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Olympique Lyon Appointed Alain Perrin As The New Coach


Posted at May 30th, 2007 in French Ligue 1 by Mr. Kicker

Olympique Lyon Appointed Alain Perrin As The New Coach



French Ligue 1 champion Olympique Lyon appointed Alain Perrin as their new coach. Perrin signs a two year deal at the Stade de Gerland. “I must thank president Jean-Claude Plessis, I bounced back at Sochaux. Now I am at OL, one of the best clubs in Europe, ” Perrin said. “I am totally aware of what it means in terms of commitment, responsibility and sense of duty. I am ready for the challenge.” Perrin added.

Alain Perrin previously coached FC Sochaux-Montbéliard. Perrin began his coaching career at AS Nancy in 1983, as junior coach to Arsène Wenger. Perrin built up a reputation as a talented young coach whilst at the club, and was appointed to run the club’s academy. He also former Troyes, Marseille and Portsmouth coach.

After sacked by Portsmouth Perrin remained out of football management for 6 months, before returning on 19th May 2006 to the French Ligue 1 side FC Sochaux. In 2007, he won the French Cup with his new club over Olympique de Marseille. Perrin took over as manager of French champions Lyon on 30 May 2007, after Gérard Houllier resigned earlier this month.

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