"Gilli had felt like a lame duck since the Arnault family took over the club midway through last season, but earning promotion to Ligue 1 at the first time of asking bought him a stay of execution. It didn't last long. With fears of relegation growing, Kombouare a former lame duck turned firefighter has taken his place. Just like Gilli, Kombouare too failed to fulfil the lofty ambitions of new owners; his face didn't fit."
"QSI were merciless when they dispatched Kombouare within just months of their purchase of Paris Saint-Germain in 2011; they were top of the league when he was replaced by Carlo Ancelotti. The self-proclaimed bling bling era had begun at PSG and, despite its flaws, there was at least a direction which is more than can be said for Paris FC now."
"When announcing his appointment, Paris FC praised Kombouare's journey and solid experience in Ligue 1, saying they would be precious assets to achieve the results we are targeting. His appointment is a clear indication of the results that they seek to achieve between now and the end of the season: survival. His reputation is now that of a firefighter, having performed that role on two occasions at Nantes in recent seasons."
Stephane Gilli was sacked after a poor run despite having earned promotion to Ligue 1 the previous season. Antoine Kombouare was appointed to replace him with the immediate objective of ensuring survival in the top flight. Kombouare carries a reputation as a firefighting manager after similar interventions at Nantes and a high-profile dismissal at PSG under QSI. Paris FC rose to the top half in mid-October but have since slipped to 15th, winning one of their last 11 games. The owners signalled urgency by making a change after the 1-1 draw with Toulouse.
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