Vannes
Vannes is a football (soccer) club from France.
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About Vannes
Vannes Olympique Club (; commonly referred to as simply Vannes) is a Football in France club based in Vannes. The club was formed relatively late in 1998 as a result of a merger and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of Football in France. Vannes plays its home matches at the Stade de la Rabine located within the city. The team is managed by Stéphane Le Mignan and Captain (association football) by the Cameroonian Defender (association football) Patrick Leugueun.
Though formed in the late 90s, Vannes have developed into a solid football club. In the club's first season of existence, it won the Division d'Honneur of the Brittany (administrative region) Regions of France. Almost a decade later, the club won the Championnat National, the third division of French football to ascend to the second division where Vannes currently remain. In cup competitions, Vannes surprisingly reached 2009 Coupe de la Ligue Final of the Coupe de la Ligue 2008–09 of the Coupe de la Ligue, in what was the club's first time participating in the tournament. The team defeated Ligue 1 clubs OGC Nice and AJ Auxerre on its way to the final, where Vannes lost to FC Girondins de Bordeaux.
Players
As of 10 July, 2011
Notable former players
For a list of former Vannes players, see :Category:Vannes OC players.
Honours
- Championnat National
- - Champions (1): 2007–08 Championnat National
- Division d'Honneur (Brittany)
- - Champions (1): 1998
- Coupe de la Ligue
- - Runners-Up (1): 2009