LB Châteauroux
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| Full name | La Berrichonne de Châteauroux | |||
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| Nickname(s) | La Berri | |||
| Founded | 1883 | |||
| Ground | Stade Gaston Petit, Châteauroux | |||
| Capacity | 17,173 | |||
| Chairman | Patrick Le Seyec | |||
| Manager | Michel Estevan | |||
| League | Championnat National | |||
| 2015–16 | Championnat National, 5th | |||
| Website | Club website | |||
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La Berrichonne de Châteauroux (French pronunciation: [lɑ beʁiʃɔn də ʃatoʁu]; commonly referred to as La Berrichonne or simply Châteauroux) is a French association football club based in Châteauroux. The football team is a part of a sports club that consists of several other sports and was founded in 1883. The team currently plays in Championnat National, the third division of French football. The club has played only one season in Ligue 1; the 1997–98 season.
In 2004, Châteauroux reached the final of the 2003–04 Coupe de France. The team was defeated 1–0 by Paris Saint-Germain, but still qualified for the following season's UEFA Cup because Paris Saint-Germain finished second in the first division. Châteauroux lost in the first round to Belgian club Club Brugge.
Châteauroux plays its home fixtures at the 17,173 capacity Stade Gaston Petit in front of crowds averaging between 6,000–7,000. Visitors are directed to one end of the Credit Agricole stand. The team strip is a deep red and blue with a vertical striped shirt and blue shorts. The club president was Michel Denisot and is currently Patrick Le Seyec. The current Manager is Cédric Daury, who took over for the 2015-2016 season and is in his second stint with La Berrichnne. Châteauroux's kit manufacturer is Nike.
Players
Current squad
As of 16 September 2016.[1]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable players
See Category:LB Châteauroux players
Managers
References
- ^ "Le groupe" (in French). berrichonne.net. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
- ^ "France – Trainers of First and Second Division Clubs". Retrieved 1 August 2007.