Ligue 2: Jean-Marc Furland, new coach of SM Caen

After the departure of his coach Stéphane Moulin, the Stade Malherbe de Caen (Calvados) looked for a successor. And finally, 65-year-old Jean-Marc Furland will lead the team until at least 2025. Over the course of 20 years, this highly acclaimed technician has shone on the Ligue 2 bench more than once. He was notably chosen as the division’s best coach in 2005 and 2015, when he was in charge of Troyes. And above all, he has received 5 Ligue 2 ascents in Ligue 1, with Troyes in 2005, 2012 and 2015, Brest in 2019 and Auxerre in 2022. Norman club.

“Get more than 5th place this year…”

“I dream to confirm this reputation. That’s why I’m here, in addition to the desire to live closer to the sea! he smiles. And the leaders do not hide their delight at the announcement of this parish. “This is the start of a new project. There is no doubt that Jean-Marc will be able to understand our vision, our love for this club. I am happy and hopeful,” explained Olivier Piqué, President of SM Caen.

“With this arrival, we clearly show our desire to progress and therefore better than 5th this season. League 2 will be very difficult next season. But we are lucky to have a very good coach joining us. ‘, replete Pierre-Antoine Kapton, chairman of the supervisory board and shareholder of the club.

From the side of supporters, this statement also seems desirable. “We do not forget Stephane Moulin, to whom the fans were very attached. But the page is turning. So indeed, Mr. Furlan’s prize list has something to dream about getting up to… So let’s hope that the “League 2 wizard” succeeds in his tricks here too! “finally launches the 41-year-old Karin, who already knows that she “will not miss a single home game”.