The situation had become too difficult for the Dijon leaders.
As explained by the club in a press release published in the evening, “following an interview this Thursday, November 5, Olivier Delcourt (the president) took the decision to terminate the contract of Stéphane Jobard as coach of the group professional.
In addition, the DFCO announces the end of its collaboration with Peguy Luyindula, appointed sports director on May 4, 2020. "
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
The @DFCO_Officiel separates from its trainer Stéphane Jobard and its Sporting Director Peguy Luyindula.
David Linarès will lead the professional group pending the appointment of a new coach.
Press release # DFCO➡️ https://t.co/xFE0RoJ35F pic.twitter.com/788FTlrTVC
- Dijon FCO (@DFCO_Officiel) November 5, 2020
Last in Ligue 1, Dijon FCO has only three points and only four goals scored in nine games (six defeats and three draws).
The team is also the only one not to have won a match.
Apart from a stint at OM (2018-2019) where he was Rudi Garcia's assistant, Stéphane Jobard, 49, has spent his entire career as a player and coach in Dijon, where he returned in June from the 'last year.
David Linarès, until then assistant coach, will be “entrusted with the management of the professional group from this Friday and will lead the match at FC Metz, this Sunday, November 8,” adds the club in its press release.
He will continue this mission pending the appointment of a new coach ”.