs in the final against Juventus. It was the first time the competition final had been won on away goals. The competition was replaced the next... |
Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Inter-Cities Fairs Cup The Inter-Cities Fairs Cup was a European football competition played between 1955 and 1971. The competition was the idea of Swiss pools supremo Ernst Thommen, Ottorino Barassi from Italy, and the English Football Association general secretary Stanley Rous, all of whom later became senior officials... |
1st round |  |
Vitória S.C. | 0–3, 3–1 |
The team played in 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...
from 2001 to 2004 when the team fell in CFA
Championnat de France Amateurs
The Championnat de France amateur, commonly referred to as simply CFA and formerly known as National 2, is a football league competition. The league serves as the fourth division of the French football league system behind Ligue 1, Ligue 2, and the Championnat National...
.At the end of the 2004–2005 season the team suffered a forced relegation in Division d'honneur (DH) of the Ligue du Centre-Ouest (6th division) due to financial problems.
Notable players
- Marc-Antoine FortunéMarc-Antoine FortunéMarc-Antoine Fortuné is a French footballer who plays for Premier League club West Bromwich Albion.-Early life:...
- Steve SavidanSteve SavidanSteve Savidan is a retired French footballer who played as a striker.A late bloomer, he played for seven different clubs, mostly in the country's second and third divisions. At the age of 30, he reached the French national team for his sole cap.-Club career:Savidan's first year of professional...
- Gilbert Le ChenadecGilbert Le ChenadecGilbert Le Chenadec is a retired French footballer who represented the France national football team.He played youth football at US Montagnarde and FC Lorient. He was then spotted by FC Nantes and won the French championship twice in 1965 and 1966. He ended his career with stints at FC Metz and AS...
- Alain MoizanAlain MoizanAlain Moizan is a retired French professional football midfielder.In February 2008, he was appointed coach of the Mauritania national football team, his second national team coaching job after a short stint with Mali in 2004.-External links:*...
- Fousseyni TangaraFousseyni TangaraFousseyni Tangara is a Malian footballer, who currently plays for AS Biton.-Career:The defender previously played for AS Biton, Academy School Football Centre Salif Keita, in Cambodia for Elephant Mandarine FC Tarcam, in France for Angoulême CFC, in Italy with Pescos, in Libya for Nadi Sirt and in...
Managerial history
Robert Lacoste 1945–1947 Coldeboeuf 1947–1949
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Mohamed Lekkak 1983 – October 1983 Robert Salun October 1983–1984 Guy Latapie 1984–1987 Ángel Bargas Ángel Bargas Ángel Bargas is an Argentine former football defender. He represented Argentina at the 1974 FIFA World Cup.-Playing career:... 1987–1991 Patrick Duvoid 1991 – October 1991 Andrzej Szarmach Andrzej Szarmach Andrzej Szarmach is a former Polish football player.He played in the Polish national team during its "golden age" in the 1970s... October 1991 – April 1995 Guy Latapie April 1995 – March 1997 Eric Guérit March 1997 – December 1998 Patrice Neveu Patrice Neveu Patrice Neveu is a French football coach and former player.-Playing career:Neveu enjoyed a short playing career in France with Angoulême CFC and ES La Rochelle.-Coaching career:... December 1998–1999 Christian Letard 1999 – January 2001 Hervé Goursat January 2001–2003 Pascal Chavroche 2003 – August 2003 Yannick Plissoneau August 2003 – October 2003 Patrice Lair October 2003 – February 2004 Eric Guérit February 2004–2005 Nicolas Bastère 2005– |
