Patrick Grappin (or Grapin; born 22 October 1955) is a French former professional

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player and manager.

Playing career

Grappin played for

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, RC France,

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, and

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in his early career. He participated in one game with

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during the 1979–80 season, a 2–1 Division 1 loss to Nancy on 22 September 1979. Her went on to play 9 years with

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after leaving PSG.

Managerial career

Grappin took charge as manager of Poissy in 1989 after retiring from football. He would later take the position of

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at the club in 1993, and left in 1998.

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