Daniel Cousin

Daniel Cousin
Daniel Cousin
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Cousin playing for Hull City
Personal information
Full name Daniel Michel Cousin[1]
Date of birth 2 February 1977 (1977-02-02) (age 34)
Place of birth Libreville, Gabon
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[2]
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club FC Sapins
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1997–1998 Martigues 36 (5)
1998–2000 Chamois Niortais 46 (5)
2000–2004 Le Mans 129 (44)
2004–2007 RC Lens 101 (26)
2007–2008 Rangers 28 (11)
2008–2010 Hull City 30 (4)
2010 → Larissa (loan) 9 (2)
2010–2011 Larissa 36 (8)
National team‡
2000– Gabon 37 (28)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 January 2011.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23 January 2010

Daniel Michel Cousin (born 2 February 1977) is a Gabonese footballer who plays as a striker. He last played for Larissa and represents Gabon, for whom he is captain.[3] Previously he has played for Rangers, Martigues, Chamois Niortais, Le Mans Union Club 72, RC Lens and Hull City.

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Club career

In France

Born in Libreville, Estuaire Province, Cousin (pronounced: [kuzɛ̃]) moved to France when he was three.[4] He played in the lower leagues in France for Martigues and Niort before moving to Le Mans Union Club 72. He later joined RC Lens in the summer of 2004.

Rangers

On 9 August 2007, Cousin arrived at Murray Park in Glasgow to hold contract talks over a move and signed a three-year deal for a reported fee of £750,000.[5] He scored his first goal for Rangers on his debut in a 2–0 home league win against St. Mirren on 11 August 2007,[6] and scored twice on his first start a week later against Falkirk.[7]

Cousin played at Ibrox, against Lyon in the UEFA Champions League on the 12 December 2007. Rangers lost the match 3–0 with Cousin playing the first half before getting substituted for Steven Naismith in that game.[8] In November 2007 he was linked with a transfer away from Rangers, and it was reported that he had a release clause in his current contract which means he could leave in January 2008. This was denied by Rangers but the club did reveal there was a £3 million release clause during the 2008 summer transfer window.[9]

Cousin intensified speculation about his departure when he was reported as ridiculing his Rangers team mates over their drinking and dietary habits ahead of a crucial game with Lyon.[10] This was later denied by Cousin, who said he had been misquoted.[11]

On 21 January 2008 it was reported that Premier League side Fulham had had a £2 million bid rejected by Rangers manager Walter Smith.[12] The next day a bid of £3 million from Fulham activated a release clause,[13] however FIFA regulations meant Cousin required special dispensation to complete the move.[14] On 29 January, the transfer was cancelled as FIFA did not grant permission[15] but it later emerged that FIFA had not reached a decision over the transfer.[16] A month later, 29 February, FIFA announced it would not allow the deal to be completed.[17]

On 1 May 2008, Cousin was sent off during extra time of the Fiorentina v Rangers UEFA Cup Semi Final Second Leg match for a headbutt. Despite Cousin's sending off, Rangers progressed to win the game on penalties. A matter of days later, he did the same to Dundee United defender Lee Wilkie, in a 3-1 win mired in refereeing controversy. Although he was not sent off, Cousin was widely criticised for his stupidity. On 31 August, Cousin scored the opening goal in the first Old Firm match of the season. Rangers went on to win the match 4–2 and he was later sent off for two bookable offences.[18] This later proved to be the player's final game for Rangers, before moving to Hull.

Hull City

Cousin playing for Hull City in 2009

On 1 September 2008, Cousin signed for English Premier League side Hull City on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £3 million.[19] Cousin scored his first Hull goal against Arsenal at the Emirates stadium on Saturday 27 September 2008. His header was the decisive goal and helped to exalt Hull City to a historic 2–1 victory over Arsenal. He scored against Manchester United at Old Trafford before scoring again at home to Manchester City. On 1 September 2009, a loan deal to premiership rivals Burnley fell through.[20] On 6 September 2009 he confirmed interest in sealing a loan switch to Cardiff City if Dave Jones asked for his services. On 7 January 2010 Cousin's agent confirmed Cousin will join Queens Park Rangers on loan.[3] In total, Cousin scored five goals in 33 matches for the Tigers.

Larissa

Cousin joined the Greek side Larissa on loan for the second half of the 2009–10 season.[21] He was the second player from Gabon to play for Larissa after Henry Antchouet. The transfer was made permanent on 18 August 2010. Despite a good performance the following season, Larissa was relegated from the top tier, making him leave the team.[22]

On 13 October 2011, Gabon striker Daniel Cousin has returned home to play for FC Sapins to boost his chance of playing at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.[23]

International career

Cousin made his debut for Gabon on 23 January 2000 in a 3–1 defeat to South Africa. He participated in all three of Gabon's matches at the 2000 African Cup of Nations. On 2 September 2006 he was made captain of the national team and led them to a 4–0 win over Madagascar. He scored the only goal in a 1–0 win at the 2010 African Cup of Nations over Cameroon.

