2010–11_Championnat_de_France_Amateur

2010–11 Championnat de France Amateur

2010–11 Championnat de France Amateur

Football league season


The 2010–11 Championnat de France amateur was the 13th edition since its establishment. Colmar were the defending champions. Due to the elongated appeals process involving each clubs' eligibility, the groups and fixtures were unveiled to the public on 15 July 2010 and the season began on 7 August and ended on 28 May 2011.[1][2] The winter break was in effect between 18 December and 15 January 2011. There were 12 promoted teams from the Championnat de France amateur 2, replacing the 13 teams that were relegated from the Championnat de France amateur following the 2009–10 season. A total of 69 teams currently competes in the league with 12 clubs suffering relegation to the fifth division, the Championnat de France amateur 2. All non-reserve clubs that secured league status for the season were subject to approval by the DNCG before becoming eligible to participate in the competition.[3][4]

Quick Facts Season, Champions ...

On 7 May 2011, despite having the week off, Le Poiré-sur-Vie became the first club from the Championnat de France amateur to achieve promotion from the fourth division to the Championnat National. The club's spot in the third division was confirmed following second-place Les Herbiers' 0–0 draw with the reserve team of professional club Lorient.[5] Two weeks later, both Besançon and Gazélec Ajaccio were promoted to the Championnat National after recording victories during the match day.[6] Gazélec Ajaccio result also rewarded the club the honour of being the champion of the Championnat de France amateur.[7] On the final day of the season, Quevilly became the final club in the CFA to earn promotion to National after drawing with Poissy.[8]

Changes in 2010–11

Promotion and relegation

Teams relegated to Championnat de France amateur

Teams promoted to Championnat de France amateur

DNCG rulings

On 15 June 2010, following a review of each club's administrative and financial accounts in the Championnat de France amateur, the DNCG ruled that Besançon RC, Hyères FC, CS Louhans-Cuiseaux, FC Montceau Bourgogne, EDS Montluçon, Olympique Noisy-le-Sec, and RCF Paris would be relegated to the Championnat de France amateur 2. The organization also ruled that newly promoted club Calais RUFC would be excluded from ascending up to the fourth division, while SO Cassis Carnoux, which had been relegated to the CFA from the Championnat National, would also be excluded from the league. The second place club in Calais' group, CMS Oissel, who was set to replace Calais was also denied promotion to the Championnat de France amateur. All clubs had the option to appeal the decision.[9]

On 2 July, local media in Alsace reported that Strasbourg were on the verge of being relegated to the Championnat de France amateur by the DNCG due to financial issues.[10] The club responded by announcing its willingness to appeal if the news reported was confirmed. With the club's accounts still being reviewed, Strasbourg's financial issues were slightly alleviated after the sale of striker Magaye Gueye to English club Everton for €1.4 million.[11] Strasbourg later transferred captain Guillaume Lacour and Algerian international Yacine Bezzaz to Évian and Troyes, respectively, for nominal fees. On 16 July, the report was confirmed when the DNCG officially relegated Strasbourg to the CFA. Strasbourg appealed the decision the following week.[12] On 22 July, Strasbourg's appeal was successful with the DNCG ruling in favor of a return to National.[13]

On 7 July, Besançon, Hyères, and Oissel's appeals were heard by the DNCG Appeals Committee. Following deliberation and explanations from each club, the committee ruled in favor of Besançon, but upheld the appeals of Hyères and Oissel. The following day, the appeals committee granted both Louhans-Cuiseaux and Noisy-le-Sec appeals to stay in the fourth division.[14][15][16] However, the committee, upheld the rulings of Calais, Montceau Bourgogne, Montluçon, and Racing Paris.[17]

League tables

Group A

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on 28 May 2011. Source: French Football Federation
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated
Notes:
  1. CA Bastia were docked one point.
  2. Compiègne were docked one point.

Results

More information Home \ Away, AUB ...
Updated to match(es) played on 28 May 2011. Source: French Football Federation
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Group B

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on 28 May 2011. Source: French Football Federation
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Results

More information Home \ Away, AMN ...
Updated to match(es) played on 28 May 2011. Source: French Football Federation
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Group C

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on 28 May 2011. Source: French Football Federation
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(C) Champions; (P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Results

More information Home \ Away, AGD ...
Updated to match(es) played on 28 May 2011. Source: French Football Federation
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Group D

More information Pos, Team ...
Updated to match(es) played on 28 May 2011. Source: French Football Federation
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) number of goals scored.
(P) Promoted; (R) Relegated

Results

More information Home \ Away, AVR ...
Updated to match(es) played on 28 May 2011. Source: French Football Federation
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.

Playoffs

Semifinals Finals
      
1 Lyon 2
4 Sochaux 1
1 Lyon 2
3 Le Mans 1
2 Metz 1
3 Le Mans 2

Semi-finals

31 May Lyon 2–1 Sochaux Plaine des Jeux Gerland, Lyon
18:00 CEST Novillo 57', 65' Report Pereira 45' Referee: Gerard Dany
31 May Metz 1–2 (a.e.t.) Le Mans Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz
18:00 CEST Keita 37' Report Vergerolle 79'
Derouard 119'
Referee: Emmanuel Caron

Final

3 June Lyon 2–1 Le Mans Stade Daniel Soyer, La Suze-sur-Sarthe
16:30 CEST Blanc 15'
Novillo 29'
Report Djeddou 28' Referee: Bastien Dechepy

Top goalscorers

Last updated: 7 March 2011

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References

  1. "Publication des groupes le 15 juillet" (in French). French Football Federation. 9 July 2010. Archived from the original on 9 July 2010. Retrieved 9 July 2010.
  2. "Reprise dès le 7 août". France Football (in French). France Football. 17 July 2010. Archived from the original on 18 July 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
  3. The DNCG is responsible for overseeing the legal and financial accounts of football clubs in France. If clubs operating in French football don't meet the DNCG's expectations, they can face sanctions, such as relegation.
  4. "Actualités DNCG" (in French). Ligue de Football Professionnel. 26 May 2009. Archived from the original on 19 October 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2009.
  5. "CFA: Les enseignements de la 31ème journée". Foot-National (in French). 9 May 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
  6. "CFA B (J33) : Besançon promu en National!". Foot-National (in French). 21 May 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
  7. "CFA C (J33): Le GFCO Ajaccio champion!". Foot-National (in French). 21 May 2011. Retrieved 21 May 2011.
  8. "CFA A: L'US Quevilly promue en National!". Foot-National (in French). 28 May 2011. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
  9. "Le massacre continue". Foot National (in French). Foot National. 23 June 2010. Archived from the original on 26 June 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
  10. "Le Racing rétrogradé en CFA". DNA (in French). Dernières Nouvelles d'Alsace. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
  11. "Strasbourg fera appel si CFA". Foot National (in French). Foot National. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 7 July 2010.
  12. "Alfortville, Bastia, Colmar en National, Strasbourg en CFA". Foot National (in French). Foot National. 16 July 2010. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
  13. "Strasbourg jouera en National". France Football (in French). France Football. 22 July 2010. Archived from the original on 2010-07-22. Retrieved 22 July 2010.
  14. "Besançon jouera en CFA". Foot National (in French). Foot National. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  15. "Hyeres jouera en CFA 2". Foot National (in French). Foot National. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  16. "Oissel interdit de CFA". Foot National (in French). Foot National. 7 July 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2010.
  17. "PV d'hier et d'aujourd'hui". Foot National (in French). Foot National. 8 July 2010. Retrieved 8 July 2010.

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