Patrick Vieira

Patrick Vieira Named New Manager Of RC Strasbourg
03 Jul

Patrick Vieira Named New Manager Of RC Strasbourg

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Patrick Vieira has been appointed manager of Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg on a three-year contract. The former Arsenal midfielder, 47, had been out of work since being sacked as boss of Premier League side Crystal Palace in March. “I am particularly happy to join Racing,” said Patrick Vieira. “I know the history and the identity of this club, the fervour it arouses, the importance it has for its region, which is a place of football and passion.” Chelsea’s owners recently agreed a deal to buy a majority stake in Strasbourg, who finished 15th in the French top flight last…
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Jordan Ayew Dedicates Brace Against Leeds Utd To Former Boss Patrick Vieira
11 Apr

Jordan Ayew Dedicates Brace Against Leeds Utd To Former Boss Patrick Vieira

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Black Stars & Crystal Palace forward, Jordan Ayew has dedicated his two goals against Leeds United at Elland Road on Sunday to former manager, Patrick Vieira. The 31-year-old has now scored just three goals this season, with his last goal prior to this weekend for club and country coming in December against Bournemouth in the English Premier League. According to Ayew, he is happy to get back on the score sheet for his club after struggling to find the back of the net this campaign. “It is the Premier League and you are playing against the good sides, so sometimes…
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“It’s A Shame We Lost Him” – Jordan Ayew On Patrick Vieira Sacking
11 Apr

“It’s A Shame We Lost Him” – Jordan Ayew On Patrick Vieira Sacking

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Ghana international Jordan Ayew says losing Patrick Vieira at Crystal Palace was a shame but appreciates the former gaffer for his efforts. Vieira was shown the exit following a season which has seen the Eagles struggle for consistency in the Premier League. Prior to his sacking, the Frenchman had not won a game since beating Bournemouth away from home in December. However, a run of 12 games without victory saw Palace part ways with the former Arsenal player while the appointment of Roy Hodgson has seen them win back-to-back league games. Jordan was back among the goals for Palace over…
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Crystal Palace Manager Patrick Vieira ‘Troubled’ By Lack Of Black Managers
04 Feb

Crystal Palace Manager Patrick Vieira ‘Troubled’ By Lack Of Black Managers

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Patrick Vieira says he is “troubled” by the lack of black managers in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. The Crystal Palace boss, 46, was named on the Football Black List this week – an award which recognises the efforts of black figures working in the sport. Vieira is the only black manager to be leading a club in the top flight of men’s or women’s football in England. “It troubles me a lot. It’s difficult for me to understand it,” said Vieira. “I think it just shows there’s still a long way to go.” The Football Black List, first published…
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