References

  1. ^ "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/07/2010 and 31/07/2010" (PDF). The Football Association. http://www.thefa.com/TheFA/RulesandRegulations/~/media/Files/PDF/TheFA/Rules_Regs/July%202010.ashx/July%202010.pdf. Retrieved 20 August 2010. 
  2. ^ "Daniel Cousin". http://www.hullcityafc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10338~34915,00.html. 
  3. ^ a b "QPR agree Cousin deal". Sky Sports. 1 June 2010. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_5837460,00.html. Retrieved 9 January 2010. 
  4. ^ "Cousin joins the family". City Magazine (Hull City AFC) (38): page 44. October 2008. 
  5. ^ "Cousin completes Rangers switch". BBC Sport (BBC). 9 August 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/6938629.stm. 
  6. ^ "Rangers 2–0 St Mirren". BBC Sport (BBC). 11 August 2007. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/6939929.stm. 
  7. ^ "Rangers 7–2 Falkirk". BBC Sport (BBC). 18 August 2007. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/6949202.stm. 
  8. ^ Moffat, Colin (2 October 2007). "Rangers 0–3 Lyon". BBC Sport (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/7019587.stm. 
  9. ^ "Cousin’s £3m exit clause in summer". Evening Times. 13 November 2007. http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/sport/display.var.1828667.0.0.php. 
  10. ^ "Cousin turns on his Rangers team-mates with blast over drinking culture". Mail on Sunday website. 11 December 2007. http://www.mailonsunday.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/football.html?in_article_id=500969&in_page_id=1779. 
  11. ^ "Ferguson: No rift with Cousin". Sporting Life. 11 December 2007. http://www.sportinglife.com/football/cups/championsleague/news/story_get.dor?STORY_NAME=soccer/07/12/11/manual_092730.html&TEAMHD=championsleague. 
  12. ^ "Fulham set to improve Cousin bid". BBC Sport (BBC). 22 January 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/7201942.stm. 
  13. ^ "Fulham agree Cousin fee". Sky Sports website. 22 January 2008. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11788_3071210,00.html. 
  14. ^ "Gers wait for Cousin deal verdict". BBC Sport (BBC). 25 January 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/7201942.stm. 
  15. ^ "Cousin deal off". Rangers official website. 29 January 2008. http://www.rangers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Headlines/0,,5~1228196,00.html. 
  16. ^ "Cousin Fulham deal still possible". BBC Sport (BBC). 30 January 2008. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/7217143.stm. 
  17. ^ "Cousin can't move to Cottagers". FOX Sports website. 29 February 2008. http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/7856246/Cousin-can't-move-to-Cottagers. 
  18. ^ "Celtic 2–4 Rangers". BBC Sport. BBC. 31 August 2008. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_prem/7587204.stm. 
  19. ^ "Breaking news: Cousin signs three-year Hull City deal". Hull Daily Mail. 1 September 2008. http://www.sporthull.co.uk/football/hull_city/tigers_news/displayarticle.php?ID=8202. Retrieved 1 September 2008. 
  20. ^ "Hull striker Cousin confirms Burnley move". Hull TribalFootball. http://www.tribalfootball.com/hull-striker-cousin-confirms-burnley-move-291501. 
  21. ^ "Daniel Cousin leaves Hull City for Larissa". BBC Sport (BBC). 19 August 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/hull_city/8927664.stm. Retrieved 19 August 2010. 
  22. ^ "Cousin Makes Greek Move". Hull City AFC. 18 August 2010. http://www.hullcityafc.net/page/NewsDetail/0,,10338~2126122,00.html. Retrieved 18 August 2010. 
  23. ^ "Gabon's Daniel Cousin returns home to play for Sapins". BBC Sport (BBC). 13 October 2011. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/15276810.stm. Retrieved 22 October 2011. 

External links

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1 Deckousshoud • 2 Antchouet • 3 Mombo • 4 Mouloungui • 5 N'Zeng • 6 Mouyoma • 7 Nguema • 8 Tamboucha • 9 Cousin • 10 Ogandaga • 11 Amégasse • 12 N'Zigou • 13 Mbanangoye • 14 M.Nguema • 15 Ondo • 16 Mendome • 17 Boutamba • 18 Londo • 19 Akue • 20 Moubamba • 21 Ossey • 22 Souamas • Coach: Dumas
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v · d · eGabon squad – 2010 Africa Cup of Nations
1 Ovono • 2 Ambourouet • 3 Copa • 4 Nguéma Obame • 5 Ecuele Manga • 6 Akouassaga • 7 N'Guéma • 8 Cousin • 9 P.-E. Aubameyang • 10 Djissikadie • 11 Mouloungui • 12 W. Aubameyang • 13 Mbanangoyé • 14 Kessany • 15 A. Do Marcolino • 16 Nguéma Békalé • 17 Apanga • 18 Moubamba • 19 Moundounga • 20 F. Do Marcolino • 21 Issiémou • 22 Moto • 23 Méyé • Coach: Giresse
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