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Fernandez leaves struggling Montpellier

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Jean Fernandez has stepped down as Montpellier Hérault SC coach following Wednesday's 2-0 home loss to FC Lorient, with Pascal Baills named as caretaker.

Jean Fernandez has left Montpellier
Jean Fernandez has left Montpellier ©AFP/Getty Images

Jean Fernandez has stepped down as Montpellier Hérault SC coach in the wake of Wednesday's 2-0 home loss to FC Lorient.

The 59-year-old replaced René Girard in the summer, but the 2011/12 French champions sit 17th in Ligue 1 and following Fernandez’s departure former Montpellier defender Pascal Baills has been named caretaker. "I quit in the interest of the club," Fernandez said.

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