Pascal Plancque (born 20 August 1963) is a French professional football manager and former

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, who was most recently in charge of

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Playing career

During a 15-year playing career, Plancque made more than 200 league appearances for four clubs.

Managerial career

Plancque began his managerial career with amateur side Arin Luzien in 1995, and went on to coach Pau and

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reserves before becoming

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's new manager in 2011. One year later, he was appointed in the managerial role of RC Lens reserves, where he stayed until 2015. On 30 June 2016, Plancque joined English club

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as assistant first team coach to manager

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. He joined Puel as assistant manager at his next club, Leicester City. However, on 3 August 2018, Plancque left his role at the club. On 14 January 2019, Plancque took over the vacant managerial position at

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, following the sacking, despite unexpectedly convincing results of

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. After disappointing results, Plancque was relieved of his duties on 5 January 2020.

Honours

Auxerre * Cup of the Alps: 1987

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