Remi Garde
Remi Garde is perhaps best known for being the 'support act' to Patrick Vieira.
The experienced Frenchman arrived at Highbury alongside his compatriot in August after both players were recommended by Arsène Wenger, soon to take over as manager. And although Vieira's instant impact left Garde somewhat in the shade, the versatile veteran was a fine player in his own right.
Garde was ostensibly a centre back, and an assured one at that. But over the course of his career he also impressed at full-back and in midfield. That versatility no doubt helped him earn his six caps for France and a call-up to the national squad for Euro '
It also made him a valuable squad member at Arsenal. Garde was 30 when he moved from Strasbourg to north London and made his debut as a substitute against Leeds United. He made his first start in a defeat at Nottingham Forest and looked neat, tidy and technically excellent whether he was deputising for Vieira or Emmanuel Petit in midfield or filling in across the defence.
Garde made enough appearances to earn a Premier League winner's medal in /98 and also played his part in the FA Cup run which completed that season's Double. Garde was
Remi Garde: Why Wenger's protégé could be the perfect man to rejuvenate Aston Villa
FACT FILE
Full name: Remi Garde
Date of birth: April 3
Place of birth: L'Arbresle, France
Played for: Lyon (), Strasbourg (), Arsenal ()
Honours: Ligue 2 (), Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield ()
Coached: Lyon ()
Honours: Coupe de France (), Trophee des champions ()
As a player, Rémi Garde was unspectacular but dependable. His arrival at Arsenal – on the same day as Patrick Vieira's – set the tone for much of his time in north London; there was minimal fanfare. Yet, despite making just 43 appearances in three years with the Gunners, he did have some impact.
It is understood Garde is set to become Aston Villa's new manager after the sacking of Tim Sherwood. The West Midlands side plumped for a raid on all things Français in the summer – in came Idrissa Gueye (Lille), Jordan Veretout (Nantes), Jordan Amavi (Nice) and Jordan Ayew (Lorient) – so it’s fair to say there is no way the year-old would fly under the radar in quite the same way he did in
The protégé
He was
Remi Garde was start of Arsene Wenger's French revolution at Arsenal he will bring a calm, considered approach to Aston Villa that will be very different to Tim Sherwood
I remember when Remi Garde first arrived at Arsenal. He came in on the same day as Patrick Vieira in and you could say it was the beginning of a French revolution at the club.
Arsene Wenger was still seeing out his contract in Japan but clearly these were his signings. Nobody knew much about Vieira at that stage but Garde came in as an international with a good reputation. Though he didn’t play much at Arsenal – injuries hampered his career at the club – he made a big impression and was an important part of Wenger’s strategy.
We watched these arrivals with great interest. It was the start of a new beginning and Garde felt like a key part of the foundations. He is an intelligent football man but I always felt he was very intuitive as well. He had a good feel for the game and in many respects was very similar to Wenger.
Garde in action against Wimbledon during the Gunners' victory at Highbury in April
Remi Garde was one of Wenger's first signings at Arsenal when he joined in
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Remi Garde, whose birthday it is today, was Arsene Wenger&#;s first signing as Arsenal manager. He played 31 games for Arsenal before retiring as a player in
He then worked on French television before returning to Lyon as coach, and later assistant manager. In he became the director of Lyon&#;s training complex, and in the club&#;s manager, winning the French Cup before leaving for family reasons.
In November he became manager of bottom of the league Aston Villa, but left in March His next club was Montreal Impact, a job he left in
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